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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
■
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool with the air conditioning system.
Push the lever forward to open the air vent
1.
in the glove box.Turn on the climate control system and
2.
adjust the temperature to cool.Set the mode control
3.
or .
The cool air is diverted through the air
vent.
Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on. Use only resealable containers or keep unopened cans in the glove box.Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and electrical components in the glove box and inside the dashboard. When the heater begins to divert warm air, the airlow into the glove box is shut off.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Glove Box
Handle
Lever
Open
Close
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. Use the system when the engine is running.Press the AUTO button.
1.
Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
2.
Press the
3.
button to cancel.
Switching Between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
■
Press the
button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the v ehicle’s interior through
the system.Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in AUTO, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority.The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically. During the auto idle stop, the air conditioning system will be turned off.If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be turned off. To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed. Once you have set the desired temperature, do not use the temperature control dial more than necessary.Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set temperature. If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on AUTO, and setting the temperature to low. When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed. Pressing the
button switches the climate
control system between on and off. The system selects your last selection.
Temperature Control Dial MODE Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button AUTO Button
Dashboard ventsFloor and defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and loor vents
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
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Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
■
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode. Press the
button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
To Rapidly Defrost the Windows
■
1. Press the
button.
Press the
2.
button.
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up. If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
To Rapidly Defrost or Defog the Windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.
On automatic transmission (CVT) model
Pressing the button restarts the engine
automatically during the auto idle stop.
On manual transmission model To defog during the auto idle stop, restart the engine as follows.
Make sure the shift lever is in
1.
.
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
2.
Press the
3.
button.
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Climate Control System Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Automatic Climate Control SensorsThe automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor and an interior temperature/humidity sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature/
Humidity Sensor
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When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. P, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
Manual transmission model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot irmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine. The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain. If the exhaust sounds abnormal or if you can smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with the engine or exhaust system.
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
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When Driving Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Creeping
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The following conditions cause the engine to run at high revolutions, and increase creeping:
Immediately after the engine starts.

•
When the climate control system is in use.

• Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed.
Kickdown

■
Depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to
drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
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When Driving 3-Mode Drive System
3-Mode Drive System Driving mode is in NORMAL when you turn the ignition switch to ON
II.
To change driving modes, press the desired mode button. The corresponding mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel, and the mode icon appears briefly on the multi-information display. 3-Mode Drive System
To keep the system in the ECON mode the next
time the ignition switch is turned to ON
, change
the customized setting on the multi-information display.
Customized Features P. 9 0
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by changing the engine, transmission, climate control system, cruise control, and IMA system performances. While in the ECON mode, the climate control system has greater temperature luctuations.
Ù Select a driving mode
and press the button.
Ù The selected driving mode
indicator comes on.
SPORT Mode Button NORMAL Mode Button ECON Mode Button
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT) To help maximize fuel economy, Auto Idle Stop shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time.The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again, and the indicator goes off. If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the auto idle stop function is in operation.
Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation: Increases

• in the ECON mode compared to
normal or sport mode with climate control in use.Decreases

• if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
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