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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface Left Side Area (B-type-Meter)
Instrument Panel
■Arrange audio source on the left side area
You can choose which sources to display on the audio source screen. 1.Roll the left selector wheel until Customize
display is selected, then press the left
selector wheel.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll to select
Hide/show , then press the left selector
wheel.
3. Roll the left selector wheel to scroll
between audio sources, then press the left
selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
■Customize Display1Customize Display
When you customize settings, shift to
(P.
When you customize setti ngs, set the parking brake.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface Right Side Area (B-type-Meter)
Instrument Panel
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed
Braking Control* and blind spot information system such as On, Off, or Failure, by
color and letters.
The following colors indicate the status of any of the above mentioned systems:
• Green: The system is on.
• Gray: The system is off.
• Amber: There is a problem with the system.
■Safety Support1Safety Support
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn on or off each system, first press the right
selector wheel to switch displays. From the next
display you can select which system to turn on or off. 2 Road Departure Mitigation system On and
Off P. 642
2 Blind Spot Information System On and Off
P. 549
2 System On and Off P. 570, 575
2 CMBS
TM On and Off P. 559
You can also confirm the st atus of each function by
the color of the safe ty support indicator.
2 Safety Support Indicator (Amber) P. 115
2 Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)
P. 117
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is
green, if the parking sensor is turned off for the rear
only, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 676
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
■Arrange content on the right side area
You can choose which contents to display on the right side area. 1.Press the right selector wheel when you
select the Customize display on the driver
information interface.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to
select Hide/show , then press the right
selector wheel.
3. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll
between contents, th en press the right
selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
■Customize Display1 Arrange content on the right side area
Contents that are gray ca nnot be removed from the
right side area.
When you customize settings, shift to
( P.
When you customize setti ngs, set the parking brake.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P (continuously
variable transmission).
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P
(continuously variable transmission) and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 106
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models
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Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the power mode in ON, press the MENU
button. To customize the phone settings, press the PHONE button, then select
Settings .
■How to Customize the Settings
1Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
To customize features detail, refer to the following. 2 Customization Flow P. 383
2 List of customizable options P. 386
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Audio/Information Screen
MENU Button
Selector Knob
PHONE Button
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Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
With the power mode in ON, pres s the button, and then select General
Settings and select a setting item.
■How to Customize the General Settings
1Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
To customize features detail, refer to the following. 2 Customization flow P. 391
2 System P. 395
2 Smartphone Connection P. 398
2 Connections P. 399
2 Display P. 400
2 Sound P. 400
2 Camera P. 401
2 Voice Control P. 401
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Audio/Information Screen
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g 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 transmission 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 start in cold weather and in thinner
air found at altitudes 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. 783
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 PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch PedalManual transmission models
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Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake 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. 657
■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, (S*, or (L* 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.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting 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. 493
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 with Auto Idle Stop
When the engine was started using the button
on the keyless remote
Continuously variable transmission models
When the engine was started using the button on the keyless remote
When the engine was started in any case
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
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
1Precautions While Driving
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler, under
covers, front bumper, rear diffuser, and side sill:
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes.
•Driving over speed bump.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Models without Auto Idle Stop
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