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Seat heaters/ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
The temperature of the seats can be adjusted individually.
■Seat heaters
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
■Seat heaters/ventilators
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the hybrid system is off.
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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.
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Rear sunshade
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when the shift
lever is shifted to “R”.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●Shift the shift lever into “P”.
●The switch is pressed again.
●The shift lever is shifted out of “R”, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15
km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the hybrid system is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the
sunshade again, press the switch.
■After the “POWER” switch is turned to OFF
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered for approximately 1 minute.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch shown
below.
Raise/lower
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CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the opening.
They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
■To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
●Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing operations.
●Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
●Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
●Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously over long periods of time.
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Floor mats
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the move-
ment of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct
side face upward.
●Do not place floor mats on the top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the carpet.
Secure the floor mat using the
hooks provided.
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Trunk features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Shopping bag hooks
■ First-aid kit storage belt
Loosen
Tighten
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CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they are not in
use.
NOTICE
■When closing the trunk
Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk.
The luggage mat may get damaged.
■Luggage mat
Pull the lever upwards when lift-
ing the luggage mat up.
The lever can be hooked on the
edge of the trunk.
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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
 control but-
tons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
The garage door opener can be pr ogrammed to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, and security systems,
and other devices.
STEP1
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Press and hold one of the buttons
on the HomeLink and the button
on the transmitter. When the indi-
cator light on the HomeLink

changes from a slow to a rapid
flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.
Test the operation of the
HomeLink
 by pressing the newly
programmed button.
If programming a garage door
opener, check to see if the garage
door opens and closes. If the
garage door does not operate, see
if your garage transmitter is of the
Rolling Code type. Press and hold
the programmed HomeLink
 but-
ton. The garage door has the roll-
ing code feature if the indicator
light (on the HomeLink
) flashes
rapidly for 2 seconds and then
remains lit. If your transmitter is the
Rolling Code type, proceed to the
heading “Programming a rolling
code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink buttons.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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