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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting
-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Steering lock release
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)
Shift lever
Driving mode select (if equipped)
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting
-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Steering lock release
Turn
Push
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Angle
Length
+ (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)
Driving mode select (if equipped)
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
Seat adjustments-Front
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Seat height (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat cushion length (if equipped)
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windows-Power
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
(1) Distance to empty
(2) Average fuel economy
(3) Current fuel economy
(4) ECO Drive Level
(5) Digital speedometer
(6) Settings
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Tilting operation
Seat adjustments-Front
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Seat height (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat cushion length (if equipped)
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
(1) Distance to empty
(2) Average fuel economy
(3) Current fuel economy
(4) ECO Drive Level
(5) Digital speedometer
(6) Settings
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