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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, th e hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged even when
the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever in N for a long period
of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle
not being able to start.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while dr iving with the shift lever in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, a pply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission wh en the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low spee ds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount
of fuel is about 2.6 gal. [10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.] [except F SPORT models] or 2.6 gal. [9.9 L,
2.2 Imp.gal.] [F SPORT models], when the vehicl e is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
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■Control screen
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the screen button, and
then press the Remote Touch knob or the “ENTER” button of Remote Touch to enter the
selected function.
*: Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body and feet
Air flows to the feet
Without rear air conditioning system
With rear air conditioning system
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow to the feet and operate the windshield defogger
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
* (the front seats)
Function on/off indicators on the option control screen
Display the option control screen ( P. 7 3 )
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is limited to prioritize fuel economy.
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s an d front passenger’s seats separately (DUAL
mode) ( P. 74 )
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode
* (the left-hand side)
Select the air flow mode
* (the right-hand side)
Display the rear air conditioning operation screen ( P. 7 5 )
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats ( P. 7 5 ) s e p a -
rately (3-ZONE mode) ( P. 74 )
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■Option control screen
Select on the control screen to display the option control screen. The functions can
be switched on and off.
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades (if
equipped)
Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust
and pollen filter)
■Side display
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Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow mode (the front seats)
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats separately (DUAL
mode) ( P. 74 )
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode (the left-hand side)
Select the air flow mode (the right-hand side)
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats ( P. 7 5 ) s e p a -
rately (3-ZONE mode) ( P. 74 )
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