
uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using  the   button on the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling 
and the brake pedal and  ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed 
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the   
button, then press and hold the   button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your 
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when  the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.
The engine may not start by  the remote engine start 
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting 
using the audio/information screen*.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or eith er door or the trunk is 
unlocked.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon 
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or 
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when 
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other 
area with limited ventilation.
Press the   button, th en press and hold 
the  button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six 
times if the engine runs 
successfully. Some exterior lights will not 
flash if the engine runs 
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the 
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically activate climate control with a preset 
temperature of 72°F (22°C).
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation 
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger, door mirror heaters, and front 
seat heaters* are activated.
Press and hold the   button for one 
second.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0*1 
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in 
( P.
The vehicle may move  forward very slightly even in 
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used for normal driving
Park
Used when parking or starting the 
engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release Button Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills
Low
●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in 
(P.
The vehicle may move  forward very slightly even in 
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving●When temporarily driving in the 7-speed 
manual shift mode
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release Button Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills●When driving in the 7-speed manual 
shift mode
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing 
your hands from the steering wheel. The  transmission switches to the 7-speed 
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful 
when engine braking is needed.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the 
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled  automatically if you drive at constant 
speed or accelerate, and the number  in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the 
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especial ly useful when reducing the vehicle speed 
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The  M indicator and the 
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, 
the transmission automatically shifts down  accordingly. When the vehicle comes to 
a stop, it automatically  shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s 
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from 
(S to 
(D. When the 7-speed manual sh ift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift 
indicator go off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
To improve fuel economy,  the transmission may shift 
up to a higher speed than  the seventh under certain 
circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift 
indicator remains as  7.
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission 
shifts up or down by opera ting either paddle shifter 
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest 
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest 
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the 
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up 
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold 
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts 
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces 
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is  canceled and goes back 
to the normal D driving mode.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
The manual transmission has a lockout mech anism that stops you from accidentally 
shifting into 
(R from a forward gear while the ve hicle is moving above a certain 
speed.
If you cannot shift to 
(R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1.Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift 
lever all the way to the left, and shift to 
(R.
2. If you still cannot shift into 
(R, apply the 
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch 
to ACCESSORY 
(q or LOCK (0*1.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into 
(R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start 
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you 
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Reverse Lockout
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the  ACC indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions  are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 414
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong size, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the lower bumper next to the fog light
* is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle  tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains are installed.
■ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations1ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations
The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the 
collision mitigation braking system
TM (CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM)* P. 459
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 414
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any 
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning 
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle  is impacted in any of the 
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work 
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
•The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock, 
embankment, etc.
•You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.
•Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings  are visible on the roadway due to road 
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing  lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle  is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail,  pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked  or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong  sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or  suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
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