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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 179
Hybrid transmission........... 181
Turn signal lever................ 187
Parking brake .................... 1884-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Automatic High Beam ........ 194
Fog light switch .................. 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 202
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 205
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 207
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control.............................. 214
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 227
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 235
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 245
Driving assist systems ....... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 253
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 260
Winter driving tips .............. 263
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 482
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 483
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 484
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 489
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 490
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 503
If you have a flat tire .......... 521
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 534
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 536
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ... 543
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 5489-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 552
Fuel information ................. 561
Tire information.................. 564
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 575
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................ 583
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 586
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 587
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 589
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 600
Alphabetical index ...................... 603
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equip-
ment listed below.
• Navigation system• Audio/visual system

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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 174, 176
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . P. 91, 94
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4901
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341-1. For safe use
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Press the release button on
buckle A with a hand on the
plate A and release the belt.
Use plate A etc. to push the
button on buckle B, and uncou-
ple plate B.
Put plates A and B on top of
each other and insert them into
the holder.
Insert the plates firmly.
Stow the buckle B.
Releasing the seat belt (rear center seat)
Release button
Buckle A
Plate A1
Plate B
Plate A
Buckle B
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HolderPlate A
Plate B
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Buckle B
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still
maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

801-2. Hybrid system
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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. (P. 484)
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly.
(Ways of coping: P. 536)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 182)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 138)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (P. 34)
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 145)
Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is
pulled out. (P. 387)
Adjustment procedure
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Operation of each component
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■Adjusting the position of the driver’s side seat back and forward
■Seat belt hangers
Folding down the seatbacks
The driver’s side seat can be slid forward
further than the front passenger’s side
seat, thus easing the loading and unload-
ing of luggage into and from the luggage
compartment.
The seat cannot be locked if it slid for-
ward as far as possible. After operating,
return the seat to a lockable position,
and secure it firmly in place.
Stow the seat belts of the outside seats in
their seat belt hangers when not in use.