WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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NOTICE
• In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
• In sports mode, downshifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
• In sports mode, when the engine rpm
approaches the red zone shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
• To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
• When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into the
+(up) position. This causes the trans-
mission to shift into the 2nd (or 3rd)
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing on a slippery road. Push the shift
lever to the -(down) side to shift back
to the 1st gear.
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Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transmis-
sion has a shift lock system which pre-
vents shifting the transmission from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) or
N (Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
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- (DOWN)
Sports mode
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Driving your vehicle
Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedal with
the transmission in R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or sports mode, the AUTO HOLD
will be released automatically and the
vehicle will start to move. The indicator
changes from green to white.F070802BBH
Cancel
To cancel the AUTO HOLD operation,
press the AUTO HOLD switch. The AUTO
HOLD indicator will go out.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• The AUTO HOLD does not operate
when;
- the driver’s door is open.
- the shift lever is in P (Park).
• For your safety, the AUTO HOLD
automatically switches to EPB in such
cases as
- the hood is open with transmission
in D (Drive).
- the trunk lid is open with transmis-
sion in R (Reverse).
- the driver's seat belt is unbuckled
and the driver's door is open.
- AUTO HOLD is operating for a long
period of time.
- the vehicle is standing on a steep
slope.
WARNING
When driving off from AUTO HOLD
by applying accelerator pedal,
always check the surrounding area
near your vehicle.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal
for a smooth launch.
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To decrease the cruising speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
Pushthe SET- switch and hold it. Your
vehicle set speed will decrease by 5
mph or 10 km/h. Release the switch at
the speed you want.
Push the SET- switch and release it
immediately. The cruising speed will
decrease by 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) each
time the SET- switch is operated in this
manner.
You can set the speed 18.6 mph (30
km/h).
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To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily when
the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
not interfere with cruise control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
If you press the SET- switch at increased
speed, the cruising speed will be set
again.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Be careful when accelerating temporar-
ily, because the speed is not regulated
automatically at this time even if there is
a vehicle in front of you.
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Cruise control will be canceled
when;
Depressing the brake pedal.
Shifting the shift lever into N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse).
Pressing the CANCEL switch located
on the steering wheel.
Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 18.6 mph (30
km/h).
Operating the parking brake pedal or
the EPB switch (if equipped). Do not
operate the parking brake while driving
except in an emergency situation.
The ESC or ABS is operating.
Downshifting to the 2nd gear with
sports mode.
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Maintenance
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ······ 3-33
Air bag warning label ················································ 3-58
Curtain air bag ··························································· 3-50
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ······················· 3-44
Occupant classification system ································· 3-39
Side impact air bag ···················································· 3-48
SRS components and functions ································· 3-36
Air cleaner ··································································· 7-22
Appearance care ·························································· 7-59
Audio system ····························································· 4-109
Antenna ··································································· 4-109
Bluetooth phone operation ········································4-145
HD Radio
TM································································4-141
PA710BH ································································· 4-114
PA760BH ································································· 4-127
Steering wheel audio control ··································· 4-109
Automatic climate control system ······························· 4-85
Air conditioning ························································ 4-92
Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················· 4-86
Manual heating and air conditioning ························ 4-87
Rear vent ··································································· 4-96
Automatic transmission ··············································· 5-11
Ignition key interlock system ···································· 5-15
Shift lock system ······················································· 5-14
Sports mode ······························································· 5-14
Automatic transmission fluid ·······································7-21Battery ········································································· 7-28
Before driving ································································ 5-3
Binding arbitration ························································· 8-9
Brake fluid ··································································· 7-19
Brake system ······························································· 5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ·································· 5-26
Auto hold ·····································································5-24
Electronic parking brake ·············································5-21
Electronic stability control (ESC) ····························· 5-28
Parking brake ····························································· 5-19
Power brakes ····························································· 5-18
Bulb wattage ·································································· 8-2
California perchlorate notice ······································· 7-68
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-25
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock
mode ········································································ 3-27
Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchor
system ······································································ 3-29
Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower
anchor system ·························································· 3-31
Climate control air filter ·············································· 7-23
Consumer information ··················································· 8-8
Cruise control system ·················································· 5-33
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