Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
KEY IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
• Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
• Engine start/stop button position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
MANUAL TRANSAXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
• Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
• Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
BRAKING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
• Disc brakes wear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Rear drum brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . 5-32
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
WINTER DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Snow or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
VEHICLE WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
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Driving your vehicle
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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key in slightly at
the ACC position and turn the key
towards the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are usable.
✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
has started.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position when the engine is not running
to prevent the battery from discharging.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON position when you let
go of the key.
KEY IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING - Ignition switch
• NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the engine turning off
and loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems. This
may lead to loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1st gear (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle)
position, apply the parking brake,
and turn ignition switch to the
LOCK position. Unexpected vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steer-
ing wheel for the ignition switch,
or any other control, while the
vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area may cause a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of 10
seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
✽NOTICE
• Whether the engine is cold or warm,
always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
• In extremely cold weather (below
- 18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake, accelerator,
and clutch (pedals).
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds
before trying again.
• If traffic and road conditions per-
mit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn
the ignition switch to the START
position in an attempt to restart
the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
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START/RUN
With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch
and brake pedals and press the engine
start/stop button with the shift lever in
neutral.
With automatic transaxle
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever in the P (Park)
or the N (Neutral) position. For your safe-
ty, start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
✽ NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop button
without depressing the clutch pedal for
manual transaxle vehicles or without
depressing the brake pedal for automat-
ic transaxle vehicles, the engine will not
start and the engine start/stop button
changes as follow:
OFF
➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
WARNING
• NEVER press the engine
start/stop button while the vehi-
cle is in motion except in an
emergency. This will result in the
engine turning off and loss of
power assist for the steering and
brake systems. This may lead to
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, set the
parking brake, press the engine
start/stop button to the OFF posi-
tion, and take the smart key with
you. Unexpected vehicle move-
ment may occur if these precau-
tions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steer-
ing wheel for the engine
start/stop button, or any other
control, while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine✽ NOTICE
• The engine will start by pressing the
engine start/stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from the driver, the
engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ACC or ON position, if any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. If the smart key is not in
the vehicle, the indicator "KEY OUT"
will blink, and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about 5
seconds. The indicator will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when using
the ACC position or if the vehicle
engine is ON.
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
3.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
4. Press the engine start/stop button.
✽ NOTICE
• Whether the engine is cold or warm,
always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
• In extremely cold weather (below
- 18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedals.
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✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is disconnected.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally. Replace
the fuse with a new one. If you are not
able to replace the fuse, you can start the
engine by pressing the engine start/stop
button for 10 seconds with the engine
start/stop button in the ACC position.
For your safety always depress the
brake and/or clutch pedal before start-
ing the engine.
✽ NOTICE
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing the
engine start/stop button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture above.
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CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion. If the traffic and road condi-
tions permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the engine start/stop button
in an attempt to restart the engine.
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Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
Good driving practices
• Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
• Never move the shift lever into P (Park)
when the vehicle is in motion.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Do not move the shift lever to N
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so may
result in an accident because of a loss
of engine braking and the transaxle
could be damaged.
• Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. Even light, but consis-
tent pedal pressure can result in the
brakes overheating, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure.
• When driving in sports mode, slow
down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be
engaged if the engine rpms are out-
side of the allowable range.
• Always apply the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on
placing the transmission in P (Park) to
keep the vehicle from moving.• Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident
• Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-
tor.
WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with
the engine running, be careful not
to depress the accelerator pedal for
a long period of time. The engine or
exhaust system may overheat and
start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep away
from the exhaust system compo-
nents.
Do not stop or park over flammable
materials, such as dry grass, paper
or leaves. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
Maintenance
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In an emergency, if you do not have a
spare, use a fuse of the same rating from
a circuit you may not need for operating
the vehicle, such as the cigarette lighter
fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse block in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
Fuse switch (for Type A)
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position.
If you move the switch to the OFF posi-
tion, some items must be reset and
remote key or smart key may not work
properly.
CAUTION
• Always place the fuse switch in
the ON position while driving the
vehicle. If the switch is in the OFF
position, a warning will appear on
the instrument cluster. (Refer to
“Instrument Cluster” in chapter 4.)
• The theft alarm system will not
activate with the fuse switch in the
OFF position.
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