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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSC
Turning the “POWER” switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and Enhanced VSC
systems will automatically re-enable them.
■Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when the vehi-
cle speed increases.
■Automatic TRAC and Enhanced VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and Enhanced VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when the vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, Enhanced VSC, TRAC,
hill-start assist control and VGRS systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid system is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operat-
ing. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
This system comes into operation under the following conditions after the brake
pedal has been depressed and the vehicle has come to a stop:
●The shift lever is in the “D” or “S”.
●The system has detected that the vehicle is moving backwards.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system off. The system should return to normal
about 10 minutes.
■VGRS is disabled in the following situations
●During stopping or the steering wheel has been moved for a long time while
driving at lower speeds.
●After the hybrid system is restarted at less than -22°F (-30°C).
CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or
serious injury:
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type.................. 270
Using the radio........................ 273
Using the CD/DVD
player ..................................... 282
Playing an audio CD ............ 285
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs........................... 289
Playing DVD video/audio
(with DVD player) ............... 293
Playing a video CD
(with DVD player) ............... 307
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information ........ 310
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio......................................... 321
Listening to a USB memory/
iPod
®...................................... 329
Optimal use of the audio/
video system ......................... 339
Using the AUX port ............... 341
Using the steering
switches .................................. 3423-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 345
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ....................................... 351
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 366
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 395
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features......... 398
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 406
Vanity mirrors ......................... 407
Clock ......................................... 408
Outside temperature
display..................................... 409
Ashtrays..................................... 410
Cigarette lighter ...................... 411
Power outlet ............................. 412
Seat heaters/ventilators ....... 413
Armrest ..................................... 415
Rear sunshade ......................... 416
Floor mats ................................. 419
Trunk features .......................... 421
Garage door opener ............ 423
Compass .................................. 429
Safety Connect ...................... 433
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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a
track, file
(MP3 and
WMA) and
disc
DVD mode
*: Selects a
track, chapter
and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod
® mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file
and folder
*: DVD player only
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the “POWER”
switch mode.
When the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the foot
lights, inside door handle lights and shift lever light will turn off. (P. 1 6 2 )
Outer foot light
Steering spot light
Front personal lights
(P. 397)
Shift lever light
Front interior lights (P. 396)
Inside door handle lightsRear personal lights
(P. 3 9 7 )
Rear interior lights
Door courtesy lights
Foot light
Front scuff light
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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8IG210
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, noise filter
9EFI No.210Fuel system, exhaust system
10H-LP R LWR15Headlight low beam (right)
11H-LP L LWR15Headlight low beam (left)
12D/C CUT30DOME, MPX-B
13IGCT No.37. 5Hybrid battery (traction battery)
14IGCT No.27. 5Hybrid system
15MPX-B7. 5
Power windows, door control system,
power seat, electronically controlled
brake system, combination switch, tilt
and telescopic steering, gauges and
meters
16DOME7. 5Interior lights, foot lights, vanity light,
gauges and meters
17ABS MAIN110Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
18ABS MOTOR30ABS
19ABS MAIN210Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
20F/ P M P25Fuel system
21EFI25
EFI2, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22INJ20
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
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■Right side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-IG RH10
Tilt and telescopic steering, combina-
tion switch, power seat, smart access
system with push-button start, air
conditioning system, touch screen,
shift lock system, tire pressure warn-
ing system, front/rear stabilizer sys-
tem
2FR S/HTR RH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
lators
3RH-IG7. 5
Front right door control system, rear
right door control system, seat belt
pretensioners, transmission, seat
heaters, seat heaters and ventilators
4AM27. 5Starting system
5FR DOOR RH20Front right door control system
6RR DOOR RH20Rear right door control system
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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelet
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “POWER” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode (hybrid system
off) or the ON mode (hybrid system on).
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