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Charging
AC 230 V 10 Amp plug
5. To charge via an external outlet please consult a registered electrician for the best solution for your situation.
The battery can be charged from a charging source using the method shown below.
Charging methodCharge portCharge connectorCharging sourceCharging time*1
Normal (AC 230 V/10 A)6 .5 h r s
*1: Charging time may vary depending on the condition of the battery, driving environment.
Do not touch the metallic terminals on the charge port or connector. Otherwise, electric shock and/or component failure may result.
Normal charging
Before inserting the charge connector into the port, set the power switch to OFF. The battery cannot be charged when the READY indicator is illuminated or the power switch is set to ON (blue).
1. Engage the parking brake, press the electrical parking switch.
2. Turn off the lights and other electric systems. Press the
power switch to OFF.
3. Push the charging lid until it clicks. Release the tab to
open the inner lid.
Charging lidTab
Inner lid
Normal charge port
4. Insert the plug on the normal charging cable into the outlet.
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Starting the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system
Step 1 Ensure that the charging cable is disconnected from the vehicle.
Step 2 Ensure that the parking brake is applied.
Step 3 Depress the brake pedal completely.
Step 4 Press the power switch completely.
Do not release the brake pedal until the system has successfully started.
Step 5 Ensure that the indicator is illuminated.
Do not operate the selector lever until the indicator is illuminated. If the selector lever is operated while the indicator is still blinking, the system will not start.
Is something really wrong?
If the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system cannot be started, remove your foot from the brake pedal, return the power switch to OFF. Wait for more than 10 seconds and then repeat the startup steps 1 to 5.
If position or cannot be selected (display not changing to or ) using the selector lever when the indicator is illuminated, the brake pedal may not be depressed completely. Depress the brake pedal completely and then repeat the start-off steps 1 to 4 before selecting or .
If the 12v auxiliary battery is flat the vehicle cannot be started. Refer to the owners manual on page 9-2 for the jump starting procedure as it is unique for PHEV system.
Electric Vehicle System / Selector level operation
STEP 5
STEP 3
STEP 4
CAUTION: Do not use your Plug-In Hybrid to jump start another vehicle.
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02 Selector lever
R (Reverse): The vehicle moves in reverse.
N (Neutral): No drive is transmitted to the wheels, which are not locked either.
D (Drive): The vehicle moves forward.
B (Regenerative brake): The intensity of regenerative braking increases.
03 Electrical parking switch
Press the switch to lock the wheels when you are parking your vehicle. The indicator lamp on the switch illuminates in green.
04 Battery charge switch
Pressing this switch when the READY indicator is illuminated starts the engine and charges the drive battery to nearly full.
05 Battery save switch
Pressing the switch when the READY indicator is illuminated
reduces battery consumption while driving and will operate the engine more frequently.
06 4WD lock switch
Pressing the switch while driving or during a standstill shifts your vehicle into 4WD LOCK. This mode offers the highest traction and stability typical of a 4WD SUV from low to high speed range—ideal
for low- to medium-speed driving on low-friction dirt roads and for driving on highways in rain or snow. Pressing the switch again puts the vehicle back in NORMAL.
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07 Power switch
Using the keyless operation key, you can start or stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes if the key is located within its operation range shown on the left.
• To start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, engage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal, and then press the power switch. The READY indicator on the instrument cluster should stop blinking and stay constantly illuminated, indicating that the startup has been completed.
• To stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, stop the vehicle, press the electrical parking switch, set the selector position to and then press the power switch.
• If the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system needs to be stopped immediately in an emergency while driving, press and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds or press it at least three times in quick succession. (This should not be carried out except in an emergency.)
Operation range of the key
Around the steering wheel 2
• To switch between the power modes (OFF/ACC/ON), press the power switch without depressing the brake pedal. The selected power mode can be identified by the colour of the indicator lamp on the switch. The indicator lamp on the
switch is not illuminated while the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system is off.
• If you cannot start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes, the keyless operation key may be in a place where the signal is poor or the key’s battery may have run out.
OFF : Lamp ex tinguishedACC: Lamp illuminated in orangeON : Lamp illuminated in blue
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Folding down the rear seat creates more luggage space.
Folding down the rear seat
1. Lower the headrests completely.
2. Stow away the seat belt for the centre seating position, if applicable.
- Please refer to “Rear-centre 3-point type seat belt” and “Rear seat belt storage” under the “Seat belts” section of the safety equipment chapter of the owner’s manual.
3. Lift the front side of the seat cushion. Then, flip the seat cushion forward.
4. Tilt down the seat buckles. Then, pull up the lever on the seat backrest and fold the backrest forward.
5. To use the rear seat again, raise the seatback and then the buckles. Align the hook and the groove of the seat cushion and push down the front side of the cushion.
6. Check that the seat belt buckles are above the seat cushion.
Seat belt buckle
Hook
Brake Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates when:— the parking brake is applied— the brake fluid level is too low— there is a braking system fault
SRS Air Bag/Pretensioner Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates when there is a fault with the SRS air bag or the pretensioner system.
Active Stability Control (ASC) Indicator Lamp
This lamp blinks when ASC is activated, and illuminates when there is an ASC failure.
Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF Indicator Lamp
This lamp illuminates when ASC is deactivated with the ASC OFF switch or when there is an ASC failure.
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates or blinks when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Check Engine Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates or blinks when there is an engine control system fault.
ABS Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates when there is an ABS system fault.
Luggage area arrangement