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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
manual
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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 294
P. 256
P. 300
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 338
Parking brake pedal P. 257
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 481
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 302
P. 306
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 259
P. 268
Audio system*2 P. 378
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 187
P. 258
SRS knee airbag P. 187
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 169
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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
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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat (if equipped)Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (for driver’s side)
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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Power seat (if equipped for driver’s seat) Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch
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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
During
rear-end
collision
Inner
structure