Configuring the vehicle settings
Configure driving-related features and other vehicle settings.
Caution
Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
- Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is turned on.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
- Some features may not be supported, depending on the climate control system.
- On the Home screen, press Setup ▶ Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
- Configure the settings as required.
- Press on the screen or press the [SEARCH] button on the control panel, enter a search term, and then select the item to run.
Driver Assistance (if equipped)
Configure settings for various driver-assist systems, to ensure safety.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. Refer to the car owner's manual for further information about the features.
- To switch the view mode for driver assist features between the image view and list view, press ▶ Change Menu Display. The default mode is the image view.
Warning
- • Be sure to always check the road conditions while driving. The Driver Assistance system helps you drive safely and conveniently. Relying solely on the function may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
- • Be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment and keep traffic regulations for safety. When the function is active, drive the vehicle with keeping eyes forward and checking the surroundings.
- • Not all warnings or functions are necessary when they are active, and they do not replace the driver discretion under any circumstances. Stay focused on the road while driving.
Caution
Be sure to always check the vehicle surroundings while driving. The equipped cameras and sensors may not operate properly under all driving conditions.
Warning Method
Sets the warning method(s) for the Driver Assistance systems.
- • Warning Volume: Sets the volume of the warning sound.
- • Haptic Warning: Activates the steering wheel vibration warning.
- • Lane Safety Audible Warning Off: Turns off the audible warning used for the Lane Safety feature if both the audible warning sound and the haptic warning are on.
- • Driving Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Driving Safety system sounds a warning.
- • Parking Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Parking Assist view is active.
- • Inattentive Driving Warning Sound: Enables the Inattentive Driving Warning Sound.
- • Blind-Spot Safety Warning Sound: Enables the Blind-Spot Safety Warning Sound.
- • Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Warning Sound: Enables the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Warning Sound.
Smart Cruise Control
Sets the properties of the Smart Cruise Control system.
- • Based on Driving Style: Automatically adjusts the Smart Cruise Control system settings based on driving style.
- To reset the Smart Cruise Control settings, press Reset.
Driving Convenience
Sets the properties of the Driving Convenience system.
- The Driving Convenience system operates based on the information from the navigation system so you must use the system only when the navigation system operates properly.
- • Highway Driving Assist: Assists driving on a highway according to the set speed and distance while keeping the vehicle centered in the lane.
- • Highway Lane Change Assist: Automatically assists with lane changes when the turn signal is on while Highway Driving Assist is active.
- • Auto Highway Speed Change: Automatically adjusts the vehicle speed on a highway based on navigation data.
- It operates based on the speed cameras on the route set from the navigation system. To change the guidance settings for speed cameras, on the Home screen, press Setup ▶ Navigation ▶ Alerts.
Speed Limit
Sets the properties of the Speed Limit system.
- • Speed Limit Assist: Adjusts the vehicle set speed based on the current speed limit of the road.
- • Speed Limit Warning: Provides a warning when exceeding the current speed limit of the road.
- • Off: Disables Speed Limit functions that use the current speed limit.
- • Speed Limit Offset: Provides a warning and adjusts the vehicle's set speed based on the current road's speed limit and the selected offset.
Driver Attention Warning
Sets the properties of the Driver Attention Warning system.
Driving Safety
Sets the properties of the Driving Safety system.
- • Forward Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward collision is detected.
- • Forward Safety Warning Timing: Sets the timing of the Forward Safety System warnings.
- • Forward Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward cross-traffic collision is detected.
- • Forward/Side Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward or side collision is detected.
- • Lane Safety: Provides a warning when the vehicle leaves the lane without operating the turn signal switch.
- • Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the Blind Spot view in the cluster when operating the turn signal switch.
- • Blind-Spot Safety: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected, and provides vehicle control while departing a parallel parking spot.
- • Safe Exit: Provides a warning and door control when an approaching vehicle is detected in the vehicle's blind spot while exiting the vehicle.
Parking Safety
Sets the properties of the Parking Safety system.
- • Camera Settings: Sets the properties of camera.
- • Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates surround view when Parking Distance Warning activates.
- • Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning when driving at low speeds.
