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4408-1. Specifications
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GrooveThe space between two
adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the
inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflat-
ing medium within the tire
Innerliner
separationThe parting of the innerliner
from cord material in the
carcass
Intended
outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that con-
tains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing side-
wall of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side
that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck
(LT) tire
A tire designated by its
manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on light-
weight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load rating
The maximum load that a
tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum
load rating
The load rating for a tire at
the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that
tire
Tire related
termMeaning
Maximum
permissible
inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflation
pressure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring
rimThe rim on which a tire is fit-
ted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice
Any parting at any junction
of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord
material
Outer diam-
eterThe overall diameter of an
inflated new tire
Overall
width
The linear distance between
the exteriors of the sidewalls
of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling,
decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger
car tire
A tire intended for use on
passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles,
and trucks, that have a gross
vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated
parallel cords
Ply separa-
tionA parting of rubber com-
pound between adjacent
plies
Tire related termMeaning

4458-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.126)
■Wireless remote control ( P.107)
■Automatic light control system ( P.190)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
The doors that are unlocked
using the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start
can be selected
Driver’s doorAll the doorsO—OO
Smart access system with
push-button startOnOff——O—
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O—
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in first step, all doors
unlocked in sec- ond step
All doors
unlocked in first
step
O—O—
Panic functionOnOff——O—
The function that validates the
switch of the wireless
remote control when locking
the door ( P.117)
When locking the
doorWhen unlocking
the door——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O—
Adjust the time elapsed
before the headlights auto-
matically turn off
30 seconds
Off
O—O—60 seconds
90 seconds
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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■Lights (P.190)
■Illumination ( P.302)
■Multi-information display ( P.84, 89)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime Running Lights
(Daytime running lights can
be disabled)
OnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Time elapsed before the exte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O—7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff——O—
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O—
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O—
Footwell lightingOnOff——O—
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn offLongShort——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Changeover to tachometer
when Sport mode is selectedAuto
Hybrid system
indicator (always)
—O——Tachometer (always)
EV indicatorOnOff—O——
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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Vehicle specifications
■Moon roof*1 ( P.150)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be cust omized unless power window op erations, using the wireless
remote control or mechanical key, is enabled.
■Turn signal lever ( P.183)
■PKSA (Parking Support Alert)* ( P.247)
*:If equipped
■Intuitive parking assist* ( P.248)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion
*2OffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open or Tilt up opera-
tions
*2OffOn——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane change
3
4
——O—
5
6
7
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Buzzer volume21—OO—3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Display setting (When intui-
tive parking assist is operat-
ing)
OnOff—OO—
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

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For owners
For owners
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................ 456
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 456
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 458
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
........................................................ 465

4659-1. For owners
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For owners
Type A
Vis de réglage A
Vis de réglage B
Type BVis de réglage A
Vis de réglage B 
Veillez à ce que le réservoir de car-
burant soit plein et vérifiez que la
partie autour des projecteurs n’est
pas déformée.
 Stationnez le véhicule sur sol plat.
 Vérifiez que les pneus sont gonflés à
la pression préconisée.
 Demandez à quelqu’un de s’asseoir
dans le siège conducteur.
 Faites plusieurs fois rebondir le
véhicule sur ses suspensions.
1 Avec un tournevis à empreinte Phil-
lips, tournez la vis A dans l’un ou
l’autre sens.
Notez le sens de rotation et le nom-
bre de tours.
Type A
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners (in
French)
The following is a French explana-
tion of headlight aim instructions
from the headlight aim section in
this manual.
Vis de réglage en mouvement
vertical
A
B
A
B
Avant de contrôler le pointage
des projecteurs
Réglage du pointage des projec-
teurs

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469What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode
( P.181)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.175)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.149)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.177)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? (
P.393)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.184)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.388, 398)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.77)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.398)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.388, 398.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

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471Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C .....................................................................291
Air conditioning filter ...............................368
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 291
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 297
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 296
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............272 Function ...........................................................272
Warning light ...............................................390
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................. 188
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) ............................................................ 273
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 368
Air conditioning system ..............................291 Air conditioning filter ...............................368
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 291
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 297
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 296
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................390
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners .........................................................458 SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light...................................... 390
Alarm .................................................................... 77 Alarm....................................................................77
Warning buzzer ........................................ 388
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................126
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................272 Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
Approach warning...................................... 243
Armrest..............................................................321
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................. 188
Assist grips .......................................................321
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter............................... 368
Automatic air conditioning system .....291
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 297
S-FLOW mode ..........................................296
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 191
Automatic High Beam ................................193
Automatic light control system................. 191
Auxiliary box.................................................. 307
B
Back door .......................................................... 114 Wireless remote control ........................... 117
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb ..................................375
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......414
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Replacing ........................................................ 416
Warning light .............................................. 388
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function .................265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 267
Bottle holders ................................................ 306
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Brake Hold .....................................................187
Fluid .................................................................. 429
Parking brake ............................................... 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ...............................................389
Brake assist .....................................................272
Brake Hold .......................................................187
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 262
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior ........................................................... 335
Interior ............................................................. 335
Seat belts........................................................ 335
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 424
Cargo hooks .................................................308
Cargo net hooks ..........................................308
Chains ..............................................................280
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 48
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55
Child safety ........................................................47 12-volt battery precautions .........355, 417
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions...............................114 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
Power window lock switch .................... 149
Power window precautions .................. 149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions....370
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions ..........................26, 47
Seat heater precautions..........................299
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning ...............................................332, 335 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior............................................................ 332
Interior .............................................................335
Seat belts ........................................................335
Clock ..................................................................312
Compass ......................................................... 328
Condenser ..................................................... 352
Console box .................................................. 306
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking ........................................................ 351
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Cooling system...............................................351 Hybrid system overheating ................... 418
Cornering lights .............................................192
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................464
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables

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rideau ...........................................................460
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ...................................................460
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Cup holders ................................................... 306
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features .............................. 443
D
Daytime running light system .................... 191
Deck board .................................................... 309
Deck under tray ........................................... 309
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .................... 292
Rear window ................................................ 292
Windshield .................................................... 292
Differential ...................................................... 429
Dimension ...................................................... 424
Dinghy towing................................................. 173
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 262
Drive information .......................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .........................................................227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......................218
Multi-information display .......................... 89
Warning messages ..................................398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 344
Door lock Back door......................................................... 115
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 126
Wireless remote control..........................107 Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system.............................................................. 113
Back door ......................................................... 114
Door glasses ................................................. 148
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 146
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Drive information ........................................... 90
Drive-start control ............................. 157, 180
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ............ 393
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 138
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................157
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 270
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 277
Procedures .................................................... 156
Winter drive tips ......................................... 279
Driving position memory........................... 138 Memory recall function............................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 237
E
E-Four .............................................................. 273
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) .................................................................272
Eco mode........................................................ 270
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Electric motor Location ............................................................. 67
Specification ................................................. 426
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
Electronic key Battery-saving function............................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................412