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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
3.Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake and brake system indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 208
2. Put the shift lever in
(D . Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
• If the engine does not start right away, wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
• If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the acce lerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled 2 Immobilizer System P. 106
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly 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 ta chometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
ReverseUsed when reversing
Neutral Used when idling
Drive Used:● For normal driving
● When temporarily driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode (when driving in ECON
or NORMAL mode)
● For driving in the 7-speed manual shift
mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
● For driving in L mode
Release Button
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1.Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips- head screwdriver. Press a button to pry
open the transmitter.
2. Open the keypad.
uWrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the transmitter.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Screw
Battery type: CR1616
BatteryKeypad
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot as shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N .
uThe lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
SlotCover
Release Button
Shift
Lock Release
Slot
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Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 111
Door Mirrors ............................................. 120
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 31
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 256
Driving ...................................................... 171
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 197
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 182
Braking ................................................... 208
Cruise Control ........................................ 200
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Plus Sport System.................................... 198
Shifting Gear (Automatic Transmission) ... 183
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 188
Starting the Engine ................................. 178
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 197
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 203
Emergency ................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 236
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 231
Starting ................................................... 178
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Engine Oil ................................................. 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 295 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 267
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 119
F
Features .................................................... 137
Filters ......................................................... 264
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 264
Oil ........................................................... 234
Flat Tire ..................................................... 271
Floor Mats ................................................. 266
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 238
Brake ...................................................... 240
Clutch ..................................................... 240
Engine Coolant ....................................... 236
Manual Transmission ............................... 239
Windshield Washer ................................. 241
Foot Brake ................................................ 209
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 114
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 216
Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 216
Refueling................................................. 216
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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stabi lity Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 203
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 204
Information .............................................. 305
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 116
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 119
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 274
Jump Starting ........................................... 287
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 182
L
L Mode ...................................................... 187
Language (HFL) ......................................... 159
Lights ................................................. 111, 242
Automatic ............................................... 112
Bulb Replacement .................................... 242
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 113
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 126
Light Switches ......................................... 111
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 111
Load Limits ................................................ 175
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 293
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 306
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 175M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 221
Battery .................................................... 262
Brake Fluid .............................................. 240
Cleaning ................................................. 265
Climate Control....................................... 264
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 240
Coolant ................................................... 236
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Oil ........................................................... 231
Precautions ............................................. 222
Radiator .................................................. 237
Remote Transmitter ................................. 263
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 242
Safety...................................................... 223
Service Items ........................................... 227
Tires ........................................................ 253
Transmission Fluid ........................... 238, 239
Under the Hood ...................................... 229
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
Manual Transmission
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 194
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 240
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 239
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 188
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 190
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 189
Shifting ................................................... 188
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