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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
You can choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking forces.
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D6, will
be displayed in the meter.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P.25)
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to S6, will
be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is set auto-
matically to S5 or S4 according to vehicle’s
speed.
Selecting shift ranges in the S mode
■Shift ranges and their functions
●You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine braking force.
●A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine braking force
than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
●If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 4, the shift range may automatically increase in
accordance with the vehicle’s speed.
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
●When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn off.
●When the shift lever is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turns automatic mode on
Turns automatic mode off
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■Display
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a variety of driving-related
information can be displayed. The multi-
information display can also be used to
change display settings and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
■Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by pressing or of the meter control switches.
Multi-information Display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance to destination
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Driving support system information display
Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
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/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
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Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is
actually displayed by the head-up display.
Driving support system display area
Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)
Driving information display area
Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area
Head-up display switch
Head-up Display (if equipped)
The head-up display projects a variety of driving-related information and the operating
state of the driving support systems on the windshield.
System components
A
B
C
D
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■Enabling/Disabling the head-up display
Press the head-up display switch.
■Changing settings of the head-up display
The following settings can be changed on of the multi-information display. For details,
refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
●Brightness and vertical position of the head-up display
Select to adjust the brightness or vertical position of the head-up display.
●Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer
Select to display the Hybrid System Indicator, tachometer or no content.
●Display content
Select to enable/disable the following items:
• Route guidance to destination/street name
• Driving support system display
*
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status
*: Make sure to enable this display when using the driving support systems
●Display angle
Select to adjust the angle of the head-up display.
Using the head-up display
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■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Hybrid Eco area
Eco area
Power area
Displayed content is the same as that
displayed on the meter (Hybrid System
Indicator). For details, refer to P.12.
■Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area
A
B
C
D
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove
your sunglasses.