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Maximum Load Limit

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.

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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Driving

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper 
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

Total trailer weight

Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, 
cargo, and everything in or on it must not 
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in 
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle 
handling and performance and can damage 
the engine and drivetrain.

Tongue load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded 
trailer on the hitch should be approximately 
10% of the total trailer weight.
• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire 

traction and steering control. Too little 
tongue load can make the trailer unstable 
and cause it to sway.

• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by 

loading 60% of the load toward the front 
of the trailer and 40% toward the rear. 
Readjust the load as needed.

Towing Load Limits

1

Towing Load Limits

Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated 
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your 
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and the 
tongue load.

Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600 
miles (1,000 km).

Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information

Vehicle Specifications P. 582, 584

3

WARNING

Exceeding any load limit or improperly 
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a 
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or 
killed.

Check the loading of your vehicle and 
trailer carefully before starting to drive.

Total Load

Tongue Load

Tongue Load

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Towing Preparation

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Driving

Towing equipment varies by the size of your trailer, how much load you are towing, 
and where you are towing.

Hitches

The hitch must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.

Safety chains

Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the 
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer brakes

There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are 
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. If you choose electric brakes, 
be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to attach trailer brakes to 
your vehicle's hydraulic system, as it will lower braking effectiveness and create a 
potential hazard.

Additional towing equipment

Many states and provinces/territories require special outside mirrors when towing a 
trailer. Even if mirrors are not required in your locale, you should install special 
mirrors if visibility is restricted in any way.

Trailer light

Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province/territory, and 
local regulations. Check with your local trailer sales or rental agency for the 
requirements in the area where you plan to tow.

Towing Equipment and Accessories

1

Towing Equipment and Accessories

Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and 
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and local regulations.

Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other 
items are recommended or required for your towing 
situation.

The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type 
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only 
be installed by a qualified technician.

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

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Driving

Driving Safely with a Trailer

• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.

Towing Load Limits P. 417

• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while 

driving.

• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.

• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

• Use the 

(

D position when towing a trailer on level roads.

• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.

Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

Towing Speeds and Gears

Turning and Braking

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel 
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.

Automatic transmission/CVT models

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Towing Your Vehicle

Driving

• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the 

climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool 
down the engine if necessary.

• Shift to the 

(

S position if the transmission shifts frequently.

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.

Emergency Towing P. 580

Driving in Hilly Terrain

Automatic transmission models

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Driving

When Driving

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Check that the shift lever is in 

(

P, then 

depress the brake pedal.

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Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 

(

N, it is safer to start it in 

(

P.

2. Check that the shift lever is in 

(

N. Then 

depress the brake pedal with your right 
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left 
foot.

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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed 
to start the engine.

Models without smart entry system

1

Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.

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

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently 
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant 
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration 
to prevent freezing. 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.

Brake Pedal

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

Manual transmission models

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Starting the Engine

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Driving

3. Turn the ignition switch to START 

(

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that 

the parking brake indicator has gone off.

Parking Brake P. 479

2. Put the shift lever in 

(

D. Select 

(

R when reversing.

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

away.

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.

Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill, 
or 

(

R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever to 

(

D or 

(

S when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, 

then release the brake pedal.

1

Starting the Engine

Do not hold the key in START 

(

e for more than 10 

seconds.

If the engine does not start right away, wait for at 
least 30 seconds before trying again.

If the engine starts, but then immediately stops, 
wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3 
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine 
starts.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is 
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.

Immobilizer System P. 133

Starting to Drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models

1

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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Starting the Engine

Continued

Driving

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Check that the shift lever is in 

(

P, then 

depress the brake pedal.

u

Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 

(

N, it is safer to start it in 

(

P.

2. Check that the shift lever is in 

(

N. Then 

depress the brake pedal with your right 
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left 
foot.

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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed 
to start the engine.

Models with smart entry system

1

Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.

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

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently 
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant 
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration 
to prevent freezing. 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.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s 
fuel system is disabled.

Immobilizer System P. 133

Brake Pedal

Automatic transmission/CVT models

Brake Pedal

Clutch Pedal

Manual transmission models

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Starting the Engine

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Driving

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1. Shift to 

(

P.

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

• If the shift lever is in 

(

N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

• If the shift lever is in any gear other than 

(

N, depress the clutch pedal, then press 

the ENGINE START/STOP button.

All models

Stopping the Engine

1

Starting the Engine

Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE 
START/STOP
 button if the battery in the smart entry 
remote is weak.

If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak 

P. 564

The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is 
subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to 
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds 
before trying again.

Automatic transmission/CVT models

Manual transmission models

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Starting the Engine

Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.

To start the engine

The engine runs for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the 

 

button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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The turn signal lights come back on three times, twice, if a 10-minute 
extension request was transmitted successfully.

Remote Engine Start

*

1

Remote Engine Start

*

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
While the vehicle is moving, the range may be 
reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.

The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:

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

*

 or audio/

information touch screen

*

.

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

The shift lever 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 start 
the engine.

Another registered smart entry remote is in the 
vehicle.

3

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.

* Not available on all models

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Starting the Engine

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Driving

To stop the engine

1

Remote Engine Start

*

There is any antenna failure.

Door is unlocked with the built-in key.

The engine oil pressure is low.

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

The security system alarm is not set.

The engine may stop while it is running if:

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of 
starting the engine with the 

 button on the 

smart entry remote.

The engine is stopped by using the smart entry 
remote.

Door is unlocked with the built-in key.

The hood is open.

The shift lever is in a position other than 

(

P.

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

The engine oil pressure is low.

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if 
there is a problem with the emissions control 
systems.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

The climate control system 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.

Press and hold the 

 button 

for one second.

* Not available on all models

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Starting the Engine

Driving

1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that 

the parking brake indicator has gone off.

Parking Brake P. 479

3. Put the shift lever in 

(

D. Select 

(

R when reversing.

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

away.

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.

Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to one of the forward gears when facing uphill, 
or 

(

R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever to 

(

D or 

(

S when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, 

then release the brake pedal.

Starting to Drive

Automatic transmission/CVT models

1

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the shift lever is moved out of 

(

P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is 

pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.

When the engine was started using the 

 button

*

 on 

the smart entry remote

When the engine was started using the 

 button

*

 on the smart entry remote

When the engine was started in any case

1

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.

Manual transmission models

Automatic transmission/CVT models

* Not available on all models

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Precautions While Driving

Driving

Precautions While Driving

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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.

In Rain

Other Precautions

1

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.

If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY 

(

q

*1

 

while driving, the engine will shut down and all 
steering and brake power assist functions will stop, 
making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not put the shift lever in 

(

N, as you will lose 

engine 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.

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.

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Automatic Transmission/CVT

*

Driving

Automatic Transmission/CVT

*

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping 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, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress 
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

Creeping

Kickdown

* Not available on all models

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Shifting

Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

Shift lever positions

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models

1

Shifting

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

 

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in 

(

P.

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in 

(

N while the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.

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

Reverse
Used when reversing

Drive
Used:

For normal driving

When temporarily driving in the 7-speed 
manual shift mode

Park
Used when parking or starting the engine

Neutral
Used when idling

Release Button

Drive (S)
Used:

For better acceleration

To increase engine braking

When going up or down hills

When driving in the 7-speed manual 
shift mode

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Shifting

Driving

Shift Lever Operation

1

Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from 

(

D to 

(

R and 

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

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the 
lever position before pulling away.

If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in 
any shift position, 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.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the 
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release 
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Models with multi-information display

Models with information display

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release 
button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Tachometer’s red zone

M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) 
Indicator/Shift Indicator

M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) 
Indicator/Shift Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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