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585What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
( P. 194)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 482)
●The parking brake warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 207)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 480, 488)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 488)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 480, 488.
The power switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
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586What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 505)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 5 3 3 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 376
ABS ........................................... 265
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 77
Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 376
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 481
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 .................................... 299
Anti-lock brake system ........... 265
Assist grips .............................. 396
Audio input .............................. 284
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 366
Audio input............................ 284
AUX port ............................... 284
CD player.............................. 300
Cord hook ............................. 284
iPod ...................................... 306
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Optimal use .......................... 297
Portable music
player ................................. 284
Radio .................................... 298
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 283
Type...................................... 280
USB memory ........................ 311
USB port ............................... 284
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 376
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
AUX port ................................... 284
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 390
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Back door ................................. 136
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery
Checking ............................... 431
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 81
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 330
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 322
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 335
Set up ................................... 323
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 207
Brake assist ............................. 265
Break-in tips ............................. 174 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 406
Cargo capacity......................... 185
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 275
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Child restraint system
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 61
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 74
LATCH anchors ...................... 71
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 131
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 163
Power window precautions ... 166
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 384
12-volt battery precautions ................. 433, 528
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 406
Clock ......................................... 108
Coat hooks ............................... 395
Condenser ................................ 428
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 529
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 251
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 560 Daytime running light
system.................................... 210
Defogger Rear window ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Energy flow ........................... 112
Multi-information display ....... 103
Trip information..................... 103
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Doors Back door ............................. 136
Door lock .............................. 130
Door windows ....................... 163
Rear door child protector ...... 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Side mirrors .......................... 161
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 482
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter driving tips ................. 274D
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Eco drive mode ........................ 203
Electric power steering ........... 265
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 468
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 480, 488
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 480
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 488
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 505
If you lose your keys ............. 122
If you think something is wrong.................................. 479
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 529 Engine
Compartment ........................ 422
Hood ..................................... 419
How to start the hybrid system ....... ................. 188, 192
Identification number ............ 537
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 518
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
Overheating .......................... 529
Power switch ................ 188, 192
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 540
Checking............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................ 540
Checking............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
EPS ........................................... 265
EV drive mode ......................... 199
Event data recorder................... 11
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 522
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Floor mat .................................... 26
FluidBrake .................................... 542
Washer ................................. 430
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 212
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 212
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 482
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 150
Front sensor............................. 226
Automatic High Beam ........... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 226
Precautions ........................... 227 Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 544
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 544
Fuel Capacity................................ 538
Fuel gauge.............................. 99
Information............................ 545
Refueling .............................. 221
Type...................................... 538
Fuel door .................................. 221
Fuel filler door ......................... 221
Fuses ........................................ 454
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Gauges ....................................... 99
Glove box ................................. 389
Hazard lightsSwitch ................................... 468
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 155
Headlights Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 208
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 384
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Hill-start assist control............ 265
Hood ......................................... 419
Horn .......................................... 158
Hybrid system Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ................................. 77
Emergency shut off system .... 82
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 112
High voltage components ....... 81
Hybrid system indicator ........ 110
Power switch......................... 192 I/M test ...................................... 415
Identification
Engine .................................. 538
Tire ....................................... 548
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch ................. 188, 192
Illuminated entry system ........ 387
Immobilizer system ................... 88
Indicator lights........................... 94
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 565
Inside rear view mirror ............ 160
Interior lights Switch ................................... 386
Wattage ................................ 544
iPod........................................... 306
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 421
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 506
Jack handle .............................. 506
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