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The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a Hg thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by
using the “User Settings” mode of the
LCD display or While pressing the
OFF button, press the AUTO button
for 3 seconds or more. (for automatic
climate control system)
❈ For more details, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.Transaxle Shift Indicator
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
This indicator displays which auto-
matic transaxle shift lever is selected.
Reverse : R
Neutral : N
Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied. D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a 6-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at
which time the transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower
gear.
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stopped or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift
lever backwards and forwards will
allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.
In contrast to a manual transaxle, the
sports mode allows gearshifts with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
CAUTION - Shifting
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion, except when “Rockingthe Vehicle” explained in thischapter.
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Up (+) : Push the lever forwardonce to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear.
In sports mode, the driver must execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care to
keep the engine speed below the
red zone.
In sports mode, only the 6 forward gears can be selected. To reverse
or park the vehicle, move the shift
lever to the R (Reverse) or P (Park)
position as required.
In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehi-
cle slows down. When the vehicle
stops, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto-
matically. To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer-
tain gearshifts when the shift lever
is operated.
When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the
+(up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
which is better for smooth driving
on a slippery road. Push the shift
lever to the -(down) side to shift
back to the 1st gear.Shift lock system
The automatic transaxle has a shift
lock system which prevents shifting
the transaxle out of P (Park) unless
the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start the engine or turn the ignitionswitch to the ON position.
3.Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering noise near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con-
dition.
WARNING - Shifting from park
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle.
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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve fuel effi-
ciency by controlling the engine and
transaxle. But fuel-efficiency can be
affected by the driver's driving habits
and road conditions.
When the Active ECO button ispressed the ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show that the
Active ECO is operating.
When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn
off the system, press the active
ECO button again. If Active ECO is turned off, it will
return to the normal mode.
When Active ECO is activated:
The engine noise may get louder.
The vehicle speed may slightly bereduced.
The air conditioner performance may be affected.
Limitation of Active ECO oper-
ation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
When the coolant temperature islow:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.
When using sports mode: The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited,as it has
determined that the driver has
accelerated judging that the driver
wants to speed up.
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Inner Fuse panel
Description Fuse RatingProtected Component
MULTIMEDIA 15A AUDIO_UVO, AUDIO (PA30A,B), NAVI_3.0, NAVI_4.0, TMU
PDM 1 25A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key)
SPARE 10A -
PDM2 10A SMK UNIT, BUTTON START SW
P/SEAT(PASS) 20A Passenger Seat Manual Switch AMP 30A AMP
P/SEAT(DRV) 30A Driver IMS Module, Driver Seat Manual Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch (2WAY) MEMORY 2 7.5A PIC_RF_RECEIVER
TRUNK 10A Trunk Lid Relay, Trunk Room Lamp
MODULE 7 10A SPORT_MODE_SW, RR POWER WINDOW SW
DR LOCK 20A Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Turn Signal Lamp Sound Relay
S/HEATER(RR) 20A Rear Seat Warmer Relay LH/RH
P/WDW(RH) 25APassenger Safety Power Window Module (LHD), Rear Safety Power Window Module RH, Power
Window RH Relay
P/WDW(LH) 25ADriver Safety Power Window Module (LHD), Rear Safety Power, Window Module LH, Power Window LH
Relay
MODULE 2 10A BCM, Panorama Sunroof, Rain Sensor
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Description Fuse Rating Protected Component
BRAKE SWITCH 10A Smart Key Control Module, Start Stop Button Switch, Stop Lamp Switch
MEMORY 1 10ASEAT EXTN (IMS), DR_TRIM_EXTN (FOLD’G), CLUSTER, A/CON, ECM, AUTO FOLDING RLY,
TPMS, POWER OUTLET, A_L_PHOTO_SNSR, MUT
SUNROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof
S/HEATER(FRT)
SEAT VERNT(FRT) 20A SEAT_EXTN (HEAT/VENT)
SPARE 10A -
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster
MODULE 3 10A Sport Mode Switch
MODULE 4 10ADriver/Passenger CCS Control Module (With CCS), Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module (W/O
CCS), Front Seat Warmer & CCS Switch, Oil Pump Inverter, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module
A/BAG 15A A/BAG UNIT IG1 , WCS_PASS IG1
INTERIOR LAMP 10A Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle (With Smart Key), Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, A/C
Control Module, RF Receiver (With Smart Key), Driver IMS Module, BCM, Data Link Connector,
Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, Power Outside Mirror Switch, Lamp Auto Cut Relay, Instrument
Cluster
CLUSTER 10A CLUSTER (IGN1)
MDPS 7.5ACrash Pad Switch, EPS Control Module (With MDPS), ATM Lever Indicator, EPB Switch, EPB Control
Module
PDM 3 7.5A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key)