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5575-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and front seats, respectively.
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 overheating:
• 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 seat 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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5886-1. Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■To prevent vehicle damage or vehicle fire
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the l uggage com-
partment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), elect rical compo-
nents, etc., to malfunction or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 42)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or no t function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Vehicles with nanoe™: When using combustible sprays (such as deter-
gents, deodorizers, lubricants) within the vehicle, do not get any one elec-
trical parts. Doing so may lead to damage or vehicle fires.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading t o an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
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805Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 773
Checking ............................... 604
Preparing and
checking before winter........ 543
Warning light ......................... 686
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 770
Checking ............................... 601
Oil pressure warning light ..... 681
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 543
Engine switch........................... 305
Auto power off function ......... 307
Changing the
power switch modes ........... 306
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 671
Starting the hybrid system .... 305
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 533
Warning light ......................... 682
EV drive mode .......................... 312
EV indicator ...................... 120, 163
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 54
Extended headlight lighting
system .................................... 334
First-aid kit storage space ...... 569
Flat tire.............................. 699, 729
Floor mats .................................. 32
Fluid
Brake .................................... 775
Transmission ........................ 774
Washer ................................. 611
Fog lights
Replacing
light bulbs ........... 655, 662, 666
Switch ................................... 343
Wattage ................................ 778
Front doors .............................. 193
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 655, 666
Switch ................................... 343
Wattage ................................ 778
Front personal lights ............... 560
Wattage ................................ 778
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 333
Replacing light bulbs............. 666
Front seats ............................... 262
Adjustment ............................ 262
Cleaning................................ 586
Correct driving posture ........... 34
Head restraints ..................... 266
Seat heaters ......................... 557
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Radar cruise control ................ 410
Radiator .................................... 606
Radio*
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ..... 662, 666
Switch ................................... 343
Wattage................................. 778
Rear seat................................... 264
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 658, 666
Turn signal lever ................... 324
Wattage................................. 778
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 272
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 274
Rear window defogger ............ 552
Rear window wiper .................. 348
Refueling .................................. 350
Capacity ................................ 769
Fuel types ............................. 769
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 352
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 353
Regenerative braking .............. 120
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 645
Fuses .................................... 648
Light bulbs............................. 653
Tires .............................. 699, 729
Road accident cautions .......... 127
Road Sign Assist ..................... 402
S-IPA ......................................... 492
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 492
Seat belts.................................... 36
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 37
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 587
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 38
How to wear your seat belt ..... 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 38
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use.............. 39
Reminder light and buzzer .... 685
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 37
SRS warning light ................. 682
Seat heaters ............................. 557
Seats
Adjustment ............................ 262
Adjustment precautions ........ 263
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 59
Cleaning................................ 586
Front seats ............................ 262
Head restraint ....................... 266
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 34
Rear seats ............................ 264
Seat heaters ......................... 557
RS
*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia owner’s manual”.