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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
manual
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 80
Wireless remote control ....... 86
Side doors ............................ 88
Back door ............................. 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 100
Rear seats .......................... 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts............................ 110
Steering wheel .................... 118
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel ....................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 139
SRS airbags ....................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 332
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 343
Solar Ventilation System ............................. 345
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................. 348
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch .............. 352
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 353
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 358
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 359
• Front interior lights ........... 360
• Personal lights ................. 361
• Rear interior light .............. 361 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 363
• Glove boxes ..................... 364
• Console box ..................... 365
• Cup holders ...................... 366
• Bottle holders ................... 368
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 369
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 370
Vanity mirrors ..................... 371
Outside temperature display .............................. 372
Power outlets ...................... 373
Seat heaters ....................... 375
Armrest ............................... 377
Assist grips ......................... 378
Floor mats........................... 379
Luggage compartment features ............................ 381
Garage door opener ........... 387
Safety Connect ................... 395
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 259
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 253, 256
P. 253
P. 253
Hood P. 422
Windshield wipers P. 261Outside rear view mirrors
P. 123
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 128
Front turn signal lights P. 214
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 256
Side turn signal lights P. 214
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
P. 119
P. 387
Sun visors P. 370
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 141
Rear interior light P. 361
Vanity mirrors P. 371
Front interior/personal lights P. 360
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 395
“SOS” button
Moon roof switch
Auxiliary box
P. 395
P. 128
P. 369
Assist grips P. 378
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 220
Headlight cleaner switch P. 268
Hood lock release lever P. 422
Ventilation switch P. 345
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 123
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Air conditioning system P. 332
Rear window and outside rear viewmirror defoggers switch
P. 352
D
EV drive mode switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch P. 202
P. 207
P. 207
Emergency flasher switch P. 494
Shift lever P. 205
P position switch P. 208
: If equipped
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 32
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 63
Smart key system (without entry function) .... 80
Wireless remote control .............................. 86
Side doors .......................... 88
Back door ........................... 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 100
Rear seats........................ 103
Head restraints................. 106
Seat belts ......................... 110
Steering wheel ................. 118
Inside rear view mirror ..... 119
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel .................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 139
SRS airbags ..................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 156
Child restraint systems..... 162
Installing child restraints ........................ 167