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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 139 Security System P. 142 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 145
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 149 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 163
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 174 Climate Control System P. 185
Audio Error Messages P. 289General Information on the Audio System P. 292
When Driving P. 392 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 473 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 474
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 530 Accessories and Modifications P. 535
Engine Does Not Start P. 546 Jump Starting P. 549 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 552
Fuses P. 561 Emergency Towing P. 565 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 566
Devices that Emit Radio Waves  P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 193
DrivingP. 385
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 537
InformationP. 569
IndexP. 583
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Ignition Switch* (P149)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P150)
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) Button* (P446)
❙Information Display* (P111)
❙System Indicators (P76)
❙Gauges (P109)
❙Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) OFF Button* (P462)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) 
System OFF) Button 
(P442)
❙Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 
Button* (P431)
❙Navigation System* 
()  See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P201, 219)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Rear Window Defogger (P161)
❙Heated Door Mirror Button* (P161)
❙Climate Control System (P185)
❙Seat Heater Buttons* (P184)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P162)
❙Driver Information Interface* (P114)
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Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 46)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help to protect you and 
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 60)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 72)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon 
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon 
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 37)
● Before driving, check that the  front seats, head restraints, 
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing 
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible.
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Controls (P 119)
Clock (P 120)
aPress and hold the MENU/CLOCK 
button.
bRotate   to change hour, then press  .
cRotate   to change minute, then 
press .
dSelect  SET, then press  .
These indications are used to show how to 
operate the LIST/SELECT  (List/Selector) knob.
•Rotate   to select.
•Press   to enter.
Models with color audio system
The audio system receives signals from GPS 
satellites, updating the clock automatically.
aSelect the   (HOME) icon, then select 
Settings.
bSelect Clock, then  Clock Adjustment .
cTouch the respective   /   icon to 
adjust the hours or minutes up or 
down.
dSelect OK.
Models with Display Audio
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ENGINE START/STOP 
Button
* (P 150)
● Press the button to change the vehicle’s 
power mode.
* Not available on all models
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Steering Wheel (P 162)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever 
towards you, adjust to the desired 
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Doors 
from the Inside 
(P 133)
● Pull either door inner handle to unlock 
and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 139)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver’s 
door.
• Press the trunk release button on the 
remote transmitter or the smart entry 
remote.
• Press the trunk release button
* on the 
trunk lid.
Power Door Mirrors 
(P 164)
● With the ignition switch in ON 
(w*1, move 
the selector switch to  L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the 
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Trunk Opener
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 145)
● With the ignition switch in ON 
(w*1, open 
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the 
off position, the passenger’s window can 
be opened and closed with its own 
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the 
on position (indicator is on), the 
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have 
an ENGINE START/STOP  button 
instead of an ignition switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window 
Switch Indicator
*
 Not available on all models
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Driving (P 385)
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
ParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)● Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle 
shifter, 7-speed manual 
shift mode can be used.
Models without 
paddle shifterModels with 
paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal 
and press the release button 
to move out of 
(P.
Press the release button to 
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.
Drive● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle 
shifter, 7-speed mode can 
be used temporarily.
Low*
●Further increased engine 
braking.
● Going up or down hills. Shift Down 
(
- 
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+ 
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift 
Mode* (P405)
● Allows you to manually shift 
the transmission up or down 
without removing your hands 
from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S●Pulling a paddle shifter 
changes the mode from 
Continuously Variable 
Transmission to 7-speed 
manual shift mode.
● The M  indicator and the 
selected speed number are 
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter 
temporarily changes the mode 
from continuously variable 
transmission to 7-speed manual 
shift mode. The selected speed 
number is displayed in the shift 
indicator.
Manual Transmission* (P 407)
Continuously Variable Transmission* (P 401, 403)
●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Release 
Button Shift Lever
*
 Not available on all models
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VSA® On and Off (P 442)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time 
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ® 
function, press and ho ld the button until 
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P 411)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 
set speed without keeping your foot on 
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the  CRUISE 
button, then press the  –/SET button once 
you have achieved the desired speed 
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Collision Mitigation 
Braking System
TM 
(CMBS
TM) OFF Button* 
(P 459)
● When a possible collision is likely 
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to 
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and 
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) 
(P 446)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and 
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire 
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically 
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be 
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models
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Maintenance (P 475)
Under the Hood (P 489)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood. 
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in 
place.
Lights (P 504)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 513)
● Replace blades if they leave 
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P 516)
● Inspect tires and wheels 
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
* Not available on all models
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