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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)
Power seat (driver’s side only)
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) ang le adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch
Adjustment procedure
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.
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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Pull up the lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the
lever.
When a person sits in the rear center position, align all seatbacks at the
same angle.
Adjustment procedure
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box\
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the rear seat back to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.
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1513-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Operate any of the seat adjustment switches.
■ Operating the driving position memo ry after turning the hybrid system
off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased.
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WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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669Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 202
Compartment ........................ 492
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 201
Hood ..................................... 489
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 201
Identification number ............ 612
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 593
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 201
Overheating .......................... 602
Power switch......................... 201
Engine coolant ......................... 496 Capacity ................................ 614
Checking ............................... 496
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 321
Engine oil ................................. 493 Capacity ................................ 613
Checking ............................... 493
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 321
Engine switch (power switch) ....................... 201
Entune Audio ........................... 333 AUX Port/USB port ............... 338
Basic Audio Operations ........ 339
CD player .............................. 355
iPod....................................... 362
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 385
Radio .................................... 353
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 337
USB memory ........................ 367
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 387
Using the AUX port ............... 372 Entune Audio Plus
*EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 312 Function ................................ 312
Warning light......................... 552
EV drive mode ......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 74
Flat tire ..................................... 581
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 616
Hybrid transmission .............. 615
Washer ................................. 499
Fog lights ................................. 226
Replacing light bulbs ............ 531
Switch ................................... 226
Wattage ................................ 618
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 51
Front seats ............................... 145
Adjustment............................ 145
Cleaning ............................... 477
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 150
Head restraints ..................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 438
Seat position memory ........... 150
Front side marker lights ......... 216 Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ............ 531
Wattage ................................ 618
Front turn signal lights ........... 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 530
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 618
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.