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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
■ Maintenance
■ Windshield Wipers
■ Headlights
■ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights■ Back-up Lights
■ Brake/Taillights
■ Rear Side Marker Lights
■ Rear Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Mirrors
■ Side Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Locks/Unlocks
■ Tires
■ Fog Lights
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■ How to Refuel
■ Rear Wiper
■ Opening/Closing the Hatch
■ Hatch Release Switch
■ High-mount Brake Light
P.237,245
P.113,266
P.118
P.110,262
P.100
P.269,287
P.112,260
P.110,258
P.110,262
P.263
P.264
P.110,263
P.110,263
P.232
P.114,268
P.104
P.104
P.265
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TachometerSpeedometer
Ambient Meter
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator CHRG/ASST Indicators
Instant Fuel Economy GaugeMulti-Information Display
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
* Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel
P. 6 7
Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
P.68
Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System Indicator

VSA ®
OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Indicator

IMA System Indicator

Auto Idle Stop Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door/Hatch Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message Indicator
Lights Reminders
System Indicators System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator
System Indicators
SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator
System Indicators
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Maintenance P. 2 3 7
Under the Hood P. 2 4 5
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.

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Add when necessary. Check transmission fluid (CVT).

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Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

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Check the 12 volt battery regularly.

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Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
Locate the hood latch handle, pull the handle up, and lift up the hood.
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Wiper Blades P. 2 6 6
Replace blades if they leave streaks

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across the windshield.
Lights
P. 2 5 8
Inspect all lights regularly.

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Tires
P. 2 6 9
Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

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Check tire pressure regularly.

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Install snow tires for winter driving.

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What to Do If
The ignition switch does not turn from
0 to I. Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.•
• Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does not turn from
I to 0 and I
cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to P on the automatic
transmission (CVT) model.
Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes? This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.
Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter? If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
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Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door? The beeper sounds when: The key is left in the ignition switch.
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The exterior lights are left on.
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The auto idle stop is in operation.
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Why does the beeper sound
when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: The driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
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The parking brake lever is not fully released.
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Why does a screeching sound
occur when I apply the brake pedal? The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lights*
Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on.They go off when the headlights turn off, or when the daytime running lights are on.
Indicators P. 6 8
When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights and indicator come on slightly dimmer than normal. The ignition switch is in ON
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II.
The headlight switch is off, or in
•
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The parking brake is released.
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The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights. The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.
Fog Light Switch
Daytime Running Lights
When there is a problem with the daytime running lights system, "CHECK DRL SYSTEM" appears on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle checked at a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Rear Cargo Console
■
Rear trays to store small items are located on the rear cargo console. To access the rear cargo console, open the door, slide the seat by pulling up on the bar, then pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
■Separator
Folding down the separator will create more cargo area.
Remove any items from the rear trays.
1.
Pull up the release handle on the top of
2.
the separator.
Trays
Rear Trays
Make sure all items on the rear trays are secured. They could be thrown around and cause injury during a crash. To return the separator upright, push it backwards until it locks. Make sure that the folded separator does not press against the passenger seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.
Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 5 4
Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can ly forward if you have to brake hard.
WARNING
This vehicle is not equipped with rear seats or seatbelts. Sitting in this area may result in injury or death, and may violate state laws. Only the driver and one front seat passenger may be safely seated in this vehicle.
Bar
Seat-back
Adjustment Lever
Seat-back Adjustment Lever
Separator Release Handle
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Tonneau Cover
■
The tonneau cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them from direct sunlight.
To Extend:
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Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the hatch opening.
■To Retract:
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it back until it is completely retracted.
■To Remove:
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out of its position.
Tonneau Cover
Do not access parcels in the cargo area while driving. This may cause injury if you have to brake hard. Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat in the cargo area. They could block your view and be thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop. To prevent tonneau cover damage: Do not place items on the tonneau cover.

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Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.

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Handle
Mounting Rod
Hook
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. P, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle in
N, it is safer to start it in P.
Manual transmission model
Check that the shift lever is in
2. N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Starting the Engine
Keep your foot irmly 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 defogger in order to reduce battery drain. If the exhaust sounds abnormal or if 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.
Brake Pedal
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
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Driving
When Driving Shifting
Shifting
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving need.Names and Functions of Shift Lever Positions
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Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in .
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal irmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. The engine may cut in and out in
R or depending
on the road condition, even when the engine
speed is lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the engine’s computer working to protect the transmission.
Park Used when parking or starting the engine. Reverse Used when backing up. Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for:
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Normal driving
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Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
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Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
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Driving in L mode
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