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The OK,andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions. For
additional information, refer to “Steering wheel
switch for audio control” in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems”
section of this manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information display include:
● Active system status
● Audio
● Navigation (if so equipped)
● Drive Computer
● Fuel Economy
● Driving Aids
● Tire Pressures
● Energy Flow
● Warning Review
● Settings
Warnings will only display if there are any pres-
ent. For additional information on warnings and
indicators, refer to “Vehicle information display
warnings and indicators” in this section. To control what items display in the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “Main menu selection” in
this section.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play:
● Driver Assistance
● Customize Display
● Vehicle Settings
● Maintenance
● Clock
● TPMS Settings
● Unit/Language
● Key-Linked Settings
● Factory Reset
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Some of the information and operations available
on the control panel can also be viewed and
operated on the vehicle information display. The
vehicle information display operations can be
conducted with the switches on the steering
wheel.
AUDIO
Useorand selecton the ve-
hicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the status
for the audio source currently in use. Some examples of what will be displayed:
● Source
● Artist
● Song
● Album
Pushing the source button will display a list of
available sources to select with the steering
switch controls if they ignition is on, or cycle
through the available audio sources in accessory
mode.
CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INTERACTION
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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors start the hybrid system and push the rear
window defroster switch on. The rear window
defroster indicator light on the switch comes on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the front parking, tail, license plate, and in-
strument panel lights will come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition, and
the headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
LIC2923
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3240
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to turn
on and off automatically. The autolight system
can:● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.
● Turn off all the lights (except daylight running
lights) when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for a period of time after
you place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and all doors are closed. NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the time
delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted.
For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- tion
1.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for a period of time. If another door is
opened while the headlights are on, then the
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.
Type B (if so equipped)
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor located in the top side
1of the instrument panel. The autolight
sensor controls the autolight; if it is cov-
ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is
dark out and the headlights will illuminate.
If this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, your vehicle’s battery could be-
come discharged.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward while the low beams are on.
The high beam lights come on and the
indicator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off. The low
beams do not need to be on for this to
function.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will turn off after
a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF position
or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch
to the
position for full illumination when
driving at night.
LIC2237LIC3250
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If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “-” buttonAto decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “+” button
Bto increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever
until the lane change is completed.
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The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The vehicle’s power outlets are powered only
when the ignition switch is in the ACC (if so
equipped) or ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
LIC3344
Instrument Panel
LIC3002
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
POWER OUTLETS
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The extended storage switch is used when ship-
ping the vehicle. It is located in the fuse panel to
the left of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel. If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, ensure the extended storage switch is
pushed fully in place, as shown.
LDI2758
OFF position
LIC3266
ON position
LIC3268
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
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