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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. • Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect th e condition of the 12-volt battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four sno w tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
Carry out the necessary preparati ons and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious
injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and ot her fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P. 4 3 6 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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8-1. Specifications
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the ch aracteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the visc osity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one
with a higher value) may be better su ited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.
Outside temperature

638Alphabetical index
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Electronic key ......................................... 120Battery-saving function .................... 129
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 559
Replacing the battery ...................... 460
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 503
If a warning light turns on.............. 503
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 513
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 559
If the hybrid system will not start....................................... 554
If the parking brake cannot be released ........................557
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 556
If you have a flat tire ........................... 541
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 571
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ............... 566
Emergency flashers ............................. 494
Energy monitor ........................................ 112 Engine
Accessory mode .................................194
Compartment ..................................... 429
Engine switch ........................................193
Hood........................................................ 426
How to start the hy brid system ....193
Identification number....................... 575
Ignition switch (power switch) ..................................193
Overheating.........................................566
Power switch .........................................193
Engine compartment cover............. 430
Engine coolant .......................................434 Capacity................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 318
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 91
Engine oil ................................................... 431 Capacity................................................. 577
Checking ................................................. 431
Oil level warning message ........... 525
Oil pressure warning message.............................514
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 318
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 416
Engine switch ........................................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 284 Function .................................................. 284
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message.............................. 518
EV drive mode ...................................... 200
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11