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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 
seats.
u They can interfere with the  driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation 
of the seats, or the operation  of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must  fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt  P. 42
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the 
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators  P. 76
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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 de tected, 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 unfastened 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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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manually 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 parkin g brake switch up gently 
and securely. u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator comes on.
■To release
The ignition switch 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 and brake system 
indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your ve hicle 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 
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you 
apply or release the park ing brake, or turn the 
ignition switch to LOCK 
( 0*1. 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 brake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or  release the parking brake if the 
battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting  P. 597
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 
comes 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 your vehicle is stopped 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 your vehicle is stopped for more than 10 
minutes while ACC with LSF is activated.Models with ACC with LSF
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
Electric Parking 
Brake Switch
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uuBraking uBrake System
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 releasin g the clutch pedal releases the parking 
brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator goes off.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal and 
release the clutch pedal. u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator goes off.1Parking Brake
•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.
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 system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Parking brake and bra ke system indicator•VSA® system indicator
•ABS  indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
The clutch pedal must be  fully depressed before 
gently depressing the accelerator pedal and releasing 
the clutch pedal.
Manual transmission models
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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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  the 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 braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System  P. 491
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 490
■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 vibration 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
Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the  brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at 
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system 
on steep hills or slippery roads may still 
allow the vehicle to  move if you remove 
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold 
system or rely on it  to keep a vehicle from 
moving when stopped  on a steep hill or 
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to 
park the vehicle may re sult in the vehicle 
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is 
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold 
and always park the vehicle by putting the 
transmission in 
( P and applying the parking 
brake.
Continuously variable 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 shift lever must 
not be in 
( P or (R.●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
Depress the accelerator 
pedal while the shift 
lever is in a position 
other than 
( P or (N. The 
brake hold is disengaged 
and the vehicle starts to 
move.
●The automatic brake 
hold indicator goes 
off. The system 
releases the brake 
automatically.
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
Off
Comes 
OnOn On
Comes 
On
Comes 
On
U.S.
Canada
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uuBraking uBrake System
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
Comes 
OnOn On
Comes 
On
Comes 
On
U.S.
Canada
Clutch Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to 
(P or (R.
■The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:
• 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 automatic brake hold system.
• The battery is disconnected.
• The engine stalls.
■Turning off the automa tic 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. 500
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
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. The system generates sound  while holding 
the vehicle and it moves.
Automatic Brake 
Hold Button
Goes 
Off
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