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Instrument cluster
■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-
ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not
reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
■Brightness of the instrument panel light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The fuel consumption display and average vehicle speed will be reset.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 543)
■The trip information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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Operation of each component
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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror (vehicles with manual
anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
Anti-glare function
1
2
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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
On
Off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
1
2
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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4Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing ................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode .................. 179
Hybrid transmission........... 181
Turn signal lever................ 187
Parking brake .................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Automatic High Beam ....... 194
Fog light switch ................. 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 202
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2054-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 207
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 214
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 227
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 235
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 245
Driving assist systems ...... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................... 253
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 260
Winter driving tips ............. 263
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
U.S.A. (type A)
The daytime running
lights turn off.
The daytime running
lights turn on. (P. 192)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
(P. 192) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
1
2
3
4
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
U.S.A. (type B)
The daytime running
lights turn off.
The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights (P. 192) and so
on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
power switch is in ON
mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
(P. 192) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.1
2
3
4
(if equipped)
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1914-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Canada
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
The daytime running
lights turn on.
(P. 192)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
(P. 192) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights (P. 192) and so
on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
power switch is in ON
mode).1
2
3
4
(if equipped)
Turning on the high beam headlights
1
2
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system
is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in
the / position (Illuminate dimmer than the headlights). Daytime run-
ning lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
headlight switch.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
Air conditioning operation may also be
interrupted.