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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 systemHybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 71
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 72
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 74
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 76 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 82
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 111
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 122
Power (ignition) switch........ 132
Transmission ...................... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 142
Parking brake ..................... 143
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
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2When driving
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Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 263
Using the AUX adapter ...... 265
Using the steering switches ........................... 266
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 269
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 274
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) .............................. 288
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 326
Vanity mirror ....................... 327
Clock .................................. 328
Power outlet ....................... 329
Armrest............................... 331
Floor mats .......................... 332
Luggage compartment features ............................ 333
Garage door opener ........... 336 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s exterior ............... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle’s interior ................ 344
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 347
General maintenance ......... 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 352
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 353
Hood ................................... 357
Positioning a floor jack........ 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires.................................... 375
Tire inflation pressure ......... 384
Wheels................................ 388
Air conditioning filter ........... 390
Electronic key battery ......... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 394
Light bulbs .......................... 403
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Side doors .......................... 51
Back door ........................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 57
Rear seats.......................... 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 71
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 72
Outside rear view mirrors ... 74 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 76
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............ 82
Alarm.................................. 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 107
Installing child restraints... 111
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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. 133)
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Unlocking and locking the door
s (front door handles only)
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.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
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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