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Driving
3. Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button 
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into 
(P.
2. Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
• If the transmission is in 
(N, press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
• If the transmission is in  any gear other than 
(N, depress the clutch pedal, then 
press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
1Starting the Engine
Bring the smart entry remote close to the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button if the battery in the smart entry 
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 627
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is 
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the  ENGINE START/STOP  button to 
start the engine.
If the engine does not start,  wait at least 30 seconds 
before trying again.All models
■Stopping the Engine
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the   button on the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling 
and/or the brake pedal and  ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed 
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the   
button, then press an d hold the   button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times  if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your 
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when  the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.
The engine may not start by  the remote engine start 
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting 
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or eith er door or the trunk is 
unlocked.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon 
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or 
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when 
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other 
area with limited ventilation.
Press the   button, then press and hold 
the  button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six 
times if the engine runs 
successfully. Some exterior lights will not 
flash if the engine runs 
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the 
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation 
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger,  door mirror heaters*, and seat 
heaters* are activated.
2 Seat Heaters* P. 201
Press and hold the 
 button for one 
second.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the transmission into 
(D. Select 
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release  the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 527
■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.
Put the transmission into 
(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 transmission position is 
changed from 
(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 steep or slippe ry slope, and 
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is 
switched off.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or 
driveline, or cause elec trical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something  under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. 
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift  lever while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective  mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once  the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under  these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY 
( q*1 
while driving, the engine  will shut down and all 
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop, 
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in 
( N, as you will lose 
engine braking (and acce leration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, 
avoid sudden acceleration or  full throttle operation so 
as not to damage the  engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the  first 200 miles (300 km). 
You should also follow this  when the brake pads are 
replaced.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with  your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters
1 Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0*1 
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in 
( P.
The vehicle may move  forward very slightly even in 
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used for normal driving
Park
Used when parking or starting the 
engine
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills
Low
●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
The manual transmission has a lockout mech anism that stops you from accidentally 
shifting into 
(R from a forward gear while the ve hicle is moving above a certain 
speed.
If you cannot shift to 
(R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1.Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift 
lever all the way to the left, and shift to 
(R.
2. If you still cannot shift into 
(R, apply the 
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch 
to ACCESSORY 
(q or LOCK (0*1.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into 
(R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start 
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you 
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Reverse Lockout
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure  in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle 
monitors and compares the rolling radius  and rotational characteristics of each 
wheel and tire while you are driving to  determine if one or more tires are 
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to 
come on and a message to appear on  the driver information interface.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires  P. 582
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in 
(N.
• The shift lever is in 
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.
Conditions such as low  ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in 
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become  over-inflated in warmer 
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a 
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 582
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the 
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains* are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire* is used.•There is a heavier and uneve n load on the tires than 
the condition at calibration.
•Snow chains* are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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