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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and
operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir 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
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 30
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 35
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 41
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 50
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 52
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 55
Wireless remote control ....... 68
Doors.................................... 71
Trunk .................................... 76
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 80
Rear seats ............................ 83
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 87
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 97 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 99
Moon roof ........................... 102
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 106
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 110
Alarm .................................. 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 115
SRS airbags ....................... 117
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 129
Child restraint systems ....... 135
Installing child restraints ..... 139
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Power (ignition) switch........ 161
EV drive mode .................... 169
Hybrid transmission ............ 172
Turn signal lever ................. 174
Parking brake ..................... 176
Horn .................................... 177
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 178
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 184
Multi-information display ..... 189
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 196
Fog light switch ................... 202
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 204
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 208
Driving assist systems ........ 211
Hill-start assist control ......... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 218
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 228
Vehicle load limits ............... 232
Winter driving tips ............... 233
Trailer towing ...................... 237
Dinghy towing ..................... 238 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 240
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 249
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 250
Using the radio ................... 255
Using the CD player ........... 258
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 264
Operating an iPod .............. 272
Operating a USB memory ............................ 281
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 289
Using the AUX port............. 292
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 294
3Interior features
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Power (ignition) switch P. 161
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 178
P. 189
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 94
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 76
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 196
P. 174
P. 202
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system
, *3
Display Audio system , *4
P. 250
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 204
Clock P. 311
Parking brake pedal P. 176Hood lock release
lever
P. 360
Fuel filler door opener
P. 106
Horn
P. 177
: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Floor mat P. 321
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 30
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 35
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 41
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 50
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 52
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system .............. 55
Wireless remote control ..... 68
Doors ................................. 71
Trunk .................................. 76
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 80
Rear seats.......................... 83
Head restraints................... 85
Seat belts ........................... 87 Steering wheel ................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ....................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ... 97
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 99
Moon roof ......................... 102
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 106
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 110
Alarm................................ 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 115
SRS airbags ..................... 117
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 129
Child restraint systems..... 135
Installing child restraints ........................ 139
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Display Audio system (if equipped)Press “CAR”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed,
touch “Energy”.
Multi-information display
Push the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor dis-
play. (P. 189)
Navigation system or
Display Audio systemMulti-information display
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the electric
motor (traction
motor) Navigation system
Display Audio system
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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)