
uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
422
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. 480
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 10 
seconds.
•If the engine does not sta rt right away, wait for at 
least 30 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but  then immediately stops, 
wait at least 30 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 code d key (or other device) is 
used, the engine's fuel  system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System  P. 132
■Starting to Drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 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.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
To switch the display, pres s the   (Select/Reset) knob.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life DisplayExplanationInformationMaintenance Minder Indicator
The engine oil life indicator starts 
to appear along with other due 
soon maintenance item codes 
when the remaining oil life 
becomes 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the 
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the 
remaining engine oil life becomes 
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is 
switched.
The SERVICE  message also starts 
to appear along with the engine oil 
life indicator and the maintenance 
item codes.The engine oil has almost reached 
the end of its service life, and the 
maintenance items should be 
inspected and serviced as soon as 
possible.
The remaining engine oil life has 
passed its service life, and a 
negative distance appears after 
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) 
or 10 km (Canadian models). The 
negative distance on the display 
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced 
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when 
the display is  switched.
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Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder 
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder 
Message
Maintenance 
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message  SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the 
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission  temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the 
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission 
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4,*5
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*6,*7
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informati on display if you have performed the 
maintenance service. 1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly 
pressing the   ( Select/Reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the   knob for ten seconds 
or more.
u The engine oil life indicator and the 
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the   knob for five seconds or more.
u The displayed maintenance items 
disappear, and the engine oil life display 
returns to  100%.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display 
after a maintenance servic e results in the system 
showing incorrect maintena nce intervals, which can 
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM 
display after completing th e required maintenance 
service. If someone other  than a dealer performs 
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance 
Minder
TM display display yourself.
You can reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display 
display using the audio/information screen* or audio/
information touch screen*.
2 Customized Features  P. 297, 315
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced  at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Press the   (Information) button repeated ly until the engine oil life appears 
on the multi-information display.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Models with multi- information display
1Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the 
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you 
can view on the information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items  P. 513
Displayed Engine Oil 
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0 
Button
Maintenance 
Item Codes
Remaining 
Engine Oil 
Life
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Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder 
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder 
Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message  Service does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the 
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission  temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the 
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission 
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4, *5
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*6, *7
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informati on display if you have performed the 
maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition  switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Press the   button to select  Vehicle Settings, then press the SEL/RESET 
button.
3. Press the   button until  Maintenance Reset appears on the display.
4. Press the  SEL/RESET  button.
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
5. Select  Reset with the   button, then press the  SEL/RESET button.
u The displayed maintenance items disappea r, and the engine oil life display 
returns to  100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select  Cancel, then press the  SEL/RESET button.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display 
after a maintenance servic e results in the system 
showing incorrect maintena nce intervals, which can 
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM 
display after completing th e required maintenance 
service. If someone other  than a dealer performs 
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance 
Minder
TM display yourself.
You can reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display 
using the audio/information screen* or audio/
information touch screen*.
2 Customized Features  P. 297, 315
Engine Oil Life SEL/RESET 
Button
Maintenance Item Codes 
(Information) 
Button
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Tire and Loading Information Label
The label attached to the driver’s doorj amb provides necessary tire and loading 
information.
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a 
number of markings. Those you should be 
aware of are described below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the same size.
1 Tire and Loading Information Label
The tire and loading informat ion label attached to the 
driver’s doorjamb contains:
aThe number of people your vehicle can carry.bThe total weight your vehicle can carry. Do not 
exceed this weight.
cThe original tire sizes for front, rear, and spare.dThe proper cold tire pressure for front, rear, and 
spare.
Label 
Example
Example Tire Size
Tire 
Identification 
Number (TIN)
Maximum 
Tire Load
Maximum 
Tire Pressure
Tire Size
■Tire Sizes
1 Tire Sizes
Following is an example  of tire size with an 
explanation of what  each component means.
215/55R17 94V
215: Tire width in millimeters.
55: Aspect ratio (the tire’s section height as a 
percentage of its width).
R: Tire construction code (R indicates radial).
17: Rim diameter in inches.
94: Load index (a numerical  code associated with the 
maximum load the tire can carry).
V: Speed symbol (an alphab etical code indicating the 
maximum speed rating).
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