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Average Fuel Economy Records
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Shows the average fuel economy for the last three driving cycles (1-3), and the current driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km. Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Average Fuel Economy

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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, its average fuel economy is also reset at the same time.
Range

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Elapsed Time

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.
Average Speed

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The display shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
Past Average Fuel Economy
Latest Average Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when you refuel.
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Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
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Customizing Flow
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METE R SETUP
AU TO DOOR LOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AU TO LIGHT SENSITIVIT Y
*
LA NG UAGE SELE CTION
AD JUST OU TSIDE TE MP . DI SPLA Y
TRIP A RESE T with REFUEL
ELAP SED TIME RESE T
HOLD ECON MODE
METER COLOR CHANG E
DISPLAY KM/MILES
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SE TUP
EXIT
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
Pres s the button .
CHG SE TTING
DE FAUL T AL L
EX IT
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
DOOR LOCK MODE
KE YLESS LOCK ACKNOWL EDGMEN T
SE CURI TY RELO CK TIME R
AU
TO DOOR UN LOCK
*Not available on all models
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List of Customizable Options
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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup Language Selection Changes the displayed language. English*
1
, French, Spanish
Adjust outside temp. display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F*
1
~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* 1
~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with Refuel Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. ON, OFF*
1
Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF*
1
, Trip A, Trip B
Hold ECON Mode Maintains ECON mode. ON, OFF* 1
Meter Color Change Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. ON* 1
, OFF
Display Km/Miles Changes the displayed measurement on the multi-information display. AUTO*
1
, KM, MILES
Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.
60 sec, 30 sec*
1
, 15 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity* 2
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid*
1
, Low, Min
*1: Default Setting*2: If equipped
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Example for Customizing Settings
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The steps for changing the “Trip A reset with refuel” setting to ON are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A reset with refuel” is OFF.
1. Press the
button until
“CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS” appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button to go into the “CHG SETTING” group.
2. Press the SEL/RESET button to go into the “METER SETUP” group.
3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.
“LANGUAGE SELECTION” appears first
in the display.
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4. Press the
button until “TRIP
A RESET with REFUEL” appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
The display switches to the
“Customization setup” screen, where you can select “ON,” “OFF,” or “EXIT.”
5. Press the
button and select “ON”,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
The “ON” setup screen appears, then the display returns to the “Customization menu” screen.
6. Press the
button until “EXIT”
appears in the display, then press the SEL/ RESET button.Repeat step 6 until you return to the
7.
normal screen.
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Driving
This chapter describes driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
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Before Driving
Driving Preparation ................................. 192
Maximum Load Limit .............................. 194
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle .............................. 196
When Driving Starting the Engine ................................. 197
Precautions While Driving ....................... 200
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................ 201Shifting (Automatic Transmission - CVT) .202
Shifting (Manual Transmission) ............... 207
3-Mode Drive System ............................. 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 211 VSA
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(Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ....... 214TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .216
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation .................. 217
Braking Brake System .......................................... 219
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 221
Brake Assist System ................................ 222
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ....................................... 223Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission -
CVT) ....................................................... 224 Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission) ..... 227
Parking ................................................... 230
Refueling Fuel Information ..................................... 231
How to Refuel ........................................ 232
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy ........................ 234
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ............................................. 235
Modifications ......................................... 235
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Driving
When Driving Starting the Engine
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Starting to Drive

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Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check
1.
that the brake system indicator has gone off.
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Put the shift lever in
2.
D. Select R when reversing.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
3.
pull away.
Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
for more than 15
seconds.
If the engine does not start right away, wait for

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at least 10 seconds before trying again. If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,

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wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3 while gently depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
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When Driving Precautions While Driving
Precautions While Driving
In Rain
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Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or cause electrical component failure.
Other Precautions

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If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. Check the underside of the vehicle for damage and fuel or brake fluid leaks.
Precautions While Driving
NOTICE Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission. If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY

or LOCK while driving, the engine will shut
down and all steering and brake power assist functions will stop, making it dificult to control the vehicle. Do not drive with the shift lever in
, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. During the irst 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain. Avoid hard braking for the irst 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brakes are replaced.
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