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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R and release the parking brake.
Then, while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( →P. 410)
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 174
Back door.............................. 177
Door glasses ......................... 204
Door lock............................... 171
Open door warning buzzer................................. 675
Open door warning light........ 675
Outside rear view mirrors...... 202
Rear door child-protectors .... 174
Side doors............................. 171
Drive information ..................... 116
Drive-Start Control .................. 216
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 675
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 216
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 215
Driving mode select switch ................................. 324
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 415
Procedures ........................... 214
Winter drive tips .................... 418
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 304
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 408
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric motor Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 747 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 726
Replacing the battery............ 646
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 408
Emergency flashers ................ 664
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 673
If a warning light turns on ..... 673
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 684
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 729
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 726
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If you have a flat tire ............. 691
If you lose your keys ..... 167, 170
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 672
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 740
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 665
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 666
If your vehicle overheats....... 735
Energy monitor ........ 117, 153, 158
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 233
Compartment ........................ 604
Engine switch........................ 231
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 601
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 231
Identification number ............ 746
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 231
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch......................... 231
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 748
Checking ............................... 605
Oil pressure warning light ..... 673
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine 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 EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 237
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 691
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 751
Transmission ........................ 751
Washer ................................. 616
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Footwell lights ......................... 538
Front doors .............................. 171
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 675
Front seats ............................... 190
Adjustment............................ 190
Cleaning ............................... 588
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 195
Seat heaters ......................... 536
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 656
Turn signal lever ................... 246
Wattage ................................ 754
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 747
Fuel gauge ............................ 108
Gas station information ......... 820
Information ............................ 755
Refueling............................... 268
Type ...................................... 747
Warning light ......................... 675
Fuel filler door.......................... 268 Opener .................................. 270
Refueling............................... 268
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 271
Fuses ........................................ 649
Gas station information .......... 820
Garage door opener ................ 567
Glove box ................................. 542
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 474
Head restraints ........................ 195
Head-up display ....................... 146
Headlights ................................ 248 Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 253
Headlight aim ................ 652, 794
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs............. 660
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ....... ................. 516, 526
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Seat heaters ......................... 536 High coolant
temperature
warning light.......................... 675
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 660
Hill-start assist control ........... 409
Hood ......................................... 601
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 547
Coat hooks ........................... 565
Grocery bag hook ................. 548
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 198
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 82
Specification ......................... 747
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .................. 83, 637
Hybrid system............................ 78 Brake Override System ........ 215
Drive-Start Control ................ 216
Emergency shut off system .......... ..................... ... 83
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 117, 153, 158
EV drive mode ...................... 237
High voltage components ....... 82
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 119
Hybrid system precautions ..... 82
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 415
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch ........................ 231
Regenerative braking ............. 80
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Vehicle proximity notification system................ 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 119
Hybrid transmission................ 240
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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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Power outlets ........................... 556
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 408 Warning light ......................... 674
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
Power windows Catch protection function ...... 205
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 206
Jam protection function......... 205
Operation .............................. 204
Window lock switch............... 204
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 285
Function ................................ 281
Warning light ......................... 674
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 304
Radiator .................................... 610
Radio......................................... 442
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 675 Rear seat .................................. 192
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Turn signal lever ................... 246
Wattage ................................ 754
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 200
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 202
Rear view monitor system ...... 398
Rear window defogger .... 520, 530
Rear window wiper .................. 266
Refueling .................................. 268
Capacity................................ 747
Fuel types ............................. 747
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 270
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 271
Regenerative braking ................ 80
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 646
Fuses .................................... 649
Light bulbs ............................ 654
Tires.............................. 691, 705
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 592
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 782
Road accident cautions ............ 86
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Side mirrors ............................. 202Adjustment ............................ 202
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 326
Folding .................................. 202
Heaters ......................... 520, 530
Side windows Water-repellent coating......... 583
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System .................. 363
Smart key system .................... 182 Antenna location ................... 182
Entry functions ...................... 171
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Snow tires ................................ 418
“SOS” button ........................... 574
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 752
Storage location .................... 692
Spark plug ................................ 750
Specifications .......................... 744
Speedometer ............................ 108
SRS airbags ............................... 36
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 198
Audio switches ...................... 428
Meter control switches ............ 93
Telephone switches .............. 488
TRIP switch............................. 93
Stop/tail lights .......................... 660
Storage feature ........................ 541
Storage precautions ................ 541 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 740
Sun visors ................................ 555
Sunshade Moon roof ............................. 209
Switch Audio remote control
switches ............................. 428
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 253
Cruise control switch .... 304, 319
Door lock switches................ 173
Driving mode select switch ................................. 324
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 664
Engine switch ....................... 231
EV drive mode switch ........... 237
Fog light switch ..................... 258
Garage door opener switches ............................. 567
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch ................................. 146
Ignition switch ....................... 231
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)) ......... 297
Light switch ........................... 248
Moon roof switches............... 208
Meter control switches ............ 93
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 202