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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Carry out the necessary preparatio ns and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious
injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(→ P. 6 7 0 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.
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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level. Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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8-1. Specifications
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one
with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.
Outside temperature
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872Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode .....................................305
EDR (Event data recorder) .................... 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ..........72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .......308Function ................................................. 308
Warning light .......................................738
Warning message ............................. 752
Electronic key ......................................... 120 Battery-saving function .................... 129
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................793
Replacing the battery ...................... 694
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds........... 737
If a warning light turns on............... 737
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 747
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................796
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........793
If the hybrid system will not start....................................... 788
If the parking brake cannot be released..........................791
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 790
If you have a flat tire .......................... 775
If you think something is wrong............................................... 736
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 805
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 729
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................730
If your vehicle overheats ...............800 Emergency flashers .............................728
Energy monitor .........................................112
Engine
Accessory mode .................................194
Compartment .....................................663
Engine switch ........................................193
Hood....................................................... 660
How to start the hybrid system ....193
Identification number ...................... 809
Ignition switch
(power switch) ..................................193
Overheating........................................ 800
Power switch .........................................193
Engine compartment cover..............664
Engine coolant ...................................... 668 Capacity .................................................. 813
Checking .............................................. 668
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 342
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................... 91
Engine oil ................................................. 665
Capacity .................................................... 811
Checking ...............................................665
Oil level warning message ........... 759
Oil pressure warning message........................... 748
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 342
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 650
Engine switch........................................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 308
Function ................................................. 308
Warning light ....................................... 738
Warning message............................. 752
EV drive mode ...................................... 200
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
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