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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
Continued
Driving
Cruise Control*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the 
accelerator. Use cruise con trol on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a 
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.
*1 : Models with information display
*2 : Models with driver information interface
1Cruise Control*
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed 
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the  CRUISE 
button.
While in ECON mode, it may take relatively more time 
to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
When the engine speed slows down, try to 
downshift.
You can maintain the set sp eed if you change gear 
within five seconds.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead 
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling 
on open highways in good weather.
Manual transmission models
When to use
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D or (S Always keep sufficient distance 
between you and the vehicle in 
front of you.
Continuously variable transmission models
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above 
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to use
CRUISE MAIN is on in the 
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the CRUISE
 button on 
the steering wheel.
*1 *2
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle 
monitors and compares the rolling radius  and rotational characteristics of each 
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are 
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to 
come on and a message to appear on  the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires  P. 516
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in 
(N.
• The shift lever is in 
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.
Conditions such as low  ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in 
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become  over-inflated in warmer 
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a 
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 516
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the 
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires, 
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at 
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manu ally or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any 
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which 
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently 
and securely. u The parking brake indicator comes on.
■To release
The vehicle must be ON 
(w*1 in order to 
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and 
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system 
operating from the rear wh eel area when you apply 
or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly  move due to the electric 
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or 
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or  release the parking brake if the 
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting  P. 549
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake 
switch while driving, the brakes on all four wheels 
are applied by the VSA system until the vehicle 
come to a stop. The electric parking brake then 
applies, and the switch should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake 
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake 
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your 
vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while the brake hold 
system is applied.
•When there is a problem with the brake hold 
system while brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your 
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF 
is activated.
•When there is a problem with the electric parking brake 
switch, after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1.
Models with ACC with LSF
Manual transmission models
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
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Driving
■To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the  parking brake when you are starting the 
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Depress the accelerator pedal while releasi ng the clutch pedal releases the parking 
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake indicator goes off.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and 
release the clutch pedal. u The parking brake indicator goes off.1Parking Brake
If the parking brake  cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travelling uphill, the accelerator 
pedal may need to be pressed farther to 
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be  released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Brake system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS  indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
The clutch pedal is fully  depressed before gently 
depress the accelerator peda l and release the clutch 
pedal.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Accelerator Pedal
Clutch PedalManual transmission models
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
The parking brake automatically  releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in 
(P or (N.
• The transmission is not in 
(N.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps to reduce the effort needed on th e brake pedal. The brake assist system 
increases the stopping force when you  depress the brake pedal hard in an 
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering 
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System  P. 458
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 457
■Foot Brake
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by  lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, this is  caused by the brake wear 
indicator rubbing on the  brake rotor and indicates 
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the 
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an 
occasional squeak or squeal  when you initially apply 
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by 
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine  braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a 
lower gear/speed position.  With manual transmission 
use a lower gear for gr eater engine braking.
Do not rest your foot  on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly  apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness  over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after  releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a 
position other than 
(N and:
• Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.
• Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.
You can use this system while the vehicle is  temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights 
and in heavy traffic.
Manual transmission models
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt 
properly, then start the 
engine. Press the 
automatic brake hold 
button.
●The automatic brake 
hold system indicator 
comes on. The system 
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal 
to come to a complete 
stop.
●The automatic brake 
hold indicator comes 
on. Braking is kept for 
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake pedal 
after the automatic 
brake hold indicator 
comes on.
■Canceling the system
Shift into one of the 
gears other than 
( N and: ●Release the clutch 
pedal on a level road 
or when facing 
downhill.
●Release the clutch 
pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal 
when facing uphill.
The system is canceled 
and the vehicle starts to 
move.
●The automatic brake 
hold indicator goes off. 
The system releases the 
brake automatically.
Accelerator Pedal
Brake PedalAutomatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
Off
On On
On
On
On
U.S.
Canada
Clutch Pedal
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■The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to 
(P or (R.
Under the following conditions, the system  automatically cancels, and the parking 
brake is applied:
• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
• There is a problem with au tomatic brake hold system.
• The battery is disconnected.
• The engine stalls.
■Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic 
brake hold button again.
u The automatic brake hold system 
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold 
while the system is in operation, press the 
automatic brake hold button with the brake 
pedal depressed.
1 Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the 
engine or park the ve hicle through the same 
procedure as you normally do. 2 When Stopped  P. 467
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated, 
the automatic brake hold turn s off once the engine is 
off.
The system turns off if the engine stalls while 
automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
Manual transmission models
1 Turning on the system
Make sure to turn off  the automatic brake hold 
system before using an automated car wash.
You may hear an operating noi se if the vehicle moves 
while the automatic brake hold system is in 
operation.
Automatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
Off
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly, 
but fully.
3. Move the shift lever from 
(D to (P.
3. Move the shift lever to 
(R or (1.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The electric parking brake indicato r goes off in about 15 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an 
incline.
1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle  near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle 
stops completely.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake 
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are 
expected, do not apply the  parking brake but, if 
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so 
they will contact the curb  if the vehicle rolls down the 
slope or block the wheels  to keep the vehicle from 
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the 
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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