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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 
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-
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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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 191
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Multi-information display ..... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .................. 207
Fog light switch ................... 211
Windshield wipers and  washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and  washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving  systems
Cruise control ...................... 215
Rear view monitor  system .............................. 218
Driving assist systems ........ 222
Hill-start assist control ......... 226
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits ............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252 3-1. Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Front manual air  conditioning system..........  256
Front automatic air  conditioning system..........  262
Rear manual air  conditioning system..........  271
Rear automatic air  conditioning system..........  274
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .........................  277
Windshield wiper  de-icer ..............................  279
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ...........................  280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ......................  281
Using the radio ...................  284
Using the CD player ...........  290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .......................  297
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  304
Using the AUX adapter.......  307
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  309
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3-3. Using the rear audio systemRear seat entertainment system features ................  311
Using the DVD player  (DVD video)......................  318
Using the DVD player  (video CD) ........................  326
Using the DVD player  (audio CD/CD text) ...........  328
Using the DVD player  (MP3 discs) ......................  329
Using the video mode ........  331
Changing the initial  setting ..............................  333
3-4. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system  (for cellular phone) 
features ............................  340
Using the hands-free phone  system ..............................  344
Making a phone call ...........  352
Setting a cellular phone......  356
Security and system  setup ................................  361
Using the phone book ........  364 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..................  371
• Personal/interior light main switch .......................  372
• Personal/interior lights ......  372
• Interior light .......................  373
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .......  374
• Glove box .........................  375
• Console box .....................  376
• Overhead console ............  377
• Cup holders ......................  378
• Bottle holders ...................  382
• Auxiliary boxes .................  383
• Side table .........................  385
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ...........................  387
Vanity mirrors .....................  388
Conversation mirror ............  389
Power outlet........................  390
Seat heaters .......................  393
Armrests .............................  395
Floor mat ............................  396
Luggage compartment features ............................  397
Garage door opener ...........  403
Compass ............................  409 
         
        
        
     
        
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Talk switch , * P. 345
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches P. 309
Climate remote control switches  P. 280
Cruise control switch 
P. 215Telephone switch , * P. 345
“DISP” switch P. 197 
         
        
        
     
        
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 Vehicles without navigation system
 Vehicles with navigation system
C
Audio system 
P. 281
Security indicator P. 126, 130
Emergency flasher switch P. 492
Emergency flasher switch P. 492
Rear view 
monitor/navigation 
system
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Security indicator P. 126, 130 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Changing “POWER” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pres sing the “POWER” switch with
the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
OFF*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indicator
turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off
the hybrid system, the
“POWER” switch will be turned
to ACCESSORY mode, not to
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system 
and defogger
Front manual air  conditioning system .......  256
Front automatic air  conditioning system .......  262
Rear manual air  conditioning system .......  271
Rear automatic air  conditioning system .......  274
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................  277
Windshield wiper  de-icer ............................  279
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches .........................  280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................  281
Using the radio .................  284 Using the CD player .........  290
Playing back MP3 and 
WMA discs .....................  297
Optimal use of the audio  system ...........................  304
Using the AUX  adapter...........................  307
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ...............  309
3-3. Using the rear audio  system
Rear seat entertainment  system features .............  311
Using the DVD player  (DVD video) ...................  318
Using the DVD player  (video CD)......................  326
Using the DVD player  (audio CD/CD text) ........  328
Using the DVD player  (MP3 discs) ....................  329
Using the video mode ......  331
Changing the initial  setting ............................  333
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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without navigation system)
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with  a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation Sy stem Owner's Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller)
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio