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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 164
Power (ignition) switch ........ 175
EV drive mode .................... 182
Hybrid transmission ............ 185
Turn signal lever ................. 194
Parking brake ...................... 195
Horn .................................... 196
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 197
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 208
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 221
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 223
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 228
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 230 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 235
Driving assist systems ........ 252
Hill-start assist control ........ 256
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 258
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 266
Vehicle load limits............... 272
Winter driving tips ............... 273
Trailer towing ...................... 277
Dinghy towing ..................... 278
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 280
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 295
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 296
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 301
• Interior lights .................... 302
• Personal lights ................. 303 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 305
• Glove boxes ..................... 307
• Console box ..................... 308
• Cup holders ...................... 309
• Bottle holders ................... 311
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 312
• Door pockets .................... 313
• Card holder ....................... 313
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 314
Vanity mirrors ..................... 315
Clock................................... 316
Power outlets ...................... 317
Seat heaters ....................... 319
Armrest ............................... 321
Panoramic roof shades....... 322
Assist grips ......................... 326
Floor mats........................... 327
Luggage compartment features ............................ 329
Garage door opener ........... 333
Safety Connect ................... 341
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 354
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 357
General maintenance.......... 360
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 364
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 365
Hood ................................... 368
Positioning a floor jack ........ 371
Engine compartment ........... 374
12-volt battery ..................... 386
Tires .................................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ......... 400
Wheels ................................ 404
Air conditioning filter............ 407
Electronic key battery.......... 409
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 411
Light bulbs........................... 422 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 438
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 439
If you think something is wrong ............................... 445
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 446
If you have a flat tire ........... 464
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 478
If you lose your keys........... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 481
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 483
If your vehicle overheats .... 489
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 495
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 221Daytime running lights
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
P. 213, 218
P. 213
P. 213
P. 194
Hood P. 368
Windshield wipers P. 223Outside rear view mirrors
P. 110
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Fuel filler door P. 115
Rear turn signal lights
P. 194
Rear window defogger
P. 295
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 391
P. 464
P. 506
P. 512Rear side marker lights
P. 213
Tail lights P. 213
Camera*
Side doors P. 74Back door P. 79
Rear window wiper
P. 228
License plate lights
P. 213
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches
P. 108
P. 333
Sun visors P. 314
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Interior light P. 302
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 322
Vanity mirrors P. 315
Interior light
Personal light P. 302
P. 303
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone* P. 341
“SOS” button
Auxiliary box
P. 341
P. 312
Assist grips P. 326
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 213
P. 194
P. 221
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 259
Parking brake pedal P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 393
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 223
P. 228
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 197
P. 201
Audio system*2 P. 296
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 124
P. 196
Card holder P. 313
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 107
SRS knee airbag P. 124
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 199
Headlight cleaner switch P. 230
Hood lock release lever P. 368
APGS pre-support switch*1
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.