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Power (ignition) switch ........ 194
EV drive mode .................... 201
Hybrid transmission ............ 204
Turn signal lever ................. 213
Parking brake ...................... 214
Horn .................................... 215
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 216
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 221
Multi-information display ..... 225
Head-up display .................. 245
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 252
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers and washer ....................... 260
Rear window wiper and washer ....................... 264
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 267 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 272
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............................. 289
Driving assist systems ........ 300
Hill-start assist control ........ 305
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 307
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 315
Vehicle load limits............... 320
Winter driving tips ............... 321
Trailer towing ...................... 326
Dinghy towing ..................... 327
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 330
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 341
Solar Ventilation System .... 343
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 346
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 350
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 351
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 356 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 357
• Front interior lights ............ 358
• Personal lights .................. 359
• Rear interior light .............. 359
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 361
• Glove boxes ..................... 362
• Console box ..................... 363
• Cup holders ...................... 364
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 368
Vanity mirrors ..................... 369
Outside temperature display .............................. 370
Power outlets ...................... 371
Seat heaters ....................... 373
Armrest ............................... 375
Assist grips ......................... 376
Floor mats........................... 377
Luggage compartment features ............................ 379
Garage door opener ........... 385
Safety Connect ................... 393
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 258
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 252, 255
P. 252
P. 252
Hood P. 419
Windshield wipers P. 260Outside rear view mirrors
P. 124
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 129
Front turn signal lights P. 213
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 255
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Fuel filler door P. 134
Rear turn signal lights
P. 213
Rear window defoggers P. 350
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 443
P. 530
P. 575
P. 581
Rear side marker lights
P. 252
Tail lights P. 252
Camera*Side doors P. 89
Back door P. 95
Rear window wiper P. 264
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
License plate lights
P. 252
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
P. 120
P. 385
Sun visors P. 368
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 142
Rear interior light P. 359
Vanity mirrors P. 369
Front interior/personal lights P. 359
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 393
“SOS” button
Moon roof switch
Auxiliary box
P. 393
P. 129
P. 367
Assist grips P. 376
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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the
following points:
■Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving th e fuel economy. (P. 206)
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 226)
■ When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-
ing down.
■ Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.
When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to
allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse
of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive
gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be reta ined when slowing down.
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Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 524)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
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An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
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■Panic mode
■ Security feature
P. 7 2
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 7 4
■ If the wireless remote contro l does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 548)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 7 8
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 460
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 596)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.