Accessory or On Mode
Press ENGINE START/STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the Engine
Press and hold the brake pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Turning the Vehicle Off
Shift to Park, then press ENGINE START/STOP.
Note:If you press ENGINE START/STOP and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes
into Accessory mode.
S M A R T E N T R Y W I T H P U S H B U T T O N S T A R TOperate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote transmitter
within operating range.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Unlocking the Doors
Locking the Doors
Opening the Trunk
Grab either one of the front door handles
when the vehicle is off. Wait until the doors
unlock, then pull the handle to open.
Press the door lock button on either front
door handle when the vehicle is off.
Press the trunk release button under the
trunk handle. The vehicle can be on or off.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFF%''# & & OFF(next to i\bMID)
VSA OFF
FCW off
CRUISE CONTROL on
Exterior lights on
Turn signals/hazards on
ECON on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressureAnti\bLock Brake System (ABS)
Vehicle Stability Assist®(VSA)
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Low temperature
Transmission (blinking)
Parking brake on:
Release
Low fuel:
Refill
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key
and see dealer
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
D
Message indicator:
See i MID
Door/Trunk open:
Close door(s) / trunkHigh temperature:
Drive slowly or pull over
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (blinks and stays on)
CRUISE MAIN on
Smart Entry System
Brake system
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
IMA (hybrid) system Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Auto idle stop (blinks)
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ECO Assist Scoring
Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time and converts results
into leaves, which are displayed in a series of five “plant” icons on the i\bMID.
Once you start your vehicle, make sure the i\bMID shows the Ecological Drive
Display to view your Eco Assist score in real time.
As you drive, you earn leaves if you drive in a fuel\befficient manner, or lose
them if you drive inefficiently.
When you turn the vehicle off, your drive cycle and lifetime score are
displayed on the i\bMID.
Eco Score
Each time you
reach a new
stage, a Stage Up
Recognition icon
briefly appears on
the i\bMID. When
you reach the
highest ranking, a
Trophy icon
briefly appears.
Drive CycleScore
Stage 1 Stage 2Stage \f
Lifetime
Score
First Stage Up Recognition Second Stage Up
Recognition Last Stage Up
Recognition
Auto Idle Stop
While driving, the
engine is on. At a stop with the
brake pedal
pressed, the
engine turns off.When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if \Iyou come to a stop with the shift \Ilever in the D or
N position.
DECELERATESTOPRESTART
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop
occurrence and duration vary depending on certain conditions, such as climate
control operation, IMA battery level, and outside temperature. See your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Power Flow Monitor How It Works
Battery
level IMA motor
is in
operation Engine is in
operation
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system.
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