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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
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and 
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual 
     
        
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................................  24
Hybrid system precautions ......... 28
Energy monitor/consumption screen................................................ 33
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..........  38
1-2. Key information Keys ...................................................... 40
1-3. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Smart access system with  push-button start .......................... 45
Wireless remote control .............. 55
Doors...................................................  58
Trunk......................................................  61 1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 65
Driving position memory  (driver’s seat) .................................  69
Head restraints.................................  72
Seat belts ............................................  74
Steering wheel.................................  80
Inside rear view mirror.................. 82
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 84
1-5. Opening and closing  the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................  87
Moon roof .......................................... 90
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...........  94
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................ 98
Alarm.................................................. 100
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................................  103
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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system ............................................ 256
Rear window defogger  switch..............................................  264
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 265
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................................. 266
Using the radio .............................. 269
Using the CD player ...................  277
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ...............................................  285
Operating an iPod .......................  292
Operating a USB memory......  300
Optimal use of the audio  system ...........................................  308
Using the AUX po rt....................... 311
Using the steering wheel  audio switches .............................  312 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ..........  315
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system .............................................  318
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ......... 323
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ......... 326
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ................................................  331
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for cellular  phones ........................................... 332
Using the hands-free system  (for cellular phones) ................. 336
Making a phone call.................... 344
Setting a cellular phone ............. 349
Security and system setup ........ 354
Using the phone book...............  358
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 364
• Interior lights ............................... 365
• Personal lights ............................ 365
3Interior features 
     
        
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever  Fog light switch P. 186
P. 161
P. 197
Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch 
 P. 80
Pre-collision braking off switch  P. 237
Parking brake pedal P. 162
EV drive mode switch 
“ECO MODE” switch 
Power mode switch P. 152
P. 157
P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 425
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever  P. 80
Glove box P. 368
Trunk opener 
main switch 
P. 61
Power (ignition) switch P. 147
Windshield wipers and 
washer switch
 P. 198
Gauges and meters 
Multi-information display P. 164
P. 172
Audio system *2P. 266 
     
        
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ............................  24
Hybrid system precautions ...  28
Energy monitor/consumption screen .............  33
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.....  38
1-2. Key information Keys ..............................................  40
1-3. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Smart access system with  push-button start .................... 45
Wireless remote control ......... 55
Doors ...........................................  58
Trunk ..............................................  61
1-4. Adjustable  components 
(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ...................................  65
Driving position memory  (driver’s seat) ...........................  69
Head restraints ..........................  72
Seat belts .....................................  74
Steering wheel ..........................  80
Inside rear view mirror ...........  82 Outside rear view mirrors......  84
1-5. Opening and closing  the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..........................  87
Moon roof ...................................  90
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .....  94
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ..................  98
Alarm..........................................  100
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .............................  103
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture .......  104
SRS airbags ..............................  106
Front passenger occupant classification system.............  118
Child restraint systems .........  123
Installing child restraints........ 127 
     
        
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1-1. Hybrid system
Select   on the   screen
and press the “ENTER” button on
the Remote Touch.
Select   and press the
“ENTER” button on the Remote
To u c h .
If the   or 
screen is displayed, select 
and press the “ENTER” button on
the Remote Touch. 
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)
Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
When the driver enters and exits the ve hicle, 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 vehi cle: 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 been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas-
tened