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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 368
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 371
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 376
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 378
Hood ................................... 380
Positioning a floor jack ........ 381
Engine compartment........... 383
12-volt battery ..................... 388
Tires .................................... 390
Tire inflation pressure ......... 400
Wheels ................................ 402
Air conditioning filter ........... 404
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) air intake vent and
filter ................................... 406
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery .............. 409
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 413
Light bulbs .......................... 417
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 426
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 426
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 427
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
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Pictorial index
Brake hold switch .............................................. ............................P.203
Parking brake switch ........................................... ..........................P.200
Precautions for winter season.................................. ........................P.338
Trail Mode select switch*3.....................................................P.323, 325
Advanced Park main switch*1.......................................................P.301
Driving mode select switch*1........................................................P.322
EV drive mode switch ........................................... .........................P.195
Seat heater switches*1............................................................... ....P.349
“DAC” switch*3............................................................... ................P.325
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
*3: For AWD models
Meter control switches ......................................... ................. P.107, 113
Phone switch*2............................................................... ................P.364
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch*1............................................P.257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch*1...............................................P.242
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Pictorial index
Parking brake switch ........................................... ..........................P.200
Precautions for winter season.................................. ........................P.338
Trail Mode select switch*3.....................................................P.323, 325
Advanced Park main switch*1.......................................................P.301
Driving mode select switch*1........................................................P.322
EV drive mode switch ........................................... .........................P.195
Seat heater switches*1............................................................... ....P.349
“DAC” switch*3............................................................... ................P.325
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
*3: For AWD models
Meter control switches ......................................... ................. P.107, 113
Phone switch*............................................................... ..................P.364
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ............................. ..................P.257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ............................... ..................P.242
Cruise control switches
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. ............P.252
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1-4. Hybrid system
motor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a
gentle slope, the engine is stopped*
and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
not being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) requires charging or the engine
is warming up, etc., the gasoline
engine will not automatically stop.
( P. 7 6 )
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid
battery (traction battery) as neces-
sary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine
via the electric motor (traction
motor).
■When braking (regenerative
braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is charged.
■Regenerative braking
●In the following situations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). • The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or
B. • The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or B.
●Vehicles with GPF system: While the GPF system ( P.327) is operating to
regenerate the exhaust gas filter, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may not be recharged.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline
engine is stopped.
■Conditions in which the gasoline
engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
Depending on the circumstances, the
gasoline engine may also not stop auto- matically in other situations.
■Charging the hybrid battery (trac-tion battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-tery does not need to be charged from
an outside source. However, if the vehi- cle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
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4-6. Driving tips
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 air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
Center outlets: Move the knob fully to
the left-side to close the vent.
Side outlets: Move the knob fully to the
outside to close the vent.
*: If equipped
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defog- ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru- ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heaters*
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly,
the sick and the physically chal- lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
■Heated steering wheel
Turns heated steering wheel on/off
When the heated steering wheel is on,
the indicator illuminates on the heated
steering wheel switch.
■Seat heaters
Turns seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the seat heater
switch.
When not in use, put the switch in the
neutral position. The indicator will turn
off.
■The heated steering wheel and seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON.
Operation instructionsWARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary.