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Driving

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 

seats.

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They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation 
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 39

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the 

vehicle, and go off soon after.

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Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 74

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Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the 
Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and 
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and 

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and 

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in 
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all 
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 554

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 554

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WARNING

Overloading or improper loading 
can affect handling and stability 
and cause a crash in which you 
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other 
loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

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(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being 

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will 

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight 

550 lbs 

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight 

100 lbs 
(45 kg)

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your 
warranties.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs 
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

2 Emergency Towing P. 548

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When Driving

Turning on the Power

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

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Make sure the transmission is in 

(

P.

1

When Driving

When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel 
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.

1

Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather, 
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, 
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to 
reduce 12-volt battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater and transmission clutch 
actuator heater will improve starting and reduce the 
warming time required before driving. Consult a 
dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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3. Press the POWER button without 

depressing the accelerator pedal.

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The Ready To Drive message appears 
on the multi-information display.

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When the ambient temperature is 
extremely low, the vehicle does not move 
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of 
Ready To Drive.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning 

and Information Messages P. 99

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If the High Voltage battery is fully 
charged, the gasoline engine may not 
start.

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If the High Voltage battery charge level is 
low, the gasoline engine starts.

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Select 

(

P.

2. Press the POWER button.

1

Turning on the Power

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the power 
system does not activate.

2 Immobilizer System P. 149

Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER 
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is 
weak.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 530

The power system may not activate if the keyless 
access remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the POWER button to start the power 
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30 
seconds before trying again.

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Stopping the Power System

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Driving

You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access 
remote from extended distances.

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To turn the power system on

The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the 

 button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute 
extension request was transmitted successfully.

After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that 
the all the doors and the trunk are locked. 

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

*

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

*

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the 
remote engine start if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting 
using the multi-information display.

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

•

The gear is in a position other than 

(

P.

•

The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is 
unlocked.

•

You have already used the remote twice to turn the 
power system on.

•

Another registered keyless access remote is in the 
vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

Door is unlocked with the built-in key.

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WARNING

Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon 
monoxide.

Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you 
or cause unconsciousness.

Never use the remote engine starter 
when the vehicle is parked in a garage 
or other area with limited ventilation.

With the doors locked, Press the 

 button, 

then press and hold the 

 button.

Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Continues to blink 
during a vehicle 
self check until the 
power system is 
turned on.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

Green LED: Comes on while 
the power system is on.

Red LED: Blinks when the 
remote is out of the keyless 
access system range.

* Not available on all models

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To turn the power system off

Press and hold the 

 button 

for one second.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

Amber LED: Blinks when any 
button is pressed.

Red LED:

●

Comes on for one second to let you know 
that the power system is turned off.

●

Blinks when the remote is out of the keyless 
access system range. The power system will not 
be turned off.

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

*

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The telematics unit malfunctions.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

Before turning the power system on, make sure to 
check the door lock status using the remote. When 
you press the 

 button, wait for the green LED to 

blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did 
not lock, and the power system is not turned on.

While the power system is on, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The air conditioning is activated in recirculation 
mode.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.

•

The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are 
activated.

* Not available on all models

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1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.

2. Change the gear position to 

(

D. Select 

(

R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 

accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull 

away.

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Hill Start Assist System

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.

Change to 

(

D when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, then release the 

brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

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Starting to Drive

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.

The power sytem is turned off when the gear position 
is changed from 

(

P before the POWER button is 

pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.

When the engine was started using the two-way 
keyless access remote

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When the engine was started using the two-way keyless access remote

*

When the engine was started in any case

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Hill Start Assist System

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
does not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

* Not available on all models

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Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power 
system or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

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In Rain

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not select a shift button while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.

NOTICE

The following can damage the under spoiler:

•

Parking the vehicle by a parking block

•

Parallel parking along the road shoulder

•

Driving toward the bottom of a hill

•

Driving up or down to a different surface level 
(such as a road shoulder)

•

Driving on a rutted or bumpy road

•

Driving on a road with potholes.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the power system will shut down and all 
steering and brake power assist functions will stop, 
making it difficult to control the vehicle.

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Driving

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.

Dual Clutch Transmission

As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission, 
this vehicle will creep.
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, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress 
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Other Precautions

■

Creeping

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Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

Do not press the 

(

N button, as you will lose 

regenerative braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, 
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so 
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are 
replaced.

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Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

1

Shifting

While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the 
High Voltage battery temperature is low, 
regenerative braking may become less effective.

To prevent malfunction and unintended 
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift 
buttons.

•

Do not let passengers or children operate the shift 
buttons.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than 
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select 

(

R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the 

accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High 
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not 
indicate a vehicle malfunction.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the gear position indicator.

Park
Used when parking or starting the power 
system

Reverse
Used when reversing

Neutral
Used when idling

Drive
Used for:

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st 
and 7th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential 
mode

●

Driving in the sequential mode (when 
driving in SPORT mode)

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(

P (park) button

The gear position changes to 

(

P when you 

press the 

(

P button while the vehicle is 

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the 

(

P button 

come on.

1

Shifting

The beeper sounds when you depress the accelerator 
pedal with the gear position in 

(

N.

Change the gear position to 

(

D or 

(

R with the brake 

pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures 
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the 
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you 
are in the correct gear before driving.

(

P Button

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Shift Operation

1

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change 

(

D to 

(

R and vice versa, come to 

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has 
come to a complete standstill can damage the 
transmission.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the gear position before selecting 
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, 
or all the gear position indicators are blinking 
simultaneously, there is a problem with the 
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the 
transmission is in 

(

N, 

(

P or 

(

R, the fuel supply may 

be cut off even without the engine speed entering 
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to 

(

R.

Gear Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Press the 

(

P button.

Press back the 

(

R button.

Press the 

(

N button.

Press the 

(

D button.

Shift Button 
Indicator

M (sequential mode) 
Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear 
Selection Indicator

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position 
automatically changes to 

(

P.

• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 

km/h) or slower.

• The transmission is in other than 

(

P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the gear position from 

(

P with the brake pedal 

depressed, the gear position will automatically return to 

(

P once you release 

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission 
is in other than 

(

P, the gear position automatically changes to 

(

P.

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position (car wash mode)

With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Within five seconds select 

(

N.

3. Then press the POWER button.

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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.

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The gear position remains in 

(

N with the power mode in ACCESSORY for 15 

minutes, then, it automatically changes to 

(

P and the power mode changes to 

OFF.

Manually changing to 

(

P cancels ACCESSORY mode. The 

(

P indicator comes on 

and the power mode changes to OFF.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change 
the gear position to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always 
select 

(

P before opening the driver's door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 434

If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position 
has automatically changed to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear 
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system 
and lock the doors.

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to unexpected accidents.

When the 
transmission is in:

1. Under the circumstances 
of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The gear position 
remains in/changes to:

How to change the 
gear position

(

P

The brake pedal is not 
depressed.

Other gear position

(

P

Release the accelerator 
pedal and depress the 
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed without the brake pedal 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.

(

N

 or (

D

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Park your vehicle in a 
safe place.

(

R

 or (

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

D

(

R

, (

N

, or (

D

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

(

P

 or (

N

The READY indicator is not on.

A gear position other than 

(

P 

or 

(

N

(

P

 or (

N

Make sure that the 
READY indicator 
comes on.

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