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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Manual mode drivingTo enter manual mode, shift the select lever to the M position.
While the upshift/downshift indicator light is illuminated, gears can be
selected by operating the select lever or paddle shift levers, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choosing. Even if upshifting operations are performed, if vehicle speed is too low for
the requested gear, the gear will not change.
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Upshifting (+)
Downshifting (-)
Each time the select lever or
paddle shift levers are operated,
the gear changes up or down
one gear and the selected gear,
“1” through “6”, will be set.
The selected gear, from “1” to “6”,
and “M” will be displayed on the
shift position and shift range indi-
cator.
When in manual mode, the gear will not change unless the select
lever or paddle shift levers are operated.
However, even when in manual mode, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations: ● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When engine oil temperature is high and engine speed rises close
to the red zone.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working in the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 304)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
push-button ignition switch is off. With the push-button ignition switch in
“ON” mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 304)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
CAUTION
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-ment.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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STEP 2
STEP 3
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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 217
Emergency, in case ofIf the access key does not operate properly............ 400
If the engine will not start ...... 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................398
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............404
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 384
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .................................. 368
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 412
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 361
If your vehicle overheats ....... 409 Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine hood.......................... 296
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 409
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 422
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 296
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 258
Event data recorder ................... 16E

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Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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Tools......................................... 384
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 235
Emergency towing ................ 361
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 330
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427
USB port................................... 256
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 266
Vehicle identification number................................... 417
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........371
Seatbelt reminder ..................373
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................373
Anti-lock brake system ................................371
Brake assist system ..............371
Brake system ........................370
Charging system ...................370
Cruise control indicator light.......................371
Electric power steering system warning light ...........371
Electronic engine control system ................................371
Engine oil pressure ...............370
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................371, 380
Low fuel level ........................373
Low tire pressure...................373
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................371
Open door .............................373
Pretensioners ........................371
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................373
Slip indicator light ..................371
SRS airbags ..........................371
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................373
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