five|Panel DimmerUse to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all
applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Movethe control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
six|Steering Wheel Audio ControlsThese controls allow you to adjust the
radio and CD features from the steering wheel. Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2or CD. Press SEEK +/ to access the next/previous strong station or to select the
next/previous track on a CD. Press VOL +/ to adjust volume and MUTE to mutethe volume.
seven|Tilt Steering ColumnTo adjust the steering wheel, push the
adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt thesteering column to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column inplace, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Do not adjustwhile driving.
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transaxle is a fully automatic transmission
that electronically monitors vehicle system inputs/outputs and driver
demands to select the desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic
transmissions, the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall driveratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions.
As traditional automatic transmissions shift up or down in gears, the
shifting in gear ratios are noticeable by increasing and decreasingengine RPM which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change.
These gear changes can be felt by the driver.
With the CVT, there is no energy transfer loss from shifting because there is no gear shifting up or down.
Acceleration up to vehicle operating speed is smooth and continuous, uninterrupted by gear shifting.The same holds true for coasting down to idle, smooth and continuous.
Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased
fuel economy.
The use of fluids other than the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal
transmission components. For more information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Understanding the CVT (if equipped)
