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and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .........380
Seat heaters ......................389
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................390
• Interior lights ..................391
• Vanity lights ...................391
• Personal lights ...............392
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......394
• Glove box ......................395
• Console box ..................395
• Bottle holders ................396
• Cup holders ...................397
• Auxiliary boxes ..............398
Luggage compartment features............................399
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ........405
• Sun visors ......................405
• Vanity mirrors ................405
• Clock .............................406
• Portable ashtray ............406
• Power outlets .................407
• Armrest ..........................408
• Assist grips ....................408
• Coat hooks ....................409
• Panoramic roof shade .............................409 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 416
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 419
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 422
Hood.................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack ...... 426
Engine compartment ......... 427
12-volt battery ................... 434
Tires .................................. 439
Tire inflation pressure........ 453
Wheels .............................. 455
Air conditioning filter .......... 457
Electronic key battery ........ 459
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 462
Light bulbs ......................... 467
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
17Pictorial index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
If a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Headlight cleaners
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Audio system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Navigation/multimedia system
*1, 2
Energy monitor/trip information/past record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
If a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Audio system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Navigation/multimedia system
*1, 2
Energy monitor/trip information/past record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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For safety and security
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The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt-
age system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts
that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
Warning label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor)Power control unit
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
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2094-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching
turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden braking.
■Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
■Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in
D. Shift the shift position to B.
■If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30°C (85 °F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 544)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift position to
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4-7. Driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. (→P. 222)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 104)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift position to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the
N, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid
battery (traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:
3124-7. Driving tips
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◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
3745-9. Bluetooth® Phone
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■When talking on the phone
●Do not talk at the same time as the other party.
● Keep the volume of the received voice down. Otherwise, voice echo will
increase.
■ Automatic volume adjustment
When vehicle speed is 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 70 km/h (43 mph) or less.
■ Phone call system functions
Depending on the cellular phone, certai n functions may not be available.
■ Situations where the system may not recognize your voice
●When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise