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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12 volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. ( P. 4 3 1 )
Also, the following systems must be initialized.
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 4 3 6 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 5 1 2 )
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension 
system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................. 232
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for 
your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag precautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest ...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use .......................................... 297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery 
(Traction battery)............................... 26
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
®................................................. 311
Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location....................................37
Entry function.......................................... 35
Starting the 
hybrid system .................................... 138
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................. 551
Spare tire................................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 548
Specifications .........................................544
Speedometer........................................... 148
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................73
Audio switches ...................................303
Steering wheel position 
memory.................................................. 60
Storage compartment ........................359
Storage feature......................................355
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch Fog light switch ...................................... 161
Ignition switch....................................... 138
Light switches ....................................... 158
Mode select switch............................. 143
Power door lock switch .................... 50
“POWER” switch ............................... 138
Power window switch ......................... 77
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 436
Tire pressure 
warning select switch...................438
Window lock switch ............................ 77
Wipers and washer switch ............. 162 Tachometer ............................................. 148
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................158
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Theft prevention labels.......................... 92
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 551
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires Chains....................................................... 216
Checking............................................... 435
Compact spare tire............................518
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
Inflation pressure ................................. 551
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 517
Rotating tires........................................ 435
Size ............................................................. 551
Snow tires................................................ 218
Tire pressure warning system..... 435
Tools.............................................................517
Total load capacity ................................. 214
Touch screen.......................................... 224
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................221
Emergency towing ........................... 482
Trailer towing ...................................... 220
Traction control.....................................200T