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Driving Mode Select Switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
“ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode Assists acceleration response by controllin g the hybrid system. Suitable for when pre-
cise handling is desirable, for exam ple when driving on mountain roads.
When not in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the multi-information display, and the Hybrid
System Indicator changes to the tachometer.
•SPORT S+ mode Helps to ensure steering performance and dr iving stability by simultaneously control-
ling the steering and suspension in addition to the hybrid system. Suitable for sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode and the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the mult i-information display, and the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator changes to the tachometer.
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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■Calling using SMS/MMS message
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to P.52 for the Remote
To u c h o p e r a t i o n .
Select “Phone”.
Select “Messages”.
Select “SMS/MMS” tab.
Select the desired received message
from the displayed list.
Press on the steering wheel.21
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The tab display may vary depending on the type of cellular phone.
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■Receiving a call
When a call is received, this screen is
displayed with a sound.
Press on the steering wheel to
talk on the phone.
To refuse the call, press on the steer-
ing wheel.
■ Steering switches
Sending/Receiving/“Phone” screen
display
End call/Refuse call
Start the voice command system
Return to the previous screen
Increases/decreases volume
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Audio System
■Audio control screen
Follow the procedure below to display the audio control screen.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
Please refer to page 52 for the Remote
To u c h o p e r a t i o n .
The “Menu” screen will be displayed.
Using the Remote Touch, select
“Radio” or “Media” and select each tab.
■Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)
Operations such as selecting a preset sta-
tion or track are carried out on the screen.
Changing the audio sources
Station selector/selecting a track/file/
chapter
■Remote control (steering wheel switches)
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
Audio CD mode: Selects a track
MP3/WMA disc mode: Selects a file
and folder
DVD mode: Selects a chapter
iPod mode: Selects a song
Increases/decreases volume
Turns the power on, selects an audio
source
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Voice Command System
NOTE:When inputting voice commands you must wait until after the beep to speak.
■Basic operation
Press on the steering wheel.
- If you know the command:
Press again.
- If you do not know the command:
Follow the voice guidance to learn the
command and then press again.
Say a command after the beep.
Continue on to pages 79-80 for a detailed list of Voice Commands for the following cate-
gories: Set a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 79
Use the Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 79
Play Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 79
Get Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80
Select audio mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80
Climate/air conditioning system command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 801
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■ Important voice commands information and tips
• Voice commands can be used while driving.
• You must wait until after the beep to say a command.
• In vehicles with a navigation system, a large TALK icon will appear on the naviga-
tion screen to prompt you to say a command.
• If you know what command to use, you can press at any time to interrupt the
voice guidance.
• If a desired outcome is not shown, or if no selections are available, press on the
steering wheel to return to the previous screen.
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What to do if...
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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
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction
indicator lamp
Slip indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(if equipped)
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)
Parking brake
indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Electric power steering
system warning lightBrake system warning light
(Flashes)“PCS” warning light
(if equipped)(Blinking and then
continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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