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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the hybrid system ( P. 164)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. 
(  P. 173)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 181)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, push
the “P” position switch. (
P. 176)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 181)
Push the “P” position switch. ( P. 176)
When parking on hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF and stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key
on your person.
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CAUTION
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When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the hybrid system. 
If the vehicle is in any shift position other than “P” or “N” the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time. 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the hybrid system is operating
to prevent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, push the “P” position switch, stop the
hybrid system and lock the vehicle. 
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.

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■After adjusting the steering wheel
Mark sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. 
( P. 92)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Clock ( P. 201)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Energy monitor ( P. 190)
Displays the status of the hybrid system.
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 192)
Provides assistance for environmentally friendly (fuel efficient) driving.
● Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
●Odometer/trip meter/ distance to empty ( P. 198)

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Selecting 12h/24h clock display
Select “CLOCK” by pressing the
“DISP” switch.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch
to enter the setting mode.
Select “12h” or “24h” by pressing
the “DISP” switch.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch
to finish setting.
■Setting the clock
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round the nearest hour.
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: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00 
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
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Fuel consumption history display
● Each time a trip meter is reset, the old data will move to the left by 1 col-
umn.
● A maximum of 5 history items can be displayed (including the current his-
tory). If the history exceeds 5 items, the oldest item will be deleted.
■ Driving in Eco Driving Mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to the
Hybrid System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being
shown. ( P. 172)
■ Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Average vehicle speed
● Clock
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight con-
trol system to malfunction.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
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