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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself 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 specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual
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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ......... 38
Hybrid system precautions ... 43
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................. 49
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 58
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................... 61
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 64
Wireless remote control ........ 92
Side doors............................. 94
Back door.............................. 97
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats .......................... 103
Second seats ...................... 107
Third seats .......................... 113
Head restraints ................... 117
Seat belts ............................ 120
Steering wheel .................... 130
Inside rear view mirror ........ 131
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1331-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 135
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 139
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............ 143
Double locking system ....... 148
Alarm .................................. 150
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 156
SRS airbags ....................... 158
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 171
Child restraint systems ....... 173
Installing child restraints ..... 184
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 326
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ............................ 339
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch................................ 341
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 342
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 347
• Interior lights ..................... 348
• Personal lights .................. 3493-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 351
• Glove boxes ..................... 353
• Console box ..................... 354
• Cup holders...................... 355
• Bottle holders ................... 357
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 358
• Door pockets .................... 360
• Card holder ...................... 361
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 362
Vanity mirrors ..................... 363
Clock .................................. 364
Power outlets ..................... 365
Seat heaters ....................... 367
Panoramic roof shades ...... 369
Rear sunshades ................. 373
Assist grips ......................... 374
Floor mats .......................... 375
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 377
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Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 266Headlights
Front position lightsP. 261
P. 261
Hood P. 397
Windshield wipers P. 268Outside rear view mirrors
P. 133
Front turn signal lights P. 233
Side turn signal lights P. 233
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 131
Sun visors P. 362
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 158
Assist grips P. 374
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 369
Vanity mirrors P. 363
Interior light
Personal light P. 348
P. 349
Microphone*
Auxiliary box P. 358
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Interior light P. 348
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Window lock switch P. 135
Power window switches P. 135
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 133
Door lock switch P. 94
Inside lock button P. 94
Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)Pictorial index
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AUX port/USB port*
Power outlet P. 365
Seat heater switches P. 367
Air conditioning system P. 326
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 341
Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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SRS curtain shield airbags P. 158
Interior light P. 348
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 369
Vanity mirrors P. 363
Personal light P. 349
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone*
Auxiliary box P. 358
Interior light P. 348
Sun visors P. 362
Intrusion sensor cancel switch P. 150
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 131
Assist grips P. 374