Driving your vehicle
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake warn-
ing lamp can be checked in this position.
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position. The starter will not oper-
ate if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in 1st gear for the manu-
al transaxle or P (Park) for auto-
matic transaxle, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects
around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake, accelerator
pedal, and clutch (if equipped).
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Driving your vehicle
Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
but it is not close to the driver’s seat
area, then the engine may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC or ON position, if any door is open,
the system checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, and if all
doors are closed, the chime will sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle, when using the ACC position
or if the vehicle engine is on.
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NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart key
does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the smart key.
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If
you are not able to replace the fuse,
you can start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button for 10 sec-
onds with the engine start/stop button
in the ACC mode. Always depress the
brake pedal and clutch pedal (if
equipped) before starting the engine.
WARNING
The engine will start by pressing
the engine start/stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the engine start/stop
button or related parts.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the
N(Neutral) position while the vehi-
cle is still moving and press the
engine start/stop button in an
attempt to restart the engine.
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CAUTION
Do not press the engine start/stop
button for more than 5 seconds
except when the stop lamp fuse is
disconnected.
Index
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Air bags ........................................................................3-34
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-60
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-37
Curtain air bag ........................................................3-51
Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag ....................3-46
Occupant detection system ......................................3-41
Side impact air bag ..................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ..............................3-37
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-27
Alarm system ................................................................4-15
Antenna (glass)..............................................................4-98
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-24
Appearance care ............................................................7-67
Exterior care ............................................................7-67
Interior care ............................................................7-71
Armrest ..........................................................................3-11
Audio system ................................................................4-98
Glass antenna ..........................................................4-98
Steering wheel audio control ..................................4-99
Automatic climate control system ................................4-80
Air conditioning ......................................................4-86
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-81
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-82Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-15
Ignition key interlock system ..................................5-19
Shift lock system ....................................................5-18
Sports mode ............................................................5-17
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-97
Battery ..........................................................................7-33
Battery saver function ..................................................4-61
Before driving ................................................................5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-93
Brake system ................................................................5-21
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-24
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..........................5-26
Parking brake ..........................................................5-22
Power brakes............................................................5-21
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ....................5-30
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-25
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-58
Bulb wattage....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-8
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Index
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Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-96
Power outlet ............................................................4-94
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-93
Interior light ..................................................................4-68
Interior overview ............................................................2-2
Interlock system ............................................................5-19
Key positions ..................................................................5-5
Keys ................................................................................4-3
Label
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-60
Tire sidewall labeling ..............................................7-42
Tire specification and pressure label ........................8-7
Vehicle certification label ..........................................8-6
Latch system, see lower anchor system ........................3-32
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-58
Lighting ........................................................................4-61
Battery saver function..............................................4-61
Lower anchor system ....................................................3-32
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-4
Luggage net(holder) ......................................................4-92Main fuse ......................................................................7-52
Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ........7-18
Maintenance services ................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ..................................7-7
Owner maintenance ..................................................7-4
Scheduled maintenance service ................................7-6
Tire maintenance ....................................................7-41
Maintenance schedule ....................................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ..................................7-7
Maintenance services ......................................................7-3
Manual climate control system ....................................4-71
Air conditioning ......................................................4-76
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-78
Heating and air conditioning ..................................4-72
Manual transaxle ..........................................................5-12
Memory fuse ................................................................7-58
Mirrors ..........................................................................4-40
Day/night rearview mirror ......................................4-40
Inside rearview mirror ............................................4-40
Outside rearview mirror ..........................................4-40
Mode control switch......................................................7-51
Moonroof, see sunroof ..................................................4-34
Multi box ......................................................................4-92M
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