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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (P.33)
3Shift the shift position to P.
4Press the engine switch .
5Check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine switch modes
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To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. Gears can be selected by operating the pad-
dle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
Selecting gears in the M position
When in the M position, the gear will not chan ge unless the paddle shift switches are oper-
ated.
However, even when in the M position, the ge ars will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
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• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When it is necessary to protect the engine or automatic transmission when the engine
coolant temperature is low, the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high or low
or other reasons.
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• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When vehicle speed increases (upshift only).
• When the accelerator pedal is firmly depressed.
• When it is necessary to protect the transmis sion fluid temperature is high or low, or
other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.
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1Right turn
2Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the lever
partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
Turn Signal Lever
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1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom
mode. When custom mode is selected,
the “Custom” indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
•Normal mode Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
When the shift position is in D, an
appropriate gear for sporty driving
may automatically be selected
according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
• Custom mode Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings.
Custom mode settings can only be change d on the drive mode customization display
of the Center Display. ( P.60)
2Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced. Suit able for city driv-
ing.
When not in comfort mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned forward, the
“Comfort” indicator comes on.
3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle ch aracteristics and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned forward, the “Eco”
indicator comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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The audio control screen can be reached by the following methods:
Using the audio control switch
Press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button.
Using the Remote Touch
Press the “MENU” button on the Re mote Touch, then select “Audio”.
Using the audio control switch
1Display the audio control screen.
2Each time the “RADIO” or “MEDIA”
button is pressed, the audio source
changes.
“RADIO” button: To change radio
modes.
“MEDIA” button: To change media
modes.
From the audio source selection screen
1Display the audio control screen.
2Select “Source” on the sub menu.
3Select the desired source.
Audio System
Audio control screen
Selecting an audio source