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Power Windows
The Engine Start/Stop button must
be in the ON position to be able to
raise or lower the windows. Each
door has a Power Window switch to
control that door's window. The driv-
er has a Power Window Lock switch
which can block the operation of pas-
senger windows. The power windows
will operate for approximately 30
seconds after the Engine Start/Stop
button is placed in the ACC or OFF
position. However, if the front doors
are opened, the Power Windows will
not operate even within the 30 sec-
onds period.
Information
• In cold and wet climates, power win-dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• While driving with the rear win- dows down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) opened (or partially
opened), your vehicle may demon-
strate a wind buffeting or pulsation
noise. This noise is normal and can
be reduced or eliminated by taking
the following actions. If the noise
occurs with one or both of the rear
windows down, partially lower both
front windows approximately one
inch (2.5 cm). If you experience the
noise with the sunroof open, slightly
close the sunroof.
Window opening and closing
To open:
Press the window switch down to the
first detent position (5). Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop.
To close:
Pull the window switch up to the first
detent position (5). Release the win-
dow switch when you want the win-
dow to stop.
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To avoid serious injury or death,
do not extend your head, arms
or body outside the windows
while driving.
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Information
The automatic reverse feature is only
active when the "Auto Up" feature is
used by fully pulling up the switch to
the second detent.
Do not install any accessories on
the windows. The automatic
reverse feature may not operate.
Power window lock switch
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passen-
ger's doors by pressing the power
window lock switch.
When the power window lock switch
is pressed:
The driver's master control canoperate all the power windows.
The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's power
window.
The rear passenger's control can- not operate the rear passenger's
power window. To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do
not open or close two windows
or more at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity of
the fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and
the individual door window
switch in opposite directions at
the same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot be
opened or closed.
NOTICE
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Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the driver's door power window
lock switch in the LOCK posi-
tion. Serious injury or death can
result from unintentional win-
dow operation by a child.
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Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm)
in diameter caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel may not be detected
by the automatic reverse window
and the window will not stop and
reverse direction.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the closed position) and push
down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure. If the hood can be
raised slightly, it is not securely
locked. Open it again and close it
with more force.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the DoorUnlock button on your smart key.
Press the liftgate handle button
and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button on the smart key. Press the
liftgate handle button and open
the liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your pos- session, press the liftgate handle
button and open the liftgate.Before closing the hood,
ensure all obstructions are
removed from around the
hood opening.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away.
Check there is no hood open
warning light or message dis-
played on the instrument clus-
ter. Driving with the hood
opened may cause a total loss
of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood in the raised posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed,
which might result in an acci-
dent, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
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Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks.
To be sure the liftgate lid is securely
fastened, always check by trying to
pull it up again without pressing the
liftgate handle button.In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
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The liftgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
WARNING
Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.
CAUTION
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the liftgate. Be
aware that the deformation of
the part may cause vehicle
damage and a risk of safety
accident.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Emergency liftgate safetyrelease
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Liftgate Safety Release
lever located inside the liftgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in
the luggage compartment, the lift-
gate can be opened manually from
inside the luggage compartment by
performing the following steps :
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate.
Fuel Filler Door (Hybrid vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door open switch.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the fuel filler door open switch.For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety
release lever in this vehicle
and how to open the liftgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the luggage compartment.
No one should be allowed to
occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emer-
gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out tofully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
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WARNING
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Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.(Continued)
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Fuel Filler Door
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door open switch.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the fuel filler door openswitch. 3. Wait until the fuel tank is depres-
surized.
The message "Fuel door open" is displayed when the fuel filler door
opens after the fuel tank is
depressurized.
Information
• It may take up to 20 seconds to open the fuel filler door.
• When the fuel filler door is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly tap
the fuel filler door and then attempt
to open it. 4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn itclockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
Convenient features of your vehicle
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.(Continued)
Add fuel into the fuel tank
within 20 minutes after open-
ing the fuel filler door. After 20
minutes, the fuel tank may
shut off, causing fuel to over-
flow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler door opening but-
ton.
Do not leave the fuel filler
door opened for an extended
period of time. It may dis-
charge the battery.
Close the fuel filler door after
fueling the vehicle. If you start
the vehicle with the fuel filler
door opened, the message,
"Check fuel door", illuminates
on the LCD display.
Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion
due to static electricity.
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