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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Tonneau Cover
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The tonneau cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them from direct sunlight.
To Extend:
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Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the hatch opening.
■To Retract:
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it back until it is completely retracted.
■To Remove:
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out of its position.
Tonneau Cover
Do not access parcels in the cargo area while driving. This may cause injury if you have to brake hard. Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat in the cargo area. They could block your view and be thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop. To prevent tonneau cover damage: Do not place items on the tonneau cover.
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Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.
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Handle
Mounting Rod
Hook
continued
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Audio System Compatible iPod and USB Flash Memory Devices
Compatible iPod and USB Flash Memory Devices
iPod Model Compatibility
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Model Software
iPod classic (80/160G) Ver. 1.1.2 or more
iPod classic (120G) Ver. 2.0.1 or more
iPod with video (iPod 5th generation) Ver. 1.3.0 or more iPod nano Ver. 1.3.1 or more
iPod nano 2nd generation Ver. 1.1.3 or more iPod nano 3rd generation Ver. 1.1.3 or more
iPod nano 4th generation Ver. 1.0.3 or more
iPod nano 5th generation Ver. 1.0.1 or more iPod touch Ver. 1.1.5 or more
iPod touch 2nd generation Ver. 2.2.1 or more
USB Flash Memory Devices
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Use a recommended USB flash memory device of 256 MB or higher. Some digital audio players may not be compatible.Some USB flash memory devices (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported. If an unsupported file is found, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.
USB Flash Memory Devices
Files on the USB lash memory device are played in their stored order. This order may be different from the order displayed on your PC or device.
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Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
HFL Menus
System Setup
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This command group allows you to change or customize HFL basic settings.
To Set a Four-digit Passcode to Lock the HFL System for Security
■
Say “System Setup.”
1.
Say “Security.”
2.
Follow the HFL prompts and say the four-digit number of your choice.
3.
Follow the HFL prompts and confirm the number.
4.
To Change the Security Passcode
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Say “System Setup.”
1.
Say “Change Passcode” after the prompts.
2.
Say the new four-digit passcode after the HFL prompts.
3.
Follow the HFL prompts.
4.
To Select a Ring Tone or a Prompt as the Incoming Call Notification
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Say “System Setup.”
1.
Say “Call Notification” after the prompts.
2.
Say “Ring Tone” or “Prompt” after the prompts. For no audible notification, say
3.
“Off.”
System Setup
Press the
button before a command.
Once a passcode is set, you are required to enter the passcode with every new key cycle to use HFL.If you forget the code, go to your dealer to have the passcode reset. You can also cancel the passcode by clearing all the data stored in the HFL system.
To Clear the System P.1 8 9
The default setting of the incoming notiication is a prompt.
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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
®
(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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Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.Check Items Before Getting In the Vehicle
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Make sure there is no obstruction on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights,
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or other parts of the vehicle.
Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. When frozen hard, remove ice once it has softened.
When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel or wheel components.
Make sure the hood is securely closed.
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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
Make sure the tires are in good condition.
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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
Checking and Maintaining Tires P.269
Make sure there is no person or object behind or around the vehicle.
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There are blind spots from the inside.
Check Items in the Compartment
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Store or secure all items on board properly.
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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Maximum Load Limit P.194
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
Check Items Before Getting On the Vehicle
NOTICE If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing. Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder. You will be unable to insert key if the hole freezes.
Check Items in the Compartment
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and typically does not need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualiied technician.
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Before Driving Driving Preparation
Do not place anything in the seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mats.
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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and
accelerator pedal operation while driving.
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
•
They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside P.102
Adjust your seating position properly.
•
Adjusting the Seats P.119
Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
Adjusting the Mirrors P.118
Steering Wheel Adjustments P.117
Be sure items placed on the floor behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats
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cannot roll under the seats.
They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
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Fastening a Seat Belt P.37
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
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the vehicle, and go off soon after.
Always have a dealer check the vehicle if any of the indicators indicate a
problem.
Indicators P.68
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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
■
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 Shifting
Shifting
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving need.Names and Functions of Shift Lever Positions
■
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:
~ Normal driving
~ Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
~ Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
~ Driving in L mode
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