Driving
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
● Shift to and depress the brake
pedal when starting
the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal and press
the
release button to move out of
.
Press the release button to move
the
shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing
the release button.
VSA® OFF Button
(P 233) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. ● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. ● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
U.S. models only
TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
Refueling
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
1. Push the fuel fill door release handle.
2. Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
3. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
4. After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.
See also:
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge needle is at the
mark or the engine suddenly
loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engin ...
Brake Assist System
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you
depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
Brake assist system operation
Press the brak ...
Rear Seat
Folding Down the Rear Seat
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from
the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restr ...