2494-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( P.79)
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode.
■When canceling Eco mode/Sport mode
●Select another driving mode. Also, Sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off.
●Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another driv-
ing mode is selected, even if the power
switch is turned off.
■ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving sudden ly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems
4248-2. Customization
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■Lights (P.182)
■Illumination ( P.276)
■Multi-information display ( P.79, 84)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime Running Lights
(Daytime running lights can
be disabled)
OnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Time elapsed before the exte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff——O—
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O—
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O—
Footwell lightingOnOff——O—
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Changeover to tachometer
when Sport mode is selectedAuto
Hybrid system
indicator (always)
—O——Tachometer (always)
EV indicatorOnOff—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
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Sensor Automatic High Beam system............. 185
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 243
Inside rear view mirror..............................139
Intuitive parking assist...............................227
Kick sensor........................................................112
Radar sensor..................................................199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 191
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder message .......................319
Shift lever .......................................................... 173
Shift lock system............................................. 174
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 104
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Wattage..........................................................409
Side mirrors .................................................... 140 Adjusting and folding ............................... 140
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..................... 241
Heaters ........................................................... 267
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................355
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................120Antenna location..........................................120
Entry functions....................................104, 109
Starting the hybrid system...................... 168
Warning message..................................... 376
Snow tires ....................................................... 256
Spare tire Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Storage location ........................................ 380 Spark plug ...................................................... 406
Specifications ................................................ 402
Speedometer ....................................................79
Sport mode .................................................... 248
Steering wheel
Adjustment ......................................................137
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Power easy access system .....................132
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Storage feature ............................................ 279
Storage precautions................................... 279
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 399
Sun visors ........................................................ 286
Sunglass holder ..............................................281
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial........ 181
Automatic High Beam switch .............. 185
Brake hold switch ........................................179
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch............................................................................241
Cruise control switch................................. 217
Door lock switch ......................................... 106
Driving mode select switch ..................248
Driving position memory switches .....132
Emergency flashers switch .................. 360
EV drive mode switch................................ 171
Fog light switch ............................................188
Garage door opener switches...........296
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
HUD (Head-up display) switches .......89
Ignition switch ............................................... 168
Intuitive parking assist switch ............... 227
LDA switch ...................................................... 211
