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AUTO IDLE STOP
Under certain conditions\b the Auto Idle Stop system shuts the engine off at a stop in
order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop duration may vary depending on the
outside humidity.
How It Works
While driving\b the
engine is on. A U T O M A T I C T R A N S M I S S I O N
While at a stop
with the brake
pedal pressed\b the
engine turns off. When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal\b the engine
turns back on.
While driving\b the
engine is on. M A N U A L T R A N S M I S S I O N
While at a stop
with the brake
pedal pressed and
the transmission
in neutral\b the
engine turns off. When you take
your foot off the
brake pedal and
fully depress the
clutch\b the engine
turns back on.
Paddle Modes
P A D D L E S H I F T I N G *
While in the D position\b 7Speed Manual Shift Mode allows you to manually shift your
vehicle’s speeds up or down. Useful for engine braking or when driving in hilly terrain
or cornering.
Manual Restart Assist
If this message appears on the MID\b make sure the clutch
pedal is fully depressed to restart the engine.
*in automatic transmission vehicles
Pull () to shift down. Pull(
+ ) to shift up.
DECELERATESTOPRESTART
NORMAL or ECON Mode

Pull (+) or () to temporarily switch from
automatic to manual shift mode.
• The speed number is displayed on the shift indicator display.
• When the vehicle’s speed is constant\b the mode returns to automatic.
SPORT Mode
•Pull (+) or () to switch to manual shift mode.
• The M indicator and speed number are displayed on the shift indicator display.
• Pull (+) or () to change transmission speeds.
• Pull and hold (+) to cancel this mode.
L (Low) Mode
•Pull and hold (+) and () at the same time
until L is displayed on the shift indicator display.
• Use this mode to get higher torque when climbing steep hills.
• Pull and hold again to cancel this mode.
Note:
Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop while driving with the
transmission in D or N position.
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