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Driving (P 437)
Release ButtonShift Lever Depress the brake pedal and press the 
release button to move out of 
(
P.
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button. Press the release button to 
move the shift lever.
Manual Transmission* (P 462)
Continuously Variable Transmission* (P 455)
● Shift to 
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the 
engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not 
locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle 
shifters, 7-speed manual 
shift mode can be used 
temporarily. Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can be used.Models with paddle shifters
Low●Further increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
Models without 
paddle shiftersModels with 
paddle shifters
Drive (S)●Better acceleration.●Increased engine braking.●Going up or down hills.
Models without paddle shifters
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VSA® On and Off (P 517)
● 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.
Cruise Control* (P 469)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 
set speed without keeping your foot on 
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the  CRUISE 
button, then press the  –/SET button once 
you have achieved the desired speed 
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
CMBSTM* On and Off 
(P 541)
● 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, press and 
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* (P 523)
● 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 550)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher 
required
Unleaded premium gasoline,  pump octane number 91 or 
higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)Models without the label “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”
Models with the label  “PREMIUM RECOMMENDED”
aUnlock the driver’s 
door.
2 Locking/Unlocking 
the Doors from 
the Inside 
(P154)
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 557)
Under the Hood (P 567)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer 
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, 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 582)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 592)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks 
across the windshield.
Tires (P 597)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
Handling Summer Only tires and Ultra 
High Performance (UHP) tires in low 
ambient temperatures. 2 Cold Weather Driving  (P607)
2.0 L engine models
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What to Do If
*1:Canadian models and 2.0 L engine models
The ignition switch does 
not turn from 
(0 to (q. 
Why?
The power mode does not 
change from VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. 
Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right 
while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after 
pressing the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
The ignition switch does 
not turn from 
(q to (0 and 
I cannot remove the key. 
Why?
The power mode does not 
change from ACCESSORY 
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). 
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.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  (P535)
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system*1
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system*1
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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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 key is left in the ignition switch*.
●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 lock 
operating range before the  door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and hatch (Walk away auto lock ®)  (P148)
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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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.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be  sure all doors and the hatch are closed 
and locked. Locking the doors and the hatch helps prevent an occupant from 
being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside  P. 154
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable  for driving. Be sure the front seats are 
adjusted as far to the rear  as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to  a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats  P. 189
•Adjust head restraints to  the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front Head  Restraints Positions P. 192
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure  you wear it properly. Confirm that any 
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt  P. 42
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height 
and weight.
2 Child Safety  P. 60
1Safety Checklist
If the door and hatch open message appears on the 
driver information interfac e, a door and/or the hatch 
is not completely closed. Close all doors and the 
hatch tightly until th e message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and 
Information Messages  P. 102
Except 2.0 L engine models
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Safe Driving
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 
connected to the vehicle so  that you can take advantage of many built-in safety 
features. They also help keep you from be ing thrown against the inside of the 
vehicle, against any passenger s, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat 
belts also keep your body pr operly positioned in a crash so that you can take full 
advantage of the additional protec tion provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■Lap/shoulder seat belts
All four or five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal dr iving the retractor lets you move freely 
while keeping some tension on the belt.  During a collision or sudden stop the 
retractor locks to  restrain your body.
The front passenger’s and rear seat belts al so have a lockable retractor for use with 
child seats.
2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt  P. 67
1About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts cannot complete ly protect you in every 
crash. But in most cases,  seat belts can reduce your 
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian  provinces and territories 
require you to w ear seat belts.
If you extend the seat belt t oo quickly, it will lock in 
place. If this happens, sli ghtly retract the seat belt, 
then extend it slowly.
3WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt  properly increases 
the chance of serious  injury or death in a 
crash, even though your vehicle has 
airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always 
wear seat belts and wear them properly.
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