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1. Headlight and turn signal switches 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Wiper and washer switches 117 . . . . . . .
3. “POWER” switch 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Clock 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Multi −information display or
navigation system including
multi −information display
(For the navigation system,
see the separate “Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual”.) 160 . . . . . . . .
6. Emergency flasher switch 114 . . . . . . . . .
7. Trip meter reset button 123 . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Km/h or MPH button 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Audio system 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Power outlet 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. “P” position switch 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Electronic shift lever (R, N, D, B) 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Key slot 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Cruise control switch 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Smart entry and start system cancel switch 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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17. Climate remote control switches 297
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18. Instrument panel light control dial 114
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19. Audio remote control switches 277 . . . .

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1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 125, 132 . . . . . . . . . .
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Odometer and trip meter 123 . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster and multiinformation display overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster and multiinformation display
orand
Brake system warning lights∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Charging system warning light∗2
High coolant temperature warning light∗2
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗2
Hybrid battery warning light∗2
or
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
Low tire pressure warning light
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or
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer / Theft deterrent
system indicator light
Tail light indicator light Shift position indicator light
∗ 4
Driving ready light
Automatic air conditioner indicator light
Recirculate mode indicator light
Smart entry and start system warning light
∗ 5
Windshield air flow indicator light
Slip indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Cruise control indicator light∗3
Hybrid system warning light∗2
Automatic head light leveling system
warning light∗2
Electric power steering system warning light∗2
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator light

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers— —Instru-
ment cluster” on page 125.
∗2: For details, see “Service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers— —Multi −
information display” on page 132.
∗ 3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise con-
trol” on page 157.
∗4: For details, see “Hybrid transaxle” on
page 144.
∗5: For details, see “Smart entry and start
system” on page 24.

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Not in use
When stopping, the gasoline engine auto-
matically shuts off.
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Charging hybrid battery
When the hybrid battery power is insuffi-
cient, the gasoline engine charges the hy-
brid battery. The system always supplies
electricity at a constant level. Your vehicle is equipped with push but-
ton start system. The hybrid system
will start automatically by pressing the
“POWER” switch briefly with the brake
pedal depressed.
With smart function
1. Carry the key with you.
2. Press the “POWER” switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed.
Without smart function
1. Insert the key.
2. Press the “POWER” switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed.
The “READY” light flashes and stays on.
Two beeps sound after a few seconds,
and the hybrid system will start. (If the
ambient temperature is low such as during
winter, it may take time until the “READY”
light comes on.) You cannot start your
vehicle when the brake pedal is not de-
pressed. (For details, see “How to start
the hybrid system—” on page 348.)
The engine may not start even with the
“READY” light on.
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Drive your vehicle with a smooth accel-
eration and deceleration.
While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for more
efficient use, do not accelerate or de-
celerate your vehicle more than neces-
sary.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
The remaining capacity of the hybrid
battery can be confirmed on the energy
monitor screen of the multi−information
display. See “Information” on page 166
for details. Gradual or non −abrupt ac-
celeration or deceleration will more ef-
fectively use the benefits of an electric
motor without having to use gasoline
engine power. When parking, be sure to put the hy-
brid transaxle in “P”. While driving, use
the hybrid transaxle in “D”.
In “N”, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated. The
battery will be discharged requiring un-
necessary engine power to recharge.
The hybrid system automatically re-
charges the hybrid battery when the
remaining battery power is reduced.
However, the charging is not available
if the hybrid transaxle is “N”.
INFORMATION:
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. (It stops during a low
load driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.)
If the “READY” light remains on, you
can start your vehicle using the electric
motor even with the gasoline engine
stopped.
The gasoline engine may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:

During gasoline engine warmup
 During hybrid battery charging
 During low or high hybrid battery
temperature
For efficient use of your
vehicle