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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Power (ignition) switch ........ 162
EV-Drive Mode.................... 168
Transmission....................... 171
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ...................... 179
Horn .................................... 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 185
Multi-information display ..... 188
2-3. Operating the lights
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 206
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers
and washer ....................... 210
Rear window wiper
and washer ....................... 212
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 213 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 214
Dynamic radar
cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 235
Hill-start assist control ........ 243
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Pre-Collision System .......... 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 266
Dinghy towing ..................... 267
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
Solar Ventilation System .... 282
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 285
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 291
Using the radio ................... 294
Using the CD player ........... 303
Playing back MP3
and WMA discs ................ 311
Optimal use of
the audio system .............. 319
Using the AUX adapter ...... 322
Using the steering switches ........................... 323
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 326
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 329
Making a phone call ........... 338
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book ........ 354 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 363
• Personal/interior
light main switch ............... 364
• Personal/interior lights ...... 365
• Interior light ....................... 365
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 367
• Glove boxes ..................... 368
• Console box ..................... 369
• Overhead console ............ 370
• Card holder ....................... 371
• Cup holders ...................... 372
• Bottle holders ................... 374
• Auxiliary box ..................... 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 376
Vanity mirror ....................... 377
Outside temperature
display .............................. 378
Power outlets ...................... 379
Seat heaters ....................... 381
Armrest ............................... 383
Floor mats........................... 384
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 385
Garage door opener ........... 389
Safety Connect ................... 395
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s exterior ......... 404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s interior .......... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning a floor jack ........ 423
Engine compartment ........... 425
12 volt battery ..................... 436
Tires .................................... 441
Tire inflation pressure ......... 451
Wheels ................................ 455
Air conditioning filter............ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 472 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 486
If your vehicle needs
to be towed....................... 487
If you think something is wrong ............................... 493
Event data recorder ............ 494
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 496
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 508
If you have a flat tire ........... 524
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 538
If you lose your keys........... 540
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 541
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged........................ 543
If your vehicle overheats .... 548
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 553
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Pictorial indexExterior
Windshield wipers P. 210
Parking lights P. 206
Hood P. 420
Headlights (low beam) P. 206
Moonroof with Solar Panel P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors P. 96
Front side marker lights P. 206
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Fog lights P. 209
Headlights (high beam) P. 206
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Rear window wiper P. 212Fuel filler door P. 104
Side doors P. 67Rear window defogger P. 289
Back door P. 72
License plate lights P. 206
Tail and rear side marker lights
P. 206
Rear turn signal lights P. 178
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
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P. 441
P. 524
P. 451
P. 572
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Garage door opener switches P. 389
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 93
Moon roof switch P. 100
Vanity mirror P. 377
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 113
Interior light P. 363
Sun visor P. 376
Personal/interior lights P. 363
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“SOS” button P. 395
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Pictorial indexInterior
Without moon roof
Garage door opener switches P. 389
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 93
Vanity mirror P. 377
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 113
Interior light P. 363
Sun visor P. 376
Personal/interior lights P. 363
Overhead console P. 370
“SOS” button P. 395
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 212
Gauges and meters P. 181
Multi-information display P. 188
Hood opener P. 420
SRS knee airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372
Bottle holder P. 374
Horn P. 180
Fuel filler door opener P. 104
Glove boxes P. 368
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
P. 92
Headlight switch P. 206
Turn signal lever P. 178
Fog light switch P. 209
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 210
Audio system Navigation system
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P. 291
Parking brake pedal P. 179