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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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CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the rear seatback when rear passengers sit on the rear seats
or luggage is placed on the seat. Make sure that no passengers or lug-
gage are on the rear seat. Be especially careful when operating the rear
seat from the luggage compartment.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (vehicles with a Multidrive), E, M or R (vehicles with a multi-
mode manual transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
Do not allow anyone sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Be careful not to catch your hand when adjusting the rear seats.
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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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Stopping
Vehicles with a Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is
enabled, depressing the brake pedal will stop the engine.
(P. 226)
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (
P. 178)
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 184)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (
P. 189)
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is
enabled, shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal
will stop the engine. (P. 226)
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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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Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 193)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 189)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and 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.
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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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