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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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Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manu ally 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 parking brake switch up gently 
and securely. u The indicator in the switch comes on.
u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) 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 indicator in the switch goes off.
u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your vehicle 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 parki ng brake. 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 br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or  release the parking brake if the 
12-volt battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting  P. 629
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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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 th e 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 brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System  P. 534
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 533
■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 vibr ation 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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