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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing 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. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 30
Hybrid system precautions ... 36
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 42
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 52
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 54
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 57
Wireless remote control ....... 72
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats ............................ 88
Head restraints ..................... 93
Seat belts ............................. 95
Steering wheel ................... 107
Inside rear view mirror........ 108
Outside rear view mirrors ... 110 1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 112
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 119
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 122
SRS airbags ....................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 138
Child restraint systems ....... 144
Installing child restraints ..... 149
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 278
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch ............................... 293
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 294
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 299
• Interior lights .................... 300
• Personal lights ................. 301 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 303
• Glove boxes ..................... 305
• Console box ..................... 306
• Cup holders ...................... 307
• Bottle holders ................... 309
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 310
• Door pockets .................... 311
• Card holder ....................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 312
Vanity mirrors ..................... 313
Clock................................... 314
Power outlets ...................... 315
Seat heaters ....................... 317
Armrest ............................... 319
Panoramic roof shades....... 320
Assist grips ......................... 324
Floor mats........................... 325
Luggage compartment features ............................ 327
Garage door opener ........... 331
Safety Connect ................... 339
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 348
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 352
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 355
General maintenance.......... 358
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 363
Hood ................................... 366
Positioning a floor jack ........ 369
Engine compartment ........... 372
12-volt battery ..................... 384
Tires .................................... 389
Tire inflation pressure ......... 398
Wheels ................................ 402
Air conditioning filter............ 405
Electronic key battery.......... 407
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 409
Light bulbs........................... 420 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 436
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 437
If you think something is wrong ............................... 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 444
If you have a flat tire ........... 462
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 476
If you lose your keys........... 478
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 479
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 481
If your vehicle overheats .... 487
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 491
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 493
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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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
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7For owners
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Floor mat P. 325
Pictorial indexInterior
SRS side airbags P. 124
SRS front passenger airbag
P. 124
Front seats P. 84
Rear seats P. 88
Glove boxes P. 305
Head restraints P. 93
Seat belts P. 95
Armrest P. 319
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Garage door opener switches
P. 108
P. 331
Sun visors P. 312
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Interior light P. 300
Panoramic roof shades switch P. 320
Vanity mirrors P. 313
Interior light
Personal light P. 300
P. 301
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 339
“SOS” button
Auxiliary box
P. 339
P. 310
Assist grips P. 324
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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