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Quick Reference Guide
AtManual transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
On
●Continue to depress the brake pedal.●Move the shift lever to (N.●Release the clutch pedal.
Off
1. Depress the clutch pedal fully again.
2. Move the shift lever to
( 1.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal to resume driving.
Restarting
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P613)
Under the Hood (P625)
●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 driver's side lower corner
of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, 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 (P637)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P639)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P641)
●Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Manual transmission models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.
The engine may also start if the keyless remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you push the ENGINE
START/STOP button. If the engi ne does not start,
refer to the following link.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 691
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
Put the transmission into (P.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 691
The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before starting the engine again.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the transmission into
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 584
■Starting to Drive1Starting to Drive
Engine Restart Function
If the engine stalls, full y depress the clutch pedal
within three seconds. The engine may automatically
restart under certain conditi ons. Otherwise, follow
the standard procedure. 2 Starting the Engine P. 430
The engine stops when th e transmission is taken out
of
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on
the keyless remote
All models
Continuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on the keyless remote
When the engine was started in any case
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Driving
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the transmission is in
(N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the transmission is in any gear other than
(N, depress the clutch pedal, then
press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Stopping the Engine1Stopping the Engine
The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE
OFF about 20 minutes afte r the following conditions
have been met:
•A door has been opened, such as when leaving the
vehicle.
•The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
•The transmission is in ( P.
•The vehicle is completely stopped.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into
(R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a mo ment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
■Shift Lever Operation
Manual transmission models
1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to
( R before stopping can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make su re the engine will not
go into the tachometer red zone. Should this occur, it
can severely dama ge your engine.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
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