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Driving the vehicle
P. 233, 236
Multidrive 
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 244) 
Release the parking brake. ( P. 258)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released 
automatically when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P.  
( P. 256)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- 
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.  
( P. 250) 
Release the parking brake. ( P. 258)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released 
automatically when depress the accelerator pedal. ( P. 257)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently 
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe 
driving: 
Starting the engine
Driving
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Driving
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Multidrive 
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift 
lever to P or N. ( P. 244)
Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. 
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift 
lever to N. ( P. 250)  
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is enabled, 
shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal will stop the 
engine. ( P. 250)
Stopping
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Multidrive 
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. 
Set the parking brake ( P. 258), and shift the shift lever to P. 
( P. 244)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat- 
ically when shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 256) 
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine 
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. 
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the engine switch 
to stop the engine. 
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. 
Set the parking brake. ( P. 258)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat- 
ically when stop the engine. ( P. 257)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 250)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as 
needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine 
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. 
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the engine switch 
to stop the engine. 
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
Parking the vehicle
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Driving
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Multidrive 
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. 
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually.  
( P. 258) 
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal 
to accelerate the vehicle. 
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released man- 
ually. ( P. 258)
Manual transmission 
With the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the 
shift lever to 1. 
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. 
( P. 258) 
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually 
releasing the clutch pedal.
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released 
automatically when depress the accelerator pedal. ( P. 257)
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released man- 
ually. ( P. 258)
Starting off on a steep uphill
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive) 
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the engine output. 
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill. 
■ When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission) 
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the engine output. 
● Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting, 
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,
transmission and gears. 
● Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged. 
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.  
Doing so may cause clutch trouble. 
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov- 
ing forward. 
Doing so may damage the clutch. 
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill 
grade. 
Doing so may damage the clutch. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so 
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears. 
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive) 
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so 
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if 
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. 
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts 
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for 
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering motor. 
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.  
● Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop the 
engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down. 
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a  
smart entry & start system)
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is in P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmis- 
sion). 
Firmly depress the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual 
transmission). 
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine. 
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and 
the key can be removed. (vehicles 
with a Multidrive: The key can be
removed only when the shift lever 
is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a  
smart entry & start system)
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is in P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmis- 
sion). 
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal. 
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
 and message will be displayed on the multi-information display.  
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly 
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, 
one short, firm press is enough. It 
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch. 
The engine will crank until it starts 
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less. 
Continue depressing the brake 
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the 
engine is completely started. 
The engine can be started from 
any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- 
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine 
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Driving
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Vehicles with a Multidrive 
Stop the vehicle. 
Set the parking brake ( P. 258), and shift the shift lever to P.
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat- 
ically when shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 256)
Press the engine switch. 
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the 
multi-information display is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle. 
Shift the shift lever to N. 
Set the parking brake. ( P. 258)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automat- 
ically when press the engine switch to stop the engine. ( P. 257)
Press the engine switch. 
Release the clutch pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the 
multi-information display is off.
Stopping the engine
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