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Locks and Security 112
Keys 112
Locks 117
Anti-theft system 128
Seating and Safety Restraints 134
Seating 134
Personal Safety System™ 144
Safety belt system 147
Airbags 158
Child restraints 173
Tires, Wheels and Loading 193
Tire information 193
Tire inflation 195
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 208
Vehicle loading 212
Trailer towing 218
Recreational towing 218
Driving 220
Starting 220
Brakes 225
AdvanceTrac227
Transmission operation 234
Reverse sensing system 236
Rear-view camera system 238
Roadside Emergencies 248
Getting roadside assistance 248
Hazard flasher control 249
Fuel pump shut-off 250
Fuses and relays 250
Changing tires 258
Wheel lug nut torque 264
Jump starting 265
Wrecker towing 268
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Transmission Operation:Due to the technologically advanced,
electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT) you will
not feel shift changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle. Your hybrid’s
transmission is designed to do its work seamlessly.
Since engine speed is controlled by the transmission, it may seem
elevated at times. This is normal hybrid operation and helps
deliver fuel efficiency and performance.
Neutral:It is not recommended to idle the vehicle in N (Neutral) for
extended periods of time because this will discharge your high voltage
battery and decrease fuel economy. Because of the unique nature of the
hybrid vehicle, the engine will not start in the N (Neutral) position. Also,
the engine cannot provide power to the hybrid system in N (Neutral).
Low Gear:L (Low gear) is designed to mimic the enhanced engine
braking available in non-hybrid vehicles. L (Low gear) will produce high
engine speeds to provide necessary engine braking. This is normal and
will not damage your vehicle. In L (Low gear) the gas engine will remain
on more often than in D (Drive gear).
Reverse:R (Reverse gear) vehicle speed is limited to 22 mph
(35 km/h).
Unique Hybrid operating characteristics
Your Hybrid, with its new technology, behaves differently compared to a
non-hybrid. Here is a description of the major differences:
Battery:Your Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage battery. A cool
battery ensures battery life and provides the best possible performance.
Your hybrid high voltage battery may periodically re-condition itself to
ensure maximum efficiency. You may notice slight changes in drivability
during this process, but it’s an important part of your hybrid’s high
voltage battery optimization features.
The high voltage battery is cooled by cabin air drawn from vent holes in
the front of the rear seat cushions. Avoid placing objects at the vent
holes which block air flow to the high voltage battery.
The high voltage battery is located between the rear passenger seat and
the trunk. Due to this location, the rear seat for the hybrid vehicle does
not have the ability to be lowered to allow pass-through between the
trunk and the rear of the passenger compartment. Do not attempt to
lower the rear seat.
If the vehicle is left inoperative for over 31 days, it may be necessary to
jumpstart the vehicle. For more information, refer toJump starting
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light
also is illuminated.
Check brake system/Brake fluid
level low (RTT):Indicates the
braking system is not operating
properly or that the brake fluid level
is low. A message may also display
in the message center. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Parking brake engaged (RTT):
Displays when the parking brake is
engaged. A message may also
display in the message center.
Airbag readiness:The warning
light illuminates momentarily when
the ignition is turned to the on
position. The supplementary
restraint system includes the airbags and seat belt buckle pretensioners.
If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, continues to
flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in the indicator light.
ABS
!
BRAKE
P
BRAKE
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•Engaged (green light):Illuminates when the speed control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.
Throttle Control/Powertrain
malfunction (RTT):Illuminates
when a powertrain fault has been
detected. If the indicator stays on or
continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Door ajar (RTT):Displays when
the ignition is in the on position and
any door is not completely closed. A
message may also display in the
message center.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
system has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off, lock or accessory position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
left on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park
brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Turn signal on warning chime:Sounds when the turn signal has been
left on for an extended period of time.
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HEV Engine off reminder chime:Sounds for 10 seconds when the
PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar (open)
while ignition is on. Always turn your ignition key to off and remove key
before leaving your vehicle. (The engine may be off when the vehicle is
stopped, yet the key is on, and the engine can turn on at any time)
Message center activation chime:Sounds when some messages
appear in the message center display for the first time.
Perimeter alarm warning chime:Sounds when using a key to unlock
the driver’s doors and the perimeter alarm is armed.
GAUGES
Your vehicle is equipped with an LCD (liquid crystal display),
reconfigurable instrument cluster. You can choose from four information
levels, and also customize certain options within each level. The
instrument cluster also comes with a demo mode and tutorial feature to
demonstrate the four instrument cluster levels. Refer toMessage center
in the this chapter to choose the display level you’d like and to use the
demo and tutorial modes.
Inform instrument cluster (standard cluster shown, metric
similar)
The simplest of cluster displays.
MPHkm/h0 20 406080
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Average fuel economy
Press INFO to display your average
fuel economy in miles/gallon or
liters/100 km.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing miles traveled
by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel
used by 100 kilometers traveled),
your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
•Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up.
•Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations.
•Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another.
•Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter).
To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:
1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press RESET in order to reset the function after
setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
For more information refer toEssentials of good fuel economyin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
MyKeymiles
Select this function from the INFO menu to display tracked MyKey
mileage (km). For more information refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Blank display
Press INFO to select this function from the INFO menu to turn the
display area off.
Setup menu
The setup menu can fully display on both the right and left sides of your
instrument cluster. The left side contains the menu function while the
right side contains help information that changes based on the current
menu selection. The right side is intended to be visible only when the
vehicle is stopped. The menu on the left side can be accessed at any
time by pressing the SETUP button.
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