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Audio system
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deterio-
rate.
■ Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.
● This system does not have a charging function.
● The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
when the device is connected to Bluetooth
®.
■ When using the Bluetooth
® audio and hands-free system at the same
time
The following problems may occur.
● The Bluetooth
® audio connection may be interrupted.
● Noise may be heard during Bluetooth
® audio playback.
■ About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
● Call history
● Favorite
● Message
When removing a Bluetooth
® phone from the system, the above-mentioned
data is also deleted.
■ About Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Blue-
tooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Panasonic Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective own-
ers.
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3726-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Seat heaters
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
● The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
● When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.
: If equipped
1
2
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
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Interior features
Turns the door position on
When the front interior light main
switch is in the off position, the rear
interior light will not turn on even if
the door is opened with the rear
interior light switch in door position.
Turns the light on
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
● If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
● Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 577)
Rear interior light
1
2
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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6
Interior features
Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
1
2
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.
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6
Interior features
Pull the armrest down for use.
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
Armrest (if equipped for rear seats)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.
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6-4. Using the other interior features
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should come on.
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a
signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink® indicator light will start flashi ng slowly. Keep pressing the
HomeLink® button and press and hold the transmitter button until the
HomeLink® indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
Release the buttons.
Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the indi-
cator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
■ Before programming
●Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
● The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away
from the HomeLink
® button.
Operating HomeLink®
Reprogramming a HomeLink® button
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three programs)
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 412
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 415
General maintenance........ 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 421
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 422
Hood ................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack ...... 426
Engine compartment ......... 428
12-volt battery ................... 442
Tires .................................. 446
Tire inflation pressure ....... 455
Wheels .............................. 458
Air conditioning filter.......... 460
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 462
Electronic key battery........ 464
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 466
Light bulbs......................... 469