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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 114
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 126
Multi-mode manual
transmission ................... 129
Manual transmission ......... 134
Turn signal lever ............... 136
Parking brake.................... 137
Horn .................................. 138
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 139
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 141
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 144
Fog light switch ................. 148
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 150
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 152
2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ...... 154
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 157
Winter driving tips ............. 159
Trailer towing .................... 163
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CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to E or M (vehicles with a multi-mode manual
transmission), or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 342
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 129, 134)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
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When braking
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
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362 Alphabetical index
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Back door ................................... 48
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 292
Wattage................................. 356
Battery
Checking ............................... 266
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 332
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 159
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 209
Bluetooth® phone .................... 212
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 137
Brake assist.............................. 154
Break-in tips ............................. 117
Care
Exterior.................................. 242
Interior ................................... 245
Seat belts .............................. 246
CD player .......................... 181, 196
Chains ....................................... 159
Child-protectors ......................... 46
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition .............. 92
Baby seats, installation ......... 103
Child seats, definition .............. 92
Child seats, installation ......... 103
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 107
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 104
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 107
Junior seats, definition ............ 92
Junior seats, installation........ 103Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 85
Battery precautions ....... 268, 334
Child-protectors ...................... 46
Child restraint system ............. 92
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 60
Installing child restraints ....... 103
Power window precautions ..... 66
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 281
Seat belt precautions .............. 61
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 242
Interior................................... 245
Seat belts .............................. 246
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 266
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 336
Cup holders.............................. 230
Curtain shield airbags ............... 79
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