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Quick Reference Guide
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or in ternal generator. The High Voltage battery is charged from the generator
driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combination of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it. Under certain circumstances, pressing the
EV button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.
●Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficien cy and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
●Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD SYSTEM MAIN COMPONENTS
Gasoline Engine– Runs the generator and under certain
conditions, drives the wheels directly.
Generator– Starts the engine and generates electric power
when driven by the gasoline engine to supply electricity to
power the electric motor and/or to charge the High Voltage
battery.
Electric Motor– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in
conjunction with the gasoline engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.
High Voltage Battery– Provides electrical storage and serves
as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximize the range of your
electric vehicle. (P486)
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator– Displays
battery state of charge.
When the indicator:
•Displays two or less segments, EV mode is no longer available.
•Displays ten segments, battery charge level is full.
High Voltage Battery
Generator & Electric Motor
Gasoline Engine
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist® System (P 473)
Ambient MeterWith SPORT mode off, the color
of the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle
is being driven in a fuel efficient
manner.
ECON Button (P 473)
Helps maximize
fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 100)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed. The message is displayed
for a few seconds when the
ECON
button is pressed.
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 447)
Shift Position IndicatorShift Button
Indicator
Electronic Gear Selector (P 463)
●Select (
P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.
Shift Position Indicator
The shift position indicator and
the shift button indicator
indicate the current gear
selection.
Park
Press the ( P button.
Used when parking or before turning
the power on or off.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked. Drive
Press the
(
D button.
Used for normal driving.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.
Shift selection
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Quick Reference Guide
When SPORT mode is
ON, the deceleration
stage and M appear.
(- Paddle
Selector( + Paddle
Selector
Deceleration Paddle Selector (P470)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
three stages of deceleration.
Pull the
( + selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
●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 the instrument panel.
●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 instrument panel.
Deceleration stage
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator P. 92
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the power
system has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To re solve the issue, follow the instructions in
the owner’s manual.
 P. 85*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
ECON Mode Indicator
System Message Indicator
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
( ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)
 P. 86
 P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 91
 P. 92*1
*1
*1 *1

P. 97
*1
*1
Shift Position Indicator P. 92
Transmission System
Indicator P. 93
 P. 94
 P. 94
 P. 95
 P. 95
 P. 98

P. 96
*1
*1 *1
 P. 96
*1 P. 95
 P. 98 
P. 101
*1
 P. 98
 P. 98 
P. 100
 P. 98
Immobilizer System
Indicator P. 99
Security System Alarm
Indicator  P. 99
 P. 100
 P. 100
 P. 102
 P. 103
 P. 106
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Green) P. 102
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
(Green) P. 102
*1
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator P. 89*1
READY Indicator P. 90
EV Indicator P. 90*1
EV Mode Indicator P. 90*1
*1
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
READY
Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is ready
to drive.
2 Turning on the Power P. 454
EV Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
moved by the motor, and the
engine is not operating.
——
EV Mode
Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is in EV
mode.
2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent
Multi-Mode Drive) P. 11
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
12-Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator•Comes on when the 12-volt battery
is not charging.• Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 644
Shift Position
Indicator•Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 463—
Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator
•Comes on when the paddle selector
is pulled.
• Blinks when deceleration does not
occur while pulling the paddle
selector.
• Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
paddle selector.
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 470—
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