1223-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
●When the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or
in a high place, or too close to the rear
bumper center when the back door is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door
pockets or glove box when the hybrid
system is started or power switch modes
are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the door
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electron ic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be possible to start the
hybrid system if the electronic key is near
the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount
of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when
the electronic key is
within the effective
range. (The door will automatically be
locked after approximately 60 seconds if
the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch
the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.121)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly longer
3126-1. Maintenance and care
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6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may
become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicl e surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash
to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the
fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Note for a smart access system with
push-button start
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.121)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions
3346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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The 12-volt battery is located in the left-
hand side of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
●The hybrid system may not start. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid
system is hot or operating as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if
spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................................................... 266 Air conditioning filter ...............................348
Automatic air conditioning system ... 266
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 271
S-FLOW mode............................................ 271
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 249 Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light ...............................................369
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 181
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 184
Air conditioning filter ................................. 348
Air conditioning system ............................ 266 Air conditioning filter ...............................348
Automatic air conditioning system ... 266
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 271
S-FLOW mode............................................ 271
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................369
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 434
SRS airbags ......................................................32
SRS warning light ......................................369 Alarm ..................................................................... 71
Alarm..................................................................... 71
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................120
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 249 Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
Approach warning...................................... 222
Armrest............................................................ 295
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 181
Assist grips ..................................................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter............................... 348
Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 271
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 271
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 183
Automatic High Beam ............................... 185
Automatic light control system............... 183
B
Back door ........................................................ 108 Wireless remote control ............................. 111
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....392
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................256
Replacing .......................................................394
Warning light ............................................... 367
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 241 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .......245
Bottle holders ................................................280
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Daytime running light system .................. 183
Deck board .................................................... 283
Deck under tray ........................................... 283
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .................... 267
Rear window ................................................ 267
Windshield .................................................... 267
Differential ...................................................... 407
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 241
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor.............................................. 93
Head-up display ........................................... 89
Intuitive parking assist...............................227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................209
Multi-information display .......................... 84
Warning messages .................................. 376
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 324
Door lock Back door....................................................... 109
Side doors ...................................................... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................120
Wireless remote control........................... 101
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................107
Back door....................................................... 108
Door glasses .................................................. 142
Door lock........................................................ 104
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 140
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Side doors ...................................................... 104
Drive information ........................................... 85
Drive-start control ............................... 151, 173 Driver’s seat belt reminder light .............. 371
Driver’s seat position memory .................132
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch ..................248
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips .........................................256
Driving position memory............................132 Memory recall function............................ 133
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction ............................................................ 217
Warning message ..................................... 224
E
E-Four .............................................................. 250
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 249
Eco mode........................................................ 248
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric motor Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................ 403
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
Electronic key Battery-saving function.............................. 121
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
Replacing the battery ...............................349
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 249
Emergency flashers .................................... 360
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Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................356
Wattage..........................................................409
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
Fuel Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 79
Gas station information..........................460
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling ......................................................... 195
Type..................................................................403
Warning light ................................................. 371
Fuel filler door .................................................195 Refueling ......................................................... 195
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................389
Fuses ...................................................................351
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gas station information ............................ 460
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box .......................................................280
Glove box light .............................................280
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Head restraints ...............................................135
Head-up display.............................................. 89
Headlights ........................................................182 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 183
Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Light switch .................................................... 182
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Heated steering wheel ...............................274
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 267
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Hill-start assist control ............................... 250
Hood ................................................................. 326 Open................................................................326
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................282
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ................................................................... 138
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................ 404
Hybrid battery air vent ................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen93
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 82
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
If the hybrid system will not start ........387
Overheating ................................................ 396
Power switch................................................. 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63
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TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 250
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents................... 66
Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................403
Warning messages ..................................... 67
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 250
Trailer towing ........................................ 159, 167
Transmission Hybrid transmission ................................... 173
Selecting a driving mode....................... 248
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 286 Vanity lights ..................................................286
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 402
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 249
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 249
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 222
Downshifting ..................................................176
Intuitive parking assist ................................231
Light reminder .............................................. 183
Open door ..................................................... 105
Seat belt reminder .......................................371
Vehicle sway warning .............................. 210
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 369
Brake hold operated indicator ...........370
Brake Override System ......................... 373
Brake system................................................ 367
Charging system........................................ 367
Drive-Start Control................................... 373
Electric power steering.......................... 369
High coolant temperature.................... 368
LDA indicator ..............................................370
Low engine oil pressure........................ 368
Low fuel level .................................................371
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 368
Master warning light................................. 372
Parking brake indicator ............................371
PCS warning light .................................... 369
PKSB OFF indicator ................................370
Seat belt reminder light.............................371
Slip indicator .................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 369
Tire pressure ................................................ 372