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vated.)

ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled 
system generates braking force 
corresponding to the brake 
operation

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock 
when the brakes are applied 
suddenly, or if the brakes are 
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of 
braking force after the brake 
pedal is depressed when the 
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power 
and prevent the drive wheels 
from spinning when starting the 
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to 
reduce the amount of effort 
needed to turn the steering 

wheel

E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system)

Automatically controls the drive 
system such as to front-wheel 
drive or AWD (all wheel drive) 
according to various running 
conditions including normal driv-
ing, during cornering, on a 
uphill, when starting off, during 
acceleration, on a slippery roads 
due to snow or rain, thus con-
tributing to stable operability and 
driving stability.

The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 
controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to 
a secondary collision.

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-

tems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems 

are operating.

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

or snow, the TRAC system may 

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reduce power from the hybrid sys-

tem to the wheels.

Pressing 

 to turn the system off 

may make it easier for you to rock 
the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, 
quickly press and release 

.

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will 

be shown on the multi-information 

display.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

Turning off both TRAC and VSC 

systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems 
off, press and hold 

 for more than 

3 seconds while the vehicle is 
stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 

come on and the “Traction Control 

Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.

*

Press 

 again to turn the systems 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. (

P.249)

When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if 

 has 

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline).

The vehicle is stopped.

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed.

The parking brake is not engaged.

Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed.

The parking brake is engaged.

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released.

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

Any of the following conditions may 

occur when the above systems are 

operating. None of these indicates 

that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the 

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

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ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard 

in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move.

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’s door is 

opened.

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

Automatic reactivation of TRAC 

and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC 

systems off, the systems will be 

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing situations:

When the power switch is turned 

off.

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases.

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehi-

cle speed increases.

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

TRAC/VSC can operate

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

The brake pedal is released

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate 

when the components are dam-

aged.

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

The vehicle speed drops to 

approximately 0 mph (0 km/h)

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

If a message about AWD is 

shown on the multi-information 

display (AWD models)

Perform the following actions.

“AWD System Overheated 

Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheated. Stop 
the vehicle in a safe place with the 

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hybrid system operating.

*

If the message disappears after a 
while, there is no problem. If the 
message remains, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.

“AWD System Overheated 2WD 

Mode Engaged”

AWD system has been temporarily 
released and switched to front-
wheel drive due to overheating. 
Stop the vehicle in a safe place with 
the hybrid system operating.

*

If the message disappears after a 
while, AWD system will automati-
cally recover. If the message 
remains, have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer immediately.

“AWD System Malfunction 2WD 

Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurs in the AWD 
system. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer immediately.

*

: When stopping the vehicle, do not 

stop the hybrid system until the 
display message has turned off.

WARNING

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

When driving with tire chains

When driving over bumps in the 

road

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

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WARNING

Unlike the parking brake, hill-

start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is 

activated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

When the TRAC/VSC systems 

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC sys-

tems will not function correctly if 

different tires are installed on the 

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

further information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. (

P.304)

The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of 
Hybrid System Indicator within 
Eco area. (

P.91, 97)

Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using the N, there is no 
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. In the N, the gasoline 
engine operates but electricity 
cannot be generated. Also, 
when using the air conditioning 

system, etc., the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.

Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 

Hybrid Electric Vehi-

cle driving tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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When driving in a traffic jam, 
gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle 
at a constant speed. Before 
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to 
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can 
be regenerated when slowing 
down.

Use the air conditioning only 
when necessary. Doing so can 
help reduce excessive gasoline 
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient 
temperature is high, use the 
recirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on 
the air conditioning system and 
reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline 
engine will not automatically cut 
out until it and the interior of the 
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by 

avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. 
Improper tire inflation pressure 
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause 
large amounts of friction, their 
use on dry roads can lead to 
poor fuel economy. Use tires 
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead 
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. 
Installing a large roof rack will 
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts 
up and cuts out automatically 
when cold, warming up the 
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine 
to repeatedly warm up, which 
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation 
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid

Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt battery.

Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

Use tires of the specified size.

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system.

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from your Toyota 

dealer or legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

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Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:

Do not try to forcibly open a 
window or move a wiper that 
is frozen. Pour warm water 
over the frozen area to melt 
the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 
freezing.

To ensure proper operation of 
the climate control system 
fan, remove any snow that 
has accumulated on the air 
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.

Check for and remove any 
excess ice or snow that may 
have accumulated on the 
exterior lights, outside rear 
view mirrors, windows, vehi-
cle’s roof, chassis, around the 
tires or on the brakes.

Remove any snow or mud 
from the bottom of your shoes 
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, 
keep a safe distance between 
you and the vehicle ahead, and 
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.

Turn automatic mode of the 

parking brake off.
Otherwise, the parking brake 
may freeze and not be able to 
be released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following as 
the parking brake may operate 
automatically, even if automatic 
mode is off.
• Brake hold system

Park the vehicle and shift the 
shift lever to P without setting 
the parking brake. The park-
ing brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. 
If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
make sure to block the 
wheels. Failure to do so may 
be dangerous because it may 
cause the vehicle to move 
unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in 
automatic mode, release the 
parking brake after shifting 
the shift lever to P. (

P.214)

Turn off the power switch 
while pulling the parking 
brake switch.

If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
confirm that the shift lever 
cannot be moved out of P.

