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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
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2When driving
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Using the AUX adapter ...... 268
Using the steering switches ........................... 269
3-4. Using the hands-free system ............................. 272
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 272
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 277
Setting the hands-free system .............................. 291
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 318 Interior lights list ................. 318
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 322
List of storage features....... 322
3-7. Other interior features ..... 329 Sun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirror ....................... 330
Clock .................................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 332
Armrest............................... 334
Floor mats .......................... 335
Luggage compartment features ............................ 336
Garage door opener ........... 339 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 348
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 351 Maintenance requirements .................... 351
General maintenance ......... 353
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 357
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 357
Hood ................................... 361
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
Tires.................................... 379
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 394
Key battery ......................... 396
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 407
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1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information................ 34 Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door........................ 36
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Doors ................................. 51
Back door ........................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 57
Front seats ......................... 57
Rear seats.......................... 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 71
Outside rear view mirrors ... 73 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 75
Power windows .................. 75
1-6. Refueling........................... 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .. 78
1-7. Theft deterrent system .... 81 Immobilizer system ............ 81
Alarm (if equipped)............. 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
1-8. Safety information ........... 87 Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 107
Installing child restraints... 110
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the side doors ( P. 37)
Locks and unlocks the back door ( P. 38)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 131)
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Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
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Locking and unlocking the back doorPress the lock button to lock the
door.
Press the open switch to unlock
the door.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
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Antenna location a
nd effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna outside back door