
Convenient features
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With the central door lock/unlock 
switch
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When pressing the () portion (1) on the 
switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
If any door is opened, the doors will 
not lock even though the lock button 
(1) of the central door lock switch is 
pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and 
any door is opened, the doors will 
not lock even though the lock button 
(1) of the central door lock switch is 
pressed.
When pressing the () portion (2) on the 
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
 WARNING
The doors should always be fully 
closed and locked while the 
vehicle is in motion. If the doors 
are unlocked, the risk of being 
thrown from the vehicle in a crash is 
increased.
Do not pull the inner door handle of 
the driver’s or passenger’s door while 
the vehicle is moving.
 WARNING
Do not leave children or animals 
unattended in your vehicle. An enclosed 
vehicle can become extremely hot, 
causing death or serious injury to 
unattended children or animals who 
cannot escape the vehicle. Children 
might operate features of the vehicle 
that could injure them, or they could 
encounter other harm, possibly from 
someone gaining entry to the vehicle.
 WARNING
Always secure your vehicle.
Leaving your vehicle unlocked increases 
the potential risk to you or others from 
someone hiding in your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, while 
depressing the brake, shift the gear 
to the P (Park) position, engage the 
parking brake, and press the Engine 
Start/Stop button to the OFF position, 
close all windows, lock all doors, and 
always take the key with you.
 CAUTION
Opening a door when something is 
approaching may cause damage or 
injury. Be careful when opening doors 
and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, 
bicycles or pedestrians approaching the 
vehicle in the path of the door.
 WARNING
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time 
while the weather is very hot or cold, 
there are risks of injuries or danger to 
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the 
outside when someone is in the vehicle. 

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1.  Park the vehicle and set the parking 
brake.
2.  Pull the release lever to unlatch the 
hood. The hood should pop open 
slightly.
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3.  Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 
hood slightly, push up the secondary 
latch (1) inside of the hood center and 
lift the hood (2).
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4.  Pull out the support rod and hold the 
hood open with the support rod (1).
 WARNING
When handling the support rod, 
grasp the rod in the area wrapped 
with rubber only. In some cases 
where the engine has been running 
the support rod may be hot. Caution 
should be taken to avoid getting 
burned by the support rod.
The support rod must be inserted 
completely into the hole provided 
whenever you inspect the engine 
compartment. This will prevent the 
hood from becoming dislodged and 
falling and causing potential injury.
EXTERIOR FEATURES 

Convenient features
5-62
Closing the hood
1.  Before closing the hood, check in and 
around the engine compartment to 
ensure the following:
 - Any tools or other loose objects 
are removed from the engine room 
area or hood opening area
 - All glove, rags, or other 
combustible material is removed 
from the engine compartment
 - All filler caps are tightly and 
correctly installed
2.  Lower the hood halfway (lifted 
approximately 12 in. (30 cm) from the 
closed position) and push down to 
securely lock in place. Then double 
check to be sure the hood is secure. 
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is 
not securely locked. Open it again and 
close it with more force.
 WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensure 
all obstructions are removed from 
around the hood opening.
Always double check to be sure that 
the hood is firmly latched before 
driving away. Check there is no 
hood open warning light or message 
displayed on the instrument cluster. 
Driving with the hood opened may 
cause a total loss of visibility, which 
might result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with the 
hood in the raised position, as vision 
is obstructed, which might result in 
an accident, and the hood could fall 
or be damaged.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and 
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1.  Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock 
button on your remote key or smart 
key. Press the liftgate handle button 
and open the liftgate.
2.  Press and hold the liftgate open 
button on the remote key or smart 
key. Press the liftgate handle button 
and open the liftgate.
3.  With the Smart Key in your 
possession, press the liftgate handle 
button and open the liftgate. 

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 Information
Closing the fuel filler door
1.  To install the fuel tank cap, turn it 
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2.  Close the fuel filler door until it is 
latched securely.
 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and 
explosive. Failure to follow these 
guidelines may result in SERIOUS 
INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings posted 
at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the location 
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if 
available, at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel nozzle, you 
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching 
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe 
distance away from the fuel filler 
neck, nozzle, or other gas source, 
with your bare hand.
Do not use cellular phones while 
refueling. Electric current and/or 
electronic interference from cellular 
phones can potentially ignite fuel 
vapors and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle 
once you have begun refueling. 
You can generate a buildup of 
static electricity by touching, 
rubbing or sliding against any item 
or fabric capable of producing 
static electricity. Static electricity 
discharge can ignite fuel vapors 
causing a fire. If you must re-enter 
the vehicle, you should once again 
eliminate potentially dangerous 
static electricity discharge by 
touching a metal part of the vehicle, 
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle 
or other fuel source, with your bare 
hand.
When using an approved portable 
fuel container, be sure to place the 
container on the ground prior to 
refueling. Static electricity discharge 
from the container can ignite fuel 
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact 
between your bare hand and the 
vehicle should be maintained until 
the filling is complete.
Use only approved portable plastic 
fuel containers designed to carry and 
store fuel.
When refueling, always shift the 
gear to the P (Park) position, set 
the parking brake, and press the 
Engine Start/Stop button to the 
OFF position. Sparks produced by 
electrical components related to the 
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing 
a fire.
Do not use matches or a lighter and 
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette 
in your vehicle while at a gas station, 
especially during refueling. 

