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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as
possible before turning off the hybrid system.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Change the shift position to N.
If the shift position can be changed to N After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift position cannot be changed to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehi-
cle speed as much as possible.
Stop the hybrid system by press-
ing and holding the “POWER”
switch for 3 consecutive sec-
onds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more

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6-1. Specifications
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CALCalibration
CRSChild Restraint System
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HUDHead-up Display
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
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Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 552
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 212
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 216
Cup holders ............................................. 381
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 109
Customizable features ...................... 584
Daytime running light system ........... 194
Defogger* Rear window.........................................274
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Dimensions............................................. 560
Dinghy towing ........................................ 262
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control.................................................... 216
Multi-information display................. 177
Trip information ................................... 180
Warning message............................... 512
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 431
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 374
Wattage................................................. 568
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 90
Door lock.................................. 47, 58, 61
Rear door child protector ................ 62
Side doors .................................................. 61
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 505
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 72
Driving
Break-in tips ........................................... 143
Correct posture ................................... 107 Procedures............................................. 142
Winter driving tips ............................ 258
Driving position memory.......................72
Electric power steering...................... 238
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 544
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If the engine will not start ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 541
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................547
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 502
If the warning light turns on.......... 502
If the warning message is displayed .............................................. 512
If you have a flat tire ........................ 532
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
If you think something is wrong ....................................................501
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 544
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................558
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 495
If your vehicle overheats................ 552
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 494
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 153
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Seat heaters............................................ 389
Seat position memory ............................ 72
Seat ventilator........................................ 389
Seating capacity ....................................257
SeatsAdjustment .....................................68, 72
Adjustment precautions .................................... 71, 74
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................130
Cleaning ................................................ 420
Driver’s seat position memory .................................................. 72
Head restraint .........................................75
Properly sitting in the seat............... 107
Seat heaters..........................................389
Seat position memory ......................... 72
Ventilated seats ..................................389
Service reminder indicators ............. 173
Shift lever Transmission ..........................................160
Side airbags ..............................................109
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Switch ..........................................................191
Wattage .................................................568
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 87
Mirror position memory .................... 72
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage .................................................568
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ...................................49 Entry functions........................................ 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
Starting the hybrid system .............. 152
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ................................... 49
Entry function .......................................... 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
SOS button ............................................ 408
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................567
Storage location .................................532
Spark plug................................................565
Specifications .........................................560
Speedometer .......................................... 169
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................83
Audio switches.................................... 322
Manual adjustment...............................83
Power adjustment.................................83
Steering wheel position
memory .................................................. 72
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage................................................. 568
Storage feature...................................... 377
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 556
Sun visors ................................................ 385
Sunshade Rear...........................................................392
Roof.............................................................. 93
Switch
Driving mode selector switch......................................................162
Engine switch ........................................ 152
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 502
Open door ..........................................505
Seat belt reminder ............................505
Warning lights AFS OFF ...............................................503
Anti-lock brake system ..................503
Brake assist system ..........................503
Brake system ....................................... 502
Charging system ............................... 502
Cruise control .....................................503
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................503
Electronic engine control
system..................................................503
High coolant temperature ............ 502
LKA ..........................................................503
Low fuel level.......................................505
Low tire pressure ..............................505
Malfunction indicator lamp ..........503
Master warning light ........................505
Open door ...........................................505
Pre-collision system .........................503
Pretensioner.........................................503
Radar cruise co ntrol ........................503
Seat belt reminder light ..................505
Slip indicator ........................................503
SRS airbags ..........................................503
Tire pressure warning light...........505 Warning messages
Cruise control....................................... 513
Dynamic radar cruise control .........................................513, 516
Electric power steering system ................................................... 513
Engine oil maintenance ................... 516
Engine oil pressure ............................ 512
EV drive mode..................................... 516
Headlight................................................. 513
Hood ......................................................... 516
Hybrid system....................................... 512
Intuitive parking assist .............513, 516
Key.............................................................524
Lane-Keeping Assist ......................... 516
Moon roof .............................................. 516
Open door ............................................. 516
Parking brake ....................................... 516
Pre-collision system.................513, 516
Smart access system with push start ............................................524
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................... 516
Trunk ......................................................... 516
Washer fluid .......................................... 516
Washer
Checking ...............................................446
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 258
Switch.......................................................204
Washing and waxing ............................ 416
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 257
Load limits ............................................. 257
Weight.................................................... 560
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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or
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Brake system warning light“AFS OFF” indicator light*2
Slip indicator light*1
Charging system warning
light“LKA” indicator light*2
High engine coolant temperature
warning lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Brake system warning lightRadar cruise control
indicator light*2
Malfunction indicator lampAutomatic High Beam
indicator light*2
Open door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning light
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering system warning lightMaster warning light
“PCS” warning light*2Tire pressure warning light