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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
 
Indicator
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open 
Indicator CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 109)/Information Display* (P 111)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 114)/System Indicators (P 76)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Models with information display
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Brake Depressing 
Indicator
Continuously variable 
transmission models
Brake Depressing 
Indicator
Manual transmission 
models
Smart Entry System 
Indicator*
Starter System 
Indicator*
*
 Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideSystem Indicators
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System 
Indicator/Security System 
Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
ECON Mode 
Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Models with driver information interface
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature Gauge
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise 
Control (ACC) with 
Low Speed Follow 
(LSF) Indicator 
(Amber/Green)
*
System Message 
Indicator
Collision Mitigation 
Braking SystemTM 
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) 
Indicator
*
Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
*
CRUISE CONTROL  
Indicator*
CRUISE MAIN  
Indicator*
M  (7-speed manual shift mode) 
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on  items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 386
Maximum Load Limit........................ 389
Towing a Trailer ................................ 391
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 392, 394
Precautions While Driving................. 399
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 400
Shifting ............................ 401, 403, 407
ECON Button ................................... 410
Cruise Control
*................................ 411
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 414 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 416Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*...... 430Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 434
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 441
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 443
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 444Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 446Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -  Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
Braking Brake System ................................... 451
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 457 Brake Assist System ......................... 458
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 459
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 467
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 468
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 470
How to Refuel ................................. 471
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing 
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 473
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions ....................... 474
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e 
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the shift lever in 
(D. Select (R 
when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release  the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake  P. 451
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot  from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill, 
or 
(R when facing downhill, th en release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to 
(D, (S, or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing 
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START 
(e for more than 10 
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at 
least 30 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but  then immediately stops, 
wait at least 30 seconds  before repeating step 3 
while gently depressing  the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine 
starts.
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
All models
■Starting to Drive
1Starting to Drive
You can also release the  parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you  can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch  than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.
Continuously variable transmission models
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not  prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
398
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
simultaneously.
2. Put the shift lever in 
(D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake is applied, releas e the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull 
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill, 
or 
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to 
(D, (S, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing 
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the sh ift lever is moved out of 
(P before the  ENGINE START/STOP  button is 
pressed. Follow step 1  when starting to drive.
You can also release the  parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you  can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch  than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.
When the engine was started using the   button on 
the smart entry remoteContinuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the   button on the smart entry remote
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not  prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera*
Driving
1Front Sensor Camera*
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High  message 
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary,  also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cool s down the area around 
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield  message 
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message  does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
■How to activate the system1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with 
LSF and the Lane Keeping A ssist System (LKAS) are 
either turned on or off.
ACC with LSF may not work  properly under certain 
conditions. 2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations  
P. 421
When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive 
cruise by pressing the  MAIN button. This also will 
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
Do not use ACC with LSF under the following 
conditions:
•On roads with heavy traf fic or while driving in 
continuous stop and go traffic.
•On roads with sharp turns.
•On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set 
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such 
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to 
maintain the set speed.
•On roads with toll collection facilities or other 
objects between lanes of  traffic, or in parking 
areas, or faci lities with driv e through access.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on 
the steering wheel.
ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to use.
* Not available on all 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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