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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 496
Fuel information ................. 507
Tire information .................. 510
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 525
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 531
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 534
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 535
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 538 Abbreviation list ............... 550
Alphabetical index ............ 552
What to do if... .................. 562
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 479)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 480
■ Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 407)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 407
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Panic mode
■ Security feature
P. 6 4
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
P. 6 5
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 479)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 6 9
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 407
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
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.
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Shift the shift position to P or N,
and press and hold the door lock
switch (
or ) for about 5
seconds then release.
The shift position corresponding
to the desired function to be set
are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP 2
FunctionShift positionDoor lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion N
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 479)
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■ When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
● When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■ Switching the drive mode when in EV drive mode
P. 184
■ After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 386
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
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218 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
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290 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■When outside air temperature is below 32 F (0 C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. enable/disable automatic operation of the air conditioning
compressor when the “AUTO” switch ON) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 529)
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
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302 3-3. Using the interior lights
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 525)
Personal lights