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Audio system
Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellular
phone call.
Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a hands-free
call.Select “Transmit Volume”.
Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
Select “OK”.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an incoming
call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party: • Press the switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
To refuse the call: • Press the switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
Every time you press the switch on the steering wheel or select during call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
■Transferring calls
●If you transfer from the cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen
will be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
● Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone
used.
● For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
■ Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depending on your phone company and cel-
lular phone.
To transfer a call
Transmit volume setting
To hang up
Call waiting
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Display the message inbox screen. (→P. 484)
Select the desired message from the list.
Check that the message is displayed.
E-mails: Select “Mark
Unread” or “Mark Read” to
mark mail unread or read on
the message inbox screen.
This function is available when
“Update Read Status on Phone”
is set to on. ( →P. 497)
Select to make a call to the
sender.
Select to have messages read ou t. To cancel this function, select
“Stop”.
Select to display the previous or next message.
Select to reply the message.
■ Check the messages
●Depending on the type of Bluetooth® phone being connected, it may be nec-
essary to perform additional steps on the phone.
● Messages are displayed in the appropriate connected Bluetooth
® phone’s
registered mail address folder.
Select the tab of the desired folder to be displayed.
● Only received messages on the connected Bluetooth
® phone can be dis-
played.
● The text of the message is not displayed while driving.
● When “Automatic Message Readout” is set to on, messages will be auto-
matically read out. ( →P. 497)
● Turn the “PWR•VOL” knob, or use the volume switch on the steering wheel
to adjust the message read out volume.
● The message read out function is available even while driving.
Checking the messages
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Using the steering wheel switches
Vo l u m e s w i t c h
• Increase/Decrease the vol- ume
• Press and hold: Continuously increase/
decrease the volume
On hook switch • End a call
• Refuse a call
Off hook switch • Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected
cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
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5
Audio system
The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switc hes. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( → P. 462)
Press and hold the until
you hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, press the on
the steering wheel, or press and
hold the on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted after the system responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music commands, the Mobile Assistant feature will
automatically end to complete the requested action.
■
Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR•VOL” knob or steering wheel volume control switches. The
Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are synchronized.
Mobile Assistant
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 582
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 588
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 591
General maintenance........ 594
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 597
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 598
Hood ................................. 601
Positioning a floor jack ...... 603
Engine compartment ......... 604
Tires .................................. 618
Tire inflation pressure ....... 628
Wheels .............................. 631
Air conditioning filter.......... 634
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent .... 637
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 642
Electronic key battery........ 646
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 649
Headlight aim .................... 652
Light bulbs......................... 654
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the fron\
t of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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7
Maintenance and care
■Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the ef\
fective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. ( →P. 184)
■ Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.
●Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
● Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
● Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.
● Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.