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Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)......... 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)......... 174
Multidrive ............................ 178
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................... 184
Manual Transmission.......... 189
Turn signal lever ................. 192
Parking brake...................... 193
Horn .................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 195
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 201
Multi-information display ..... 2072-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 210
Fog light switch .................. 216
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 224
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system ........... 226
Cruise control ..................... 233
Driving assist systems........ 237
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 243
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 245
Winter driving tips............... 247
Trailer towing...................... 251
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 262
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 268
Power heater ...................... 274
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 276
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 278
Using the radio.................... 282
Using the CD player............ 286
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................ 291
Operating an iPod ............... 298
Operating a USB
memory............................. 306
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 314
Using the AUX port ............. 316
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 3173-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 320
• Personal lights ................. 321
• Personal/interior lights ..... 321
• Interior light ...................... 322
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 323
• Auxiliary box..................... 324
• Glove box ......................... 324
• Bottle holders ................... 326
• Tray .................................. 327
• Cup holders...................... 328
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirrors ..................... 330
Clock .................................. 331
Outside temperature
display .............................. 332
Power outlets ..................... 333
Seat heaters ....................... 335
Armrests ............................. 337
Panoramic roof shade ........ 338
Assist grips ......................... 341
Floor mat ............................ 342
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 344
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Driving the vehicle ............ 148
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 174
Multidrive .......................... 178
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................. 184
Manual Transmission ....... 189
Turn signal lever ............... 192
Parking brake ................... 193
Horn .................................. 194
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 195
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 201
Multi-information
display ............................ 2072-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 210
Fog light switch ................. 216
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 224
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system .......... 226
Cruise control.................... 233
Driving assist systems ...... 237
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 243
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 245
Winter driving tips ............. 247
Trailer towing .................... 251
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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
Starting the engine
P. 164, 174
Driving
Vehicles with a Multidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 178)
Release the parking brake. (P. 193)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to E or
M. (P. 184)
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows E.
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of
the gear position indicator shows 1.
Release the parking brake. (P. 193)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 189)
Release the parking brake. (P. 193)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with a Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 193)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 178)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 193)
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 184)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Make sure that the display of the gear position indicator shows 1
or R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with a Multidrive
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to E or M.
Make sure that the display of the gear position indicator shows 1.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Changing gear steps in 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
Shift the shift lever to the M position and operate the shift lever or
paddle shift switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
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Temporary gear steps selection mode in the D position
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switch. The gear steps can then be selected by oper-
ating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Gear step functions
P. 180