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Pull the tab and roll up the sunshade all the
way. Use the hooks to hang it.

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Integrated Sunshades

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Integrated Sunshades

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Use the sunshades only when the windows are fully
closed. Using the shade while a window is open can
unhook and blow off the shade, hitting and hurting
anyone sitting near the window.

Tab

Hook

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters is maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters

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Front Seat Heaters

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Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters or ventilation.

Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator
on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters and ventilations is maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation

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Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.

There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.

Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

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Second Row Outer Seat Heaters

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Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by
one level at a time until the rear seat heater shuts off.
The elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the right side of the
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Heated Steering Wheel

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weakened, making the engine
difficult to start.

Indicator

Heated Steering Wheel Button

* Not available on all models

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The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.

The cargo hooks on both sides of the cargo
area can be used to hang a light items.

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Tie-down Anchors

Anchor

Anchor

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Cargo Hooks

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Cargo Hooks

Heavy objects may damage the hook. Make sure any
items put on this hook weigh less than 6.6 lbs (3 kg).

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area,
placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.

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Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.

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Storing items on the lid at the bottom

This is convenient when storing a tall item.
1. Pull the handle and open the lid.
2. Pull the lid towards you until it disengages

from the support rods.

3. Push the far end of the lid down to the

bottom of the under-floor storage area,
then lower the other end.

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Under-floor Storage Area

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Storing items on the lid at the bottom

The lid can be flipped over and placed in either upper
or lower position. This allows for storage of dirty
items, or items that may damage the carpet lining of
the lid.

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Heating and Cooling

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Using Vents, Heating and A/C

MODE Control Button
Change airflow.

Floor and
defroster
vents

Floor vents

Dashboard
and floor
vents

Dashboard
vents

Fan Control Switch
Adjusts the fan speed.

MAX A/C Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard vents,
and switches the mode to recirculation.

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating.

Windshield Defroster
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.

Temperature Control Switch
Adjusts the interior temperature.

(Recirculation) Button

Press the

button and switch the mode depending on

environmental conditions.

Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.

Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.

(On/Off) Button

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The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control

switch.

2. Press the mode button to select

.

3. Adjust the temperature using the

temperature control switch.

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To rapidly warm up the interior

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the mode button to select

.

3. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4. Press the

button (indicator on).

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To dehumidify the interior

When used in combination with the heater, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control switch.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Press the mode button to select

.

4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control switch.

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Heating

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Heating

When you select

, the mode automatically

switches to fresh air.

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To rapidly warm up the interior

Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.

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1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control

switch.

2. Press the mode button to select

.

3. Adjust the temperature using the

temperature control switch.

4. Press the A/C button (indicator on).

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To rapidly cool down the interior

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Set the temperature to maximum cool.
3. Press the MAX A/C button (indicator on).

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Cooling

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To rapidly cool down the interior

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows.

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Pressing the

button turns the air

conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the

button.

3. Press the

button.

4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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Use the system when the engine is running and the heating and cooling is
operating.
1. Press the REAR

(Rear On/Off) button.

2. Press the RR SETTINGS button.

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The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.

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The system adjusts the rear heating and cooling system.

3. To turn off the rear heating and cooling system, press the REAR

(Rear On/

Off) button.

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Back of the center
console vents

Rear floor
vents

Back of the center
console and floor
vents

RR SETTINGS
Button

REAR

(Rear On/Off) Button

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Climate Control System

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Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side

temperature control switch.

3. Press the

ON/OFF button to cancel.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.

During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

All models

Floor and
defroster
vents

Floor vents

Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents

Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch

(Recirculation) Button

Fan Control Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button

Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch

(On/Off) Button

(Windshield Defroster)

Button

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the

button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.

Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.

Pressing the

button turns the air

conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Using Automatic Climate Control

Pressing the

ON/OFF button switches the

climate control system between on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.

If you press the

button during Auto Idle Stop, the

engine restarts automatically.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch
over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in
recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from
humidity. This impedes visibility.

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Synchronization Mode

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, front passenger side
and rear seats in synchronization mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.

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The system will switch to synchronization mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.

Press the SYNC button to return to synchronization mode off.

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Synchronization Mode

When you press the

button, the system changes

to synchronization mode.

When the system is in synchronization mode off, the
temperature for the driver, front passenger, and rear
seats can be set separately.