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When Driving Starting the Engine
Creep Aid System
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Automatic transmission (CVT) model
With the shift lever in D or N, this feature applies brake pressure briefly as you
release the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Hill Start Assist System
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Manual transmission model
Hill start assist feature helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator. Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to
1 when facing uphill, or R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal. The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and will not operate on small inclines. Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking brake. Hill start assist will still operate even when VSA ®
is
switched off.
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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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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.

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When the climate control system is in use.

• Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed.
Kickdown

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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 Shifting
Shifting
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving need.Names and Functions of Shift Lever Positions
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Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in .
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal irmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. The engine may cut in and out in
R or depending
on the road condition, even when the engine
speed is lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the engine’s computer working to protect the transmission.
Park Used when parking or starting the engine. Reverse Used when backing up. Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for:
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Normal driving
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Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
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Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
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Driving in L mode
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When Driving Shifting
Shift Lever Operation
■ Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
Before you move the shift lever from to and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission. Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away. Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving, a blinking
indicator indicates a
transmission problem. Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt. It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down.Depress the brake pedal irst.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Tachometer's Red Zone
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator/Shift Indicator
Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever release button and shift. P
R
N D
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When Driving Shifting
Reverse Lockout
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The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally shifting into
R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed.
If you cannot shift to
R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: 1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever all the way to the left, and shift to
R.
If you still cannot shift into
2.
R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
I or LOCK 0.
Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
3.
R.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
4.
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
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When Driving Cruise Control
To Set the Vehicle Speed
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Press the DECEL/SET button when you reach the desired speed using the accelerator pedal. The moment you release the DECEL/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
To Cancel

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To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:
Press the CANCEL button.
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Press the CRUISE button.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Depress the clutch pedal.
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The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
Press and release
On On
On when cruise control begins. DECEL/SET Button
To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed After cruise control has been canceled, you can still resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. You cannot set or resume in the following situations: When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

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When the CRUISE button is turned off

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At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE Button
CANCEL Button
CRUISE Button
CANCEL Button
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When Driving Cruise Control
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the accelerator and brake pedals, and set the vehicle speed with the DECEL/SET button on the steering wheel.
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
Vehicle speed can be increased or decreased also using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET button on the steering wheel.
RES/ACCEL Button Each time you press the button, vehicle speed is

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increased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed increases

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until you release it. This speed is then set.
DECEL/SET Button Each time you press it, vehicle speed decreases

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by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed decreases

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until you release it. This speed is then set.
Decrease vehicle speed with the
brake pedal, then take your foot off the brake pedal.
To decrease speed
Use the accelerator
pedal to increase vehicle speed.
The vehicle speed is set when the
button is released.
To increase speed
Press and release DECEL/SET Button
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