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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the wi ndshield (vehicles with LKA [Lane-
Keeping Assist])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 290).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LKA may not operate properly
or may cause a malfunction.
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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON
mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
STEP 4
■ While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed under the center auxiliary box. ( P. 537)
STEP 5
STEP 6
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■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Pre-collision system (if equipped)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
●EPS
●Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
●Advanced parking guidance system (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
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Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LKALane-Keeping Assist
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
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Back door
Back door ............................... 94
Smart key system ... ................ 63
Wireless remote control.......... 86
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Wattage ................................ 582
Battery Checking .............................. 440
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid...................................... 580
Parking brake ....................... 215
Brake assist ............................. 301
Break-in tips ............................ 183
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 220 Camera
*
Care
Exterior ..................................404
Interior ...................................407
Seat belts ..............................408
Cargo capacity .........................322
Cargo hooks .............................381
CD player
*
Chains .......................................325
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........162
Booster seats, installation .....170
Convertible seats, definition .............................162
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................170
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
Infant seats, definition ...........162
Infant seats, installation.........170
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors ...........168
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .....................170
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............174
BC
GW Refer to