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Basic operations
1	Reverse	selector	switch
Pull the switch to select Reverse (R).
2	Paddle	shift	switches	("P.	40)
Pull  the  right  paddle  shift  switch  to  upshift  and  the  left  paddle  shift  switch  to 
downshift. Pull both paddle shift switches at once to select Neutral (N).
3	Control	pad	("P.	66)	
4	“ENGINE	START”	switch
5 Driving	mode	selector	switch	("P.	26)
6 AUTO	driving	mode	button	("P.	27)
7 Shift	speed	selector	("P.	41)
Allows  the  driver  to  choose  their  desired  shift  speeds  for  the  manually  shifted 
SPORT, NORMAL, and WET driving modes.
8 Parking	brake	switch
9 Ignition	switch
10 Accelerator	pedal	("P.	32)
11 Tilt	and	telescopic	steering	lock	release	lever
12	Brake	pedal	("P.	50)
13 Hood	release	lever	("P.	12)
14 Rear	hatch	opener	switch	("P.	12)
15	Fuel	filler	door	opener	switch	("P.	12)
16	Outside	rear	view	mirror	switches
17	VSC	off	switch
Turns VSC and TRAC off. Press the switch again to turn VSC and TRAC back on.  
     
        
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■
■Opening and closing each door
■
■
Rear hatch
Press the opener switch and then manually lift 
up the rear hatch.
If  the  rear  hatch  opener  switch  is  inoperable 
(
"P. 95)
■
■Fuel filler door
Press the opener switch.
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank 
capacity  
(Reference) 19.3 gal.
 (73 L, 16.1 Imp. gal.)
I f   t h e   f u e l   f i l l e r   d o o r   o p e n e r   s w i t c h   i s 
inoperable (
"P. 95)
■
■Hood
1 Pull the hood release lever. 
     
        
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Checking the engine
■
■Meter layout
The  speedometer  and  tachometer  are  located  in  the  center  of  the  meter,  serving 
as  the  primary  interface  between  the  vehicle  and  the  driver.  The  engine  coolant 
temperature  and  the  engine  oil  temperature  gauges  are  located  at  the  top  of 
each  corner,  while  the  engine  oil  pressure  gauge  is  located  below  the  engine  oil 
temperature gauge. This minimizes eye motion, allowing the driver to understand the 
vehicle’s condition at a glance. 
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2
3
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4
7
1	Speedometer
2	Tachometer	
3	Engine	coolant	temperature	gauge
4	Engine	oil	temperature	gauge
5	Engine	oil	pressure	gauge
6	Fuel	gauge
7	Oil	level	display	(s electable	fr om	th e	
menu	display)  
     
        
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Checking the engine
■
■Fuel gauge
The  fuel  gauge  displays  the  amount  of  fuel  remaining  on  a  scale  of  0  to  1/1.  The 
saddle-shaped  fuel  tank  consists  of  a  main  tank  compartment  and  a  sub-tank 
compartment. When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.9 gal. (11 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.) 
between  both  compartments,  the  bar  display  will  blink  in  amber  to  inform  the  driver 
that the remaining fuel level is low. In this state, the remaining amount of fuel is directed 
into the main tank compartment in order to ensure a stable supply of fuel to the engine 
even under high cornering G-loads. 
S109-14Main tank
compartment Sub-tank compartment
Fuel
Remaining fuel directed to main tank 
compartment
Blinks when remaining fuel drops to approx.  2.9 gal. (11 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.)
The  main  tank  compar tment  and  sub-tank  compar tment  each  have  their  own 
individual  sender  gauges  to  monitor  the  fuel  levels.  The  ECU  calculates  the  total 
amount  of  fuel  remaining  from  both  of  these  sensors  and  informs  the  driver  using 
the  fuel  gauge.  The  ECU  digitally  processes  the  fuel  level  data  in  order  to  display  a 
clear  and  accurate  fuel  level  even  when  the  fuel  level  fluctuates  under  high  cornering 
G-loads.  
     
        
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Using the meter
■
■Menu structure
Speed Ind The  color  will  change  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  when 
the vehicle reaches a set speed.
Rev Ind The  color  will  change  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  when 
the engine speed reaches a set speed.
Status Trip Info
Indicates the instantaneous fuel consumption, average 
vehicle  speed,  average  fuel  consumption,  and  driving 
range.
Oil Level Shows the amount of engine oil in the oil tank.
Oil 
Maintenance Indicates  engine  oil  replacement  timing.  (Be  sure  to 
reset after replacing the oil.)
Tire Pressure Shows inflation pressure of each tire.
Lap Timer Measures and shows lap times.
Brightness Allows driver to adjust the brightness of the meter and 
interior illumination.
Settings Needle
Allows  driver  to  change  the  color  of  the  tachometer 
needle.
Rev Peak Retains  an  image  of  the  tachometer  needle  at  the 
highest  engine  speed  attained  prior  to  an  upshift  or 
deceleration.
Clock Allows driver to adjust the displayed time and choose 
between 12-hour (12H) and 24-hour (24H) mode.
Shortcut Allows driver to jump to a preset display.
Units Changes  units  of  the  displayed  speed,  odometer 
readings and fuel consumption between MPG, 
L/100 km and km/l.
Temp Changes  the  display  temperature  between  Celsius 
and Fahrenheit.
Language Changes the language displayed. 
When  a  warning  is  displayed  on  the  meter,  the  “Menu”  text  at  the  top  of  the  menu 
screen will change to “Warning”.  
     
        
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If the vehicle battery is discharged
■
■Manually unlocking the rear hatch
1 Remove the cover.
2 Pull the cable.
■
■Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
1 Open  the  rear  hatch  and  remove  the 
cover.
M a n u a l l y   u n l o c k i n g   t h e   r e a r   h a t c h   
(
" P. 95)
2 Pull the lever.  
     
        
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Technical information
Major	Dimensions	&	Vehicle	Weights
Seating Capacity2
Minimum Ground Clearance 110 mm
Drag coefficient 0.31
Curb Weight 1,480 kg-1,590 kg*
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1,660 kg-1,755 kg*
Fuel Tank Capacity (Reference) 73 L (19.3 gal., 16.1 Imp. gal.)
S401-01
1,580 mm1,570 mm
930 mm - 940 mm* 2,605 mm
4,495 mm - 4,505 mm* 960 mm1,220 mm
- 1,265 mm*
1,895 mm
*: Figures vary according to equipment and destination. 
     
        
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Technical information
Performance
Max. Speed325 km/h
Acceleration 
(with two occupants) 0 to 100 km/h
3.7 sec.
Max. Allowed Speed 1st83 km/h
2nd 123 km/h
3rd 167 km/h
4th 218 km/h
5th 277 km/h
6th -
Turning Diameter 
(outside front) Wall to Wall
6.1 m
Fuel Consumption At 60km/h  
(Japanese models) 10.5 km/L
Advertised Mileage  
(North American models) 11 mpg/16 mpg
 (city/highway)
CO
2 Emissions (European models) 379 g/km
Acceleration diagram
Time [sec.]
Speed [km/h]
350
300 250
200
150
100 50 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
     
Transmission diagram
Speed [km/h]
Engine speed [rpm]
10,0009,000
8,000 7,000
6,000 5,000 4,000
3,000 2,000
1,000 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350