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Driving your vehicle
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Move shift lever. Press the shift button, then move shift lever.
Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.OOS057004
Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
When using Manual Shift
Mode, use caution when shift-
ing from a higher gear to a
lower gear on slippery roads.
This could cause the tires to
slip and may result in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
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The dual clutch transmission incor-porates a dry-type dual clutch
mechanism, which allows for better
acceleration performance and
increased fuel efficiency while driv-
ing. But it differs from a conven-
tional automatic transmission
because it does not incorporate a
torque converter. Instead, the tran-
sition from one gear to the next is
managed by clutch slip, especially
at lower speeds. As a result, shifts
are sometimes more noticeable,
and a light vibration can be felt as
the transmission shaft speed is
matched with the engine shaft
speed. This is a normal condition of
the dual clutch transmission.
The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides
a direct-drive feeling which may
feel different from a conventional
automatic transmission. This may
be more noticeable when launch-
ing the vehicle from a stop or when
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds. When rapidly accelerating from a
lower vehicle speed, the engine
rpm may increase dramatically as
a result of clutch slip as the dual
clutch transmission selects the cor-
rect gear. This is a normal condi-
tion.
When accelerating from a stop on an incline, press the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid
any shudder feeling or jerkiness.
When traveling at a lower vehicle speed, if you release the accelera-
tor pedal quickly, you may feel
engine braking before the trans-
mission changes gears. This
engine braking feeling is similar to
operating a manual transmission at
low speed.
When driving downhill, you may wish to move the gear shift lever to
Manual Shift mode and downshift
to a lower gear in order to control
your speed without using the brake
pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds
as the system goes through a self-
test. This is a normal sound for the
dual clutch transmission. During the first 1000 miles, you
may feel that the vehicle may not
be smooth when accelerating at
low speed. During this break-in
period, the shift quality and per-
formance of your new vehicle is
continuously optimized.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
WARNING
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What to do in an emergency
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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-
down wing bolt by hand, you can
loosen it easily using the wheel nut
wrench.
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.
Changing Tires
Follow these steps to change your
vehicle's tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)or into R (Reverse) if equipped
with a manual transmission, apply
the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-
cautions:
Never place any portion of
your body under a vehicle that
is supported by a jack.
NEVER attempt to change a
tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a level,
firm place off the road, call a
towing service for assistance.
Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.
WARNING
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Braking system ...............................................................5-29Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-32
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................5-30
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .................................5-37
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-34
Good Braking Practices..............................................5-39
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-37
Parking Brake .............................................................5-30
Power Brakes..............................................................5-29
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-36
Bulb Wattage .....................................................................8-3\
California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-91
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................2-34 Children Always in the Rear ......................................2-34
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-37
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-35
Climate Control Additional Features ............................3-130 Automatic Ventilation...............................................3-130
Cluster ionizer ..........................................................3-130
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation .............................3-130
Climate control air filter .................................................7-30 Filter Inspection..........................................................7-30
Consumer Information ....................................................8-12
Cruise control..................................................................5-92 Cruise Control operation ............................................5-92 Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Door Locks .....................................................................3-1\
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Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features ..............3-17
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks ..............................3-17
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .........3-14
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-13
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-46
Driver Assist System.....................................................3-103 Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) system ...........3-104
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) system Precautions ............................................................3-107
Rear view monitor ....................................................3-103
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system ......................5-88 Resetting the System ..................................................5-89
System Malfunction ...................................................5-90
System Setting and Activation ...................................5-88
System Standby ..........................................................5-90
Dual clutch transmission.................................................5-20 Dual Clutch Transmission Operation .........................5-20
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-27
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If the engine overheats ......................................................6-6
If the engine will not start.................................................6-3If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ....................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ........................................................6-3
If you have a flat tire (With spare tire) ...........................6-14 Changing Tires ...........................................................6-15
Jack and Tools ............................................................6-14
If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) .................6-20 Checking the tire inflation pressure ...........................6-25
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit.........................6-22
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-24
Introduction ................................................................6-20
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-21
Using the Tire Mobility Kit........................................6-23
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-6 Engine Start/Stop Button ..............................................5-9
Key Ignition Switch .....................................................5-6
Important Safety Precautions............................................2-2 Air Bag Hazards ...........................................................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................2-2
Control Your Speed ......................................................2-2
Driver Distraction.........................................................2-2
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ..........................2-2
Restrain All Children....................................................2-2 In case of an emergency while driving .............................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ...........6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving...............................6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving.........................6-3
Instrument Cluster...........................................................3-47 Gauges and Meters .....................................................3-49
Instrument Cluster Control .........................................3-48
LCD Display Messages ..............................................3-65
Transmission shift indicator .......................................3-52
Warning and Indicator Lights.....................................3-53
Instrument Panel Overview ..............................................1-5
Interior Features ............................................................3-133 Cargo Area Cover .....................................................3-140
Clock ........................................................................\
3-138
Clothes Hanger .........................................................3-138
Cup Holder ...............................................................3-133
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .................................................3-139
Luggage Net Holder .................................................3-139
Luggage tray.............................................................3-141
Power Outlet.............................................................3-135
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-13\
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Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System ..............3-136
Interior Overview..............................................................1-4
Jump starting .....................................................................6-4\
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