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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 462
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 465
General mainte nance.............. 467
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 470
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................. 471
Hood ............................................... 473
Positioning a floor jack ............ 474
Engine compartment ............... 475
12-volt battery ............................. 483
Tires ................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure .............. 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........ 504
Electronic key battery.............. 506
Checking and replacing fuses..............................................508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs ..................................... 513 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 528
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 529
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 530
If you think something is wrong........................................... 535
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 536
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 543
If you have a flat tire .................. 549
If the hybrid system will not start .................................................561
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 563
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 564
If the 12-volt battery is discharged................................. 568
If your vehicle overheats......... 574
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 578
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■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( P. 413) detects fog on the wind-
shield and controls the air cond itioning system to prevent fog.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from enteri ng the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sy stem is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning performa nce, perform the following operations
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately
after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 501
■Customization
Some functions can be customized ( P. 607)

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................ 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................462
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................465
General maintenance .............. 467
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................470 6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions..................................471
Hood ............................................... 473
Positioning a floor jack ............ 474
Engine compartment ............... 475
12-volt battery .............................483
Tires ................................................. 487
Tire inflation pressure............... 496
Wheels ........................................... 499
Air conditioning filter ................ 501
Windshield wiper inserts ........504
Electronic key battery ..............506
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................. 508
Headlight aim ................................. 511
Light bulbs...................................... 513

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*: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
Washer fluid
(  P. 482)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechan isms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the po wer switch and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, power co ntrol unit, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flamma-
ble.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 480)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner f ilter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
ItemsParts and tools

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Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off the
damper.
Push in the glove box on the vehi-
cle's outer side to disconnect the
claws. Then pull out the glove box
and disconnect the lower claws.
Remove the cover.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Removal method
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Remove the filter cover. Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow, and then pull it
out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on top of
the air conditioning filter.
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case sh ould be pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air cond itioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In
dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic fl ow, early replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance informat ion, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
■Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehicle, the deodorizing effect may become signifi-
cantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out cont inuously, replace the air conditioning filter.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
■To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direction of
arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to
apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise,
the claws may be damaged.

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A/C ............................................................ 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)........ 381 Warning light .......................................537
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ...................................................... 252
Adaptive Variable Suspension System ................................................... 382
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................................. 252
Air conditioning filter ........................... 501
Air conditioning system ..................... 405 Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ................................. 406 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child............................................................ 41
Airbag warning light ........................536
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system........................... 51
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 45
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 38
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ................... 624
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ............................................................87
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Anchor brackets ........................................ 61
AntennaSmart access system with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 381 Warning light .......................................537
Approach warning.....................318, 330
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio system
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Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 405 Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ............................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 253
Automatic High Beam ....................... 255
Automatic light control system.........251
Auxiliary boxes ...........................426, 430
Back door Power back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Wattage ................................................. 590 Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................................483
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................................ 568
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................390
Warning light .......................................536
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................................367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................................. 371
Bottle holders .........................................425
Brake Brake Hold ........................................... 249
Fluid ......................................................... 588
Parking brake ...................................... 245
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Warning light .......................................536
Brake assist ...............................................381
Brake Hold...............................................249 Warning light ....................................... 537
Break-in tips ........................................... 206
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 371
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.