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1684-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty
in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 361
Use engine braking (shift lever to B) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 189)
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 260
Seat heaters ...................... 269
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................. 271
• Interior light.................... 271
• Personal lights ............... 2726-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 273
• Glove box ...................... 274
• Cup holders ................... 275
• Bottle holders ................ 276
• Auxiliary box .................. 276
Luggage compartment
features............................ 277
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 280
• Sun visors...................... 280
• Vanity mirrors ................ 280
• Portable ashtray ............ 281
• Cigarette lighter ............. 281
• Power outlet .................. 282
• Armrest .......................... 283
• Panoramic roof shade ... 283
• Assist grips .................... 284
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2616-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise or
counterclockwise.
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“DUAL” mode)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform any of the following proce-
dure:
Press .
Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
To turn off the “DUAL” mode, press the switch again. Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Left-hand side temperature
control dial
Left-hand side temperature
display
Fan speed display
Air outlet display
Right-hand side temperature
display
Right-hand side temperature
control dialWindshield defogger button
Rear window defogger switch/
rear window defogger and out-
side rear view mirror defog-
gers switch (if equipped)
Air outlet selector button
“OFF” button
Fan speed control button
Automatic mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode
button
Dual mode button
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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2626-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Fan speed setting
Press “” on to increase the fan speed.
Press “” on to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press
.
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates
Other functions
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(P. 263)
Defogging the windshield (P. 264)
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(P. 264)
1
2
3
4
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2646-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside mode if recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles with a rear window defogger
Defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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2686-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
WARNING
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.
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped) are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is stopped.
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2806-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Open the cover.
Vanity lights (if equipped)
Vanity lights can be used when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Sun visors
1
2
Vanity mirrors
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights off1
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2867-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows and door borders, and high mounted stoplight.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart entry & start system
equipped with entry function)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position
2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: