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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting 
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and 
steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt 
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
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1-1. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features ..............................  32
Plug-in hybrid system  precautions ........................  44
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ................................  52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle  driving tips ..........................  67
EV driving range...................  70
Plug-in Hybrid  Applications ........................  74
1-2. Charging Charging equipment .............  77
Power sources that can be used ...................................  81
How to charge ......................  84
When normal charging  cannot be carried out .......  102
Inspecting the charging  cable ................................  107
1-3. Key information Keys ...................................  109 1-4. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors
Smart key system  (with entry function) ..........  112
Smart key system  (without entry function) .....  130
Wireless remote control ......  136
Side doors ..........................  138
Back door ...........................  144
1-5. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats..........................  150
Rear seats ..........................  153
Head restraints ...................  156
Seat belts............................  160
Steering wheel ....................  169
Inside rear view mirror ........  170
Outside rear view mirrors ...  173
1-6. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows...................  175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...  178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .............  183
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ......  360
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ...........................  371
Remote Air Conditioning  System .............................  373
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror defoggers 
switch ...............................  377
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............  378
Using the AUX port/USB port ..........................  383
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  384
• Front interior lights ...........  385
• Personal lights .................  385
• Rear interior light ..............  386 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......  387
• Glove boxes .....................  388
• Console box .....................  389
• Cup holders ......................  390
• Bottle holders ...................  392
• Auxiliary boxes .................  393
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ...........................  394
Vanity mirrors .....................  395
Outside temperature display ..............................  396
Power outlets ......................  397
Seat heaters .......................  399
Armrest ...............................  401
Assist grips .........................  402
Floor mats...........................  403
Luggage compartment  features ............................  405
Garage door opener ...........  409
Safety Connect ...................  417
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Fuel filler door P. 178
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 300
Daytime running lights(for Canada) 
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights  
P. 294, 297
P. 294
P. 294
Hood P. 445
Windshield wipers P. 302Outside rear view mirrors
P. 173
Front turn signal lights P. 256
Daytime running lights 
(for the U.S.A.) 
P. 297 
         
        
        
     
        
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror 
Garage door opener switches
 
P. 170
P. 409
Sun visors P. 394
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 187
Rear interior light P. 386
Vanity mirrors P. 395
Front interior/personal lights P. 385
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 417
“SOS” button 
Auxiliary box  P. 417
P. 393
Assist grips P. 402 
         
        
        
     
        
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 262
Headlight cleaner switch P. 309
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 173
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 178
MPH or km/h button P. 261 
         
        
        
     
        
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Air conditioning system P. 360
Rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch 
P. 377
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EV/HV mode selection switch 
Eco drive mode switch 
Power mode switch 
P. 37
P. 249
P. 249
Emergency flasher switch P. 526
Shift lever P. 247
P position switch P. 250
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1-2. ChargingCharging equipment...........  77
Power sources that can be used .................................  81
How to charge ....................  84
When normal charging  cannot be carried out .....  102
Inspecting the charging  cable ..............................  107
1-3. Key information Keys .................................  109
1-4. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Smart key system  (with entry function) .......  112
Smart key system  (without entry 
function) .........................  130
Wireless remote control ...  136
Side doors ........................  138
Back door .........................  144 1-5. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................  150
Rear seats........................  153
Head restraints.................  156
Seat belts .........................  160
Steering wheel .................  169
Inside rear view mirror .....  170
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................  173
1-6. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows ................  175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................  178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ..........  183
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture.....  185
SRS airbags .....................  187
Front passenger occupant classification system ......  201
Child restraint systems.....  207
Installing child restraints...  212