If the vehicle is left parked 
with the brakes damp in cold 
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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Use the correct tire chain size 
when mounting the tire chains. 
Chain size is regulated for each 
tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Regulations regarding the use 
of tire chains vary depending on 
location and type of road. 

Always check local regulations 
before installing chains.

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

Install tire chains on front tires as 

tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile 

(0.5 - 1.0 km).

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

WARNING

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without 

applying the parking brake, make 

sure to chock the wheels. If you 

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains

A

B

C

D

E

F

NOTICE

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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Specific design characteris-
tics give it a higher center of 
gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design 
feature causes this type of 
vehicle to be more likely to 
rollover. Utility vehicles have 
a significantly higher rollover 
rate than other types of vehi-
cles.

An advantage of the higher 
ground clearance is a better 
view of the road allowing you 
to anticipate problems.

It is not designed for corner-
ing at the same speeds as 
ordinary passenger cars any 
more than low-slung sports 
cars designed to perform sat-
isfactorily under off-road con-
ditions. Therefore, sharp turns 
at excessive speeds may 
cause rollover.

Your vehicle is not designed to 

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the 
utility vehicle class, which 
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in 
relation to the height of its 
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death or serious injury or damage 

to your vehicle:

In a rollover crash, an unbelted 

person is significantly more 

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the 

driver and all passengers 

should always fasten their seat 

belts.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt 

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle 

correctly may result in loss of 

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will 

make the center of the vehicle 

gravity higher. Avoid high 

speeds, sudden starts, sharp 

turns, sudden braking or abrupt 

maneuvers, otherwise it may 

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to 

operate this vehicle correctly.

Always slow down in gusty 

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity, 

your vehicle is more sensitive to 

side winds than an ordinary 

passenger car. Slowing down 

will allow you to have better 

control.

Do not drive horizontally across 

steep slopes. Driving straight up 

or straight down is preferred. 

Your vehicle (or any similar off-

road vehicle) can tip over side-

ways much more easily than 

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

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Dr

iv

ing

be driven off-road. However, in 
the event that off-road driving 
cannot be avoided, please 
observe the following precau-
tions to help avoid the areas 
prohibited to vehicles.

Drive your vehicle only in 
areas where off-road vehicles 
are permitted to travel.

Respect private property. Get 
owner’s permission before 
entering private property.

Do not enter areas that are 
closed. Honor gates, barriers 
and signs that restrict travel.

Stay on established roads. 
When conditions are wet, 
driving techniques should be 
changed or travel delayed to 
prevent damage to roads.

Additional information for off-

road driving

For owners in U.S. mainland, 

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per-
taining to driving your vehicle off-
road, consult the following organiza-
tions.

• State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

• State Motor Vehicle Bureau

• Recreational Vehicle Clubs

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of 

Land Management

WARNING

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious injury or damage to 

your vehicle:

Drive carefully when off the 

road. Do not take unnecessary 

risks by driving in dangerous 

places.

Do not grip the steering wheel 

spokes when driving off-road. A 

bad bump could jerk the wheel 

and injure your hands. Keep 

both hands and especially your 

thumbs on the outside of the 

rim.

Always check your brakes for 

effectiveness immediately after 

driving in sand, mud, water or 

snow.

After driving through tall grass, 

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., 

check that there is no grass, 

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, 

etc. adhering or trapped on the 

underbody. Clear off any such 

matter from the underbody. If 

the vehicle is used with these 

materials trapped or adhering to 

the underbody, a breakdown or 

fire could occur.

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WARNING

When driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at 

excessive speeds, jump, make 

sharp turns, strike objects, etc. 

This may cause loss of control 

or vehicle rollover causing 

death or serious injury. You are 

also risking expensive damage 

to your vehicle’s suspension 

and chassis.

NOTICE

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the hybrid battery (traction 

battery), hybrid system or other 

components does not occur.

Water entering the engine com-

partment may cause severe 

damage to the hybrid system. 

Water entering the interior may 

cause the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) stowed under the 

rear seats to short circuit.

Water entering the hybrid trans-

mission and rear electric motor 

(traction motor) will cause dete-

rioration in transmission quality. 

The malfunction indicator may 

come on, and the vehicle may 

not be drivable.

Water can wash the grease 

from wheel bearings, causing 

rusting and premature failure, 

and may also enter the hybrid 

transmission case, reducing the 

gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

When you drive through 

water

If driving through water, such as 

when crossing shallow streams, 

first check the depth of the water 

and the bottom of the riverbed for 

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid 

deep water.

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs 

may affect braking efficiency 

and may damage brake system 

components.

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of off-

road driving that has taken you 

through rough terrain, sand, 

mud, or water. For scheduled 

maintenance information, refer 

to the “Scheduled Maintenance 

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement”.

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5

5

Interior

 featur

es

Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 8-
inch multimedia display)

..................................

320

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 
12.3-inch multimedia dis-
play) ..........................

328

Heated steering wheel/seat 

heaters/seat ventilators

..................................

337

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

339

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

343

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

346

5-4. Using the other interior 

features

Panoramic fixed moon roof 

with one-touch frosted 
glass control ..............

350

Other interior features .

353

Garage door opener....

364

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

5-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob

Right-hand side temperature control knob

“SYNC” switch

“A/C” switch

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Airflow mode control switch

Fan speed increase switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Eco air conditioning mode switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Windshield defogger switch

“OFF” switch

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Turn the temperature control 

dial clockwise to increases the 
temperature and counterclock-
wise to decreases the tempera-

Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 

8-inch multimedia display)

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

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