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The front, driver’s knee, front side, and side 
curtain airbags are de ployed according to 
the direction and severity of impact. Both 
side curtain airbags are deployed in a 
rollover. The airbag  system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) 
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored 
in the center of the steering wheel; the 
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the 
dashboard. Both are marked  SRS 
AIRBAG.
bDriver’s knee airbag.  The knee airbag is 
stored under the steer ing column. It is 
marked  SRS AIRBAG .
cTwo side airbags, one for the driver and 
one for a front passenger. The airbags are 
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked  SIDE AIRBAG.
dTwo side curtain ai rbags, one for each 
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored 
in the ceiling, abov e the side windows. 
The front and rear pillars are marked 
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG .
eAn electronic control unit that, when the 
power mode is in ON, continually 
monitors information about the various 
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, 
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat 
belt tensioners, and other vehicle 
information. During a crash event the 
unit can record such information.
fAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. In 
addition, the driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate 
sensors that detect whether or not the 
belts are fastened.
gA driver’s seat position sensor. This 
sensor determines the optimal force at 
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
hWeight sensors in the front passenger’s 
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be 
turned off if the weight on the seat is 
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the 
weight of an infant or small child).
iImpact sensors that can detect a 
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts 
you that the front passenger’s front 
airbag has been turned off.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you to a possible problem with your 
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your 
vehicle is about to ro ll over and signal the 
control unit to deploy both side curtain 
airbags.
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Safe DrivingAirbags can pose serious hazards. To do  their job, airbags must inflate with 
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, 
and other minor injuries, sometimes even  fatal ones if occupants are not wearing 
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do:  Always wear your seat belt  properly, and sit upright and as 
far back from the steering wheel as possi ble while allowing full control of the 
vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as 
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system  can prevent all injuries or deaths that 
can occur in a severe crash,  even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags 
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects  between yourself and a front airbag.  
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap,  or driving with a pipe or other sharp 
object in your mouth, can result in in juries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the  front and driver’s knee airbag covers. 
Objects on the covers marked  SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper 
operation of the airbags or be propelled  inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the 
airbags inflate.
■Important Facts About Your Airbags1 Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, 
airbags and seat belts pr ovide the best protection.
When driving, keep hands and arms out of the 
deployment path of the fro nt airbag by holding each 
side of the steering wheel.  Do not cross an arm over 
the airbag cover.
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Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags:  Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Driver’s knee airbag:  Airbag under the steering column.
• Side airbags:  Airbags in the driver’s and  front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags:  Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect 
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS  (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them . Seat belts are the occupant’s primary 
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center  of the steering wheel for the driver, and 
in the dashboard for the front pass enger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is 
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a 
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion 
process of the infl ator material and  is not harmful. 
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience 
some temporary discomfort. If  this occurs, get out of 
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
During a frontal crash severe  enough to cause one or 
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate 
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the 
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to 
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the 
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal 
crashes.
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 
lane. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly.
●Appears when the vehicle is  driving out of a detected 
lane.
- The steering wheel vibr ates rapidly when the 
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.
- The steering wheel vibr ates rapidly when the 
vehicle is drifting out of  a detected lane. The system 
also steers the vehicle to help you remain within 
your driving lane.
●Keep the vehicle within  the lane you are driving.
2Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System  P. 398
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)  P. 418
●You can change the setting for the road departure 
mitigation system. Narrow, Normal, Wide, and 
Warning Only  can be selected.
2Customized Features  P. 306
●Blinks when you fail to steer  the vehicle. The beeper 
sounds simultaneously.●Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●Appears when the vehicle is  likely to drive out of a 
detected lane.
- The system steers the vehi cle to help you remain 
within your driving lane.—
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
When you selected  Warning Only
When you selected Narrow, Normal  or Wide
Road Departure Mitigation System
When you selected  Narrow
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Instrument Panel
■Electric motor
The degree to which the electric motor is be ing powered is displayed by the readings 
on the  POWER  side.
When you depress the accelerator pedal, th e white needle on the gauge moves. The 
curved blue line on the gauge shows the range within which only the electric motor 
provides propulsion to the wheels. The length of this line varies depending on the 
drive mode and the remaining power of th e High Voltage battery. When the white 
needle exceeds the curved blue  line, the engine starts and the curved blue line turns 
white.
■Battery charge in progress
The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the 
readings on the  CHARGE side when coasting or during deceleration.
■POWER/CHARGE Gauge
1Electric motor
The power output of the elec tric motor is restricted 
when the high voltage battery  charge level is running 
low (one segment on the gauge).
If you accelerate  aggressively, the engine may start 
even though the white needle has not exceeded the 
curved blue line.
Curved Blue Line
White Needle
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Instrument Panel
Displays the power flow of the motor an d engine, indicating the vehicle's power 
source and whether the battery is being charged.
■Power Flow Monitor1 Power Flow Monitor
While the vehicle is stat ionary with the engine 
running, the following ma y appear on the driver 
Information Interface.
Engine ON
Engine OFF
Power Flow
Engine
Power is supplied by 
the motor and the 
engine.
Hybrid (HV)
Power is supplied by 
the motor.
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Power is being supplied 
to charge the HV 
battery and supply 
power to the wheels.
Engine (Direct Drive)
The motor is charging 
the High Voltage 
battery.
RegenerationPower is being 
supplied by only 
the engine. The engine is running 
and the motor is 
charging the High 
Voltage battery.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 137
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .. 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 150
Security System ................................ 153
Immobilizer System .......................... 153 Security System Alarm...................... 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 156
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Wipers and Washers ........................ 166
Brightness Control ........................... 168
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 169
Driving Position Memory System*.... 170 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 172
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 173
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 173
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 174
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 175
Front Seats ...................................... 175
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 183
Interior Lights .................................. 183
Interior Convenience Items .............. 185
Climate Control System ................... 193
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 193
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 201
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the smart entry 
remote is close to the door  or window, even if it is 
outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
The  POWER  button is on (in red), if the power system 
is on.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting 
low, the power system may not start when you press 
the  POWER  button. If the power system does not 
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 539
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned 
off.
Press the button.
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories 
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
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