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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in acco rdance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
You may occasionally find th at it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select
( R, release the brake peda l, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking or before turning the
power on or off
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for:
Normal driving
●The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.
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Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to
a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before and after
selecting a shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The beeper sounds once when you change to
( R.
2 Customized Features P. 308
Gear Position Indicator
READY Indicator
Press the (P button.
Press back the
( R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the
( D button.
Shift Button
Indicator SPORT
Mode Indicator
Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode delivers crisp agility and responsiveness.
This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
1 SPORT Mode
Depending on the driving conditions, the engine may
start if you depress the ac celerator pedal past the
point at which you feel a click. In SPORT mode,
however, the engine will start before this point.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
In the following situations , the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink ev en if you pull back the
selector. The dece leration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:
•The high voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.
•The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.
•Hybrid system protection is needed.
•The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is
stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.
If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will ca ncel automatically.
When to use
Gear position is in (D
When SPORT mode is OFF,
the deceleration stage
appears. Deceleration Stage When SPORT mode is ON,
the deceleration stage
and M appear.
Increase the deceleration
stage when pulling the
( -
paddle selector (left side) Paddle Selector
Decrease the deceleration
stage when pulling the (+
paddle selector (right side)
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uuWhen Driving uDeceleration Paddle Selector
Driving
■When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in th e driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the
(+ selector
(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.
■When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the driver inform ation interface. The deceleration
stage is not cancel automatica lly while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the
(+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,
deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappear.
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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if te sting is performed just after the 12-volt
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the powe r mode to ON, without turning the power
system on. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it
then goes off, the readiness co des are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes
are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.
5. Use the HV button to select HV or HV Charge.
2HV Button P. 16
6.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) over for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D
with SPORT mode. Do not use cruise control.
7. Drive in city or suburban traffic for at l east 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
8. Park the vehicle and leave the po wer system off for 40 minutes.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving unde r a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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Index
I
Identification NumbersEngine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 574
Vehicle Identification............................... 574
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator ................................................. 100
Indicators .................................................... 88
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 93, 552
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ......................... 102, 405
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 95
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 89, 441
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 89, 441
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ...................................... 103, 104
Deceleration Paddle Selector ..................... 93
ECON Mode ........................................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 96, 555
EV............................................................. 91
Gear Position ............................................ 93
High Beam ................................................ 99
HV ............................................................ 91
HV Charge ................................................ 91
Immobilizer System ................................. 100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........................................... 103, 423
Lights On .................................................. 99
Low Fuel ................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 98, 431, 433
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 92 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 90, 556
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ...................... 88, 89, 554, 556
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 90
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............ 101
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 49, 95
Security System Alarm ............................. 100
SPORT Mode ................................... 100, 393
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 67, 96
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System .................................. 94
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 99
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF ... 97, 429
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 97, 428
Information ............................................... 571
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 129
Instrument Panel ........................................ 87
Interior Lights ........................................... 185
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 175
iPod ........................................................... 257
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 540
Jump Starting ........................................... 545
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 147
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 147
Number Tag ............................................ 140
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 150
Remote Transmitter ................................. 145
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown .................................................. 385
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 421
LaneWatchTM............................................ 435
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 76
Lights ................................................. 164, 500
Automatic ............................................... 165
Bulb Replacement ................................... 500
Daytime Running Lights........................... 167
High Beam Indicator .................................. 99
Interior .................................................... 185
Light Switches ......................................... 164
Lights On Indicator .................................... 99
Turn Signals ............................................ 163
Load Limits ................................................ 377
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Index
Precautions While DrivingRain ........................................................ 384
Pregnant Women ....................................... 52
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 528
R
Radiator.................................................... 495
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 247
Range ................................................ 123, 131
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 577
READY Indicator ........................................ 92
Rear Defogger Button ............................. 171
Rear Seats ................................................. 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 175
Refueling .................................................. 457
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 123
Gasoline ......................................... 457, 572
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 93
Regulations ...................... 433, 470, 508, 575
Remote Transmitter ................................. 145
Replacement Battery .................................................... 516
Bulbs ...................................................... 500
Fuses .............................................. 559, 562
Tires........................................................ 511
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 502
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 576Resetting a Trip Meter
............................. 128
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 400
On and Off .............................................. 402
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 41
Safety Checklist ........................................... 46
Safety Labels ............................................... 85
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts ..................................................... 47
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 51
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 49
Checking ................................................... 53
Fastening ................................................... 50
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 78
Pregnant Women ...................................... 52
Reminder ............................................. 49, 95
Warning Indicator ................................ 49, 95
Seat Heaters .............................................. 193
Seats .......................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Front Seats .............................................. 177
Rear Seats ............................................... 183
Seat Heaters ............................................ 193
Security System ......................................... 155
Immobilizer System Indicator ................... 100
Security System Alarm Indicator ............... 100
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 75
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138 Shift Button
........................................ 31, 386
Operation................................................ 388
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 31, 386
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 51
Side Airbags ................................................ 64
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 66
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 278
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 249, 290
Smart Entry System .................................. 141
Snow Tires ................................................. 513
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 260
Specifications ............................................ 572
Specified Fuel ................................... 457, 572
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent
Multi-Mode Drive Plug-in) ....................... 11
SPORT Mode ............................................. 393
SPORT Mode Indicator ..................... 100, 393
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 57
Status Area ............................................... 234
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 174
Stopping ................................................... 453
Summer Tires ............................................ 513
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 194
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 57
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 160
Synchronization Mode ............................. 200
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
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