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Instrument cluster
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The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be changed by
operating the DISP button. Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.After pressing the DISP button
to display the “SET” screen on
the trip information display,
press and hold the DISP button
for 1 second or more.
The “SET” display and Hybrid
System Indicator will flash.
Press the DISP button while the
display is flashing to select the
items to be displayed.
The display items will flash.Display all
Display Hybrid System Indi-
cator and EV indicator
Display Hybrid System Indi-
cator only
Display none
Display Eco Driving Indicator
Light only
Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second or more to com-
plete the setup.
If setup is not completed by pressing and holding the DISP button for 1
second or more, or if nothing is operated within approximately 10 sec-
onds, the screen will return and the settings will be lost.
Changing Hybrid System Indicator settings (vehicles without
multi-information display)
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1162. Instrument cluster
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Eco Driving Indicator Light (vehicl es without multi-information display)
When all of the following conditions ar e satisfied and the Eco-friendly driving,
the light will illuminate:
● Driving with the shift position in D
● Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode or
power mode are not in use ( →P. 206, 247)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to activated or deactivated. ( →P. 115)
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
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1663-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before flattening the seatbacks
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ( →P. 209)
Slide the second seats as far back as possible. ( →P. 169)
■Flattening the seatbacks
Move the front seat forward
and remove the head
restraint. ( →P. 177)
Tilt the front seatback to the
same height as the rear seat
cushion.
To return the seats, reverse the procedure.
After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to replace
the head restraint.
Flattening the seatbacks
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WARNING
■ When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ 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.
● Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
● When returning the seats to their upright positions, be careful not to catch
the seat belts.
■ Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not flatten the seats while driving.
● In a flat place, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to
P.
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place.
● Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the
seats.
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1703-3. Adjusting the seats
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Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (→P. 209)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(→ P. 165)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the second seat.
Uncouple and stow the second center seat belt. ( →P. 4 0 )
Lower the head restraint of the second seat. ( →P. 177)
Pull the lever (either or )
and tilt the seatback forward.
Press the seat-folding button.
The seats will be folded forward.
Gently rock the seats back and
forth to ensure that they are
securely locked.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
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WARNING
■ When operating the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback.
● Do not operate the seat if it is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate the seat.
● After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.
■ Reclining 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.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push-
ing it back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Re-couple the second center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. ( →P. 39)
● If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the
seat belt has been removed from the hanger. ( →P. 171)
■ After tilting the second seatback forward when getting in or out of the
vehicle etc.
Slide the seat backward and raise the seatback, and check that the seat is
securely locked.
If the seat is not locked, the seat may unexpectedly move and cause death
or serious injury.
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Third seats
Seatback angle adjustment leverPark the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ( →P. 209)
Adjust the position of the second seats and the angle of the seat-
back. ( →P. 169)
Depending on the position of the second seats, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the third seats.
Lower the head restraint of the third seats. ( →P. 177)
Adjustment procedure
Before folding down the seatbacks
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Driving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 198
Trailer towing ..................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ....... 201
EV drive mode ...................206
Hybrid transmission ........... 208
Turn signal lever ................ 213
Parking brake..................... 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch.................215
Fog light switch .................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 219
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 224
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 227
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 231
Driving mode select switch............................... 247
Driving assist systems ....... 248
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ............................ 254
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 262
Winter driving tips .............. 265