
uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
460
Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the  POWER button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the  brake pedal, check that the READY indicator is on, 
then put the tra nsmission into 
(D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release  the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 572
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into 
(D or   when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, 
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The power system is turned  off when the transmission 
is taken out of 
( P before the  POWER button is 
pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the  parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you  can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch  than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.
As a hybrid vehicle, the  sounds and vibrations from 
the engine may be absent even though the vehicle is 
ready for driving. It also  makes you fail to recognize 
that you can start.
Make sure to check if the  READY indicator is on 
before you start to drive.
When the power system was turned on using the   
button on the keyless remoteWhen the power system was turned on using the   button on the keyless remote
When the power system was turned on in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not  prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and 
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is 
switched off.
B 

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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch
Driving
Facilitates fuel-efficient driving.
Maximizes controllability on snowy road 
through powertrain settings.
The mode for the next start-up is sa ved according to the following chart.
Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.
■ECON Mode1 ECON  Mode
While in  ECON mode, the climate control system will 
be less effective and the vehi cle slower to accelerate.
■SNOW Mode1SNOW Mode
NOTICE
SNOW  mode does not allow you to drive on snowy 
or frozen roads in all situations. There are limits to 
SNOW  mode.
When driving on snowy or frozen roads; mount 
winter tires or tire chains , reduce speed, and maintain 
sufficient distance  between vehicles.
2 Winter Tires P. 639
■Next Start-up Mode
Last ModeNext Mode
SPORT,  NORMAL  or SNOWNORMAL
ECONECON
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651
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 652
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 653
Handling of the Jack ......................... 666
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 667
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ... 668Emergency Power System On ........... 669
Emergency Power System Off........... 670
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 671
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 673
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 674 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 676
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System  Indicator Comes On ....................... 677
If the Limited stopping power Warning 
Appears ......................................... 677
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes  On or Blinks ................................... 678
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes  On or Blinks ................................... 679
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake 
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 680
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator Comes On ....................... 681
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator  Comes On or Blinks ....................... 682
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 683
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 687
Emergency Towing ........................... 689
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door... 690If You Cannot Open the Tailgate.......... 691Refueling................................................. 692
U.S. models 

667
Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
If the power system won't start, check the following items and take appropriate action.
If you cannot turn on the power system after checking all the it ems in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an as sisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead  P. 671
Depending on the situation, you may be able to temporarily turn  the power system on using the emergency starting procedure.
2Emergency Power System On  P. 669
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related 
indicator or driver 
information interface 
messages come on.The Temperature is too cold for vehicle to operate  message 
appears.●You must wait for an increase in the 
ambient temperature or move the 
vehicle to a warmer location.
●Contact dealer if necessary.
The  To start, touch start butto n with emblem side of 
remote message appears.
u Make sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range  P. 184
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 668
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your  vehicle checked by a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses  P. 687
Check the power system starting procedure.
Follow the instructions, and try to start the power system again.2Turning on the Power  P. 455
Check the shift position. The  transmission is not in (P. Change the shift position to (P.
Check the immobilizer 
system indicator.When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power 
system cannot be turned on.2Immobilizer System  P. 176
2 Immobilizer System Indicator  P. 107 

668
uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the  To start, touch start butto n with emblem side of 
remote  message appears on the driver information interface, the POWER  button 
flashes, and the  READY indicator does not come on, tu rn on the power system as 
follows: 1.Press the POWER  button.
u The beeper sounds and the  POWER 
button flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Touch the center of the  POWER button 
with the H  logo on the keyless remote while 
the  POWER  button is flashing. The buttons 
on the keyless remote  should be facing you.
u The beeper sounds, and the  POWER 
button stays on for about 10 seconds.
3. Depress the brake pedal and press the 
POWER  button while the POWER  button is 
on.
u The  READY  indicator comes on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode 
will change to ACCESSORY. 

