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DRIVING
DRIVING
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Shift up Normal acceleratio n1st to 2n d16 mph (25 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 26 mph (42 km/h)
3rd to 4th35 mph (56 km/h)
4th to 5th 41 mph (66 km/h)
5th to 6th43 mph (69 km/h)
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle from moving.Brake pedal
Brake pedal
CVT
Manual transmission
Parking Brake
Keep your vehicle from moving while parked.
To apply: Fully pull up the lever without pressing the
release button.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly, and press
and hold the release button. Lower the lever down
all the way, then release the button.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the brake pedal rmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may
pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and continue to hold it rmly down.
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
NOTICE
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Available on U.S. models only.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes signiicantly
low, the low tire pressure indicator comes on. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure to the speci ed level. The speciied tire pressure is on a label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
TPMS Calibration
Any time you in ate, change, or rotate one of more
of the tires, you need to recalibrate the system. Press and hold the TPMS button. The TPMS indicator blinks, and calibration begins. The calibration process requires approximately 30 minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30–60 mph (48–97 km/h). The process inishes
automatically.
Driving on an extremely underinlated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always in ate your tires to the speci ed pressure.
NOTICE
TPMS button
Low tire
pressure indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)—Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models only
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inlated to the inlation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in ation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inlation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire in ation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
signi cantly under-in ated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inlate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a signiicantly under-inlated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-in ation also reduces fuel ef ciency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if under-in ation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes lat while driving, grasp the steering wheel irmly, and brake gradually to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the at tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a irm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake,
shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. Open the cargo area oor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the cargo area. Take out the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar, and jack.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer cone. Then remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the at tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
6. If necessary, put the lat tip of the jack handle bar
into the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully pry the
edge and remove the cover.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.
Tool caseSpare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
Jack handle bar
Wheel cover
Floor lid
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image) until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle. • Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or t the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is rm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack. The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
Jack handlebar
Wheel nut
Wrench as jack handle