
1262-1. Instrument cluster
Multimedia Display
Multi-information display
Meter control switches
The energy monitor can be used 
to check the vehicle drive status, 
hybrid system operation status 
and energy regeneration status.
■Display procedure
Multi-information display
Use the meter control switches, 
display the energy monitor on 
the multi-information display.
For detail regardi ng the multi-infor-
mation display, refer to P.109, 120.
Multimedia Display
Press   from the main menu, 
then press “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display
The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow. 
When there is no energy flow, 
arrows will not be displayed.
The color of the  arrows will change 
as follows
Blue: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is regenerated or 
charged.
Orange: When the  hybrid battery 
(traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is 
in use.
Multi-information display (7-
inch display)
The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The ac tual display will 
vary depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Front tires
Rear tires
Energy monitor/con-
sumption screen
You can view the status of 
your hybrid system and fuel 
consumption information 
on the multi-information 
display and Multimedia Dis-
play.
System components
Energy monitor
A
B
C
A
B
C
D 

1282-1. Instrument cluster
■Display procedure
Press   from the main menu, 
then press “Trip information”.
■Current fuel consumption 
screen
If a screen other than current 
fuel consumption screen is dis-
played, press “Current”.
Use the displayed average fuel 
consumption as a reference.
Some screens may vary depending 
on the type of multi-media display.
The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly f rom actual condi-
tions.
Resetting the consumption 
data
Fuel consumption in the past 
15 minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since 
the hybrid system was 
started.
Trip range
Elapsed time since the hybrid 
system was started.
■History screen
If a screen other than history 
screen is displayed, press “His-
tory”.
Use the displayed average fuel 
consumption as a reference.
Some screens may vary depending 
on the type of multi-media display.
The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
Latest fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Previous fuel consumption 
record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption 
by pressing “Update” to measure 
the current fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be 
deleted by pressing “Clear data”.
■Trip range
Displays the estimated maximum 
distance that can be driven with the 
Consumption screen
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E 

1292-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on 
your average fuel consumption. As 
a result, the actual distance that can 
be driven may differ from that dis-
played. 

3324-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. (P.323)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicator of 
Hybrid System Indicator within 
Eco area. ( P.96, 102)
Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using the N position, 
there is no positive effect on fuel 
consumption. In the N position, 
the gasoline engine operates 
but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air  conditioning system, etc., the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power is consumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 
Hybrid Electric Vehi-
cle driving tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation
When braking
Delays 

3334-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
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 

3435-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
switches between individual and 
simultaneous modes  each time the 
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator 
on the “SYNC” switch is on):
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol dial can be used to adjust the 
temperature for the driver’s and 
passenger’s side. At this time, 
operate the passenger’s side tem-
perature control dial to enter indi-
vidual mode.
Individual mode (t he indicator on 
the “SYNC” switch is off):
The temperature for the driver’s 
and passenger’s side can be 
adjusted separately.
■Setting the fan speed
Press the fan speed increase 
switch to increase the fan speed 
and the fan speed decrease 
switch to decrease the fan 
speed.
Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off 
the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control 
switch.
The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.
The mode switches  between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■Eco air conditioning mode
The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
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3455-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
cally. This may also reduce fuel 
consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected 
as a default mode when the power 
switch is turned to ON.
●It is possible to switch to outside 
air mode at any time by pressing 
the outside/recirculated air mode 
switch.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
●In Eco drive mode, the air condi-
tioning system is controlled as fol-
lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor  operation controlled to restrict 
heating/cooling capacity
• Fan speed restr icted when auto-
matic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following 
operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.323)
• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode
●When the driving mode is set to 
Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-
ditioning mode  will be turned on 
automatically. Even in this case, 
the Eco air conditioning mode can 
be turned off by pressing the Eco 
air conditioning mode switch.
■When the outside temperature 
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may 
not operate even when “A/C” switch 
is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning 
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air 
mode.
●During use, various odors from 
inside and outside the vehicle may 
enter into and a ccumulate in the 
air conditioning system. This may 
then cause odor to be emitted 
from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from  occurring:
• It is recommended that the air  conditioning system be set to out-
side air mode prior to turning the 
vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may 
be delayed for a short period of 
time immediately after the air con-
ditioning system is started in auto-
matic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air 
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle, 
helping to reduce odors that occur 
when starting the vehicle.
■Using the Intelligent Assistant 
(if equipped)
Air conditioning system can be 
operated using the Intelligent Assis-
tant.
For details regarding the Intelligent 
Assistant, refer to the “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.424
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of 
the air conditioning system is 
attached to the h ood at the loca-
tion shown in the  following illustra-
tion. 

Alphabetical Index553
Checking .............................. 403
Preparing and checking before 
winter.................................. 334
Warning light ........................ 457
Cooling system ...................... 403 Hybrid system overheating... 490
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
Cup holders ............................ 356
Current fuel economy .... 107, 117
Curtain shield airbags ............. 33
Customizable features ........... 517
D
Daytime running light system238 Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Deck board .............................. 359
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 344
Rear window ........................ 344
Windshield............................ 344
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 172
Dimensions ............................. 496
Dinghy towing ........................ 216
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 294
Consumption screen ............ 125
Drive information .......... 109, 120
Driving information ....... 107, 120
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 282
Energy monitor ..................... 125
Intuitive parking assist .......... 298
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 273
Multi-information display .... 105,  115
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)  function............................... 307
Warning messages .............. 466
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 391,  396 Door lock
Back door .............................141
Side doors ............................135
Smart key system .................155
Wireless remote control........132
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................140
Back door .............................141
Door glasses ........................183
Door lock ..............................135
Open door warning buzzer ...140
Outside rear view mirrors .....181
Rear door child-protectors ....140
Side doors ............................135
Drive information ............109, 120
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................462
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................163Driving position memory .......163
Memory recall function .........165
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control201
Driving Break-in tips .........................196
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...323
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ......................................332
Procedures ...........................195
Winter drive tips....................334
Driving information display .107,  120
Driving mode select switch ...323
Driving position memory .......163 Memory recall function .........165
Driving support system informa- tion display....................109, 119
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control201
Dynamic radar cruise control