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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 303 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play.
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding
−down rear seatbacks,
check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Transmission “Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lbf)
with the hybrid system on, mm (in.):90 (3.5)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—2 (0.04—0.08)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf): 5—7 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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Instrument panel
16. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
17. SECURITY 15 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem
18. AM2 NO.1 30 A: “IGN”, “IG2” and “ST”
fuses
19. MPXB1 7.5 A: Electric power steering
system
20. HORN 10 A: Horns
21. RADIO NO.1 25 A: Audio system22. ECUB NO.1 7.5 A:
Theft deterrent
system, air conditioning system,
gauges and meters, electric moonroof,
engine immobilizer system, multiplex
communication system
23. DOME 10 A: Personal lights, interior
lights, vanity lights, ignition switch light,
wireless remote control system, gauges
and meters, navigation system
24. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Power door lock
system
25. A/F 25 A: Air/fuel control system
26. CRT 7.5 A: Rear seat entertainment
system, navigation system screen
27. HLP R LWR 15 A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)
28. INV W/P 15 A: Hybrid system
29. IGCT NO.5 10 A: Hybrid system
30. WATER PUMP 10 A: Air conditioning
system
31. IGCT NO.4 10 A: Emission control
system, transmission control system,
air/fuel control system
32. IGCT NO.3 10 A: Hybrid system, fuel
pump
33. IGCT NO.2 10 A: Hybrid system34. IGN 10 A:
Meters and gauges, SRS
airbag system, hybrid system, electroni-
cally controlled brake system, engine
immobilizer system
35. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, rear
seat entertainment system, navigation
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system
36. CIG 15 A: Power outlet (12 VDC)
37. P RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
38. PWR OUTLET1 15 A: Power outlets
(12 VDC)
39. FR FOG 20 A: Front fog lights
40. ECUIG 10 A: Electronically controlled
brake system, transmission control sys-
tem, electric power steering system,
theft deterrent system
41. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers
42. D RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
43. D FR DOOR 25 A: Power windows,
power door lock system, door courtesy
light
44. S/ROOF 20 A: Electric moonroof
45. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear heater system, rear window defog-
ger, hybrid system