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Before driving
■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (S RS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not de ploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
SRS side airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a fron-
tal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli-
sion.
SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli-
sion.
●Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger com-
partment
● Collision from the side at an angle
●Collision from the front*
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
*: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags
may deploy (inflate) upon frontal
impact.
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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system■ Adult
*1
■Child*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF” or
“AIR BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
or activated
*4
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
or activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. ( P. 238) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 533
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ Selecting Eco drive mode
When the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving
force and operation of the air co nditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) is controlled to improve fuel efficiency.
Eco drive mode
When eco drive mode is turned
on, the “ECO MODE” indicator
will come on.
Pressing the “ECO MODE”
switch again turns eco drive
mode off.
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 248
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 249
Audio system ................... 251
Steering wheel audio switches ......................... 254
USB/AUX port .................. 256
Basic audio operations..... 258
Setup menu...................... 261
General settings ............... 262
Audio settings .................. 264
Display settings ................ 265
Voice settings................... 267
Selecting the audio source ............................ 268
List screen operation........ 269
Optimal use of the audio system.................. 271
Radio operation................ 272
CD player operation ......... 274
Listening to an iPod ......... 281
Listening to a USB memory device .............. 287
Using the AUX port .......... 293 Preparations to use
wireless
communication ............... 294
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ......................... 298
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ......................... 299
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ............................ 300
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................ 303
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ................. 306
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings .............. 308
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio .............................. 310
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 312
Making a call .................... 314
Receiving a call ................ 318
Speaking on the phone .... 319
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 323
Using the steering wheel switches ......................... 328
Bluetooth
® phone
settings .......................... 329
Contact/Call history settings .......................... 331
Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Front passenger’s side
temperature setting display
Driver’s side
temperature control
“DUAL” button
Automatic
mode
Off Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Fan speedOutside air or recirculated air mode Fan speed
display
Front passenger’s side
temperature control
Windshield defogger Air outlet display
Change the air outlets used