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CAUTION
When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path
is clear.
Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
Do not use the system if the back door is not completely closed.
Never back up while looking only at the screen. The image on the screen
is different from actual conditions. Depicted distances between objects
and flat surfaces will differ from actual distance. If you back up while
looking only at the screen, you may hit a vehicle, a person or an object.
When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visu-
ally and with mirrors before proceeding.
Always check the vehicle surrounding area, because the guide lines are
ancillary.
The guide lines are ancillary lines and does not change even if the steering
wheel is turned.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should
not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
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VSC + (Vehicle Stability Control +)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
Hill-start assist control
P. 296
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)
P. 299
Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the stop lights automatically
flash to alert the vehicle behind.

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When the VSC/TRC systems are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of
slipping or if any of the drive
wheels spins, the slip indicator
light flashes to indicate that the
VSC/TRC systems are operat-
ing.
Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRC
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal
is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1-2 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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CAUTION
Load and distribution
Do not overload your vehicle.
Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ....... 318
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defogger switch ............. 329
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 330
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types.......... 331
Using the radio................. 335
Using the CD player ........ 341
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ............................... 350
Operating an iPod ............ 359
Operating a USB
memory .......................... 370
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 379
Using the AUX port......... 382
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 384

3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system . 388
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................. 394
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 399
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 403
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................... 408
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for
cellular phone................. 409
Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........ 418
Making a phone call ......... 424
Setting a cellular phone.... 429
Security and system
setup ............................... 433
Using the phone book ...... 4383-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............. 445
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 446
• Front personal/interior
lights .............................. 446
• Rear interior light .......... 447
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 448
• Glove box ...................... 449
• Console box ................... 450
• Cup holders.................... 451
• Bottle holders................. 452
• Auxiliary boxes ............. 453
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 457
Vanity mirrors .................. 458
Clock................................ 459
Power outlet ..................... 460
Heated steering wheel...... 463
Seat heaters ...................... 465
Floor mat.......................... 467
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 469

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Using the radioP. 3 3 5
Using the CD playerP. 3 4 1
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 3 5 0
Operating an iPodP. 3 5 9
Operating a USB memoryP. 3 7 1
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 3 8 0
Using the AUX portP. 3 8 3
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 3 8 5