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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operat-
ing features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering col-
umn
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self 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
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system................................... 24
Hybrid system precautions ......... 27
Energy monitor/consumption screen................................................ 32
Hybrid vehicle driving tips........... 37
1-2. Key information Keys ...................................................... 39
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 44
Wireless remote control .............. 54
Doors.................................................... 57
Trunk..................................................... 60 1-4. Adjustable components (seats,
mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 64
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 68
Head restraints................................... 71
Seat belts ............................................ 73
Steering wheel.................................. 79
Inside rear view mirror................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 83
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 86
Moon roof .......................................... 89
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 92
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................ 96
Alarm.................................................... 98
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ..................................... 101
1Before driving
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
•Climate control
• Wide view front monitor system
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3-2. Using the audio systemAudio system ................................. 262
Using the radio .............................. 265
Using the CD player ................... 273
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................................. 281
Operating an iPod ...................... 288
Operating a USB memory....... 296
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 304
Using the AUX adapter ............ 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 308
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................................. 314
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 322
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for cellular phones .......................... 328
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................. 332
Making a phone call................... 340
Setting a cellular phone ............. 345 Security and system setup ....... 350
Using the phone book................ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 360
• Interior lights ................................ 361
• Personal lights ............................. 361
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features............... 363
• Glove box .................................... 364
• Console box................................ 365
• Cup holders................................. 367
• Bottle holders ............................. 369
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors.......................................... 371
Vanity mirrors................................ 372
Clock ................................................. 373
Power outlets ................................. 374
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 375
Armrest ............................................ 377
Rear sunshade ............................... 378
Floor mat......................................... 380
Trunk compartment features........................................... 381
Garage door opener................. 383
Compass........................................... 391
Safety Connect ............................ 395
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 183
P. 159
P. 194
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
∗ P. 79
Pre-collision brake off switch ∗ P. 233
Parking brake pedal P. 160
EV drive mode switch
Eco mode switch
Power mode switch P. 150
P. 155
P. 155
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ∗ P. 79
Glove box P. 364
Trunk opener
main switch
P. 60
Power (ignition) switch P. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 195
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 162
P. 169
Audio system *2P. 262
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ............................ 24
Hybrid system precautions .... 27
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 32
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...... 37
1-2. Key information Keys ............................................... 39
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 44
Wireless remote control ......... 54
Doors ............................................ 57
Trunk ............................................. 60
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ................................... 64
Driving position memory (driver’s seat).......... 68
Head restraints ........................... 71
Seat belts ..................................... 73
Steering wheel ........................... 79
Inside rear view mirror ............. 81 Outside rear view mirrors...... 83
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 86
Moon roof ................................... 89
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 92
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................. 96
Alarm............................................ 98
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .............................. 101
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 102
SRS airbags .............................. 104
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 116
Child restraint systems .......... 121
Installing child restraints....... 125
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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)Select on the screen
and press the “ENTER” button on
the Remote Touch.
Select and press the
“ENTER” button.
If the or
screen is displayed, select
and press the “ENTER” button.
Multi-information display Toggle the “ENTER” switch on the
steering wheel upward or down-
ward through several items to
select the energy monitor display.
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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch
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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
When the driver enters and exits the vehicle, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations: Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function):
• The “POWER” switch has beenturned off
• The driver seat belt has been unfastened
Entering the vehicle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “POWER” switch has beenturned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas- tened