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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly, 
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to 
(P.
3. Move the shift lever to 
(R or (1.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15 
seconds.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle  near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 
( P is shown 
on the shift lever  position indicator.
Continuously variable transmission models
1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle 
stops completely.
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Driving
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several 
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and 
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the 
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with  proper maintenance of your vehicle. 
Always maintain your vehicle in accord ance with the messages displayed on the 
driver information interface.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 570
•Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicl e with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside 
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is  the recommended method to 
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel  economy numbers are 
established following a simulated test. For more 
information on how this test  is performed, please visit 
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of 
fuel Miles per 
Gallon
100 Liters of 
fuel Kilometers 
driven L per 100 km
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Driving
Turbo Engine Vehicle
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by 
delivering a large volume of compressed air  into the engine using a turbine driven by 
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.
• When the engine is cold just after sta rting, avoid revving the engine or sudden 
acceleration.
• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance 
Minder
TM. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its 
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It  is lubricated and cooled by engine 
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or 
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as sticking and abnormal 
noise of the turbine bearing.
1 Turbo Engine Vehicle
The scheduled maintenance  intervals for replacing 
the filter is indicated on the driver information 
interface. Follow the information of when to replace 
them. 2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 561
The temperature gauge pointer is at the   mark 
when you restart the engi ne after driving under high 
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly 
terrain. This is normal.  The gauge goes down after 
you idle or drive the vehi cle for about one minute.
H
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 558
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 559Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 560
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 561
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 567Opening the Hood ........................... 569
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 570
Oil Check ......................................... 571
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 573
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 574
Engine Coolant ................................ 577
Transmission Fluid ............................ 579
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 580
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 581
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 582
Checking and Maintaining Wiper 
Blades .......................................... 592
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 597
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 598Tire Labeling .................................... 598DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 600Wear Indicators................................ 602 Tire Service Life ................................ 602
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 603
Tire Rotation .................................... 604
Winter Tires ..................................... 605
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 607
Battery ............................................... 608
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 610
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 612Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 613
Exterior Care.................................... 616
Accessories and Modifications ........ 619
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
Select the Maintenance Minder to see maintenance items that are due soon and to 
see the percentage of life remaining in the engine oil.
When the engine oil life is less than  15%, a Maintenance Minder message will 
appear every time you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, reminding you to bring 
your vehicle to a dealer for service.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Certain maintenance items due soon, along  with the estimated remaining oil life, 
appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the  Maintenance Minder screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition  switch to ON 
(w*1.
2. Press the   (Display/Information) butt on several times until   is displayed.
3. Press  ENTER  button to go to the  Maintenance Minder  screen. The engine oil 
life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due 
soon.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine opera ting conditions and oil 
age, the remaining engine oi l life is calculated and 
displayed as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you 
can view on the  driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items  P. 564
Displayed Engine Oil 
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil  Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
Sub Item
Engine Oil Life
Main Item
ENTER  Button
 (Display/Information) Button
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on  along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information 
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Normal
—
When you select the Maintenance 
Minder screen, it displays codes for 
maintenance items due at the next 
engine oil change, along with the 
percentage of engine oil life remaining.
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life i ndicator starts to 
appear along with other due-soon 
maintenance item codes when the 
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the 
end of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 
percent. Press the   button to 
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached 
the end of its service life, and the 
maintenance items should be 
inspected and serviced as soon as 
possible.
Maintenance Past DueThe engine oil has pass ed its service life, 
and a negative distance appears after 
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 
10 km (Canadian models). The negative 
distance on the display blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced immediately.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair kit 
bottle (If equipped)
●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*4:  Driving in mountainous areas at very low  vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes 
more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle 
under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
Continuously variable transmission models
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