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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 164
Power (ignition) switch ........ 175
EV drive mode .................... 182
Hybrid transmission ............ 185
Turn signal lever ................. 194
Parking brake ...................... 195
Horn .................................... 196
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 197
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 208
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 221
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 226
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 228 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 229
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 233
Driving assist systems ........ 250
Hill-start assist control ........ 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 256
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 264
Vehicle load limits............... 270
Winter driving tips ............... 271
Trailer towing ...................... 275
Dinghy towing ..................... 276
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219Daytime running lights
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
P. 213, 216
P. 213
P. 213
P. 194
Hood P. 366
Windshield wipers P. 221Outside rear view mirrors
P. 110
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 213
P. 194
P. 219
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 257
Parking brake pedal P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 391
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 221
P. 226
Gauges and meters
Trip-information display P. 197
P. 201
Audio system*2 P. 294
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn P. 124
P. 196
Card holder P. 311
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 107
SRS knee airbag P. 124
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 199
Headlight cleaner switch P. 228
Hood lock release lever P. 366
APGS pre-support switch*1
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.
Indicator
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 164
Power (ignition) switch ..... 175
EV drive mode ................. 182
Hybrid transmission ......... 185
Turn signal lever .............. 194
Parking brake ................... 195
Horn ................................. 196 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 197
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 208
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 213
Fog light switch ................ 219
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 226
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 228
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 229
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 233
Driving assist systems ..... 250
Hill-start assist control ...... 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 256
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 264
Vehicle load limits ............ 270
Winter driving tips ............ 271
Trailer towing ................... 275
Dinghy towing .................. 276
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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned to ON, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the
control dial is turned fully up.
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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Brightness of the in strument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 487)
■ The trip information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.