
5-9
Driving your vehicle
5
Engine Start/Stop Button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-minate and will go off 30 secondsafter the door is closed.
NEVER press the Engine Start/
Stop button while the vehicle
is in motion except in an emer-
gency. This will result in theengine turning off and loss of
power assist for the steeringand brake systems.(Continued)
WARNING
To turn the engine off in an
emergency: Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR rapidly press
and release the Engine Start/
Stop button three times (withinthree seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in theN (Neutral) position.
(Continued)This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could causean accident.
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/
Stop button to the OFF posi-
tion, and take the Smart Key
with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle controlresulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury
or death, NEVER allow children
or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle to touch the
Engine Start/Stop button or
related parts. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
WARNING
OTL055002

5-15
Driving your vehicle
5
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
and make sure your foot is off the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot shift the lever out of P
(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" onpage 5-25.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occurif these precautions are not
followed.
Do not use engine braking
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle mayslip causing an accident.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the shift
lever is in P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake.
WARNING

5-19
Driving your vehicle
The Ecoshift dual clutch transmis-sion gives the driving feel of a man-
ual transmission, yet provides the
ease of a fully automatic transmis-
sion. Unlike a traditional automatic
transmission, the gear shifting can
sometimes be felt and heard on the
Ecoshift dual clutch transmission,as the actuators engage the clutchand the gear is selected.
The Ecoshift dual clutch transmis- sion can be thought of as an auto-
matically shifting manual transmis-
sion. When D (Drive) is selected,
the transmission will automaticallyshift through the gears similar to a
conventional automatic transmis-sion.
The Ecoshift dual clutch transmis- sion incorporates a dry-type dual
clutch mechanism, which allows for
better acceleration performanceand increased fuel efficiency while
driving. But it differs from a con-
ventional automatic transmission in
that it does not incorporate a
torque converter. Instead, the tran-
sition from one gear to the next is
managed by clutch slip, especially
at lower speeds. As a result, shifts are sometimes
more noticeable, and a light vibra-
tion can be felt as the transmissionshaft speed is matched with the
engine shaft speed. This is a nor-mal condition of the Ecoshift dual
clutch transmission.
The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides
a direct-drive feeling which may
feel different from a conventional
automatic transmission. This may
be more noticeable when launch-
ing the vehicle from a stop or when
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds.
When rapidly accelerating from a lower vehicle speed, the engine
rpm may increase dramatically asa result of clutch slip as the
Ecoshift dual clutch transmission
selects the correct gear. This is a
normal condition.
When accelerating from a stop on an incline, press the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid
any shudder feeling or jerkiness.
5
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occurif these precautions are not
followed.
Do not use engine braking
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle mayslip causing an accident.
WARNING

5-103
Driving your vehicle
5
If you carry items inside your
vehicle (e.g., suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else),
they are moving as fast as the
vehicle. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items will keep going
and can cause an injury if they
strike the driver or a passenger.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Do not stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
WARNING
Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle.
NOTICE

I-2
Air bag warning labels....................................................2-71
Air bags ...........................................................................2-48Additional safety precautions .....................................2-70
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-71
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat..........................................................2-63
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-53
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-58
SRS Care ....................................................................2-69
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-58
Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-50
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision ..............2-64
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-38
Air conditioner compressor label....................................8-11
Airconditioning system Automatic climate control system............................3-137
Manual climate control system ................................3-127
Airventilation seat ...........................................................2-19
All wheel drive (AWD) ..................................................5-42
Antenna .............................................................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-31
Audio...............................................................................4-17
Auto light position ........................................................3-107 Automatic climate control system ................................3-137
Air conditioning .......................................................3-145
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-138
Climate control air filter ...........................................3-147
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-139
Automatic transmission ..................................................5-14 Shift lock system ........................................................5-24
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) ........................5-59
AUX, USB and iPod port .................................................4-2
Battery .............................................................................7-45
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blind spot detection system ............................................5-51
Blind zone mirror............................................................3-36
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology Hands-Free ..................4-4
Brake system ...................................................................5-28 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................5-31
Downhill brake control (DBC) ..................................5-39
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-33
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................5-38
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-29
Power brakes ..............................................................5-28
Vehicle stability management ....................................5-37
Brakes/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-36
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-77
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-4
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9
Index
A
B

I-3
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-105
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-6
CareExterior care ...............................................................7-94
Interior care ................................................................7-99
Tire care ......................................................................7-48
Cargo security screen ....................................................3-161
Center console storage ..................................................3-153
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-85
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-50
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-37 Children always in the rear ........................................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-40
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-38
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-18
Climate control air filter ......................................3-135, 7-40
Clock .............................................................................3-157
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-159
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-63
Compact spare tire ..........................................................6-20
Compass with Electric chromic mirror...........................3-28
Consumer information ....................................................8-12 Coolant ............................................................................7-32
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-32
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-101
Cruise control system .....................................................5-75
Cup holder.....................................................................3-155
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................3-64
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-63
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-23
Daytime running light ...................................................3-112
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-149
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-126
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-149
Dimensions .......................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-64
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-63
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ..............................................................2-63
Door locks .......................................................................3-14 Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Downhill brake control (DBC) .......................................5-39
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-155
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-49
I
Index
C
D

I-6
If the engine overheats ......................................................6-7
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing...................6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-2
If the engine will not start.................................................6-3
If you have a flat tire ......................................................6-15
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-6Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-9
Key ignition switch ......................................................5-6
Immobilizer System ........................................................3-12
Important safety precautions.............................................2-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Control your speed .......................................................2-3
Driver distraction..........................................................2-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-3
Restrain all children .....................................................2-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-2
Indicator light..................................................................3-94
Information Mode ...........................................................3-73
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................3-23
Instrument cluster ...........................................................3-63 Gauges ........................................................................3-65
Instrument panel illumination ....................................3-64
LCD Display Control .................................................3-64
Transmission Shift Indicator ......................................3-68 Instrument panel fuse......................................................7-65
Instrument panel overview ...............................................1-5
Interior care .....................................................................7-99
Interior features .............................................................3-155
Cargo security screen ...............................................3-161
Clock ........................................................................3-157
Clothes hanger ..........................................................3-159
Cup holder ................................................................3-155
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................3-160
Luggage net (holder) ................................................3-161
Luggage tray.............................................................3-164
Plastic bag hook .......................................................3-160
Power outlet..............................................................3-156
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-156
Interior lamp AUTO cut ................................................3-114
Interior light ..................................................................3-114
Front lamps ...............................................................3-114
Glove box lamp ........................................................3-117
Interior lamp AUTO cut ...........................................3-114
Room lamp ...............................................................3-114
Tailgate room lamp...................................................3-116
Vanity mirror lamp ...................................................3-117
Interior light bulb replacement .......................................7-92
Interior overview...............................................................1-4
Index
I