Transmission
See page 2, items 1, 5 and 12.
Apply the brake pedal, then
rotate the gear selector from
the P position. Maintain
brake pressure until a gear is
selected.
Select transmission P before
switching off the engine.
However, if the engine is
switched off with R, D or S
selected, the selector will
automatically return to P while
retracting.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Auto headlamps and wipers
See page 2, items 2 and 4.
Auto headlamps
1. When AUTO position is selected, the side lamps and
headlamps will turn on automatically as ambient light
falls below a preset level.
2. 3. 4. The headlamps can temporarily illuminate the
way ahead when exiting the car at night. Rotate the
control for delay periods of 30, 60, or 120
seconds. Use the Smart key headlamp button to turn
the headlamps on or off.
• The EPB is automatically released when the
tr ansmission is moved from the P position.
Note: DO NOT use the EPB
recess as a storage area.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
See page 2, item 15.
Applying
1.
With the v
ehicle stationary, lift up the EPB switch and
then release it.
The red warning lamp in the
Instr
ument panel will illuminate.
Releasing
1.
With the ignition on, apply the br
ake pedal and press
do
wn on the EPB switch.
2.
If the v
ehicle is stationary with the EPB applied and
either tr
ansmission D or R is selected, pressing the
acceler
ator will automatically release the EPB. Rolling start
If the engine is switched off while the vehicle is moving,
it can be restarted after 2 seconds have elapsed. Select
transmission N position and then press the START/STOP
button.
Smart key use
The engine will continue to run, even if the Smart
key is removed from the vehicle. However, if the
engine is stopped, it cannot be restarted until the
Smart key is returned to the vehicle.
Engine start/stop
See page 2, item 18.
Ignition only on
1.
With the Smar
t key inside the vehicle, press the
ST
ART/STOP button once to switch on the ignition.
2.
A second press will s
witch off the ignition.
Engine start
• The transmission must be in either P or N position to
enab le engine starting.
1.
With the br
ake pedal pressed firmly, press and
release the
START/STOP button to start the engine.
2.
Press again to stop the engine and s
witch off the
ignition.
Warning and information lamps
Displayed in the Instrument panel. DO NOT ignore warning lamps.
Seat belt reminder. Air bag fault.
Parking brake applied,
system fault or brake
fluid low. Canada only. Parking brake applied,
system fault or brake fluid
low. USA only.
Automatic speed limiter
active.Rear fog lamp on.
Forward alert active.
Adaptive cruise control
active.
Dynamic stability control
fault. Flashes when DSC
is operating.
Anti-lock braking system
fault. USA only.
Anti-lock braking system
fault. Canada only.
Dynamic stability control
switched off, TracDSC on.
Operating note
If the engine is switched off with N selected, automatic
selection of P is delayed for 10 minutes. DO NOT use
this feature to enable towing of the vehicle. Refer to
Vehicle recovery in the Owner’s Handbook.
Sport mode
When selected, automatic gear change points are
modified to make full use of engine power.
Press the selector down and rotate from D to S.
Engine malfunction Low tire pressure
