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4134-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC systems are operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the TRAC, VSC an d/or ABS is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( →P. 692, 707)
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. Your vehicle can-
not tow another vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
● The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets
for this vehicle on another vehicle.
● Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
7038-2. 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:
*: If equipped
■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
• EPS
• Automatic High Beam
*
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
*
• Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
*
• Cruise control*
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
• Intuitive parking assist*
• Intelligent Clearance Sonar*
• S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)
*
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system
*
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9-2. Customization
■Automatic light control system (→P. 248)
*: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* ( → P. 262)
*: If equipped
■
Intuitive parking assist* ( → P. 339)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Daytime running lights*OnOff–OO
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing operation
Intermittent
operation
linked to vehi- cle speed
(with interval adjuster)
––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
123
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 472
Bluetooth® phone .................... 474
Deleting the call history......... 494
Making a call ......................... 477
Managing the contacts.......... 490
Message function.................. 484
Phone settings ...................... 489
Receiving a call..................... 480
Speaking on the phone ......... 481
Bottle holders .......................... 543
Brake Fluid ...................................... 751
Parking brake........................ 247
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Warning light ......................... 673
Brake assist ............................. 408
Brake Override System ........... 215
Break-in tips ............................. 216
Brightness control Instrument cluster
light control ........................... 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 326
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 583
Camera sensor ..................... 277
Exterior ................................. 582
Interior................................... 588
Radar sensor ........................ 276
Seat belts .............................. 589
Water-repellent coating......... 583
Cargo capacity ......................... 228
Catch protection function ....... 205 Cargo hooks ............................ 547
CD player.................................. 444
Chains ...................................... 419
Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH
system .......... ..................... ... 71
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 59
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 61
Using an anchor bracket ................................. 74
Child safety ................................ 57
12-volt battery precautions ... 612
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 179
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 211
Power window lock switch .... 204
Power window precautions ... 206
Rear door child-protectors .... 174
Removed key battery precautions......................... 648
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 70
Seat heater precautions ....... 536
Child-protectors ...................... 174
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CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 583
Camera sensor ..................... 277
Exterior ................................. 582
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 637
Interior................................... 588
Radar sensor ........................ 276
Seat belts .............................. 589
Water-repellent coating......... 583
Coat hooks ............................... 565
Combination meter .................... 92
Clock adjustment .................... 97
Main display .......................... 107
Multi-information display ....... 114
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 100
Condenser ................................ 610
Console box ............................. 542
Coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Cooling system ........................ 608 Hybrid system overheating......................... 735
Consumption screen ....... 153, 158
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 319
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 304
Cup holders.............................. 543
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 770 Daytime running light
system.................................... 251
Deck board ............................... 546
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Rear window ................. 520, 530
Windshield .................... 520, 530
Dimension ................................ 744
Dinghy towing.......................... 230
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 326
Drive information .................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 304
Energy monitor ..... 117, 153, 158
Head-up display.................... 146
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 298
Multi-information display ....... 114
Parking assist
system ....... ................. 340, 367
Pre-collision warning ............ 281
Trip information..................... 109
Warning messages ............... 684
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 598
Door courtesy lights ............... 538 Location ................................ 538
Wattage ................................ 754D
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I/M test ...................................... 597
IdentificationEngine................................... 746
Vehicle .................................. 745
Ignition switch
(Power switch) ....................... 231 Auto power off function ......... 233
Changing the power switch modes...................... 233
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Illuminated entry system ........ 540
Immobilizer system ................... 89
Indicators ................................. 100
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 360
Items to initialize ................... 780
Maintenance data ................. 592
Moon roof.............................. 210
Power windows ..................... 205
S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 388
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 621
Inside rear view mirror ............ 200
Instrument cluster light control ...................................... 94
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .... 350
Interior lights............................ 538 Switch ........................... 539, 540
Wattage ................................ 754
Intuitive parking assist............ 339 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 603
Vehicle-equipped
jack ............................. 692, 707
Jack handle ...................... 692, 707
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 209
Power windows..................... 205
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 182
Wireless remote control ........ 166
Keys .......................................... 166
Electronic key ....................... 166
Engine switch ....................... 231
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 726
If you lose your keys ..... 167, 170
Key number plate ................. 166
Keyless entry ........................ 166
Keys...................................... 166
Mechanical key ..................... 166
Power switch ........................ 231
Replacing the battery............ 646
Warning buzzer .................... 183
Wireless remote control key...................................... 166
Knee airbags .............................. 36
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Multi-information displayAir conditioning system
settings screen ................... 134
Audio system-linked display ................................ 133
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 326
Display contents ................... 114
Drive information................... 116
Driving assist system information.......................... 138
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 304
Energy monitor ..................... 117
Language .............................. 142
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 298
Navigation system-linked
display ................................ 133
Parking assist system ... 340, 367
Pre-collision warning............. 281
Settings display..................... 139
Warning message display..... 138
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 109
Oil Engine oil .............................. 748
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 270
Hood ..................................... 601
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 202 Adjustment ............................ 202
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 326
Folding .................................. 202
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 520, 530 Outside temperature
display.................................... 108
Overhead console ................... 545
Overheating ............................. 735
Overheating, Engine ............... 735
P position switch ..................... 241
Panic mode .............................. 167
Parking assist sensors Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 350
Intuitive parking assist .......... 339
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 363
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 247
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 247
Parking lights Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs .... 656, 660
Wattage ................................ 754
Parking lock ............................. 241
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 285
Function ................................ 281
Warning light......................... 674
Personal lights......................... 538 Switch ................................... 539
Wattage ................................ 754
Power control unit coolant Capacity................................ 750
Checking............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 418
Radiator ................................ 610
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.