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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
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, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
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: Fuel, oil, 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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5TABLE OF CONTENTS
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If the electronic key does not operate properly .......... 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ....................... 468
If your vehicle overheats 473
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 477
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 480
Fuel information ............ 488
Tire information ............. 490
8-2. Customization Customizable features .. 500
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........... 515
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 518
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ........ 519
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 519
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 521
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 528What to do if... (Trouble-
shooting) ..................... 530
Alphabetical Index ........ 533
8Vehicle specifications
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Index
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15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...........P.325, 335
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.373
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.421
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.231
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.231
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.481
Tires ....................................................................................P.400
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.485
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.313
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.400
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.456
Hood ....................................................................................P.387
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.387
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.482
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.473
Warning messages ..............................................................P.451
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.219
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.225
Parking lights .....................................................................P.219
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.219
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.212
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.219
Tail lights/stop lights ........................................ .................P.219
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.219
License plate lights........................................... .................P.219
Back-up lights
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.430)
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862-1. Instrument cluster
Type 3
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.441)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.441)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.441)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.441)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.442)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 ( P.442)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.442)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.442)
SRS warning light
*1
( P.442)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
( P.443)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.443)
(Red)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
( P.443)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
( P.443)
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902-1. Instrument cluster
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P.91)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P.111)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.451)
Clock
The GPS clock’s time is automatically adjus ted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer, trip meter and oil maintenance
Odometer:
Displays the total distance th at the vehicle has been driven
Gauges and meters (Vehicles with 7-inch multi-
information display)
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Oil maintenance:
Displays the distance until the next engine oil change.
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.208)
Outside temperature ( P.91)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regen-
erated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often. The gasoline engi
ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
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B
C
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932-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch will
reset the trip meter.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed
item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted. 1
Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness
levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on
the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness
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992-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
has been driven si nce the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B
can be used to record and display
different distances independently.
When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch will
reset the trip meter.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed
item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
■Changing the instrument
panel light brightness
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
1 Brighter
2 Darker
■Brightness of the meter lights
(day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights
can be adjusted individually.
In the following si tuations, the
meters changes between day mode
and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are
off or when the ta il lights are on
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(H). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
( P.473)
Odometer and trip meter
display