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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Sel ectable Settings
SystemClock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
ClockChanges the clock display type.Analog/Digital*1/
Small Digital /Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.
2 Wallpaper Setup P. 157
Blank/Galaxy*1/
Metallic
Clock Adjustment
Adjusts the clock.
2 Using the Settings menu on the audio/
information screen P. 102—
Clock FormatSelects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.12H*1/24H
Clock DisplaySelects whether the clock display comes on.On /Off*1
Clock LocationChanges the clock display layout.
Right upper*1/Left
upper /Right lower /
Left lower /Off
Clock Reset*Cancels/Resets all cust omized items for clock
display as default. Yes /No
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Clock/
Info
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
typeClock
See
System on P. 197
Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Clock Display
Clock Location
Clock Reset*
OtherInfo Screen PreferenceChanges the Info Screen type.Info Top /Info Menu/
Off*1
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Info
group as default.Yes /No
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 232
Maximum Load Limit........................ 235
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 237
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 238
Precautions While Driving................. 241
Continuously Variable Transmission.. 242
Shifting ............................................ 243
ECON Button ................................... 245
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 246 Cruise Control ................................. 249
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*.. 252
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*..... 256
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 259
LaneWatchTM.............................................. 261
Tire Pressure Monitori ng System (TPMS) ... 263
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 265
Braking Brake System ................................... 267
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 269 Brake Assist System ......................... 270
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 271
Rearview Camera ............................. 272
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 273
How to Refuel ................................. 274
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 276
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 277
Modifications................................... 277
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 308
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood fo r leftover flammable
materials after you or so meone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 235
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 110
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 134
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 136
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 132
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 131
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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Driving
When 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 possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art 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 de fogger 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. Cons ult 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 pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 117
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission
Driving
Continuously Variable Transmission
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
NOTICE
Following can damage the under spoiler:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel pa rking along the road shoulder•Driving towards the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving
Drive (S)
●Used for better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Release Button
Low
●Used to further increase engine
braking
●Used when going up or down hills●Used when IMA battery is low
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