Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................225
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
225
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
226
Economical Driving ....................................
226
Driving Through Water ..............................
227
Floor Mats ......................................................
227
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
229
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
230
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
230
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
231
Collision, Damage or Fire Event .............
233
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
234
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
235
Towing Points ...............................................
235
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
237
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
238
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
239
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
240
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
240
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
242
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
242
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
242
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
244
Changing a Fuse .........................................
254Maintenance
General Information
..................................
256
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
256
Under Hood Overview ...............................
257
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
258
Engine Oil Check .........................................
258
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
259
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
259
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
263
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
264
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
264
Fuel Filter .......................................................
265
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
265
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
267
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
267
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
267
Removing a Headlamp ............................
268
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
270
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
273
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
274
Cleaning Products ......................................
274
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
274
Waxing ............................................................
276
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
276
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
276
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
277
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
277
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
278
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
279
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
279
Vehicle Storage ............................................
279
Body Styling Kits ..........................................
281
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
282
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Lights when you switch on cruise
control.
Direction Indicator Lights when you switch on the
left or right indicator or the
hazard flasher. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned-out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 270). Door Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
any door is not completely
closed.
EcoSelect
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch on this
feature. See
EcoSelect (page
152).
Electric Park Brake Lights when the electric parking
brake malfunctions.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine running
or when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 258).
Note: Do not resume your trip if it lights,
even if the oil level is correct. Have an
authorized dealer check the system
immediately.
EV Now Lights when you switch on this
feature. See
Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 150).
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Settings
—
Adaptive or
Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Off
ECO Cruise *
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
—
On or Off
Hill Start
Assist
Alert only, Aid only or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping
Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
—
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
Hold OK to Reset
Tire Monitor
—
On or Off
Auto Engine
Off
Vehicle
—
On or Off
Easy Entry /
Exit
On or Off
Auto Highbeam
Lighting
Select time interval
Autolamp Delay
On or Off
Daytime Lights
On or Off
Autolock
Locks
On or Off
Autounlock
On or Off
Mislock
All doors or Driver door
Remote Unlocking
Set to XXX % - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life Reset
Auto or Last
Settings
Heater – A/C
Climate Control
Remote Start
Auto Heated or
Off
Steering Wheel
Auto or Off
Front Defrost
Auto or Off
Rear Defrost
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the
system to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you to
clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the
steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system
immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 264).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page 259).
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
The motor electronics are overheating. Stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible, turn off your vehicle and let it cool. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine
temperature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
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Action
Message
The kit needs service. See an authorized dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author-
ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to
maintain oil quality. See Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation
(page 150).
Engine ON Due to Low
Use Normal Operation
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays
that the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching
80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
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Note:
An oil change is not required but gives
you the option of not running a low engine
use cycle. Resetting the oil life monitoring
system will suspend the low engine use
mode.
Fuel Freshness
See Fuel Quality (page 155).
ECOSELECT
(If Equipped)
EcoSelect is a drive mode for non plug-in
vehicles designed to offer the best possible
fuel economy with tradeoffs in vehicle
performance and comfort. To switch EcoSelect on, press
the
ECO button.
A graphic displays on your information
display when EcoSelect is on.
Your vehicle will remember the last
selected mode whenever you start your
vehicle.
EcoSelect allows your vehicle to operate
more efficiently. You will notice:
• Less aggressive cooling.
• Softer acceleration.
• Increased deceleration when coasting.
• Changes in engine behavior.
• ECO cruise control activation.
HYBRID VEHICLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Answer
Question
The high voltage battery is electrically isol-ated from the rest of the vehicle when the
key is off. When you switch the key on, high voltage contactors inside the battery are
closed to make the electricity available to the motor and generator and enable the
vehicle to drive. The clicks are the sound of these contactors as they close and open during start up and shut down.
What are the series of clicks from the cargo
area when I first turn the key in the ignition?
The vehicle's computer will determine if an
engine start is required at key-on. Silent keystart will start the engine if it is necessaryfor cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if the outside temperature is low.
Why does the engine sometimes start at
key-on?
There are several reasons the engine stayson for an extended amount of time when
you first start it. One common reason is to
make sure that the emissions components are warm enough to minimize tailpipe
emissions. As the climate gets cooler, this engine-on time is extended.
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down?
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Question
The engine is required to turn on above thisspeed to protect the transmission hard- ware.
Why does my engine never shut down
above 85 mph (137 km/h)
In order to make sure that the climate
control system can begin heating the cabin or defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it, the engine coolant
temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on is required to main- tain the correct coolant temperature.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside?
Your vehicle's engine and transmission aredesigned to deliver the power you need atthe most efficient engine speed. This may be higher than expected during heavy
accelerations, and may fluctuate when
driving at a steady speed. These are charac- teristics of the Atkinson engine cycle and the transmission technology that helpmaximize your hybrid's fuel economy.
Why does my engine rev up so high some-
times when I accelerate?
The fan noise comes from a fan located
next to the high voltage battery pack. This fan turns on when the battery requires
cooling air. The fan speed, and associated noise level, will change according to theamount of cooling required to maintain
good performance. Maintaining the battery temperature at optimal conditions also
prolongs the useful life of the battery and helps to achieve better fuel economy.
What is the fan noise I hear from the rear
of my hybrid?
Change the engine oil every 10,000 mi
(16,000 km) or once per year under normal operating conditions.
What is the engine oil change service
interval?
Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15%
ethanol, 85% gasoline) fuel, but you may notice slightly reduced fuel economy
because ethanol contains less energy per
gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to use E85 (85% ethanol).
Can I put E15 or E85 in my vehicle, and how
will it affect my fuel economy?
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