When Driving
Starting the Engine
u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch.
Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
2. Check that the transmission is in 
, then depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in .
uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
All models
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
You can remotely start the engine using the remote.
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the Some exterior lights flash once. and try again. LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six Exterior lights will not flash if times if the engine starts the engine does not start. successfully. |
button. Go within the range,
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When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the button, then press and hold the 
button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was transmitted successfully.
* Not available on all models
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* Not available on all models
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When the engine was started using the button on the remote
When the engine was started in any case 
R when reversing.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
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Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot 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.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
.* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
In Rain Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
uuWhen DrivinguTransmission
When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear/ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Automatic transmission models
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
Park your vehicle in a safe place with the power mode in ON, then apply the brakes and press the 
button to put the transmission in Park.
The indicators on the sides of the 
button come on.
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Shift Operation
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If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the transmission automatically puts into 
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.u If you manually put the transmission from with the brake pedal depressed, the transmission will automatically return to once you release the brake pedal.
If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in other than 
, the transmission automatically puts into 
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With the engine running:
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed after car wash mode has been activated, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY and a message will be displayed on the driver information interface.
u For 15 minutes the transmission remains in N with the power mode in ACCESSORY. After that, the transmission automatically changes to 
and the power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to cancels ACCESSORY mode. The indicator comes on and the power mode changes to OFF. You must always put the transmission into 
when car wash mode is no longer needed.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.
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When the transmission is in: |
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2. If you try to change to the following: |
3. The shift position remains in/changes to: |
How to change the shift position |
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The brake pedal is not depressed. |
Other shift position |
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Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. |
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The accelerator pedal is depressed. |
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The vehicle is moving at low speed without the brake pedal depressed. |
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The vehicle is moving at low speed with the accelerator pedal depressed. |
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The vehicle is moving forward. |
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Stop your vehicle in a safe place, depress the brake pedal, and select the appropriate shift position. |
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The vehicle is moving backward. |
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Sequential Mode Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential
mode.
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by - paddle shifter and the lower gear is available, the transmission properly selects single or double gear change.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically switch off, and the gear selection indicator will go off.
Hold the + paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by holding the + paddle shifter for two seconds. When the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and gear selection indicator go off.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
(- Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(+ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
Downshifting when pulling the (- paddle shifter. (Changes to a lower gear)
Upshifting when pulling the (+ paddle shifter. (Changes to a higher gear)
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Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift Lever Operation
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Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift Lever Operation
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manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the number is displayed in the gear selection indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the gear selection indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the + paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed temporarily before making a turn.
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the speed number are displayed in the gear selection indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, pressing the SPORT button. When the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear selection indicator go off.
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uuWhen DrivinguSPORT Mode*
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance, transmission and handling*. This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
The ambient meter color changes to a constant red and the turbo meter appears on the driver information interface.
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uuWhen DrivinguECON Mode
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission and climate control system.
*1 : Models without the adaptive damper system
*2 : Models with the adaptive damper system
*3 : Models without SPORT mode
*4 : Models with SPORT mode
uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The environmental and vehicle conditions that impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are varied.
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The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again, and the indicator (green) goes off.
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If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in operation.
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop*
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the indicator (amber) will come on.
The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop*
Auto Idle Stop Activates When: The vehicle stops with the shift position in D and the brake pedal depressed. When you shift into 
quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop
continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.
u If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate Auto Idle Stop.
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop*
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2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 515
after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you move the shift lever other than 
. When operating the shift lever, the brake pedalmust be firmly depressed.
Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine. This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Damper System*
Constantly controls your vehicle’s front and rear dampers according to current road conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.
You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.
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* Not available on all models
uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA® helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator. You may also notice some noise from the hydraulic brake system. You will also see the indicator blink.
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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
This button is on the driver side control panel. To partially disable VSA® functionality/features, press and hold it until you hear a beep.
Your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but traction control function will be less effective.
To restore VSA® functionality/features, press the 
(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a beep.
VSA® is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are significantly under-inflated.
This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
Before calibrating the TPMS:
2 Checking Tires P. 577
Make sure:
.uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
You can calibrate the system from the customized feature on the audio/information screen.
button.message appears, repeat steps 5-6.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle, particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you change lanes.
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* Not available on all models
uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator: Located on the outside rearview mirror on both sides.
Comes on when:
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds three times.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
When you turn the blind spot information system on and off, do the following.
The blind spot information system is in the previously selected ON or OFF setting each time you start the engine.
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