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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 43
Smart key system 
(without entry function) ....... 57
1-3. Opening,
closing and locking
the doors and back door
Wireless remote cont

rol ....... 63
Side doors ............................ 67
Back door ............................. 72
1-4.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats

........................... 78
Rear seats ............................ 80
Head restraints ..................... 82
Seat belts ............................. 85
Steering wheel ..................... 92
Inside rear view mirror.......... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96 1-5. Opening and
closing
t
he windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 98
Moonroof  with Solar Panel ............... 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 108
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................. 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 111
SRS airbags ....................... 113
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......... 126
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 137
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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 270
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ........................... 280
Solar Ventilation System .... 282
Remote Air Conditioning 
System ............................. 285
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 291
Using the radio ................... 294
Using the CD player ........... 303
Playing back MP3 
and WMA discs ................ 311
Optimal use of 
the audio system .............. 319
Using the AUX adapter ...... 322
Using the steering  switches ........................... 323
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ........... 326
Using the hands-free 
system .............................. 329
Making a phone call ........... 338
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system 
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book ........ 354 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 363
• Personal/interior 
light main switch ............... 364
• Personal/interior lights ...... 365
• Interior light ....................... 365
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 367
• Glove boxes ..................... 368
• Console box ..................... 369
• Overhead console ............ 370
• Card holder ....................... 371
• Cup holders ...................... 372
• Bottle holders ................... 374
• Auxiliary box ..................... 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 376
Vanity mirror ....................... 377
Outside temperature 
display .............................. 378
Power outlets ...................... 379
Seat heaters ....................... 381
Armrest ............................... 383
Floor mats........................... 384
Luggage compartment 
features ............................ 385
Garage door opener ........... 389
Safety Connect ................... 395
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 212
Gauges and meters P. 181
Multi-information display P. 188
Hood opener P. 420
SRS knee airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372
Bottle holder P. 374
Horn P. 180
Fuel filler door opener P. 104
Glove boxes P. 368
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
P. 92
Headlight switch P. 206
Turn signal lever P. 178
Fog light switch P. 209
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 210
Audio system Navigation system
*
P. 291
Parking brake pedal P. 179

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 43
Smart key system  (without entry function) .... 57
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Wireless remote control ..... 63
Side doors .......................... 67
Back door ........................... 72
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 78
Rear seats.......................... 80
Head restraints................... 82
Seat belts ........................... 85
Steering wheel ................... 92
Inside rear view mirror ....... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ... 96 1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Moonroof with Solar 
Panel.............................. 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank 
cap ................................. 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 108
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) .......................... 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 111
SRS airbags ..................... 113
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ...... 126
Child restraint systems..... 132
Installing child 
restraints ........................ 137

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Active head restraintsWhen the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (if equipped for
driver’s side)
Lumbar support control
switch (if equipped for
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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
During 
rear-end 
collision
Inner 
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Rear seats
■Remove the seat belt from the guide
■ Returning rear seatbacks
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Fold the seatback down while
pushing the lock release but-
ton.
Press the button until the lock
is completely released.
If the seat belt interferes with luggage on
the folded seats, remove the seat belt
from the guide.
Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,
making sure that you hold the seat belt to
prevent it from getting caught between
the seatback and the inner side of the
vehicle.
If the seat belt is removed from the guide,
make sure the belt pass through the
guide.

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CAUTION
■Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precaution. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked by lightly rocking it back and
forth.

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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seatsVertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Rear center seat Vertical adjustment
Up
Down
Push the head restraint up or
down while pressing the lock
release button.
Rear outboard seats (foldable type only) To f o l d
Push the head restraint up
while pressing the lock release
button.
To u s e
Lift up and push down the
head restraint to the lowest
lock position.
Lock
release
button
Lock
release
button
Lock release button