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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings TPMS Calibration
Cancels/Calibrates the TPMS. Cancel
*1/Calibrate
Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning
Distance
*
Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns
FCW on and off. Long
/Normal
*1/
Short /Off
Meter
Setup Adjust Outside Temp.
Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A
and average fuel economy A. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B
and average fuel economy B. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On*1/
Off
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Memory Position Link Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting. On
*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing“Trip B” Reset TimingFuel Efficiency Backlight
Language Selection
*
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Forward Collision Warning DistanceACC Pre-Running Car Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Keyless Start Guidance Screens
Default
Memory Position Link
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off Timer
Auto light Sensitivity
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Maintenance Reset
TPMS Calibration
Vehicle
Settings
Meter SetupDriver Assist
System
Setup
Driving Position Setup
*
Keyless Access
SetupLighting SetupDoor
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings TPMS Calibration
Cancels/Calibrates the TPMS. Cancel
*1/Calibrate
Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning
Distance Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns
FCW on and off. Long
/Normal
*1/
Short /Off
ACC Pre-Running Car
Detect Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range. On
*1/
Off
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi-
information display
*. mph
*1/
km/h
Meter
Setup Language Selection
*
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display
*.
English
*1/
French /
Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A
*, and
elapsed time A
*. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B
*, and
elapsed time B
*. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 418
Maximum Load Limit........................ 421
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 423
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 425
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 426
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 427, 429
Precautions While Driving................. 433
Automatic Transmission/CVT ............ 434
Shifting .................... 435, 437, 441, 443
ECON Button ................................... 446 Cruise Control
*............................... 447
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
*....... 450
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*.. 458
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 462
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 466
LaneWatch
TM*.......................................... 468
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 470
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 472
Braking
Brake System ................................... 474 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 476
Brake Assist System ......................... 477
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 478
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 479
Rearview Camera ............................. 480
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 481
How to Refuel ................................. 482
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 483
Accessories and Modifications ........ 484
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
428Driving
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. 474
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.
■
Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to
(1
when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D
, (S
, or
(L
* when facing uphill, or
(R
when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting 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 key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 124
■
Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) modelsManual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission (CVT) models
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Continued
Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P
, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N
, it is safer to start it in
(P
.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N
. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
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. 124
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission/CVT models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
436Driving
■
Shift Lever Operation
1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICEWhen you change the shift lever from
(D
to
(R
and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in
any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Depress the brake pedal and
press the shift lever release
button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift
lever release button.
Press the shift lever release
button and shift. Tachometer’s red zone
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
438Driving
■
Shift Lever Operation
1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICEWhen you change the shift lever from
(D
to
(R
and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in
any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Depress the brake pedal and press the
shift lever release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift. Tachometer’s red zoneM
(7-Speed Manu al Shift Mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator