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4-1. Maintenance and care
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkalineor acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
ItemsCheck points
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on , is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
23P/ I 160 AIG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
24EPS60 AElectric power steering system
25PCU10 AHybrid system
26IGCT NO.210 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, hybrid system, P position control
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
27MIR HTR10 ARear window defogger, mirror heater
28RAD NO.115 AAudio system, navigation system
29DOME10 A
Interior lights, antiglare inside rear
view mirror, audio system, navigation
system, garage door opener
30ECU-B7. 5 A
Smart access system with push-button
start, air conditioning system, gauges
and meters, outside rear view mirror,
clock, seats position memory, electric
tilt & telescopic steering wheel
31H-LP LH HI10 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
32H-LP RH HI10 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
33EFI NO. 210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
34IGCT NO.310 AHybrid system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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6-1. Specifications
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Automatic
air condi-
tioning sys-
tem
(→ P. 2 5 2 )A/C Auto switch
operationAutoManualO——O
Tu r n i n g o n t h e
windshield
defogger acti-
vates the A/C
OnOff———O
Front seats
(
→P. 6 4 )
Driver’s seat
movement when
exiting the vehi-
cle (on some
models)
Pa r t i a l
Off
O—OO
Full
Multi-infor-
mation dis-
play
(
→P. 1 6 9 )
Eco Driving Indi-
cator LightOnOff—OO—
Po w e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 8 6 )
Mechanical key
linked operationOffOn———O
Wireless remote
control linked
operation
Off
On
(Open only)
———O
Buzzer sounds if
operated using
wireless remote
OnOff———O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized
setting

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Alphabetical index
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Automatic light control system ........183
AUX adapter ......................................... 307
Auxiliary box .......................................... 370
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Battery
Checking ............................................... 433
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt battery .................................. 536
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Bluetooth
®................................................ 311
Bottle holders ........................................ 369
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 556
Parking brake ........................................160
Brake assist ..............................................225
Break-in tips ............................................. 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ...................................................163
Care Exterior ................................................... 402
Interior.....................................................406
Seat belts ............................................... 407
Cargo capacity ......................................243
CD changer ............................................ 273
CD player.................................................273
Chains........................................................245 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 121
Booster seats, installation ................. 131
Convertible seats, definition............ 121
Convertible seats, installation ........129
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 116
Infant seats, definition .......................... 121
Infant seats, installation ..................... 128
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors..................................................126
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 128
Installing CRS with top tether straps ......................................................132
Child safety Airbag precautions ................................ 111
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors .................................. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 75
Installing child restraints................... 125
Moon roof precautions........................91
Power window lock switch ..............86
Power window precautions ........... 88
Removed electronic key battery precautions........................................454
Seat belt extender precautions...... 78
Seat belt precautions .......................... 76
Seat heater precautions..................376
Trunk precautions................................. 62
12-volt battery precautions ...........435
Child-protectors ......................................58
Cleaning Exterior....................................................402
Interior .................................................... 406
Seat belts ................................................407
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............................. 547
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats.................. 541
Emergency flasher
Switch ...................................................... 482
Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 146
Compartment ......................................422
Engine switch ........................................ 145
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine.................... 145
How to start the hybrid system.................................................... 145
Identification number.......................550
If the engine will not start ...............530
If the hybrid system will not
start........................................................530
Ignition switch........................................ 145
Overheating........................................... 541
Power switch ......................................... 145
Engine compartment cover..............423
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter.....................................244
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity................................................. 554
Checking ............................................... 428
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................244
Engine immobilizer system ..................96 Engine oil
Capacity .................................................552
Checking ............................................... 424
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 244
Engine oil maintenance data............ 426
Engine switch .......................................... 145
Enhanced VSC...................................... 225
EPS ............................................................. 225
EV drive mode switch.......................... 150
Event data recorder ............................490
Floor mat ................................................. 380
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 556
Washer ................................................... 432
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Foot light...................................................360
Foot well lighting ...................................360
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 194
Wattage................................................. 558
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 116
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................................495
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driver’s seat position memory .......68
F
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic Locking Retractor .........75
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt....................................... 407
Emergency Locking Retractor .....75
How to wear your seat belt..............73
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................75
Pre-collision seat belts.....................232
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................75
Reminder light..................................... 495
Seat belt extenders ...............................76
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 74
Seat heaters.............................................375
Seat position memory ........................... 68
Seat ventilator.........................................375
Seating capacity ....................................243
Seats
Adjustment .................................... 64, 68
Adjustment precautions .................................. 67, 70
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................ 406
Driver’s seat position memory ................................................. 68
Head restraint ...........................................71
Properly sitting in the seat............... 102
Seat heaters.......................................... 375
Seat position memory ........................ 68
Ventilated seats .................................. 375 Service reminder indicators ............. 165
Shift lever
Transmission.......................................... 153
Side airbags.............................................. 104
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch........................................................ 183
Wattage................................................. 558
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................68
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Wattage................................................. 558
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry functions........................................ 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
Starting the hybrid system .............. 145
Smart entry & start system Antenna location ................................... 46
Entry function .......................................... 44
Starting the engine ............................. 145
SOS button .............................................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................557
Storage location .................................. 521
Spark plug................................................554
Specifications ........................................ 550
Speedometer .......................................... 162
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 79
Audio switches................................... 308
Manual adjustment............................... 79
Power adjustment................................. 79
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.