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Driving the vehicle
→P. 209, 212
XMultidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D or M.
(→ P. 219)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 230)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
XManual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
( → P. 226)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 230)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
XMultidrive
With the shift lever in D or M, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( →P. 219)
XManual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. ( →P. 226)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving.
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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Driving
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XMultidrive
With the shift lever in D or M, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (→P. 230), and shift the shift lever to P
( → P. 219).
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
XManual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. ( →P. 226)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R as needed.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 230)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Parking the vehicle
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XMultidrive
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D
or M.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
XManual transmission
With the parking brake set and the clutch pedal fully depressed,
shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal.
The parking brake will automatically release. (→P. 230)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. ( →P. 306)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicles with Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected.
● When the vehicle suddenly decelerates because the brake pedal is
depressed
Starting off on a steep uphill
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When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Vehicles with Multidrive:
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
● Vehicles with manual transmission:
Observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
• Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shift-
ing, do not release the clutch abruptly.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving forward.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
• Do not shift into R when the vehicle is still moving.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with Multidrive)
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, dr ive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smar t entr y & start system)
XMultidrive
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. (→P. 230)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (gasoline engine)
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. ( →P. 230)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (diesel engine)
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. ( →P. 230)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
indicator light turns on.
After indicator light goes out, turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
Starting the engine
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4
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4
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Driving
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XManual transmission
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. (→P. 230)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The engine switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn
green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: indicator
turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
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2
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Driving
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake
pedal (vehicles with Multidrive) or clutch pedal (vehicles with manual
transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)Off
*
Emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The engine switch indicator turns
amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
The engine switch indicator turns amber.
*: For vehicles with Multidrive, if the shift lever is in a position other than Pwhen turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in
amber and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
Changing engine switch modes
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2
3
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (Vehicles with Multidrive)
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2
3
4
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Manual transmission∗
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to the R posi-
tion while lifting up the ring sec-
tion.
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.Upshifting
Downshifting
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R
Gear Shift Indicator
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2
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