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Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)......... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)......... 186
Multidrive ............................ 190
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................... 196
Manual Transmission.......... 201
Turn signal lever ................. 204
Parking brake...................... 205
Horn .................................... 206
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 207
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 213
Multi-information display ..... 2192-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 222
Fog light switch .................. 228
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 230
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 236
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system ........... 238
Cruise control ..................... 245
Driving assist systems........ 249
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 255
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 257
Winter driving tips............... 259
Trailer towing...................... 263
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 274
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 280
Power heater ...................... 286
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 288
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 290
Using the radio.................... 292
Using the CD player............ 296
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................ 301
Operating an iPod ............... 308
Operating a USB memory... 316
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 324
Using the AUX port ............. 326
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 3273-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 330
• Personal lights ................. 331
• Personal/interior lights ..... 331
• Interior light ...................... 332
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 333
• Auxiliary box..................... 334
• Glove box ......................... 334
• Bottle holders ................... 336
• Tray .................................. 337
• Cup holders...................... 338
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 339
Vanity mirrors ..................... 340
Clock .................................. 341
Outside temperature
display .............................. 342
Power outlets ..................... 343
Seat heaters ....................... 345
Armrests ............................. 347
Panoramic roof shade ........ 348
Assist grips ......................... 351
Floor mat ............................ 352
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 354
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Driving the vehicle ............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 186
Multidrive .......................... 190
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................. 196
Manual Transmission ....... 201
Turn signal lever ............... 204
Parking brake ................... 205
Horn .................................. 206
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 207
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 213
Multi-information display ... 2192-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 222
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 230
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 236
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system .......... 238
Cruise control.................... 245
Driving assist systems ...... 249
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 255
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 257
Winter driving tips ............. 259
Trailer towing .................... 263
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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
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Starting the engine
P. 176, 186
Driving
Vehicles with a Multidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 190)
Release the parking brake. (P. 205)
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. 196)
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. 205)
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. 201)
Release the parking brake. (P. 205)
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. 205)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 190)
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. 205)
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 196)
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. 192