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2553. Instrument cluster
3
Instrument cluster
*: When the air conditioning compressor is not operating, an arrow does notappear and the bright point of light are not displayed.
When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery) from
external power source
Air Conditioning System use*
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3. Instrument cluster
Displays information about each selected item.
When you select the “×”, and close the screen.
■Select “Battery”
●Display of battery charging state
Displayed when charging from an external power supply.
Display of charge status
The remaining time until
the charging completed
The remaining hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery)
capacity of the HV mode
The remaining hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery)
capacity of the EV mode
● Display the “Next Charging Event”
It appears when the timer
charging function is waiting
to charge the external power
source.
● Regenerated amount of energy
It appears during driving or
parked.
Shows the energy regen-
erated every minute.
Shows the energy being
regenerated while hybrid
system is operating.
Every time the power switch
is turned to off, the value is
reset.
How to see the detail screen
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Instrument cluster
■Select “Engine”
Display of the engine status.
■Select “Climate”
Display the power consump-
tion of the air conditioner
■Resetting the data
●Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the trip informa-
tion data.
● Selecting “Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past record
data.
■ Updating the past record data
Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update the past record
data.
Also, the average fuel consumption displa yed in the multi-information display
will be reset at the same time.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
■ Display of navigation screen during charging
After the power switch is turned to ON mode during charging, the power
switch will automatically turn off after approximately 100 seconds.
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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
●Unlocks and locks the doors ( →P. 267)
● Unlocks and locks the back door (if equipped) ( →P. 273)
● Unlocks the charging port lid (if equipped) ( →P. 11 4 )
● Unlocks and locks the charging connector (if equipped) ( →P. 11 7 )
● Starts the hybrid system ( →P. 324)
■Antenna location
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antenna outside the cabin (driver’s
side)
Antenna outside the cabin (front pas-
senger’s side)
*
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment
*
Antenna outside the charging port lid*
*
: If equipped
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Operation of each component
■Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
When unlocking the charging port lid, when locking and unlocking the
charging connector
*
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of the charging port lid.
When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
*: If equipped
■ Alarms and warning messages
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa-
tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the
vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis-
played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows. When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle,
front passenger’s door handle
* and
back door opener switch
*. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
secondsAn attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a door
was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
pings repeatedly
The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (The driver’s door
was opened when the
power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
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Operation of each component
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 732)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( →P. 690)
● Starting the hybrid system: →P. 691
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 732)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 268, 690)
● Unlocking the charging port lid: →P. 1 1 5
● Unlocking and locking the charging connector: →P. 1 1 9
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: →P. 691
● Stopping the hybrid system: →P. 325
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5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (→P. 132)
→ P. 3 2 4
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
( → P. 330)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 337)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. (
→P. 331)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Before starting the hybrid system
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
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5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (→P. 132)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. ( →P. 331)
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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