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(Home) Button
(Audio) Button
(Back) Button
Audio/Information Screen
(P273)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Models with Display Audio
(Phone) Button
(Day/Night) Button
(Seek/Skip) Button
(Seek/Skip) Button
VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob
Selector Knob SOURCE Button
(Clock) Button*/ (Map) Button*
* Not available on all models
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Park
Press the (P button.
Used when parking or before turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Press the
( D button.●Normal driving (gears change between 1st and 10th automatically)●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode●Driving in the sequential mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
* Not available on all models
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M Indicator
Gear Selection
Indicator
Continuously Variable Transmission*
(P 482, 484)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
ParkUsed when parking or starting
the engine.
NeutralTransmission is not locked.
Drive (S)*
●Used for better
acceleration.
● Used to increase
engine braking.
● Used when going up
or down hills.
Models without
paddle shiftersModels with
paddle shifters
Depress the brake pedal
and press the shift lever
release button to shift.
Press the shift lever
release button and shift.
Shift without pressing the
shift lever release button.
ReverseUsed when reversing.
Drive●Used for normal driving.
● On models with paddle
shifters, 7-speed mode can be
used temporarily.
● On models with paddle
shifters, 7-speed manual shift
mode can be used when
driving in SPORT mode.
Low*
●Used to further increase
engine braking.
● Used when going up or
down hills. Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode* (P486)
● Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your
hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (D
with SPORT mode
● 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 gear selection
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 gear
selection indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button
* Not available on all models
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VSA® On and Off (P 495)
● 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.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 513)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 497)
● 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.
Refueling (P 597)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline , pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 14.8 US gal (56 L)
aUnlock the driver’s door
using the master door
lock switch.
2 Using the Master
Door Lock Switch
(P178)
bPress on the edge of
the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait
for about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.Wait for five seconds
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Maintenance (P 603)
Under the Hood (P 614)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, 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 631)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 639)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 642)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
to ACCESSORY. Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P581)
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission
models for Canadian models
Continuously variable transmission
models
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The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear door
with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the lever
up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto
door lock operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock ®) (P171)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zone s, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
Crush Zones
67
9101112
Safety Cage
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners7
79
9
8
1010
11
6
11
12
8Knee Airbags
8