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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
Suspension System
1 Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to Normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or Sport mode.
2Eco mode
In contrast to Normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always driv e safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is
only an assist and is not a replacement for
careful driving. Driver must be careful
when backing up, even when using Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function. The driver’s
own visual confirmation of behind you
and your vehicle is necessary and be sure
there are no pedestrians, other vehicles,
etc., before backing up. Failure to do so
could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may
not function correctly. Therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety
is necessary.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a driving mode

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“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( P.84)
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable
Suspension System
1 Normal/Custom mode
Press the switch and select Normal mode
or Custom mode. Each time the switch is
pressed, the system changes between
Normal mode and Custom mode. When
Custom mode is selected, the “Custom”
indicator comes on.
When in Eco mode or Sport mode, when
the switch is pressed, the system returns to Normal mode. Press th
e switch to change
the driving mode to Normal mode when
selected to Eco mode or Sport mode.
Custom mode can be setup on the naviga-
tion system or multimedia system screen.
• Normal mode
Suitable when driving in the city, for good
fuel consumption efficiency, silence, and
drive-ability.
• Custom mode
Driving is possible by setting the desired
function for power train control, chassis
control or air conditioning operations.
Custom mode settings can only be
changed using the Remote Touch.
(  P.286)
2 Eco mode
In contrast to Normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3Sport mode
• Sport S mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and transmission.
Suitable for when powe rful acceleration is
desirable.
When not in Sport S mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport S” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display.
•Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure superior vehicle stability
by simultaneously cont rolling the steering
and suspension in addi tion to the hybrid
system and transmission. Suitable for
sporty driving.

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When in Sport S mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport S+” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode.
■When canceling Eco mode/Sport mode
●Select another driving mode. Also, Sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off.
●Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another driv-
ing mode is selected, even if the power
switch is turned off.
■Operating the ASC (Active Sound
Control)
If the ASC is ON, an electronic sound plays
when the Sport S+ mode is selected.
■Customization
The Custom mode can be changed. (Cus-
tomizable features: P.443)
■ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving sudden ly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
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Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway
by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing
driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
■Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
■E-Four
Electronic On-Demand AWD system.
Automatically switches from front-
wheel drive to all-wheel drive (AWD)
according to the driving conditions,
helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where
the system will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting
off or accelerating, and when the road
surface is slippery due to snow, rain,
etc.
■AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion system) (if equipped)
By independently controlling the
damping force of th e shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
vehicle posture. If Sport S+ mode is
selected using the driving mode select
switch, the damping force will become
more suitable for sporty driving.
( P.270)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 P.211
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
 P.262
■When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway Control
systems are operating.
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing

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■Lights (P.190)
■Illumination ( P.302)
■Multi-information display ( P.84, 89)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime Running Lights
(Daytime running lights can
be disabled)
OnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Time elapsed before the exte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff——O—
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O—
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O—
Footwell lightingOnOff——O—
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Changeover to tachometer
when Sport mode is selectedAuto
Hybrid system
indicator (always)
—O——Tachometer (always)
EV indicatorOnOff—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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Vehicle specifications
■Driving mode select switch ( P.270)
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed linked door locking function and shift po sition linked door locking func-
tion are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed linked door locking function
would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlock ed, the speed linked door locking function will
operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, smart door unlocking cannot
be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlock ing the doors and the automatic door lock
function is activat ed, the signals will be generated in accordance with the Operation sig-
nal (buzzer) and the Operation sign al (emergency flashers) settings.
■In the following situations, customize mode in which the settings can be changed
through the multi-information display will automatically be turned off.
●A warning message appears after the cu stomize mode screen is displayed.
●The power switch is turned off.
●The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Powertrain control in custom
modeNormalPowerO———Eco
Chassis control in custom
modeNormalSportO———
Air conditioning operation in
custom modeNormalEcoO———
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Alphabetical Index479
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt
.............................................................................27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................ 26
Reminder light and buzzer ................... 393
Seat belt extender .........................................27
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own- ers...................................................................456
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 30
SRS warning light ......................................390
Seat heaters ................................................... 299
Seat position memory................................. 138
Seat ventilators .............................................. 301
Seating capacity................................. 164, 424
Seats Adjustment............................................132, 133
Adjustment precautions .................132, 134
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................47
Cleaning......................................................... 335
Driving position memory........................ 138
Folding down the rear seatbacks........134
Front seat heaters ..................................... 300
Head restraint..................................................141
Power easy access system .................... 138
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Rear seat heaters ...................................... 300
Seat position memory .............................. 138
Seat ventilators............................................. 301
Sécurité de l’enfant Précautions avec les coussins gonflables.........................................................................460
Sensor Automatic High Beam system..............193
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 265
Inside rear view mirror..............................145
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 248
Kick sensor....................................................... 118
Radar sensor................................................205
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.........200
Service plug ...................................................... 70 Service reminder message ..................... 339
Shift lever ......................................................... 180
Shift lock system.............................................. 181
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors.......................................................... 110
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs ....................375, 376
Wattage ............................................................431
Side mirrors .....................................................146 Adjusting and folding................................ 146
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).................... 262
Heaters............................................................ 292
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 183
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................126Antenna location ..........................................126
Entry functions ....................................... 110, 115
Starting the hybrid system .......................174
Warning message .................................... 398
Snow tires ....................................................... 279
Spare tire Inflation pressure ....................................... 430
Storage location .........................................402
Spark plug ...................................................... 428
Specifications ................................................ 424
Speedometer ................................................... 84
Sport mode .................................................... 270
Steering wheel Adjustment ......................................................143
Heated steering wheel ............................299
Power easy access system .................... 138
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................375
Storage feature ............................................305
Storage precautions...................................305
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ..................421
Sun visors ..........................................................312