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Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving. •Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
uRemove any frost, snow, or ice.
uRemove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
uWhen removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
uIf the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
uCheck air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
uThere are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When 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 water freezes in
the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
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3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the brake system indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 181
2. Put the shift lever in
(D . Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
• If the engine does not start right away, wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
• If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the acce lerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 90
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission models
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. ■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Models with 7 positions AT
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Used when: ● Going up or down hills
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is lo cked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Release Button
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs ■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Models with 5 positions AT
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used: ● For normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
● When temporarily driving in the sequential mode
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used for:
● Automatically changing gears
between 1st and 4th (4th gear is used only at high speed)
● Driving in the sequential mode
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care*
Replacing the Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1.Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
uWrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
2. Open the keypad.
uWrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
1Replacing the Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Keypad
Screw
Battery type: CR1616
Battery
Tab
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver and remove the cover of the
shift lock release slot.
uPut the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver into
the slot and remove it as shown in the
image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing on the key, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N .
uThe lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Automatic transmission models
Slot
Cover
Release Button
Shift Lock Release Slot
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the UnexpectedLocated behind the fuse lid. Pull the fuse lid toward you.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Lid
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Back Up10 A
2TPMS*(7.5 A)
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL *(10 A)
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*(20 A)
10A/C*7.5 A
11ABS/VSA7.5 A
12ACG10 A
13ACC Socket20 A
14Key Lock/Radio7.5 A
15Daytime Running Light7.5 A
16Rear Wiper10 A
17Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
18Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
19Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
20Fuel Pump15 A
21Washer15 A
22Meter7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24Stop/Horn10 A
25−−
26LAF10 A
27Door Lock Main *(30 A)
28Headlight Main20 A
29Small Light10 A
30Main Fan Motor30 A
31−−
32Passenger’s Side Headlight
Low Beam10 A
33IG Coil15 A
34Driver’s Side Headlight Low Beam10 A
35Door Lock*(15 A)
36Door Lock
*(15 A)
37ABS/VSA FSR30 A
38Door Lock*(15 A)
39IGP15 A
40−−
41−−
42−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
If you cannot open the tailgate use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while pushing the lever to the unlocking
direction.
■When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
Models without tailgate key cylinder
1When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
Lock Unlock
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