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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering 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
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. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .......................... 67
Plug-in Hybrid Applications........................ 70
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 73
Power sources that can be used ................................... 77
How to charge ...................... 80
When normal charging cannot be carried out ......... 98
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 103
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 105 1-4. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 108
Smart key system (without entry function) ..... 126
Wireless remote control ...... 132
Side doors .......................... 134
Back door ........................... 140
1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 146
Rear seats .......................... 149
Head restraints ................... 152
Seat belts............................ 156
Steering wheel .................... 165
Inside rear view mirror ........ 166
Outside rear view mirrors ... 169
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 171
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 174
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 179
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Window lock switch P. 171
Power window switches P. 171
Door lock switch P. 134
Inside lock button P. 134
Pictorial indexInterior
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 260
Headlight cleaner switch P. 307
Hood lock release lever P. 442
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 169
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 174
MPH or km/h button P. 259
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1-2. ChargingCharging equipment........... 73
Power sources that can be used ................................. 77
How to charge .................... 80
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 98
Inspecting the charging cable .............................. 103
1-3. Key information Keys ................................. 105
1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ....... 108
Smart key system (without entry
function) ......................... 126
Wireless remote control ... 132
Side doors ........................ 134
Back door ......................... 140 1-5. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 146
Rear seats........................ 149
Head restraints................. 152
Seat belts ......................... 156
Steering wheel ................. 165
Inside rear view mirror ..... 166
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 169
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................ 171
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 174
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 179
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 182
SRS airbags ..................... 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 198
Child restraint systems..... 204
Installing child restraints... 209
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NOTICE
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After charging
● After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging inlet, make
sure to close the charging port lid.
If the charging port lid is left open, water or foreign objects may enter the
charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
(The charging port lid does not have a lock. Take care not to press and
open the door accidentally.)
● After removing the plug from the outlet, keep it in a safe place free from
moisture and dust.
The charging cable or plug may be damaged if the cable is stepped on or
ridden over by the vehicle.
■ Using private power generators
Do not use private power generators as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsafe.
■ Usable temperature range
● Do not charge if the outside temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or below, as it is
likely that charging will take longer, and equipment related to charging will
be damaged.
● Do not leave the vehicle or the charging cable in areas where the outside
temperature is lower than -40 °F (-40 °C). The vehicle or charging cable
will probably be damaged.
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entr y function)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors ( P. 109)
Unlocks and locks the back door ( P. 110)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 238)
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Unlocking and locking the doors
Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if
equipped with entry function) Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 117)
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.