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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
●Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering wheel
● Seat heaters (front seats)
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies,  small  children,  the  elderly,  the  sick  and  the  physical ly  chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons  who  have  taken  alcohol  or  drugs  that  induce  sleep  (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating:
• Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the   seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary. 
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  use  the  functions  when  the
hybrid system is off. 
     
        
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Turns  the  switch  to  the  door
position (door linked)
Operation  is  linked  with  the  front
interior light main switch. When the
switch  is  off,  the  light  does  not  illu-
minate.
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch  mode, the pres-
ence  of  the  electronic  key,  whether  the  doors  are  locked/unlocked,  and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent the 12-volt batte ry from being discharged
If  the  interior  lights  remain  on  when  the  power  switch  is  turned  off,  the  light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can  be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 690)
Rear interior light
1
2
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights o n longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off. 
     
        
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5-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Other interior features
To  set  the  visor  in  the  forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion,  flip  down,  unhook,  and
swing it to the side.
To  use the  side extender,  place
the  visor  in  the  side  position,
then slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The  light  turns  on  when  the  cover
is opened.
If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned o ff, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  leave  the  vanity  l ights  on  for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off. 
     
        
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5-4. Using the other interior features
Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less  than
12 V DC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.
■ The power outlet can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When stopping the hybrid system
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as  mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not s top normally.
Power outlets
NOTICE
●To avoid  damaging the  power  outlets, close the lid  when the power outlet
is not in use. 
Foreign  objects  or  liquids  that  enter  the  power  outlets  may  cau se a short
circuit.
● To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  use  the  power  outl et  longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off. 
     
        
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5-4. Using the other interior features
Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate  3 different devices. Refer to the
programming  methods  on  the  following  pages  to  determine  the
method which is approp riate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors
Buttons
■Before programming the HomeLink®
● During  programming,  it  is  possible  that  garage  doors,  gates,  or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple  and  objects  are  clear  of  the  garage  door  or  other  devices  t o
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It  is  recommended  that  a  new  battery  be  placed  in  the  remote
control transmitter for mo re accurate programming.
● Garage  door  opener  motors  manufactured  after  1995  may  be
equipped with rolling code pro tection. If this is the case, you may
need  a  stepladder  or  other  sturdy,  safe  device  to  reach  the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on  the garage door opener motor.
: If equipped
The  garage  door  opener  can  be  programmed  to  operate  garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.
HomeLink®
1
2
3 
     
        
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Interior features
Press  and  hold  the  2  outside  but-
tons  for  10  seconds  until  the
HomeLink
®  indicator  light
changes  from  continuously  lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.
If  you  sell  your  vehicle,  be  sure  to
erase  the  programs  stored  in  the
HomeLink
® memory.
■ Codes stored in the HomeLink® memory
● The  registered  codes  are  not  erased  even  if  the  battery  cable  i s  discon-
nected.
● If  learning  failed  when  registering  a  different  code  to  a  HomeL ink
®  button
that already has a code registered to it, the already registere d code will not
be erased.
■ Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
● The  battery  side  of  the  transmitter  must  be  pointed  away  from  the
HomeLink
®.
■ Certifications for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes) 
     
        
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 496
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 502
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 505
General maintenance........ 508
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 511
6-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 512
Hood ................................. 515
Positioning a floor jack ...... 517
Engine compartment ......... 518
Tires .................................. 532
Tire inflation pressure ....... 542
Wheels .............................. 545
Air conditioning filter.......... 548
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter .................. 551
Wiper insert  replacement .................... 556
Electronic key battery........ 560
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 563
Headlight aim .................... 566
Light bulbs......................... 568 
     
        
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6
Maintenance and care
■Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range,  the  door  may  lock  and  unlock  repeatedly.  In  that  case,  f ollow  the  fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
● Place  the  key  in  a  position  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  separate  from  t he  vehicle
while  the  vehicle  is  being  washed.  (Take  care  to  ensure  that  th e  key  is  not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the sm art key sys-
tem. ( P. 198)
■ Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To  protect  the  paint  from  damage,  make  sure  to  observe  the  following  pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as  after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.
●Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
● Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
● Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.
● Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
■ Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of  neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar pro duct.