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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the AWD system has a problem due to a
hybrid system or power distribution control failure.•Set the power mode to OFF, then set it back to ON.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
appears again.
• Appears when the High Voltage battery is running
extremely low due to continuous slow driving.•Driving at low speed for a long time decreases the
amount of electricity generated, leading to High
Voltage battery drain.
•Appears when the High Voltage battery is drained even
further and a stop is needed to charge the battery.•Stop in a safe place in (P, then charge the High Voltage
battery by letting the engine idle.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 569
•Appears when the High Voltage battery is being
charged, after it has lost most of its charge. In this case,
the vehicle is parked and the engine is running to
supply power to th e charging system.•Do not drive the vehicle until READY indicator comes
on.
• Apply the parking brake.
2 READY Indicator P. 80
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors
are all locked or any are unlocked using the
keyless access remote from extended
distances.
Press the lock button, the Amber (LEFT) LE D blinks once. Then after three seconds
one of the following feedback will come:
• Green (center) comes on: Acknowle dges that the doors are locked.
• Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not
completely closed.
• Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status
from the vehicle.
■Checking Door Lock Status1 Checking Door Lock Status
Operate the remote in an open space. If there are
buildings or other obstacl es between your vehicle
and the remote, the remote may not work even
within the operable range. However, the range of
unlock, all doors, and panic functions are the same as
the standard keyless access remote. 2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 136
When checking the door lock status, you can also
turn the power system on or off. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback P. 382
Red
Green
Amber
Lock Button
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 521
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will impr ove starting and reduce the
warming time required befo re driving. Consult a
dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
382
Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minute s during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was tra nsmitted successfully.
After pressing the button, wait for the gr een LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unc onsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
Press the button, then press and hold the
button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before turning the power sy stem on, make sure to
check the door lock status using the remote. When
you press the button, wait for the green LED to
blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did
not lock, and the power system is not turned on.
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster and heated windshield are activated
at a moderately warm temperature.
•The rear defogger, door mi rror heaters and heated
windshield are activated.
•The heated steering wheel is activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel P. 194
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you know
that the power system is turned off.
●Blinks when the remote is out of the keyless
access system range. The power system will not
be turned off.
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not change the gear position to
(N, as you will
lose regenerative brak ing (and acceleration)
performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to
a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.
If the indicator of the curren tly selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tac hometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in
( N, (P or (R, the fuel supply may
be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer’s red zone.
The beeper sounds once when you change to
( R.
2 Customized Features P. 297
Gear Position Indicator
Tachometer’s red zone
Press the (P button.
Press back the ( R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the
( D button.
Shift Button
Indicator
M (sequential mode)
Indicator
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
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