- • Rear Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of collision is detected while reversing.
- • Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of rear cross-traffic collision is detected while reversing.
Warning
- • Even if your vehicle is equipped with a driver assistance system, always check for objects around the vehicle when driving or parking. Relying on the Parking Safety system may cause an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
- • When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit, it may cause an accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
MY DRIVE MODE
Sets a personalized drive mode based on the user's selection of modes for various systems.
- • MY DRIVE MODE: Provides a customized Drive Mode based on user selections from each of the systems which influence the driving experience.
Brake Mode
Selects the brake mode (feel, responsiveness, etc.) optimized for your driving style.
Drive Mode Change Alert
Shows details of the drive mode change and a vehicle image highlighting the area involved.
Set the Trailer Weight
This function maintains the driving performance and estimates the Distance To Empty (DTE) when pulling a trailer.
Climate Control ECO Mode
Helps to decrease energy consumption by reducing the heating and cooling power of the Climate Control system.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Provides a driving sound for EVs. Please select a volume.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air
Blocks the flow of outside air into the vehicle cabin.
- • Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Automatically prevents the washer fluid scent from entering the cabin.
- • Activate upon Entering Tunnels: Automatically closes the windows and blocks outside air when entering a tunnel.
Automatic Ventilation
Automatically switches the ventilation system to the Fresh Air mode after an extended use of recirculated air.
- • Automatic Dehumidify: Automatically switches to Fresh Air ventilation to decrease humidity after an extended use of recirculated air.
Defog/Defrost Options
Sets the function used to reduce moisture on the windshield glass.
- • Defog/Defrost: Activates Fresh Air ventilation and A/C to remove windshield moisture quickly.
- • Auto Defog: Automatically activates the Climate system to prevent the windshield from fogging up.
Climate Features
Sets the Climate Control Convenience functions.
- • Air Conditioner Auto-Dry: Automatically runs the fan after the vehicle is turned off, to dry the inside of the air conditioner and prevent mold growth.
- • Lock Rear Climate Controls: Disables the rear seat passengers' climate controls.
- • Rear Climate Auto Off: Automatically turns off the Rear Climate system when no occupants are detected in the rear seat.
- • Climate Control ECO Mode: Helps to decrease energy consumption by reducing the heating and cooling power of the Climate Control system.
- • Climate Touchscreen Control Restriction: Set the touch function to operate on only a part of the Climate touchscreen.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment
Automatically activates and adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer and the Driver's Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.
- • Steering Wheel Warmer: Automatically adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer based on the Climate settings.
- • Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Automatically adjusts the Driver Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.
Seats (if equipped)
You can set to use various features (motions and warmer control for the driver's seat, rear seat, and steering wheel) that are related to the seats and steering wheel.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment
Automatically activates and adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer and the Driver's Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.
- • Steering Wheel Warmer: Automatically adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer based on the Climate settings.
- • Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Automatically adjusts the Driver Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access
Moves the steering wheel/seats automatically to provide easier entry/exit for the driver and vehicle passengers.
- • Seat Slide Easy Access: Disables the automatic movement of the driver's seat when entering and exiting the vehicle.
- • Front Passenger Seat Easy Access: Moves the front passenger seat automatically to assist in exiting/entering the vehicle.
- • Left Rear Seat Easy Access: Automatically moves the left rear seat to make it easier for the passenger to exit the vehicle.
- • Right Rear Seat Easy Access: Automatically moves the right rear seat to make it easier for the passenger to exit the vehicle.
- • Steering Easy Access: Moves the steering wheel when the driver enters/exits the vehicle.
Seat Position Change Alert
Displays details of seat position changes along with related seat images.
Smart Posture Care
Recommends a seating posture fitting the driver's body type and provides a clinical analysis for back health.
Smart Support
Activates and operates when SPORT Mode is on, or when driving at high speeds.
Ergo-Motion Seat
Supports safer driving by reducing fatigue and increasing driver awareness.
- • Comfortable Stretch: Sets the Comfortable Stretch options that use seat movements to help reduce body fatigue.
