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I
NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Select/reset
knob
Instant fuel economy
odometer
T
rip meter A
outside temperature
Instant fuel economy
A
verage fuel economy BTrip meter B
outside temperature Instant fuel economy
A
verage fuel economy ATrip meter A
outside temperatureInstant fuel economy
range
T
rip meter A
outside temperature
engine oil life
*if equipped
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
*if equipped
vSA off
vSA engaged (blinking)
C
rUISe MAIN on
C
rUISe CoNTroL on
ACC*
on
LKAS*
on
CMBS*
off
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
exterior lights on
Auto High-Beam System* on
eCoN mode on
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V
EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Interior and Exterior Lights
operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position (rear): Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map lights: Press the map lights to turn on or off.
Exterior Lights
rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights\
.
OFF:
All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.*
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
Control knob
Door-activated position
Off
Map lights
High beams
Flashing the high beams
Low beamsFog
lights *
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using th\
e switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired p\
osition
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desir\
ed
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
*if equipped
Open
CloseTilt
opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered\
with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Changing the Power Mode*
Use the
eNGINe ST
A
rT/SToP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode:
Press the
eNGINe ST
A
rT/
ST
oP button once without pressing the brake pedal
for Accessory mode. Press it again for
on mode.
Starting the engine:
Press and hold the brake pedal
or clutch, then press the
eNGINe ST
A
rT/SToP button.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
T
urning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P) or apply the parking brake, then press the
eNGINe ST
A
rT/SToP button. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in
Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
*if equipped
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or paddle
shifting*.
Low (L)*: Used for stronger engine power and
braking when driving in hilly terrain.
When you change the shift lever from D to
r and vice versa, come to a complet
e
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
operating the shift lever before the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. Y
ou could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Release button
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N), then
press the brake pedal with your right foot and the
clutch pedal with your left foot. The clutch must be
fully pressed to start the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Starting the Ignition*Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or star\
t the engine.
0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
I ACCESSORY: operate the audio system and other
accessories in this position.
II ON: operate other electrical items, such as
wipers and power windows. This is also the position
when driving.
III START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to oN when
you release the key.
Manual transmission models
*if equipped
Brake peda l
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steerin\
g.
This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
WARNING