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6798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.370)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust, etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

733What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.212)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.212)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.147)
 Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.213)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid sys-
tem can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( P.671)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.672)
 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in
ON ( P.221)
 Vehicles without smart key
system:
It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the power
switch. ( P.210)
 Vehicles with smart key sys- tem:
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
(
P.213)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.178)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.216)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.649,
650
)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.224)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not 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
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

734What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. (P.642, 654)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.84)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.654)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.642, 654.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. (
P.658)
 Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.680)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck

Alphabetical Index739
Jam protection function ........ 183
Operation ............................. 182
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 642
If a warning light turns on ..... 642
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 654
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 672
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 670
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 669
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 667
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 636
If you have a flat tire ............. 658
If you lose your keys ............ 668
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 641
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 680
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 635
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 637
If your vehicle overheats ...... 677
Emergency flashers ............... 634
Energy monitor ....................... 113
Engine Compartment ....................... 582
Hood..................................... 579
Identification number ............ 685
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 688
Checking .............................. 584
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 378
Warning light ........................ 643
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 94, 98 Engine oil
Capacity ...............................686
Checking ..............................582
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................378
Warning light ........................643
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............369
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............369
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................397Entering letters and numbers397
List screen ............................398
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................370
Warning light ........................644
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................420
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................419
EV drive mode.........................217
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
EV indicator...............................73
F
Flat tire.....................................658 Tire pressure warning system...........................................593
Floor mats .................................28
Fluid Brake ............................586, 689
Hybrid transmission ..............689
Rear differential ....................689
Washer .................................587
FM ............................................437
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............624
Switch ...................................235
Wattage ................................692
Footwell lights ........................534
Front passenger’s seat belt

740Alphabetical Index
reminder light ....................... 649
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 45
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 229
Front seat heaters .................. 531
Front seats .............................. 153 Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 569
Correct driving posture ........... 29
Driving position memory....... 156
Head restraints ..................... 159
Memory recall function ......... 158
Seat heaters ......................... 531
Seat position memory .......... 156
Seat ventilators .................... 531
Front side marker lights ........ 229 Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 624
Wattage ................................ 692
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 624
Turn signal lever................... 223
Wattage ................................ 692
Fuel Capacity ............................... 685
Fuel gauge ....................... 94, 98
Gas station information ........ 752
Information ........................... 694
Refueling .............................. 241
Type ............................. 685, 694
Warning light ........................ 649
Fuel consumption information Average fuel consumption.... 115
Current fuel consumption ..... 115
Fuel filler door ..... ................... 242
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 669
Refueling .............................. 241
Fuel gauge .......................... 94, 98
Fuses ....................................... 621G
Garage door opene r ...............557
Gas station information .........752
Gauges ................................94, 98
General button (Setup screen) .......................................392, 426
General settings .....................426 Displaying the general settings screen.................................426
General settings screen .......426
Glove box ................................537
H
Hands-free system .................479
Headlights ...............................229 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................232
Automatic headlight leveling sys- tem .....................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............624
Wattage ................................692
Head restraints .......................159
Heated steering wheel............531
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................524
Heated steering wheel..........531
Outside rear view mirrors .....526
Seat heaters ....... ..................531
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............624
Hill-start assist control...........369
HOME button...........................396
Home screen ...........................396
Hood ........................................579
Hooks Cargo hooks .........................541
Coat hooks ...........................557

Alphabetical Index741
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn ......................................... 162
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 76
Specification ......................... 686
Hybrid battery air vent ............. 79
Hybrid system .......................... 72 ACC.............................. 211, 216
Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 113
EV drive mode...................... 217
High voltage components....... 76
How to start the hybrid system ................................... 210, 212
Hybrid System Indicator ... 94, 98
Hybrid system precautions ..... 76
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 376
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 667
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 635
Ignition switch (power switch)
................................... 210, 212
Overheating.......................... 677
Power (ignition) switch . 210, 212
Regenerative braking ............. 73
Starting the hybrid system ................................... 210, 212
Hybrid System Indicator .... 94, 98
Hybrid transmission .............. 219 S mode ................................. 221
I
I/M test ..................................... 576
Identification
Engine .................................. 685
Vehicle ................................. 684
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................................... 210, 212Auto power off function ........ 216
Changing the power switch modes.........................211, 216
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................635
Starting the hybrid system ...................................210, 212
Immobilizer system ..................81
Indicators ..................................88
Info button (Menu screen) .....389
Initialization Items to initialize ...................718
Maintenance .........................573
Moon roof .............................180
Panoramic moon r oof ...........183
Parking Support Brake .........302
Power back door ..................142
Power windows ....................176
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................600
Initial screen............................393 Caution screen .....................393
Restarting the system ...........393
Inside rear view m irror ...163, 165
Instrument panel light control
.........................................96, 102
Interior lights...........................534 Switch ...................................534
Wattage ................................692
Intuitive parking assist Function................................291
Warning message . ...............294
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay) .446
J
Jack Positioning a floor jack .........580
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........659
Jack handle .............................659
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............183
Moon roof .............................179
Panoramic moon r oof ...........183
Power back door ..................140

Alphabetical Index747
from P................................. 221
Shift lock system .................... 221
Side airbags .............................. 35
Side auxiliary box ................... 543
Side doors ............................... 127
Side marker lights Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 624
Wattage ................................ 692
Side mirrors ............................ 174 Adjustment ........................... 174
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 283
Folding ................................. 174
Heaters................................. 526
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 624
Turn signal lever................... 223
Side windows ...... ................... 176
Smart key system ................... 147 Antenna location .................. 147
Entry functions ............. 127, 134
Starting the hybrid system.... 212
Warning message ................ 654
Snow tires ............................... 378
Spare tire Storage location ................... 659
Specifications ......................... 684
Speedometer ...................... 94, 98
Sport mode ............................. 366
Status icon .............................. 390 Status icon explanation ........ 390
Steering lock Column lock release..... 210, 213
Steering lock system warning message............................. 213
Steering switch ............... 454, 483 Audio switch ......................... 454
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 162
Heated steering wheel ......... 531
Meter control switches ......... 104
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............624
Storage feature .. .....................537
Storage precaution s ...............537
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 680
Suggestion functi on ...............112
Sunglass holder.... ..................539
Sunshade ........................179, 182
Sun visors ...............................546
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .........96, 101
“SOS” button ..........................67
Automatic High Beam switch 232
Brake hold switch .................227
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....284
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches..............................165
Door lock switch ...................131
Driving mode select switch ...366
Driving position memory switches..............................156
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........272
Electronic sunshade switch ..182
Emergency flashers switch...634
EV drive mode switch ...........217
Fog light switch .....................235
Garage door opener switches ...........................................557
Heated steering wheel..........531
Ignition switch (power switch) ...................................210, 212
Intuitive parking assist ..........293
Light switch...........................229
LTA switch ............................263
Meter control switches..........104
Moon roof switches ..............179
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................174
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................182
Parking brake switch ............224