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26Quick Reference Guide
Driving 
(P 413)
Transmission 
(P 424)
● Shift to 
(P and depress the brake pedal wh en turning on the power.
● Shifting
Park Used when parking or turning  the power on or off.NeutralPropulsion power is not transmitted to wheels.Drive (B)●Used when driving down a long hill.
● Used to increase regenerative braking.
Depress the brake pedal and press the 
release button to move out of 
(
P.
Press the release button to move 
the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.DriveUsed for normal driving.
Shift Lever
Release Button
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) 
(P 447)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold 
the button until you hear a beep.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you turn on the power system.
Cruise Control 
(P 428)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 
set speed without keeping your foot on 
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the  CRUISE 
button, then press the  –/SET button once 
you have achieved the desired speed 
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 451)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you turn on the power system.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when  certain conditions arise. 
     
        
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What to Do If
The power mode does not 
change from VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. 
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while 
pressing the POWER button at the same time.
The power mode does not 
change from ACCESSORY 
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). 
Why?
The shift lever s hould be moved to 
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS act ivates, and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in 
the lock position . If so, open the 
rear door with the outside door 
handle.
To cancel this function, push the 
lever to the unlock position.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY or ON.
2Turning on the Power  P. 420
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing 
the POWER  button.
●Appears if you push the  POWER button to turn the 
power system off without the shift lever in 
(P
.
●Move the shift lever to 
(P
. The power mode changes to 
VEHICLE OFF.
●Push the  POWER button twice after moving the shift 
lever to 
(P
.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the 
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the POWER  button twice with your foot off the 
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
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U.S. modelsCanadian models 
     
        
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you press the CRUISE button on the 
steering wheel.
2 Cruise Control
* P. 428
●Appears if you have set a speed for cruise control.
2Cruise Control
* P. 428
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with 
a vehicle in front of you.
●Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the 
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 439
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* P. 431
●Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic 
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the 
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 443
Models without adaptive cruise controlModels with forward co llision warning and lane departure warning* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uPOWER Button
138Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in 
(P
 and the power 
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to  avoid the 12-volt battery drain. 
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock. 
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  POWER button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
■
Automatic Power Off
■
Power Mode Reminder
1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  POWER button while 
moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering 
wheel will unlock, allowing the mode to change.Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uPOWER Button
Controls
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the multi-information display notifies the 
driver inside that the remote is out.■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■
Smart Entry Remote Reminder
1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote  is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the power system has been turned on, you can 
no longer change the  POWER button mode or 
restart the power system. Always make sure if the 
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the 
POWER  button.
Removing the smart entry re mote from the vehicle 
through a window does not activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entry remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may also go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s operational range. 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power 
mode is in ON.■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode 
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn■
Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights  are on, the lights on indicator in the 
instrument panel will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 81
If you sense that the level of the headlights is 
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the power system is 
off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to 
discharge.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
lights 
     
        
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness. u You can change the auto light sensitivity 
setting.
2 Customized Features P. 104, 297
■
Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Adjust the auto light  sensitivity as follows:
Setting
The exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMINLight Sensor
Bright
Dark