602What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 494)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 188)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 490, 503)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles without multi-information display: P. 131
Vehicles with multi-information display: P. 519
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 490, 503.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 521)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 548)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Antenna
Smart key system ................. 130
Radio .................................... 291
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 246
Function ................................ 246
Warning light ......................... 491
Approach warning ................... 219
Armrest ..................................... 387
Assist grips .............................. 388
Audio input............................... 273
Audio system
(Entune Audio) ...................... 269
Antenna ................................ 291
Audio input ............................ 273
AUX port ............................... 308
Basic operations ................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio................... 321
CD player .............................. 292
iPod....................................... 298
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 292
Optimal use........................... 288
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 290
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 272
USB memory ........................ 303
Audio system (Entune Premium
Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 457
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 123
Automatic headlight
leveling system ..................... 192
Automatic High Beam ............. 194
Automatic light control
system.................................... 192
AUX port ................................... 273
Auxiliary boxes ................ 380, 382
Back door ................................. 125
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 476
Wattage ................................ 560
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 439
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Warning light......................... 490
Battery (traction battery) .......... 77
Bluetooth
®............................... 352
Audio system ........................ 321
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 323
Registering/removing
a Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 317
Wireless communication....... 310
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 321
Bluetooth® phone .................... 323
Deleting the call history......... 343
Making a call ......................... 326
Managing the contacts.......... 339
Message function.................. 333
Phone settings ...................... 338
Receiving a call..................... 329
Speaking on the phone ......... 330
Bottle holders .......................... 378
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 558
Parking brake........................ 188
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning light ......................... 490
Brake assist ............................. 246
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 380
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 407
Exterior ................................. 406
Interior................................... 410
Panoramic roof ..................... 409
Radar sensor ................ 226, 258
Seat belts .............................. 411
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo hooks............................. 381CD player.................................. 292
Chains ...................................... 264
Child restraint system............... 58
Booster seats definition .......... 59
Booster seat installation ......... 68
Convertible seat definition ...... 59
Convertible seat installation.... 66
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 52
Infant seat definition ............... 59
Infant seat installation ............. 65
Installing CRS with LATCH
system .................................. 63
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 65
Installing CRS with top
tether strap ........................... 69
LATCH system ....................... 62
Child safety ................................ 57
12-volt battery precautions ... 441
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Power window lock switch .... 153
Power window precautions ... 155
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 462
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 372
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 123
Back door.............................. 125
Door glasses ......................... 153
Door lock............................... 120
Open door warning buzzer ... 493
Open door warning light........ 493
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Side doors............................. 120
Drive information ..................... 102
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light......................................... 494
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 159
Correct posture ....................... 30
Driving in the rain .................. 159
Driving mode select switch ... 245
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 260
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 263
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function ................................ 214
Warning message ......... 505, 506ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 246
Eco drive mode........................ 245
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Electric motor
Location .................................. 73
Specification ......................... 554
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 246
Warning light......................... 491
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
Replacing the battery............ 461
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 246
Emergency flashers ................ 482
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... 490
If a warning light turns on ..... 490
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 503
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 538
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534E
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If you have a flat tire ............. 521
If you lose your keys ............. 119
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 489
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 484
If your vehicle overheats ....... 543
Energy monitor ................ 102, 108
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 176
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 174
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 72
Hood ..................................... 421
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 174
Identification number ............ 554
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 174
Overheating .......................... 543
Power switch......................... 174Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 431
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 493
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 427
Oil pressure warning light ..... 490
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine switch .......................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 176
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 176
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Engine switch light
(power switch light) .............. 373
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 246
Warning light......................... 491
EV indicator ............................... 96
EV drive mode ......................... 179
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 423
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 522
Jack handle .............................. 522
Jam protection function
Panoramic roof shades ......... 389
Power windows ..................... 154
Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 130
Wireless remote control ........ 116
Keys .......................................... 116
Electronic key ....................... 116
Engine switch........................ 174
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
If you lose your keys ............. 119
Key number plate.................. 116
Keyless entry ........................ 116
Keys ...................................... 116
Mechanical key ..................... 116
Power switch......................... 174
Replacing the battery ............ 461
Warning buzzer..................... 131
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 116
Knee airbags .............................. 41Language
(multi-information display)... 575
LATCH system ........................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 227
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 421
Hood lock release lever ........ 421
Shift lever.............................. 181
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Wiper lever ........................... 202
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs ............ 477
Wattage ................................ 560
Light
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 194
Door courtesy lights .............. 373
Fog light switch ..................... 200
Headlight switch ................... 189
Illuminated entry system ....... 375
Interior lights ................. 374, 375
Interior light list ..................... 373
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 126
Personal lights ...................... 374
Power switch light ................. 373
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Shift lever light ...................... 373
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Vanity lights .......................... 385
Wattage ................................ 560
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 466
Wattage ................................ 560
Luggage cover ......................... 383
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Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Wattage ................................ 560
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear view monitor system ...... 235
Rear window defogger ............ 366
Rear window wiper .................. 205
Refueling .................................. 207
Capacity ................................ 554
Fuel types ............................. 554
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 208
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 461
Fuses .................................... 463
Light bulbs ............................ 466
Tires ...................................... 521
Resetting the maintenance
required reminder light ......... 414
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 414
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Road accident cautions ............ 80Safety Connect ........................ 398
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 36
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 411
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 494
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 587
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 491
Seat heaters ............................. 372
Seating capacity ...................... 171S
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Seats
Adjustment .................... 138, 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 140
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .......... 58, 62
Cleaning................................ 410
Front seats ............................ 138
Head restraint ....................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 372
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 192
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 150
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 227
Radar sensor ................ 221, 255
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever ................................. 181
Shift lever light......................... 373
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 120
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs..... 472, 478
Wattage ................................ 560
Side mirrors ............................. 151
Adjustment ............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Heaters ................................. 366Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions ...................... 120
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Warning message................. 517
Snow tires ................................ 263
“SOS” button ........................... 398
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 559
Storage location.................... 522
Spark plug ................................ 557
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer.............................. 92
SRS airbags ............................... 41
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................ 147
Audio switches...................... 272
DISP button ............................ 94
Meter control switches .......... 100
Telephone switches .............. 337
TRIP button ............................ 93
Stop/tail lights.......................... 478
Storage feature ........................ 376
Storage precautions................ 376