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3675-11. Bluetooth® (Multimedia system)
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Audio system
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WARNING
■While driving
Do not use the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to
the Bluetooth
® system.
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker s or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reaso nable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
● Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchroniz ation
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its o peration
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unex pected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
■ When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in th e vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the por table
audio player or cellular phone.
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3816-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped )
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as t hey can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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3826-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turns on the front left seat
heater
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Push the switch once again to turn
off the seat heater.
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
Seat heaters
: If equipped
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the followi ng categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Bottle holders ( P. 3 9 0 )
Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) ( P. 3 8 8 )
Glove box ( P. 3 8 7 ) Cup holders (
P. 389)
Console box (if equipped) ( P. 387)1
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3
4
5
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids cl osed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items sto red inside.
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3886-3. Using the storage features
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Auxiliary boxes
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e CType D
Type E (if equipped)
WARNING
Do not place items that easily roll over or extend past the box ’s rim. The
items may be thrown out of the tray, causing an accident.
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3896-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Front
■Rear
Cup holders
Ty p e AType B
Pull down the cup holder lid.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the c up holders.
Items in the cup holders may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
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3906-3. Using the storage features
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■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders .
Items in the bottle holders may be thrown out of the holders in the event of
an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottl es in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The c ontents may
spill and glasses may break.
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3936-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy , these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.