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Maintenance
(P259)
Under the Hood
(P268)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12 volt battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift up the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P282)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P292)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P294)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.
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Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.●The exterior lights are left on.●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline ca n cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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uuAirbags uSide Curtain Airbags
Safe Driving
Side Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy
in a moderate-to-severe side impact.■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.■
Housing Locations
1 Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an
occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and
sitting upright, well back in their seat.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interf ere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
■
OperationDeployed Side Curtain Airbag
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
IMA System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hybrid system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all -
Avoid high speed driving and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 340
Turn Signal
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.●Blink along with all turn signals if you
press the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 286, 288
—
High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
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uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS and press the SEL/
RESET button.
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
METER SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
LIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
MAINTENANCE INFO.
DEFAULT ALL
LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS
DOOR UNLOCK MODEKEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASHKEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMERAUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
AUTO DOOR LOCKAUTO DOOR UNLOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
RESET/CANCELCANCEL/SET
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Continued
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting Setup Group
Customizable
Features Description Selectable settingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*1/
FRENCH /
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average
fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*1
“TRIP B” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average
fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET
*1
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance screens.
ON
*1/ OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP DOOR UNLOCK
MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s
door handle. DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*1/
ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH Causes some exterior lights to blink when you unlock/lock
the doors.
ON
*1/
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.
ON*1/OFF
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uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settingsLIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/ 15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec /30sec /15sec
*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX /HIGH/ MID
*1/LOW /MIN
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.
WITH VEH SPD
*1/SHIFT FROM
(P
/
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to
(P
*1/
ALL DOORS with SHIFT to
(P
/
DRIVER DOOR with IGN OFF
/ALL
DOORS with IGN OFF
/OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or Built-in key.
DRIVER DOOR
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON
*1/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1