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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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START FUNCTION
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, check engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Close
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Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Hood release
DarkerBrighter
Instrument panel light control
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
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Engine maintenance
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler capEngine oil level dipstick
Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoirWasher fluid tank
Washer fluid tank
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Automatic transmission
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
+ (“S” mode)
Shift lever
Paddle shifters**
** If equipped
- (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
P
R
N
D
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
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Shift lever type:
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)Paddle shifters type (if equipped):+ : Upshift (pull and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)
The Dynamic Torque Control AWD system is designed to help to enhance
performance and ensure reliable handling and stability.
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according to the driving conditions such as when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF-ROAD.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving, proceed with all due
caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Driving mode select
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
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ECO drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating.
SPORT S/S+ mode
Use Sport S/S+ mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Power windows
All window auto up/down
Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open
or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to operate all windows.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
LockUnlock
Door locks
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
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. " / 6 " - * ' & 2 6 * 1 1 & %
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Power easy access system (if equipped): The steering wheel and driver’s seat
move in accordance with power switch mode and the driver’s seat belt condition.
UpControl switch
Away from
the driver
Length
Toward
the driver
DownAngle
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Steering lock release
A message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will be displayed
on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the
power button while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Turn
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Electric parking brake
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in the Multi-Information Display
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brake and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release
brake, depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator and the light turn off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parking brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator and the light turn off.
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
Parking brake light
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
BRAKE HOLD
PARKING BRAKE
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