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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Transmission
* 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 Mode
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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 are
shown on the multi-information display.
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
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
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Transmission
*
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 Mode
Push
ECO Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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 are
shown on the multi-information display.
-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.
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake*
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Power Mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Adjustment frequency*
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
* Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type A
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Auto
Parking lights
Turn
Headlights
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
DRL OFF
Parking lights Headlights
DRL OFF
DRL
Type A
Type B
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control
Windshield defogger
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat
Solar ventilation system (if equipped)
With the “POWER” switch in
ON mode, turn on the solar
ventilation switch.
The solar ventilation system allows ventilation of the vehicle interior when the
vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Push and hold “OPEN” and then release to
tilt up.
Push and hold “CLOSE” to close completely.
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Temperature selector
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control
Windshield defogger
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minutes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Solar ventilation system (if equipped)
With the “POWER” switch in
ON mode, turn on the solar
ventilation switch.
The solar ventilation system allows ventilation of the vehicle interior when the
vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.On
Off
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operationSliding operation
Push and hold “OPEN” and then release to
tilt up.
Push and hold “CLOSE” to close completely. Push and hold “OPEN” at the tilt up
position and then release to open partway
(recommended open position to minimize
wind noise); push and hold “OPEN” again to
open completely. Push and hold “CLOSE” to
close partway, again to close completely.
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Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected
distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up to
the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The
“RADAR READY” or “
” will come on.
(2) To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control
section.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “
” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise Control
section.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane Keep Assist) (if equipped)
When activated, the LKA system camera detects clearly visible lane markings and
alerts the driver when the vehicle strays from its lane. Driver may also experience
a slight steering torque.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Increase speed
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected
distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up to
the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The
“RADAR READY” or “
” will come on.
(2) To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control
section.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “
” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions in the Cruise Control
section.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
LONG MIDDLE SHORT
LKA (Lane Keep Assist) (if equipped)
When activated, the LKA system camera detects clearly visible lane markings and
alerts the driver when the vehicle strays from its lane. Driver may also experience
a slight steering torque.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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