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OverviewInstrument Panel
Headlight switch
Automatic high
beam
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
*1
P.36
P.38
P.25
Power (ignition) switch P.17
See P.6
See P.7Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P.39
EV drive mode switch
“ECO MODE” switch
Power mode switch P.22
P.21
P.21
Hybrid transmission shift lever P.19
P position switch P.20
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch *1
Pre-collision braking off switch *1
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever *1
Parking brake pedal *1
Hood lock release lever *1 Door lock switches
P.85
Power window switches P.86
Window lock switch
P.86
Inside door lock buttons
P.85
Driving position
memory switches
*1
Multi-information
display
P.23
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Hybrid System
■Hybrid System Indicator
Eco area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Hybrid Eco area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Charge area
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns on
Pow e r a r e a
Eco Driving Indicator Light turns off
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.
Hybrid Eco area shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.*
1
●Charge area indicates regeneration*2 status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery.
*
1: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various conditions.
*
2: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■Charging the battery
When shift position N is selected, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Thus, select P when the vehicle is stopped.
In addition, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or B.
■Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with shift position D or B selected.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with shift position D or B selected.
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with
care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “Owner's Manual”.
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. Always
change the shift position to P, and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the engine is started or stopped, or while
the engine is idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
and accelerator is loosened.
●Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from the brake sys-
tem when the brake pedal is depressed.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of rear left seat-
back.
When driving in Eco drive mode, the fan noise may be louder than when driving nor-
mally.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start.
(The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about
2.6 gal. [10 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when
the vehicle is on a slope.)
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
High engine coolant temperature warning light (flashes or comes on)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Brake system warning light
(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator light
(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction
indicator lamp(comes on)
Slip indicator light
(Canada)
(Flashes)
“LKA” indicator light
(if equipped)
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Cruise control indicator light
(U.S.A.)
“ABS” warning light(Flashes)
Radar cruise control indica-
tor light (if equipped)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor light (if equipped)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Flashes and
then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
(Flashes)
“PCS” warning light
(if equipped)
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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*1: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
*2: When the “PCS” flashes quickly, “BRAKE!” will also be displayed.
Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning light(On the center
panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
(On the instru-
ment cluster)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
(Illuminate no
flashing)
Tire pressure warning light*1
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)“LKA” indicator (if equipped)
Headlight high beam indicator“SET” indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicatorIntuitive parking assist
indicator (if equipped)
Front fog light indicator“AFS OFF” indicator
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
EV drive mode indicatorVSC OFF indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(Turns on or
flashes
quickly
*2)
“PCS” warning
(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator
“PWR MODE” indicatorSRS airbag on-off indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
