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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air ConditioningManual Air Conditioning
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-Information Display button
Voice command button2
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Display Audio System with navigation and Entune
2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button (Smart Key)1
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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Automatic Air ConditioningManual Air ConditioningDisplay Audio System with
navigation and Entune
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Eco Driving Mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System is shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
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Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
BEngine braking2
Eco Driving Mode
Push
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System is shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual
.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Type 1
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Menu
Mute
Without seat heater
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable
digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Using the Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Audio unit
Bluetooth® audio
Access to
navigation
system*
Push to
display
audio
screen
* Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Without seat heaterWith seat heater
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable
digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Using the Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel audio switches
Selects a track and album
Turns the power on,
selects an audio source
Volume
Bluetooth® audio
*
Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Console box
Rear
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on
brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates.
HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1)
Average gas mileage after refueling
(2)
Current gas mileage
(3)
Miles left on remaining fuel
(4)
Driving distance from Hybrid System start
(5)
Average gas mileage
(6)
Average gas mileage history
(7)
Current tire pressure
(8)
Energy monitor
Push
and hold “DISP” to set up the displays (including the rearview monitor
display).
Refer to Section 3-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For
vehicle with a navigation system, refer to the “ Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
”
Display
Headphone jacks and headphone volume control
DVD
player
Remote
control
120V
AC power outlet
AV
input port
Rear seat entertainment system
(if
equipped)
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Cup holders
Front
Console box
RearSide table
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Driving distance from Hybrid System start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
(7) Current tire pressure
(8) Energy monitor
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays (including the rearview monitor
display).
Refer to Section 3-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For vehicle with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual. ”
Display
Headphone jacks and headphone volume control
DVD player
Remote control
120V AC Power outlet
AV input port
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