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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. 293

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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.

•

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. 148

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjust the head restraint, too.

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Seats

 P. 180

2

Adjusting the Front Head Restraint Positions

 P. 187

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Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

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Mirrors

 P. 178

2

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

 P. 177

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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

•

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. 45

•

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

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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, all cargo.

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Specifications

 P. 510

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

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Specifications

 P. 510

3

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.

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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. 295

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 Behind a Motorhome

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

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Emergency Towing

 P. 504

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Driving

When Driving

Starting the Engine

1.

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds 
when you pull up the electric parking 
brake switch.

2.

Check that the transmission 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

.

3.

Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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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. 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.

Bring the keyless remote close to the 

ENGINE 

START/STOP

 button if the battery in the keyless 

remote is weak.

2

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

 

P. 483

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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Starting the Engine

Driving

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Starting the Engine

Do not hold the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button to 

start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds 
before starting the engine again.

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

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

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Immobilizer System

 P. 155

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Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.

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To start the engine

Press the 

 button, then press and hold 

the  

button.

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Some exterior lights flash once.

If the engine starts successfully, some exterior 
lights flash six times.

If the engine does not start, exterior lights will 
not flash.

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Go within the range, and try again.

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Remote Engine Start

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Remote Engine Start

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your 
local laws.

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

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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.

LED: Blinks when any 

button is pressed.

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Starting the Engine

Driving

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.

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Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.

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Remote Engine Start

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

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting.

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Vehicle Settings

 P. 126

•

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 start 
the engine.

•

Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

The 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 shift lever release button is pressed.

•

The battery charge is too low.

•

You press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

•

The system is updating.

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Driving

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To stop the engine

Press and hold the 

 button for one 

second.

If the engine stops successfully, the exterior 
lights flash once.

When the keyless remote is out of the keyless 
access system range, the exterior lights will 
not flash.
The engine will not stop.

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Go within the range, and try again.

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Remote Engine Start

The engine may stop while it is running if:

•

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

•

The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.

•

The security system alarm is activated.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The hood is open.

•

The trunk, or any door is unlocked without using 
the keyless remote or keyless access system.

•

You press the shift lever release button.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if there is 
a problem with the emissions control systems.

•

The 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button is pressed while 

a door has been opened without using the keyless 
remote or keyless access system.

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, heated door mirrors

*

, and front 

seat heaters

*

 are activated.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

*

 

Button

 P. 176

2

Front Seat Heaters

*

 P. 198

* Not available on all models

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Driving

1.

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

2.

Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into 

(

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 parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

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Parking Brake

 P. 399

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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.

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.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Press the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button.

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Starting to Drive

■

Stopping the Engine

1

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the transmission is taken out 
of 

(

P

 before the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button is 

pressed. Follow the step 1 when 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.

When the engine was started using the 

 button 

on the keyless remote

When the engine was started using the 

 button on the keyless 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 
will not operate on small inclines.

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

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA

®

 is 

switched off.

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Stopping the Engine

The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE 
OFF about 20 minutes after the following conditions 
have been met:

•

A door has been opened, such as when leaving the 
vehicle.

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

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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.

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In Rain

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Other Precautions

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

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

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

Do not select 

(

N

 while driving 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 not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km) 
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the 
brake pads or rotors to allow for proper break-in.

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Continuously Variable Transmission

Driving

Continuously Variable Transmission

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 ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. 
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Creeping

■

Kickdown

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Shifting

Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift lever positions

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Shifting

You cannot change the power mode from ON to 
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift lever is in 

(

P

.

The vehicle may move very slightly even in 

(

N

 while 

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

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Drive

Used for normal driving.

Park

Used when parking or starting the engine.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Release Button

Drive (S)

Used:

●

For better acceleration

●

To increase engine braking

●

When going up or down hills

Low

Used:

●

To further increase engine braking

●

When going up or down hills

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Shifting

Driving

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Shift Lever Operation

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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 position indicator to check the lever 
position before pulling away.

If the transmission system 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 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.

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.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release 

button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Shift Position Indicator 

(Transmission System Indicator)

Tachometer Red Zone

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ECON Mode

Driving

ECON 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, climate control system, and Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow.

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ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has 
greater temperature fluctuation.

The mode may not be able to be changed under 
some driving conditions.
If there is a vehicle system failure, the following 
message will also appear on the driver information 
interface, and you cannot select any other mode.

ECON

 Button

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Auto 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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Auto Idle Stop Activates When: 

 P. 310, 311

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is 
about to move again, and the indicator 
(green) goes off.

2

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

 

P. 312

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.

A message associated with Auto Idle Stop 
appears on the driver information interface.

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Auto Idle Stop

The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is 
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. 
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type 
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent 
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace 
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified 
type. Ask a dealer for more details.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

•

Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when the 
ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

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ECON Mode

 P. 306

Auto Idle Stop 

Indicator (Green)

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes 
on and a message appears on the driver 
information interface when the Auto Idle Stop 
system cannot be activated.

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Indicators

 P. 84

2

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

 P. 309

Auto Idle Stop 

Suspend Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press 
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.

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Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the 
indicator will come on and a message 
appears on the driver information 
interface.

