3787-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally. The emergency flashers will turn off
automatically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers may not
turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the
collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
4308-1. Specifications
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or
code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times
the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distribut-
ing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distribut-
ing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with
Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is ma de of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and th at is shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which,
when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, side wall, or innerliner of the tire
extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system
in which the rim is designed wi th rim flanges pointed radially
inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air
cavity of the tire
Extra load tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
463Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ....................................................................276Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256
Warning light .............................................. 388
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 257
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 257
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 176
Airbags ................................................................. 31 Airbag operating conditions................... 33
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 36
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 36
Locations of airbags...................................... 31
Modification and disposal of airbags . 38
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions ............................ 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 36
SRS airbags ....................................................... 31
SRS warning light ..................................... 388
Air conditioning filter ................................. 364
Air conditioning system .............................276 Air conditioning filter ............................... 364
Automatic air conditioning system ... 276
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Warning buzzer .........................................386
Anchor brackets ..................................... 46, 54
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) .................................................. 124
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256 Function .......................................................... 256 Warning light .............................................. 388
Approach warning...................................... 222
Armrest............................................................. 310
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 176
Assist grips ........................................................ 311
Audio system-linked display ...................... 90
Automatic headlight leveling system ....178
Automatic High Beam ............................... 180
Automatic light control system................ 177
Average fuel economy................................. 89
Average vehicle speed ................................ 89
B
Back door .......................................................... 112 Hands Free Power Back Door ............. 116
Power back door.......................................... 115
Wireless remote control ......................... 106
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 374
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 342 Battery checking ........................................ 342
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 405
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................263
Replacing ...................................................... 408
Warning light .............................................. 386
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 65
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 226
Bottle holders ................................................ 295
Brake Brake Hold......................................................175
Fluid.....................................................................421
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Warning light .............................................. 386
Brake assist .................................................... 256
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips.....................................................153
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....... 80, 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 226
Alphabetical Index465
Head-up display ........................................... 93
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 232
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................210
Multi-information display .......................... 87
RCTA .............................................................. 239
Warning messages ..................................395
Distance until next engine oil change .. 80, 86
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 333
Door lock Doors................................................................ 108
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 124
Wireless remote control......................... 106
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................... 111
Back door..........................................................112
Door glasses ..................................................145
Door lock........................................................ 108
Open door warning bu zzer .......... 109, 111
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Side doors ...................................................... 108
Drive distance .................................................. 89
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 89
Driver’s seat position memory .................133
Drive-start control ........................................152
Driving................................................................152 Break-in tips ...................................................153
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 255
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................... 261
Procedures .....................................................152
Winter drive tips......................................... 263
Driving information display ........................ 88
Driving position memory............................133 Memory recall function ............................135
Driving range ................................................... 89
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................216
Warning message .........................224, 395
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 256
Eco drive mode ............................................ 255
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
E-Four .............................................................. 257
Elapsed time ..................................................... 89
Electric motor Location ............................................................. 62
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 388
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 256
Electronic key ................................................ 104 Battery-saving function............................ 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 403
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 386
If a warning light turns on...................... 386
If a warning message is displayed .... 395
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 405
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 403
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................402
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 400
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 379
If you have a flat tire ................................. 399
If you lose your keys .................................402
If you think something is wrong......... 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...............413
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................378
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 381
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 410