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DRIVING
DRIVING
SPORT Mode
enhances the throttle response for more driving enjoyment. SPorT mode is set to
off every time the vehicle is started. When in SP
orT mode, the ambient meter (see
page 103) changes to blue.
SPORT Button
Press the SP
orT button to turn the mode on or off. A SPorT Mode indicator and a
message in the multi-information display appear when the system is on.
EV Mode
Under certain conditions, the vehicle will operate exclusively on the ba\
tteries and
electric motor.
ev mode will self-cancel if battery, driving or road conditions warrant.
EV Button
Press the
ev button to turn the mode on or off. The ev mode indicator and a
message in the multi-information display appear when the system is on.
Press
Press
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval beh\
ind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1.
Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator appears
in the multi-information display.
2.
Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the
-/S
eT button to set the speed.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the
reS/+ button to increase speed or the -/SeT
button to decrease speed.
each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases by 5 mph or 5 km/h until you release it.
Adjusting the Vehicle Distance
Press the Interval button to change the following
interval.
each time you press the button, the setting
cycles through short, middle, long, and extra long.
Switching to Standard Cruise Control
Press and hold the Interval button. Cruise Mode appears
in the multi-information display. Press and hold the button
again to switch back to ACC.
MAIN button
RES/+ button
CANCEL button
-/SET button
Distance button
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M
AINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message Service does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change \
the
CoDe
engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
A
Maintenance Main Items
B
replace engine oil*1
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
Check parking brake adjustment replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/vSA)
Inspect exhaust system#Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect fuel lines and connection s#
*
Check expiration date for TrK bottle
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
* from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every\
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
3:
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industry and
4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperatures.
CoDe
1
Maintenance Sub Items
rotate tires
2
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid c hanged every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
replace air cleaner element*2
3
replace dust and pollen filter*3
4
replace transmission fluid*4
Inspect valve clearance
5
replace spark plugs
replace engine coolant
Under the Hood
Br ake Fluid
(Black Cap)
engine Coolant
reserve Tank radiator Cap
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) engine oil Dipstick
(orange)
12-volt Batter y
engine oil Fill Cap
Inverter Coolant
Filler Tank
Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.
Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4.
remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle Pull
Lever
Support ro d
Grip
Clamp