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uuWhen Driving uStarting 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. 210
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.
1 Starting 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 accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled 2 Immobilizer System P. 107
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) models

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission (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 pe dal 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 tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer wo rking to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used 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.
u Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.1 Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Screw
Battery type: CR1616
Battery Keypad

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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 th e 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.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a de aler as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
SlotCover
Release
Button
Shift
Lock
Release
Slot

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Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 112
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 104
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 104
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ................. 31, 69
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 ........................ 258
Driving ...................................................... 173
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 199
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 184
Braking ................................................... 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 202
Manual Transmission .............................. 190
Plus Sport System.................................... 200
Shifting Gear
(Automatic Transmission) ...................... 185
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 190
Starting the Engine ................................. 180
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 267
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 8
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 199
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 299
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 205
Emergency ................................................ 305
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 315
Engine ....................................................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 238
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Oil ........................................................... 233
Starting ................................................... 180
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 238
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 239
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 238
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 294
Engine Oil ................................................. 233
Adding .................................................... 235
Checking ................................................. 234
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 296
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 233
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 299 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 270
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F
Features.................................................... 139
Filters ......................................................... 267
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 267
Oil ........................................................... 236
Flat Tire ..................................................... 275
Floor Mats ................................................. 269
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 240
Brake ...................................................... 242
Clutch ..................................................... 242
Engine Coolant ....................................... 238
Manual Transmission ............................... 241
Windshield Washer ................................. 243
Foot Brake ................................................ 211
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 115
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 218
Economy ................................................. 221
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 218
Refueling................................................. 218

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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF ..... 70, 206
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................ 70, 205
Information .............................................. 309
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 127
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 278
Jump Starting ........................................... 291
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
.................................................. 184
L
L Mode...................................................... 189
Language (HFL) ......................................... 161
Lights ................................................. 112, 244
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement .................................... 244
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 127
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 177
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 104
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 297
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 296
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 310, 311
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 177
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 223
Battery .................................................... 264
Brake Fluid .............................................. 242
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Climate Control....................................... 267
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 242
Coolant ................................................... 238
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Oil ........................................................... 233
Precautions ............................................. 224
Radiator .................................................. 239
Remote Transmitter ................................. 266
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 244
Safety...................................................... 225
Service Items ........................................... 229
Tires ........................................................ 255
Transmission Fluid ........................... 240, 241
Under the Hood ...................................... 231
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 298
Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 196
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 242
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 241
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 190
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 192
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 191
Shifting ................................................... 190