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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Electric Vehicle 
systemReading charging-related information
(Main topics: Electric Vehicle system, charging methods)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting Elect ric Vehicle system, driving 
support systems)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fluids, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for 
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

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Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_enTABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................
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Reading this manual ................ 12
How to search .......................... 13
Pictorial index .......................... 14
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 26
For safe driving ................ 27
Seat belts ......................... 29
SRS airbags ..................... 34
Front passenger occupant  classification system ...... 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 49
Child restraint systems..... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 64
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 68
Alarm................................ 69
2-1. Electric vehicle system Electric Vehicle system fea-tures ............................... 72
Electric Vehicle system pre- cautions .......................... 76
Battery Electric Vehicle driv- ing tips ............................ 81
Driving range.................... 832-2. Charging
Charging equipment ......... 85
AC charging cable ............ 87
Locking and unlocking AC  charging connector ......... 93
Power sources that can be  used................................ 96
Charging methods ............ 98
Charging tips ................. 100
Things to know before  charging....................... 102
How to use AC charging 105
How to use DC charging 113
Using the charging schedule  function ........................ 118
Using My Room Mode ... 129
When charging cannot be  carried out ................... 133
3-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators.................................... 148
Gauges and meters ....... 152
Multi-information display 155
4-1. Key information Keys .............................. 162
Digital key ...................... 165
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Vehicle status 
information and 
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4-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 167
Back door ...................... 172
Smart key system ......... 187
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 192
Rear seats..................... 193
Head restraints.............. 196
4-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 199
Inside rear view mirror .. 200
Digital Rear-view Mirror 201
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 210
4-5. Opening, closing the win- dows
Power windows ............. 212
4-6. Favorite settings My Settings ................... 2155-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......... 219
Cargo and luggage ........ 225
Vehicle load limits .......... 228
Trailer towing ................. 229
Dinghy towing ................ 230
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 231
Transmission ................. 236
Turn signal lever ............ 242
Parking brake ................ 243
Brake Hold..................... 246
5-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ............ 248
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 250
Windshield wipers and  washer ......................... 253
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7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 448
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ............. 451
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 455
General maintenance.... 456
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 459
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions............................. 460
Hood ............................. 462
Positioning a floor jack .. 464
Motor compartment ....... 465
Tires .............................. 472
Replacing the tire .......... 485
Tire inflation pressure.... 491
Wheels ......... .................493
Air conditioning filter ...... 494
Electronic key battery.... 497
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 499
Headlight aim ................ 501
Light bulbs..................... 5028-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers....... 504
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an emergency.................................... 505
If the vehicle is submerged or  water on the road is rising.................................... 506
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 507
If you think something is  wrong........................... 511
If a warning light turns on or a  warning buzzer sounds 513
If a warning message is dis- played .......................... 522
If you have a flat tire ...... 527
If the EV system  will not start
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If you lose your keys...... 539
If the electronic key does not  operate properly .......... 539
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 541
If your vehicle overheats 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 547
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WARNING
■General precaution regarding 
children’s safety
Never leave children unattended 
in the vehicle,  and never allow 
children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the 
vehicle or shift the vehicle into 
neutral. There is  also a danger 
that children may injure them-
selves by playing with the side 
windows, or other features of the 
vehicle. In additi on, heat build-up 
or extremely cold temperatures 
inside the vehicle can be fatal to 
children. 

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■ Exterior
Side doors ......... ................................. ................................ P.167
Locking/unlocking .............................................. .................. P.167
Opening/closing the side windows ............................... ........ P.212
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key .................. P. 5 3 9
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.522
Back door ...................................................... ..................... P.172
Locking/unlocking .............................................. .................. P.173
Opening/closing the back d oor ............................................ P.174
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.522
Power back door
*............................................................... .. P.175
Outside rear view mirrors ................................................. P.210
Adjusting the mirror angle ..................................... ............... P.210
Folding the mirrors ............................................ ................... P.210
Defogging the mirrors .......................................... ................ P.404
Windshield wipers.............................................. ................ P.253 

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1-2.Child safety
Riding with children
Observe the following pre-
cautions when children are 
in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system 
appropriate for the child, 
until the child becomes 
large enough to properly 
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
 It is recommended that chil-
dren sit in the rear seats to 
avoid accidental contact 
with the steering wheel, 
wiper switch, etc.
Use the rear door child-pro-
tector lock or the window 
lock switch to avoid children 
opening the door while driv-
ing or operating the power 
window accidentally. 
( P.171, 214)
Do not let small children 
operate equipment which 
may catch or pinch body 
parts, such as the power 
window, hood, back door, 
seats, etc.
WARNING
■When children are in the vehi-
cle
Never leave children unattended 
in the vehicle, and never allow 
children to have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the 
vehicle or shift the vehicle into 
neutral. There is also a danger 
that children ma y injure them-
selves by playing with the side 
windows or other features of the 
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up 
or extremely cold temperatures 
inside the vehicle can be fatal to 
children. 

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1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after 
the power switch has been 
turned to OFF to indicate that 
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after 
the power switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free 
type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the EV system 
from starting if a key has 
not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-
board computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft but 
does not guarantee absolute 
security against all vehicle 
thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the 
proper operation  of the system 
cannot be guaranteed.