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Instrument Panel
Information Display
The information display shows the fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, engine oil life
and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (select/reset) kn ob to change the display.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the info rmation display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Models with display audio system
Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Odometer
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Range
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy A
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature*
Fuel GaugeInstant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy B
Trip Meter B
Outside Temperature*
Fuel GaugeInstant Fuel Economy
Clock
Engine Oil Life
Outside Temperature
*
Fuel Gauge
Select/Reset Knob
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or ki lometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. TRIP A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
■Range
■Average Fuel Economy
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temp erature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U .S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 355
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Outside Temperature*
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Fuel Gauge
1Outside Temperature*
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the knob to select the other display.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
* 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 .............................. 300
Maximum Load Limit............................ 303
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 306
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 309
Starting the Engine .............................. 311
Precautions While Driving..................... 315
Continuously Variable Transmission
*.... 316
Shifting ................................................ 317
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Continuously variable transmission models
without paddle shifters
Shifting................................................ 319
Shifting................................................ 323
ECON Button
*..................................... 326
Cruise Control*................................... 327Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 330
LaneWatchTM*...................................... 332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 334
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 336
Continuously variable transmission models
with paddle shifters
Manual transmission models
Braking Brake System ........................................ 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 340
Brake Assist System .............................. 341
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ..................................... 342
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................... 343
Refueling Fuel Information ................................... 345
How to Refuel ...................................... 346
Fuel Economy ......................................... 348
Improving Fuel Economy....................... 348
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ........................................... 349
Modifications ....................................... 349
* Not available on all models

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Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 338
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to
(D, (S, or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not sta rt right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
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. 110
■Starting to Drive
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

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Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting 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, heating and
cooling system/climate c ontrol system, and rear
defogger 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. 110
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Shift Lever Operation1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever be fore the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever positi on indicator to check the
lever position befo re pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in
any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is pressed.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Shift Lever Position Indicator Tachometer’s red zone
Depress the brake pedal and press
the shift lever release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift.

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Shift Lever Operation1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever be fore the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever positi on indicator to check the
lever position befo re pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in
any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is pressed.
Depress the brake pedal first.
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator Tachometer’s red zone
Depress the brake pedal and press
the shift lever rele ase button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift. Shift Lever Position Indicator