582What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the power switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 202)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 202)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pull ed from the power
switch. ( P. 188)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 9 3 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 161)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be t urned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 374
ABS ........................................... 263
Air conditioning filter .............. 447
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 374
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 478
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 52
General airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving
posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 297
Anti-lock brake system ........... 263
Assist grips .............................. 394
Audio input .............................. 282
Audio system
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Antenna ................................ 364
Audio input............................ 282
AUX port ............................... 282
CD player.............................. 298
Cord hook ............................. 282
iPod ...................................... 304
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 298
Optimal use .......................... 295
Portable music
player ................................. 282
Radio .................................... 296
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 281
Type...................................... 278
USB memory ........................ 309
USB port ............................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 374
Automatic High Beam ............. 244
AUX port ................................... 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 388
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Eco drive mode ........................ 201
Electric power steering ........... 263
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 517
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 466
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 477, 485
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 477
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 517
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 515
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 519
If you have a flat tire ............ 502
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 476
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 467
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 469
If your vehicle overheats ....... 526 Engine
Compartment ........................ 420
Hood ..................................... 417
How to start the hybrid system ....... ................. 186, 190
Identification number ............ 535
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 515
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Overheating .......................... 526
Power switch ................ 186, 190
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 538
Checking............................... 424
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 537
Checking............................... 421
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................ 538
Checking............................... 424
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
EPS ........................................... 263
EV drive mode ......................... 197
Event data recorder................... 11
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 519
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I/M test ...................................... 413
IdentificationEngine................................... 536
Tire........................................ 546
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch ................. 186, 190
Illuminated entry system ........ 385
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicator lights ........................... 92
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 563
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Interior lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
iPod ........................................... 304
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 419
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 503
Jack handle .............................. 503
Keyless entry ................... 125, 134
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 517
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Key battery............................ 449
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
Power switch................. 186, 190
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 239
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 106
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 239
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Wattage ................................ 542
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 456
Wattage ................................ 542
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 244
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 206
Interior lights switch .............. 384
Parking light switch ............... 206
Personal light switch ............. 384
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Side marker light switch........ 206
Tail light switch ..................... 206
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Load capacity .......................... 183
Lock steering column ..... 188, 193
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 542
Luggage cover ......................... 395
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SensorAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 224
Front sensor.......................... 224
Laser sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 224
Monocular camera sensor .... 224
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 202
Transmission ........................ 200
Shift lock system ..................... 202
Side airbags ............................... 40
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Wattage ................................ 542
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Smart key system
Entry function ........................ 139
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 186, 190
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Storage location .................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 539
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer .............................. 97
Steering
Column lock release ..... 188, 193
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 156
Audio switches ...................... 281 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Storage feature ........................ 386
Storage precautions................ 181
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 391
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 244
Cruise control ....................... 249
Eco drive mode switch.......... 201
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
EV drive mode switch ........... 197
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 241
Light switches ....................... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch...... .............. 232
Power door lock switch ......... 128
Power switch ................ 186, 190
Power window switch ........... 161
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 216
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 281
VSC OFF switch ................... 264
Window lock switch .............. 161
Wiper and washer......... 212, 216
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 477
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Key reminder ........................ 496
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 239
Master warning ..................... 479
Pre-Collision warning ............ 479
Seat belt reminder ................ 479
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 478
Brake assist system .............. 478
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 478
Low brake fluid...................... 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 480
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light.............. 479
Parking brake........................ 478
PCS warning light ................. 479
Pretensioners........................ 478
Seat belt reminder light ......... 479
Slip indicator light.................. 479
SRS airbag system ............... 478
Tire pressure......................... 480
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 480 Warning messages.................. 485
Washer
Checking............................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Switch ........................... 212, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 398
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 183
Load limits ............................ 183
Weight .................................. 534
Wheels ...................................... 445
Window lock switch ................ 161
Windows Power windows..................... 161
Rear window defogger.......... 376
Washer ......................... 212, 216
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 449
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 298
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