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Driving
provide quick, powerful acceleration.
Making it suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driv-
ing on roads with many curves.
When the Power mode is selected,
Power mode indicator comes on.
3 Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle charac-
teristics and by controlling the operation
of the air conditioning system (heat-
ing/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heat- ing/cooling operations and fan speed of the air conditioning system to enhance
fuel efficiency. To improve air condition- ing performance, perform the following operations:
●Turn off air conditioning eco mode ( P.342)
●Adjust the fan speed (P.343)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of Power mode
If the power switch is turned off after
driving in power mode, the drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
Trail Mode (AWD vehi-
cles)
Trail Mode is designed to con-
trol the spinning of the drive
wheels by integratedly con-
trolling AWD, brake and drive
force control systems. Use the
Trail Mode when driving
bumpy roads, etc.
WARNING
■Before using Trail Mode
Make sure to observe the following
precautions.Failure to observe these precautions may result in an unex-pected accident.
●Trail mode is intended for use when driving on rough roads.
●Check that the Trail Mode indicator is illuminated before driving.
●Trail Mode is not intended to expand the limits of the vehicle. Thoroughly check the road condi-
tions and drive with caution.
NOTICE
■I n o rd e r t o e n su re t h a t Trai l M o de operates properly
Do not continuously use the Trail
Mode for a long period of time. Depending on the driving conditions, the load on related parts increases
and the system may not operate prop- erly.
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount
can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In
addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. ( P. 3 2 2 )
The Eco-friendly driving is possible
by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area.
( P.96, 102)
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift
lever to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive
effect on fuel consumption. In the
N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air condition-
ing system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelera-
tion 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 (traction
battery) power, resulting in poor
fuel consumption. Battery 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 decel-
eration, as well as long waits at traf-
fic lights, will lead to bad fuel
economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as
much as possible. When driving in
Hybrid electric vehicle
driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi-
cator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays
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a traffic jam, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoid-
ing overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Control and maintain the vehicle at
a constant speed. Before stopping
at a toll booth or similar, allow
plenty of time to release the accel-
erator and gently 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 con-
sumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to
reduce the burden on the air condi-
tioning system and reduce fuel con-
sumption 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 consume fuel. Also,
fuel consumption can be improved
by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
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 econ-
omy. Use tires that are appropriate
for the season.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
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. Moreover, 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 pres-
sure
Luggage
Warming up before driving
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Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem ................................. 342
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters ........................... 348
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................ 350
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 352
Luggage compartment features
....................................... 355
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features....... 359
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5-1.Using the a ir c onditioning sys te m and de fog ger
Vehicles with the DUAL mode
Vehicles without the DUAL mode
Driver side temperature control dial
Passenger side temperature control dial
“DUAL” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automat i-
cally adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes w ill differ for right-hand drive
vehicles.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the
type of the system.
Air conditioning controls
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Recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Fan speed increases switch
Fan speed decreases switch
“FAST/ECO” switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers swi tch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch
Fan speed control dial
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
To adjust the temperature setting,
turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclock-
wise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
■Setting the fan speed
Vehicles with the DUAL mode
Operate the fan speed increases
switch to increase the fan speed
and the fan speed decreases
switch to decrease the fan speed.
Pressing the off switch to turns off the
fan.
Vehicles without the DUAL mode
To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield defog-
ger operates
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■Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
To change to recirculated air
mode, press the recirculated air
mode switch.
The indicator illuminates on the recircu-
lated air mode switch.
To change to outside air mode,
press the outside air mode
switch.
The indicator illuminates on the outside
air mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indicator
illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch
automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side
windows quickly, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
the windshield defogger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.
When the windshield defogger switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
windshield defogger switch.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the out-
side rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a while.
When the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the
indicator illuminates on the rear window
and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
■Using the Climate Preference
1 Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Press the “FAST/ECO” switch.
Each time the “FAST/ECO” switch
is pressed, the fan speed setting
mode toggles as follows.
Normal “ECO” “FAST” Nor-
mal
When “ECO” is displayed on the air
conditioning screen, the air condi-
tioning is controlled with low fuel
consumption prioritized such as
reducing fan speed, etc.
When “FAST” is displayed on the
screen, fan speed will be
increased.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when
the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
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windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recir-culated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air tempera-
ture is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside tem-perature.
■Operation of the air conditioning
system in Eco drive mode
●In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning
system is controlled as follows to pri- oritize fuel efficiency:• Engine speed and compressor opera-
tion controlled to restrict heating/cool- ing capacity• Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following opera- tions:• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.322)
●Even when the drive mode is set to
Eco drive mode, the air conditioning eco mode can be turned off by press-ing the “FAST/ECO” switch. ( P.344)
■When the outside temperature falls
to nearly 0°C (32°F)
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 condition-
ing system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside
and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring: • It is recommended that the air condi-tioning system be set to outside 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 conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system automati-cally switches to outside air mode to encourage better air circulation
throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle.
■nanoe™ X system (if equipped)*1, 2
This vehicle incorporates a biocidal product.
Ionised air generated by a device incor- porated in the vehicle purifies the air in the cabin by suppressing bacteria.
Active substance: Free radicals gener- ated in situ from ambient air or water.
nanoe™ helps to provide purified air by
emitting electrically charged water parti- cles through the front vent on the pas-senger side (left-hand drive vehicles) or
driver side (right-hand drive vehicles).*3
●When the fan is turned on and
nanoe™ X on the option control screen is selected, the nanoe™ X system is activated.
●When the fan is operated in the follow-ing conditions, system performance
will be maximized. If the following con- ditions are not met, performance will be limited.
• Air conditioner vent opening blows to the upper body, blows to the lower body and feet or feet.