- • Smart Posture Assist: Activates the Posture Assist feature after 1 hour of driving, adjusting the hips and waist.
- • Use Lumbar Stabilization System while Driving: Activates cushion/seat back support changes at the set interval to lessen discomfort while driving.
Lights (if equipped)
You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Ambient Lighting
Sets the properties of the Mood Lighting.
- • Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the cabin's Mood Lighting.
- • Color: Adjusts the color of the ambient light.
- • Link to DRIVE MODE: Mood Lighting changes color according to the selected Drive Mode.
- • Dim in Darkened Conditions: Automatically dims the Mood Lighting in darkened conditions.
- • Link to Speed Alert: Flashes the Mood Lighting when a speed alert is provided by the Navigation system.
- • Sync Lighting with Speed: Adjusts the brightness of ambient lighting based on speed.
One Touch Turn Signal
Selects the number of times the turn signal blinks when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
Welcome Mirror/Light
Unlocking the door using the remote key will turn on the puddle or door handle lights and unfold the outside mirrors.
Headlight Delay
When the ignition is turned [OFF], the exterior lights turn off after approximately 15 seconds.
Lighting Pattern
Selects the lighting pattern for exterior lighting. This change will be applied at the next vehicle start-up.
Travel Mode
Reduces the headlight range to prevent glare for oncoming cars within countries with opposing driving directions.
High Beam Assist
Assists in reducing the high beam glare which affects drivers in oncoming vehicles.
Intelligent High Beams
Sets the vehicle speed at which the Intelligent Headlights (high beams) are activated.
Interior Lights Always On
Illuminates the interior buttons and switches at all times.
Door (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for the liftgate and doors.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Automatically Lock
Selects the condition when all doors will lock automatically.
Automatically Unlock
Selects the condition when all doors will unlock automatically.
2 Press Unlock
Unlocks all doors when the unlock button is pressed twice. (Press once to unlock the driver's door only.)
- When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.
Power Trunk or Power Liftgate
The Power Trunk (Liftgate) button can be used to automatically open and close the trunk (liftgate).
Power Trunk Opening Speed or Power Liftgate Opening Speed
Selects the speed the power trunk (liftgate) automatically moves.
Power Trunk Opening Height or Power Liftgate Opening Height
Selects the height the power trunk (liftgate) automatically moves.
Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate
Opens the trunk (liftgate) lid automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart key.
Open Windows Remotely
Enables/disables the ability to open windows remotely.
Digital Keys (if equipped)
Register a digital key to your smartphone or an NFC-enabled key card, to use the smartphone or card as a smart key.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Smartphone Key
Sets the smartphone key
- • My Smartphone Key: Saves or deletes My Smartphone Keys.
- • Shared Keys: Displays shared smartphone keys.
- A digital key can be shared by a maximum of three smartphones. Ensure the smartphones were made by the same manufacturer.
NFC Card Key
Saves or deletes an NFC card key.
- • Enable Card Key: Starts the vehicle and locks/unlocks doors using a card key.
Digital Key Information
Shows the serial number of the authentication controller.
Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as wireless charging.
- Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Rear Occupant Alert
Provides an alert to the driver that passenger(s) are in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Service Interval
Displays an alert when a specified service interval is reached.
- • Enable Service Interval: Displays an alert when a specified service interval is reached.
- • Distance: Provides a service inspection notification after driving the set distance.
- • Duration: Provides a service inspection notification after the set amount of time has passed.
- To initialize all service interval reminder settings, press Reset.
Oil Change Reminder
Displays remaining life of engine oil. Reset manually after oil change. Check the oil level separately.
Wireless Charging System for Mobile Devices
Enables the wireless charging pad to be used with compatible devices.
Mobile Phone Wireless Charging Indicator
Selects the display used for the Mobile Phone Wireless Charging indicator light.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R)
Activates the rear windshield wiper automatically when the front wiper is On and the gear is in reverse.
Smart Glass Tint
Sets the level of tinting for the vehicle's glass.
Set the Trailer Weight
This function maintains the driving performance and estimates the Distance To Empty (DTE) when pulling a trailer.
Trailer Checklist
View things to check before using the trailer.