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■Driving mode
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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “- ” or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be one gear higher than the
gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allo ws restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
8-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
6-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D6, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provid e greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
A
B
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D8 (8-speed
models)
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is automati-
cally chosen depending on vehi cle speed and driving conditions
D2 - D6 (6-speed
models)
D11st gear is set

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To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choice.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
8-speed models: The selected gear, from
M1 to M8, will be fixed and displayed on the
multi-informat ion display.
6-speed models: The selected gear, from
M1 to M6, will be fixed and displayed on the
multi-informat ion display.
Selecting gears in the M position
A
B
When in the M position, the g ear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When the automatic transmi ssion fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
● When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
● When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the g ear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.
● “Slippery Road Cannot Shift to Lower Gear” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
● The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

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U.S.A.
Canada
1 The side marker, parking, tail,
license plate, inst rument panel lights,
and daytime running lights turn on.
2 The headlights and all lights listed
above (except daytime running lights)
turn on.
3 The headlights, parking lights,
daytime running lights and all the lights
listed above turn on and off automati-
cally. (When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.)
4 (U.S.A.) Off
1With the headlights on, push the lever
away from you to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
2Pull the lever toward you and release it
to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
Headlights
A
B
Turning on the high beam headlights

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7 Washer/wiper dual operation
Pulling the lever operates the wipers
and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlights
are on, if the lever is pulled, the head-
light cleaners will operate once. After
this, the headlight cl eaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
 Rain-sensing windshield wipers
1 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever up by 2 levels
2 Move the lever up by 1 level
3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down by 1 level
4 (U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Move the lever down by 2 levels
5 AUTO mode on/off switch
With AUTO mode selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system
automatically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
The AUTO mode indicator will turn
on when AUTO mode is selected.
A

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8 Washer/wiper dual operation
Pulling the lever op erates the wipers
and washer.
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:
When the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the headlights
are on, if the lever is pulled, the head-
light cleaners will operate once. After
this, the headlight cl eaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.

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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when Eco drive
mode or sport mode is selected.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the
driving mode select switch is turned to
the left, the Eco drive mode indicator
will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
A
B

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2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S” indicator will come on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering pe rformance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmission and engine. Suitable
for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on.

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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the menu screen.
■Trip information
If a screen other than “Trip Information” is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine was
started.
Cruising range
■History
If a screen other than “History” is displayed, select “History”.
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consumption
data
Fuel Consumption Information
Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the Center Display.
Vehicles with a navigation system (10.3-inch display): The fuel consumption information
can be displayed and operated on the side display. For details, refer to the “OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Consumption
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E