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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off and the driver’s door is
open)A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*1
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 408)
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. ( P. 526)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
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5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact s pare tire.
( P. 5 4 1 )
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 434)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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592Alphabetical index
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Radiator .................................... 426
Radio......................................... 296
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 149
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 542
Rear view monitor
system
*.................................. 253
Rear window defogger ............ 376
Rear window wiper .................. 216
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 408
Replacing Fuses .................................... 452
Key battery............................ 449
Light bulbs ............................ 456
Tires ...................................... 502
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 566 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 404
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 479
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 382
Seating capacity ...................... 183
Seats Adjustment............................ 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 148
Child seats/child
restraint system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning ............................... 401
Front seat adjustment ........... 148
Front seat adjustment precautions......................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 382
Service reminder indicators ................................. 92
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