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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir 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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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 161
Driving assist systems ........ 165
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 169
Vehicle load limits ............... 172
Winter driving tips ............... 173
Trailer towing ...................... 177
Dinghy towing ..................... 178
3-1.
Using the air conditioning
system a
nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 182
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 190
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 191
Using the radio .................... 194
Using the CD player ............ 201
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 209
Operating an iPod
®
player ................................ 217
Operating a USB memory player ................................ 224
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 231
Using the AUX adapter ....... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 238 3-3. Using the ha
nds-free
phone system
(
for cellular phone)
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 241
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 244
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 249
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 251
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 256
3-4. Using the ha
nds-free
phone system
(
for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 257
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 261
Making a phone call ........... 269
Setting a cellular phone ...... 273
Security and system setup ................................ 278
Using the phone book ........ 282
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 290
• Interior light ...................... 291
• Personal lights.................. 292
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 293
• Glove box ......................... 294
• Console box ..................... 294
• Cup holders ...................... 296
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 297
3Interior features
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3-7. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 300
Vanity mirrors ..................... 301
Clock .................................. 302
Ashtray ............................... 303
Power outlet ....................... 304
Seat heaters ....................... 306
Armrest............................... 308
Floor mat ............................ 309
Trunk features .................... 310
Garage door opener ........... 312
Compass ............................ 317
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 322
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 324
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 327
General maintenance ......... 329
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 332 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 333
Hood ................................... 336
Positioning a floor jack........ 337
Engine compartment .......... 339
12-volt battery ..................... 348
Tires.................................... 352
Tire inflation pressure ......... 361
Wheels................................ 365
Air conditioning filter ........... 367
Key battery ......................... 370
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 373
Light bulbs .......................... 383
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 390
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 391
If you think something is wrong ............................ 394
Event data recorder ............ 395
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger switch and
outside rear view mirror defogger switch
P. 190
A
Air conditioning system P. 182
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B
Cruise control switch P. 161
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Talk switch *1P. 262
Air conditioning remote
control switches
P. 187
“DISP” switch P. 151
Telephone switches *1P. 262
Audio remote control
switches
P. 238
Power (ignition) switch P. 135
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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
High voltage components
Take care when handling the hybrid sy stem, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle. Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit
High voltage cables
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) and DC/DC converter
Electric motor (traction
motor) and transaxle
Caution label
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 182
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 190
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 191
Using the radio ................. 194
Using the CD player ......... 201
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 209
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................. 217
Operating a USB memory player ............................. 224
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 231
Using the AUX adapter .... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..... 238
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the temperature setting.
■ “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch
“ECO HEAT/COOL” mode enables the air conditioning to be oper-
ated at a reduced capacity in order to limit use of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). The effectivene ss of the air conditioning will be
lower than normal.
On/off
When “ECO HEAT/COOL”
mode is turned on, the switch
indicator will come on and the
“ECO” indicator will appear on
the air conditioning display.
Air conditioning
on/off switch
Front passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side temper-
ature control “DUAL” button
Automatic mode Off
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Fan speed
(fan speed selector) Outside air or recirculated air mode
Fan speed
display
Change the air outlets used
(air flow selector button)
Front passenger’s side
temperature control
Windshield defogger
Air outlet display