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery.......................................... 640
Charging System Indicator ....................... 677
Maintenance  (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ............... 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System  Indicator .................................................. 677
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 580
Accessories and Modifications ................. 649
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 224
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 469
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low  Speed Follow ...................................  109, 513
Additives Coolant ................................................... 618
Engine Oil ................................................ 615
Washer .................................................... 622
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 215
Clock ....................................................... 146
Front Seats ..............................................  205
Head Restraints........................................ 213
Mirrors .................................................... 203
Rear Seats................................................ 209
Sound..............................................  247, 290
Steering Wheel ........................................ 202
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 478 Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) .......................  232
Changing the Mode ................................  232
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ...............................................  234
Dust and Pollen Filter...............................  643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...................  233
Sensor .....................................................  236
Synchronization Mode.............................  235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............  232
Air Pressure .......................................  632, 695
Airbags ........................................................  59
Advanced Airbags .....................................  65
Airbag Care...............................................  78
Event Data Recorder ....................................  0
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  62
Indicator............................................  75, 104
Knee Airbags.............................................  67
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................  76
Sensors .....................................................  59
Side Airbags ..............................................  70
Side Curtain Airbags..................................  73
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................  479
AM/FM Radio ....................................  249, 296
Android Auto ...................................  267, 336
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  580
Indicator..................................................  103
Apple CarPlay ...................................  263, 329
Armrest .....................................................  215
AT&T Hotspot ...........................................  328
Audio ........................................................  124 Audio Remote Controls
...........................  242
Audio System ...........................  238, 246, 271
Adjusting the Sound .......................  247, 290
Android Auto..................................  267, 336
Audio/Information Screen .......................  273
Display Setup ..................................  248, 291
Error Messages .......................................  345
General Information................................  347
Home Screen ..........................................  278
How to Update .......................................  284
How to Update Wirelessly .......................  288
How to Update with a USB Device ..........  289
iPod ................................................  251, 311
Limitations for Manual  Operation .............................  292, 402, 422
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................  254, 314
Power Flow .............................................  342
Reactivating ............................................  241
Recommended Devices ...........................  348
Remote Controls .....................................  242
Security Code .........................................  241
Selecting an Audio Source ......................  292
Start Up ..................................................  272
Status Area .............................................  283
System Updates ......................................  284
System Updates Settings .........................  285
Theft Protection ......................................  241
USB Flash Drives......................................  348
USB Ports ................................................  239
Wallpaper Setup .....................................  276
Audio/Information Screen .......................  273 

714
Index
O
Odometer.................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 453
Oil (Engine) ...............................................  613
Adding .................................................... 615
Checking ................................................. 614
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 676
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 613
Viscosity ..........................................  613, 695
Open Source Licenses .......................  363, 706
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 612
Moonroof ................................................ 183
Power Windows ...................................... 179
Tailgate ................................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display .................. 115
Overheating ..............................................  674
P
Paddle Selectors ........................................ 466
Panic Mode ...............................................  178
Parking ...................................................... 582
Parking Brake ............................................ 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator  (Amber) ...........................................  100, 680
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator  (Red) .................................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Sensor System .............................. 584
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................  76Passing Indicators
.....................................  188
Petrol
Gauge .....................................................  114
Phone ........................................................  124
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio ................  257, 317
POWER Button .........................................  184
Power Flow ...............................................  342
Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High 
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge ....  119
POWER Gauge ..........................................  114
Power System
Won’t Start .............................................  667
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ........................  100
Power System Won’t Start .......................  667
Power Tailgate .........................................  168
Power Windows .......................................  179
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................  462
Pregnant Women .......................................  57
Puncture (Tire) ..........................................  653R
Radiator....................................................  619
Radio (FM/AM) .................................  249, 296
Radio (SiriusXM ®) .....................................  300
Radio Data System (RDS) .................  250, 298
Range ........................................................  122
RDS (Radio Data System) .................  250, 298
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) .......  699
READY Indicator .......................................  100 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control 
System
TM..................................................  479
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button .....................................................  199
Rear Seat Heaters .....................................  231
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ......................  210
Rearview Mirror .......................................  203
Refueling ..........................................  439, 595
Fuel Gauge .............................................  114
Gasoline .........................................  595, 694
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) .....................  103
Regulations ..............................  485, 634, 697
Remote Transmitter .................................  157
Replacement
Battery ....................................................  642
Bulbs ......................................................  623
Fuses ..............................................  683, 685
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................  629
Tires........................................................  637
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................  627
Reporting Safety Defects .........................  698
Resetting a Trip Meter .............................  122
Road Departure Mitigation .....................  554
On and Off .............................................  557