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Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at 
the end of the control lever to one of the 
following positions:
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1.  OFF position
2.  AUTO headlamp position
3.  Position lamp position
4.  Headlamp position
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can 
make it easier for others to see the front 
of your vehicle during the day, especially 
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated 
lamp OFF when :
The headlamps are ON.
The parking brake is applied.
The vehicle is turned off.
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The position lamp and headlamp will 
be turned ON or OFF automatically 
depending on the amount of daylight as 
measured by the ambient light sensor (1) 
at the upper end of the windshield glass.
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature 
in operation, it is recommended to 
manually turn ON the headlamps when 
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the 
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such 
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
Do not cover or spill anything on the 
sensor (1) located at the upper end of 
the windshield glass.
Do not clean the sensor using 
a window cleaner, the cleanser 
may leave a light film which could 
interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or 
other types of metallic coating on 
the front windshield, the AUTO 
headlamp system may not work 
properly.
LIGHTING 

6
Before driving .................................................................................................... 6-4
Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4
Before starting ............................................................................................................. 6-4
Ignition switch ................................................................................................... 6-5
Key ignition switch .......................................................................................................6-5
Key ignition switch positions ...................................................................................... 6-6
Starting the engine ....................................................................................................... 6-7
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................................................. 6-8
Engine Stop/Start button positions ........................................................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ..................................................................................................... 6-10
Turning off the engine ................................................................................................. 6-11
Remote start ............................................................................................................... 6-12
Intelligent variable transmission ..................................................................... 6-13
Intelligent variable transmission operation .............................................................. 6-13
Parking ........................................................................................................................ 6-16
Good driving practices ................................................................................................6-17
Dual clutch transmission .................................................................................6-18
Dual clutch transmission operation .......................................................................... 6-18
Parking ........................................................................................................................6-24
Good driving practices  .............................................................................................. 6-25
Braking system ................................................................................................ 6-26
Power-assist brakes ...................................................................................................6-26
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................................6-26
Parking Brake .............................................................................................................. 6-27
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  .................................................................................6-28
Auto Hold ....................................................................................................................6-33
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................................................................................... 6-36
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................................................................ 6-38
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  ..................................................................... 6-40
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  .................................................................................. 6-41
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  ................................................................................. 6-42
Good braking practices ............................................................................................. 6-45
Four wheel drive (4WD) ..................................................................................6-46
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation ...........................................................................6-47
Emergency precautions ............................................................................................. 6-51
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................................................................6-52
6. Driving your vehicle 

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 WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or 
DEATH, take the following precautions:
NEVER allow children or any person 
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to 
touch the ignition switch or related 
parts. Unexpected and sudden 
vehicle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the steering 
wheel for the ignition switch, or any 
other control, while the vehicle is in 
motion. The presence of your hand 
or arm in this area may cause a loss 
of vehicle control resulting in an 
accident.
Key ignition switch (if equipped)
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[A] : LOCK, [B] : ACC
[C] : ON, [D] : START
Whenever the front door is opened, the 
ignition switch will illuminate, provided 
the ignition switch is not in the ON 
position. The light will go off immediately 
when the ignition switch is turned on or 
go off after about 30 seconds when the 
door is closed. (if equipped)
 WARNING
NEVER turn the ignition switch to 
the LOCK or ACC position while the 
vehicle is in motion except in an 
emergency.
This will result in the engine turning 
off and loss of power assist for the 
steering and brake systems. This may 
lead to loss of directional control and 
braking function, which could cause 
an accident.
Before leaving the driver's seat, 
always make sure the shift lever is 
in 1st gear (for manual transmission 
vehicle) or P (Park, for automatic 
transmission vehicle) position, apply 
the parking brake, and turn the 
ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may 
occur if these precautions are not 
followed.
NOTICE
Never use aftermarket keyhole covers. 
This may generate start-up failure due 
to communication failure.
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Starting the engine
 WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when 
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable 
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots, 
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere 
with your ability to use the brake, 
accelerator and clutch pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the 
accelerator pedal depressed. The 
vehicle can move which can lead to 
an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is normal. 
The vehicle may suddenly move if 
the brake pedal is released when the 
rpm is high.
1.  Make sure the parking brake is 
applied.
2.  Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3.  Depress the brake pedal.
4.  Turn the ignition switch to the START 
position. Hold the key (maximum of 
10 seconds) until the engine starts and 
release it.
 Information
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not hold the ignition key in the 
START position for more than 10 
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before 
trying again.
Do not turn the ignition switch to 
the START position with the engine 
running. It may damage the starter.
If traffic and road conditions permit, 
you may put the shift lever in the N 
(Neutral) position while the vehicle 
is still moving and turn the ignition 
switch to the START position in an 
attempt to restart the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to 
start the engine.