Acura RLX HYBRID (2020 year). Manual in english - page 23

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AcuraLink

®

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Features

•

Schedule Dealer Appointment

 (U.S. models only): Automatically sets an 

appointment date at your dealer.

•

Phone number

: Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.

•

Diagnostic Info

: Updates the current diagnostic message by connecting to the 

Acura server using HFL.

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Dealer Appointments

You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a 

Maintenance Minder

 or 

Recalls/Campaigns

 message, or reschedule any existing 

appointments.

1.

Select a 

Maintenance Minder

, 

Recalls/

Campaigns

, or 

Scheduled Dealer 

Appointment

 message.

2.

Rotate 

 to select 

Scheduled Dealer 

Appointment

 or 

Reschedule 

Appointment

 (depending on the screen). 

Press .

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A suggested time and date are displayed.

3.

Rotate 

 to select 

Confirm 

Appointment

. Press 

 to accept the time 

and date.

4.

Press  

to 

select 

OK

.

U.S. models only

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Dealer Appointments

To set up an automated dealer appointment when a 
regular maintenance is due, visit the Acura Owners 
website at 

owners.acura.com

 (in U.S.) or 

www.acura.ca

 (in Canada), and set the required 

option. A reminder message will be sent as the date 
for the dealer appointment approaches. A reminder 
message will also be sent if you schedule an 
appointment online using 

Acura Owners’ Schedule 

Service Appointment

 function.

If you are not satisfied with the proposed 
appointment date and time, call your dealer directly.

To cancel the scheduled appointment, select 

Cancel 

Appointment

 when a message is displayed.

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Driving

This chapter discusses driving and refueling.

Before Driving

Driving Preparation .......................... 372
Maximum Load Limit........................ 375

Towing a Trailer

................................ 377

When Driving

Turning on the Power ...................... 378
Precautions While Driving................. 383
Dual Clutch Transmission ................. 384
Shifting ............................................ 385
SPORT Mode.................................... 393
Reactive Force Pedal......................... 394
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System...... 395
AcuraWatch

TM

.................................. 396

Front Sensor Camera ....................... 400

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 

Speed Follow ................................. 402

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 416
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 421
Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 428
Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic 

Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 439

Agile Handling Assist ....................... 441
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel 

Drive

TM

 (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD

®

) .... 442

Blind spot information System.......... 443
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 445
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - 

Required Federal Explanation ......... 447

High Voltage Battery........................ 449

Braking

Brake System ................................... 450
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 456
Brake Assist System ......................... 457

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) ... 458

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped ................................ 466
Parking Sensor System

*

................... 468

Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 472

Multi-View Rear Camera

*

................ 476

Surround View Camera System

*

..... 478

Refueling

Fuel Information .............................. 488
How to Refuel ................................. 489

Fuel Economy and CO

2

 Emissions

.... 490

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

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Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

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Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

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Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

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When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.

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Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

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Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

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Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 520

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Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

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There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

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Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite 
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended 
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have 
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have 
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a 
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover 
flammable materials after you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Driving Preparation

Driving

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Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

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Maximum Load Limit

 P. 375

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Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden 
braking.

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Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mat.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.

•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.

2

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

 P. 139

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the head restraint, too.

2

Adjusting the Seats

 P. 175

2

Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions

 P. 178

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Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2

Adjusting the Mirrors

 P. 172

2

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

 P. 171

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Interior Checks

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Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk have the aiming readjusted 
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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Driving Preparation

Driving

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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. 41

•

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.

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Indicators

 P. 76

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Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

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.

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Specifications

 P. 586

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

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Specifications

 P. 586

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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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Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

(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.

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Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your 
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.

2

Towing a Trailer

 P. 377

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.

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Emergency Towing

 P. 580

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Driving

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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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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Turning on the Power

Driving

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

.

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Multi-Information Display Warning 
and Information Messages

 P. 103

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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.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Press the 

POWER

 button.

1

Turning on the Power

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

2

Immobilizer System

 P. 146

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

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. 560

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

The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for 
driving.
You can start driving with the 

READY

 indicator on.

If you press the 

POWER

 button while depressing the 

brake pedal with the 

READY

 indicator on, the power 

mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start 
driving.

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READY Indicator

 P. 80

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Stopping the Power System

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Turning on the Power

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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 

 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. 
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
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 audio/information screen.

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.

•

The transmission 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.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can 
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly 
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with 
the vehicle parked in a garage or other 
areas with limited ventilation.

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.

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Turning on the Power

Driving

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To turn the power system off

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

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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 cold outside:

•

The defroster and heated windshield are activated 
at a moderately warm temperature.

•

The rear defogger, door mirror heaters and heated 
windshield are activated.

•

The heated steering wheel is activated.

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Heated Steering Wheel

 P. 194

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.

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

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Turning on the Power

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Driving

1.

While depressing the brake pedal, press the 

POWER

 button.

2.

Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, press the 

(

D

 button. 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.

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Parking Brake

 P. 450

2

If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning 
Message

 P. 571

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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 system 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 power system is turned on using the two-
way keyless access remote

When the power system is turned on using the two-way keyless access remote

When the power system is turned on 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.

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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 change the gear position 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 in 
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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Dual Clutch Transmission

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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

■

Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

Do not change the gear position to 

(

N

, 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 not to 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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Shifting

Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

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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.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.

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 before turning the 
power on or off
Transmission is locked

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

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)