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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the Remote Air Conditioning System effectively
Efficiency can be increased by using the system in conjunction with the
Solar Ventilation System. ( P. 343)
■ When leaving the vehicle
●Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
● Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
● Check that all windows are closed.
■ Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 3 minutes have passed since operation began
● Any one of the operating conditions is not met
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. ( P. 44)
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
● The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low ( P. 44)
● The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
● When the vehicle has been left parked for a number of days
● When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A Moon roof
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system, vehicle
proximity notification system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, LKA system, inside
rear view mirror, garage door
opener, yaw rate & G sensor,
brake system, electric power
steering, navigation system, moon
roof, tire pressure warning system,
seat belt pretensioners, audio sys-
tem, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, windshield wipers,
headlight cleaner
22 GAUGE 10A Headlight leveling system, gauges
and meters, emergency flashers,
turn signal lights
23 A/C 10A Air conditioning system, Solar
Ventilation System, Remote Air
Conditioning System
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom- ized
setting
Power
windows
( P. 126) The one-touch
closing operation
except for
driver’s seat
ON OFF – – O
Illumination
( P. 357) Time elapsed
before lights turn
off
15 secondsOFF
–OO
7.5
seconds
30 seconds
Operation when
the doors are
unlocked ON OFF – – O
Operation after
the “POWER”
switch turned
OFF ON OFF – – O
Operation when
you approach
the vehicle with
the electric key
on your person
(When the per-
sonal/interior
light main switch
is door position) ON OFF – – O
Foot lights ON OFF – – O
Foot lights oper-
ation when the
vehicle is run-
ning ON OFF – – O
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630 Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance ............ 411
Maintenance data.................. 566
Maintenance requirements.... 408
Maintenance data ..................... 409
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 219
Meters ................................... 216
Speed unit select button........ 218
Trip information display ......... 231
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 334
Microphone
*............................ 393
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 120
Side mirror heater ................. 350
Side mirrors ........................... 124
Vanity mirrors ........................ 369
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 225
Navigation system (refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 225
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 426
Opener
Back door ................................95
Fuel filler door ....................... 134
Hood...................................... 419
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 124
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch ..................... 350 Outside temperature
display .................................... 370
Overheating .............................. 556
Parking brake ........................... 214
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 252
PCS ........................................... 307
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 359
Wattage................................. 576
Power outlets ........................... 371
“POWER” switch ..................... 194
Power windows ........................ 126
Pre-collision system ................ 307
Radar cruise control system .................................... 272
Radiator .................................... 432
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 104
Folding down......................... 105
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Wattage................................. 576
Rear view mirror .............. 120, 124
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 350
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 264
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 346
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634 Alphabetical index
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Warning messages .................. 513
WasherChecking ............................... 435
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 321
Switch.................................... 260
Washing and waxing ............... 402
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 320
Load limits ............................. 320
Weight ................................... 566
Wheels ...................................... 457
Window glasses ....................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 126
Windows
Power windows ..................... 126
Rear window defogger .......... 350
Washer .................................. 260
Windshield wipers ................... 260
Winter driving tips ................... 321
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................87
Replacing the battery ............ 460
WMA disc
*
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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