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Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.198
Adjusting the mirror angle ....................................................P.198
Folding the mirrors ...............................................................P.199
Driving position memory
*.....................................................P.178
Defogging the mirrors
*.........................................................P.350
Windshield wipers .............................................. ...............P.254
Precautions against winter season .............................. ........P.343
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.350
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.401
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.259
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.259
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.520
Tires ....................................................................................P.424
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.525
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.343
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.424
Coping with flat tires......................................... ............P.481, 491
Hood ....................................................................................P.413
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.413
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.521
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.511
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Headlights/side marke r lights/parking lights ..................P.248
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.242
Headlights/daytime running lights .............................. .....P.248
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.254
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.451, Watts: P.526)
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Opening/closing the rear side windows ...............................P.201
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Back door ...................................................... .....................P.150
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.151
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................P.154
Opening from outside........................................... ........P.152, 153
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.198
Adjusting the mirror angle ..................................... ...............P.198
Folding the mirrors ...............................................................P.199
Driving position memory
*.....................................................P.178
Defogging the mirrors
*.........................................................P.350
Windshield wipers .............................................. ...............P.254
Precautions against winter season .............................. ........P.343
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.350
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.401
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.259
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.259
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.520
Tires ....................................................................................P.424
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.525
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.343
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.424
Coping with flat tires......................................... ............P.481, 491
Hood ....................................................................................P.413
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.413
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.521
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.511
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
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Opening/closing the front side windows...............................P.201
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ..........P.133, 504
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Sliding doors .................................................. ....................P.137
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.138
Opening/closing the sliding door ............................... ...........P.139
Opening/closing the rear si de windows ...............................P.201
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Back door ...................................................... .....................P.150
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.151
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................P.154
Opening from outside........................................... ........P.152, 153
Warning messages ..............................................................P.477
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.198
Adjusting the mirror angle ..................................... ...............P.198
Folding the mirrors ...............................................................P.199
Driving position memory
*.....................................................P.178
Defogging the mirrors
*.........................................................P.350
Windshield wipers .............................................. ...............P.254
Precautions against winter season .............................. ........P.343
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.350
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.401
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.259
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.259
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.520
Tires ....................................................................................P.424
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.525
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.343
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.424
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3424-6. Driving tips
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing
3434-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 20-inch tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehi-
cles with 17-inch or 18-inch
tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.