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uuWhen Driving u3-Mode Drive System
Driving
3-Mode Drive System
Driving mode is in NORMAL when you set the power mode to ON.
To change driving modes, press the desired mode button. The corresponding mode
indicator comes on in the instrument panel, and the mode icon appears briefly on
the multi-information display.13-Mode Drive System
To keep the system in ECON mode the next time
power is set to ON, change the setting in the multi-
information disp lay settings.
2 Customized Features P. 98
ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by
changing the performance of the engine,
transmission, cruise contro l, and climate control and
IMA systems.
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.
■Select a driving mode
and press the button.
SPORT Mode Button
■The selected driving mode
indicator comes on.
NORMAL
Mode Button
ECON Mode Button
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uuWhen Driving uPlus Sport System
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Driving
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and electric motor
assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
This system can be used in any dr iving mode (SPORT, NORMAL, or ECON).
When the vehicle speed is over 19 mph (30 km/h), and the IMA battery charge level
indicator shows more than four segments:
The Plus Sport System indicator comes on.
The system is available.
The Plus Sport indicator blinks.
The system stands by to be activated.
Only the Plus Spo rt indicator blinks.
The Plus Sport READY indicator goes off.
The system is in operation.
Press the (Plus Sport) button on the
steering wheel.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control
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Driving
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open road s where you can travel at a
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.
Press the CRUISE button on the steering
wheel.
CRUISE MAIN is on in the instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
• Shift positions for cruise control (Manual
transmission): In 2nd to 6th
• Shift positions for cruise control
(Continuously variable transmission): In
(D
•Vehicle speed for cruise control: Desired
speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40
km/h) ~
1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
When the engine speed slows down, try to
downshift.
You can maintain the set speed if you change gear
within five seconds.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornerin g if the vehicle turns more or less than
what was intended. It also assists in mainta ining traction on slippery surfaces. It does
so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
VSA ® may not function properly if tire type and size
are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and type
of tire, and the air pr essures as specified.
When the VSA ® indicator comes on and stays on
while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stab ility Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
VSA® System
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To turn the VSA® system on and off, press and
hold it until you hear a beep.
VSA ® will stop and the indicator will come on.
To turn it on again, press the (VSA ® OFF)
button until you hear a beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
Without VSA ®, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with VSA® temporarily switched off.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system is also off. You should only atte mpt to free
your vehicle with the VSA ® off if you ar e not able to
free it when the VSA ® is on.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA ® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA ® and traction control
systems switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on or
blinks, the VSA® system comes on automatically. In
this case, you cannot turn the system off by pressing
the button.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF
Indicator
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake. Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parking brake
automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The shift lever is in any position other than
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA system indicator
•ABS indicator•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Continuously variable transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Depressing the accelerator pedal while
releasing the clutch pedal releases the parking
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.
u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parking brake
automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The shift lever is in any position other than
(N.
• The clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the
clutch pedal is released after the accelerator
pedal is gently depressed.
Accelerator PedalManual transmission models
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System P. 289
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 288
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear. With manual transmission use a lower
gear for greate r engine braking.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
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