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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in 
(P, then 
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in 
(N. Then 
depress the brake pedal with your right 
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left 
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed 
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).
When starting the engine in  cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater  will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the  vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in 
(P, then 
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in 
(N. Then 
depress the brake pedal with your right 
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left 
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed 
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).
When starting the engine in  cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater  will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the  vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s 
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 142
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission 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 uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed an d a set following interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detect ed vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate 
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by  applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake 
lights will illuminate.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF. 
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always 
keep a safe interval between your vehicle and other 
vehicles.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead 
to a crash.
Use ACC with LSF only  when driving on 
expressways or freeways and in good 
weather conditions.
3WARNING
ACC with LSF has limited braking 
capability and may not stop your vehicle 
in time to avoid a co llision with a vehicle 
that quickly stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the cond itions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF:  A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with 
LSF range  – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range  – ACC with LSF operates at 
the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■Shift position for ACC with LSF: In ( D or (S. The radar sensor is in 
the lower bumper next 
to the fog light
*.
Be careful not to have 
the radar sensor cover 
strongly impacted.
The camera is 
located behind 
the rearview 
mirror.
* Not available on all models
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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 uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
■Automatic ca ncellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when 
ACC with LSF is automatically canceled.  Any of these conditions may cause the ACC 
with LSF to automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the lower bumper next to the fog light
* gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of yo u cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA ® or CMBS
TM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA ® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the AC C with LSF range is too close to your 
vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, gets dirty.
The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation ca n be also triggered by the following 
causes. In these cases, the parking  brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastene d when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The engine is turned off.
1Automatic cancellation
Even though ACC with LSF has been automatically 
canceled, you can still resu me the prior set speed. 
Wait until the condition that caused ACC with LSF to 
cancel improves, then press the  –/SET button.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*
Driving
The system may not properly detect lane  markings and the position of your vehicle 
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between la ne lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior  of the front windshield.
■RDM Conditions and Limitations
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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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