5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
*
• Dynamic radar cruise control*
• Pre-collision system*
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
*
• Navigation system*
• Automatic High beam*
*
: If equipped
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Child-protectors....................... 123
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 409
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior................................... 412
Panoramic roof ..................... 411
Radar sensor ................ 228, 260
Seat belts .............................. 413
Climate remote control ........... 373
Clock ................................... 92, 388
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 379
Coolant Capacity ................................ 559
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Cooling system ........................ 434 Hybrid system overheating......................... 546
Consumption screen ............... 108
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 212
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 216
Warning messages ............... 509
Cup holders.............................. 380
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 577 Daytime running light
system.................................... 194
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 368
Rear window ......................... 368
Windshield ............................ 368
Dimension ................................ 554
Dinghy towing.......................... 173
Display Drive information .................. 102
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 216
Energy monitor ............. 102, 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 229
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 506
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 422
Door courtesy lights ............... 375 Location ................................ 375
Wattage ................................ 562D
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 123
Back door.............................. 125
Door glasses ......................... 153
Door lock............................... 120
Open door warning buzzer ... 495
Open door warning light........ 495
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Side doors............................. 120
Drive information ..................... 102
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 496
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 159
Correct posture ....................... 30
Driving in the rain .................. 159
Driving mode select switch ................................. 247
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................ 216
Warning message ......... 508, 509 ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 248
Eco drive mode........................ 247
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Electric motor Location .................................. 74
Specification ......................... 556
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 493
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery............ 464
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............. 248
Emergency flashers ................ 484
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 492
If a warning light turns on ..... 492
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 506
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 541
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 537E
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 422
General maintenance ........... 418
Maintenance data ................. 554
Maintenance requirements ... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 493
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 94
Meters ..................................... 91
Multi-information display ....... 100
Warning lights ....................... 492
Warning messages ............... 506
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 368
Microphone .............................. 324
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 368
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Vanity mirrors........................ 387
MP3 disc ................................... 293
Multi-information display
Drive information................... 102
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 216
Energy monitor ..................... 102
Language .............................. 577
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 229
Warning messages ............... 506 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 92
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 557
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 210
Hood ..................................... 424
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 151
Adjustment............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 368
Outside temperature display.................................... 371
Overhead console ................... 382
Overheating ............................. 546
Overheating, Engine ............... 546
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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P position switch ..................... 184
Panic mode .............................. 117
Parking brakeOperation .............................. 190
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 497
Parking lights Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs..... 474, 481
Wattage ................................ 562
Parking lock ............................. 184
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
Function ................................ 255
PCS switch ........................... 256
Warning light ......................... 493
Warning message ......... 509, 511
Personal lights ......................... 375
Switch ................................... 376
Wattage ................................ 562
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 559
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Radiator ................................ 436
Power outlets ........................... 388
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 248Warning light ......................... 493 Power switch ........................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 178
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 177
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 485
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Power switch light ................... 375
Power windows Jam protection function ........ 154
Operation .............................. 153
Window lock switch .............. 153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ................................ 255
PCS switch ........................... 256
Warning light......................... 493
Warning message......... 509, 511
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 216
Radiator .................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 291
Rear seat .................................. 142
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 191
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 551
Sun visors ................................ 387
Sunshade Panoramic roof shades ......... 391
Switch Audio remote control
switches.............................. 276
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 196
Climate remote control switches.............................. 373
Clock adjustment buttons ..... 388
Cruise control switch..... 212, 216
DISP button ............................ 94
Door lock switch.................... 122
Driving mode select switch ... 247
Emergency flashers switch ... 484
Engine switch........................ 174
EV drive mode switch ........... 181
Fog light switch ..................... 202
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 393
Ignition switch ....................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 229
Light switches ....................... 191
Meter control switches .......... 100
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 151 Panoramic roof shades......... 391
PCS switch ........................... 256
Power door lock switch ......... 122
Power switch ........................ 174
Power window switch ........... 153
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 207
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 368
Seat heater switches ............ 374
“SOS” button......................... 400
Talk switch ............................ 337
Telephone switches .............. 337
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 448
TRIP button ............................ 93
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ................... 219
VSC OFF switch ................... 250
Window lock switch .............. 153
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 204
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TRAC (Traction Control)Function ................................ 248
VSC OFF switch ................... 250
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meters ................................. 92
Troubleshooting ...................... 602
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 478, 479
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562
USB memory ............................ 304
USB port ................................... 277
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 562
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 555
Vehicle proximity notification system ................. 75
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 248
Voice command system.......... 358
Microphone ........................... 324
Switches ............................... 337
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 248 Warning buzzers
Approach warning................. 221
Brake system ....... ................. 492
Downshifting ......................... 185
Driver’s seat belt reminder.... 496
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 496
Lane departure ..................... 230
Open door............................. 495
Pre-collision warning ............ 255
Radar cruise control ............. 221
Seat belt reminder ................ 496
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 493
Automatic headlight
leveling system................... 495
Brake system ....... ................. 492
Charging system................... 492
Cruise control ....................... 495
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 496
Electronic engine control system .......... ...................... 493
Electric power steering ......... 493
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 496
Go to service ........................ 502
High coolant temperature ..... 495
Hybrid system ...... ................. 492
LED headlight ....................... 494
Low engine oil pressure........ 492
Low fuel level ........................ 496
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 495
Maintenance required reminder ............................. 496
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 493
Master warning light ............. 496
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