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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Other displayed messages
Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
*1:For EV mode operating conditions, see P. 40.
*2:If EV mode has been canceled because of insufficient hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge, a warning message will not be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer will not sound.
Displayed messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
EV mode cannot be switched
to.*1
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown
(may not be shown in some
instances.)
Use the EV mode
when it becomes
available.
*2
(Flashes
3 times)
EV mode has been automati-
cally canceled.*1
A buzzer also sounds.*2
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown.
Use EV mode after
making it avail-
able, for example
by lowering the set
temperature of the
heater.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........208
Booster seats, installation .....216
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 208
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 216
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
Infant seats, definition ...........208
Infant seats, installation.........216
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ........... 214
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 216
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............ 220
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................196
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............ 208
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge .........................85
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Installing child restraints ........213
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............ 380
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 498
Seat belt extender
precautions ......................... 168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 404
12-volt battery precautions .... 479
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 430
Interior ................................... 433
Seat belts .............................. 434
Clock ......................................... 280
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 393
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 607
Hybrid system overheating ... 607
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 313
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 317
Cup holders .............................. 394
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 647

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Garage door opener ................ 413
Gauges ..................................... 262
Glove boxes ............................. 392
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 528
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 312
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 312
Replacing light bulbs ............ 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 364
Seat heaters ......................... 403
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Hill-start assist control ........... 338
Hood ......................................... 448
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 409
Horn .......................................... 261
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 273
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 242
I/M test.......................................444
Identification
Engine ...................................620
Vehicle ..................................619
Ignition switch ..........................242
Illuminated entry system .........388
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................267
Initialization
Items to initialize....................655
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................265
Interior lights
Interior lights..................389, 390
Switch............................389, 390
Wattage .................................628
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........451
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................454
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 599
If you lose your keys .............598
Key number ...........................110
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................110
Mechanical key .....................110
“POWER” switch ...................242
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
G
H
I
J
K
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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Language ..................................285
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Wattage .................................628
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 511
Wattage .................................628
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....528
Fog light switch .....................303
Foot lights..............................388
Hazard light switch ................528
Headlight switch .................... 297
Interior lights..................389, 390
Personal lights.......................389
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Shift lever lighting ..................388
Turn signal lever....................259
Turn signal light switch ..........259
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Load capacity ...........................354
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................628
Luggage cover .........................410
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 445
General maintenance............ 439
Maintenance data ................. 618
Maintenance
requirements....................... 436
Maintenance data..................... 437
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 265
Meters ................................... 262
Speed unit select button ....... 264
Trip information display ......... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 368
Microphone*............................ 421
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 170
Side mirror heater ................. 381
Side mirrors........................... 173
Vanity mirrors ........................ 399
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 271
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Safety Connect .........................421
Seat belt reminder light ...........541
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........... 161
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 213
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 434
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 162
How to wear your
seat belt .............................. 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Pre-collision seat belts ..........340
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............ 165
Reminder light ....................... 541
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners........... 659
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 161
Seat heaters..............................403
Seating capacity.......................354
Seats
Adjustment ...................150, 153
Adjustment
precautions ................. 152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 213
Cleaning ................................ 433
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 154
Head restraint........................ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters ..........................403
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 267
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 249
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage................................. 628
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 116, 131
Entry functions ...................... 113
Starting the hybrid system .... 242
SOS button ............................... 421
Spark plug ................................ 625
Specifications .......................... 618
Speedometer ............................ 262
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 391
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 613
Sun visors ................................ 398
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