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.

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

1

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is 
activated, the engine will restart.

2

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

 P. 310

If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button, 

you can select whether to display the status messages 
or not.

Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 Button

Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 

Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop

310

Driving

The vehicle stops with the transmission in 

(

D

 and the brake pedal depressed.

When you put the transmission into 

(

P

 quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the 

Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.

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If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.

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Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button is pressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

•

The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

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Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate 
Auto Idle Stop.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.

•

The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

D

.

•

The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h) 
after the engine starts.

•

The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

 is on (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to 

Hi

 or 

Lo

.

•

The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -4°F 
(-20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

1

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop 
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the 
engine will not restart automatically.

In this case, restart the engine with the 

ENGINE 

START/STOP

 button.

2

Starting the Engine

 P. 296

Pressing the 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button causes 

the engine to no longer restarts automatically. Follow 
the standard procedure to start the engine.

2

Starting the Engine

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When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation, 
the vehicle stops without depressing the brake pedal 
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
In such cases, the engine may restart if you change 
the shift position other than 

(

D

.

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

Altitude is high.

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.

•

The fan speed is high.

•

The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between 
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

•

The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

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•

The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system activated).

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into 

(

R

, 

(

S

, or 

(

L

, or when it is set from 

(

N

 to 

(

D

.

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If you put the transmission into 

(

P

 after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto 

Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you 
depress the brake pedal.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while 
stopped on an incline.

•

The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

 is on (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set 
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

•

The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

•

The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with 
ACC with Low Speed Follow.

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.

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

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Starting Assist Brake Function

1

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle 
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when 
the engine restarts. 

1

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated, 
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop 
is in operation.

If the automatic brake hold system has been turned 
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the 
engine will restart automatically when you release 
the brake pedal.

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TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (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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VSA

®

 Operation

1

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control 

(ESC), System

The VSA

®

 may not function properly if tire type and 

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

®

 system indicator comes on and stays 

on while driving, there may be a problem with the 
system. While this may not interfere with normal 
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

VSA

®

 cannot enhance stability in all driving situations 

and does not control the entire braking system. You 
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate 
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient 
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

®

 system is generally 

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The 
system also includes a traction control function.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Adaptive 

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety 
support, low tire pressure/TPMS

*

, and parking brake 

and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in 
amber along with a message in the driver information 
interface when you set the power mode to ON after 
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

VSA

®

 System 

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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You can partially disable VSA

®

 features using the driver information interface.

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Your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but traction control 
function will be less effective.

VSA

®

 is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last 

time you drove the vehicle.

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VSA

®

 On and Off

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control 

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets 
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier 
to free it with the VSA

®

 temporarily switched off.

When the VSA

®

 system is off, the traction control 

function becomes less effective. This allows for the 
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should 
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

®

 off if 

you are not able to free it when the VSA

®

 is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to 
switch VSA

®

 on again. We do not recommend driving 

your vehicle with the VSA

®

 system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the 
engine compartment while system checks are being 
performed immediately after starting the engine or 
while driving. This is normal.

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Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the 
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during 
cornering.

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Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in 
all driving situations. You still need to drive and 
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and 
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

®

 system indicator comes on and stays 

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not 
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine 
compartment while the agile handling assist is 
activated. This is normal.

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Driving

Tire 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.

*1 : Appears when any one tire is significantly under-inflated. (e.g., a front right side tire)
*2 : Appears when two or more tires are significantly under-inflated.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in 
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer 
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come 
on as a result of overinflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire.

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The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the 
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Tire chains are used.

•

The tire loses air pressure rapidly.

Low Tire 

Pressure/TPMS 

Indicator

*1

*2

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*

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires than 
the condition at calibration.

•

Tire chains are used.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Adaptive 

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety 
support, low tire pressure/TPMS, and parking brake 
and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in 
amber along with a message in the driver information 
interface when you set the power mode to ON after 
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

•

Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

•

Rotate the tires.

•

Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

•

Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

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Make sure:

•

The vehicle is at a complete stop.

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The power mode is in ON.

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TPMS Calibration

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is 
installed.
The calibration process requires approximately 30 
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-
60 mph (48-97 km/h).
During this period, if the power mode is set to ON and 
the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may 
notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on 
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the calibration 
process is not yet complete.

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When you calibrate the TPMS, do the 
following.

1.

Roll the right selector wheel to select 

Vehicle settings

, then press the right 

selector wheel.

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TPMS calibration

 appears on the 

display.

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TPMS Calibration

If the tire chains are installed, remove them before 
calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even 
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are 
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the 
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a 
dealer for details.

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2.

Press the right selector wheel.

u

The display switches to the 
customization setup screen, where you 
can select 

Cancel

 or 

Calibrate

.

3.

Roll the right selector wheel and select 

Calibrate

, then press the right selector 

wheel.

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Calibration started

 screen appears, 

then the display returns to the 
customization menu screen.

•

If the 

Calibration failed to start

 message 

appears, repeat step 4.

•

The calibration process finishes 
automatically.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required 
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked 
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure 
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard 
or tire inflation pressure label.

(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.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain 
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the 
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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.