Honda Civic Hatchback (2024 year). Manual in english

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When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

■

Shift positions

Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifter

Shifting

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

(

The vehicle may move very slightly even in

(

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

●

Used when going up or down hills

When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

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Shift Operation

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from

(

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.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)

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.

Tachometer Red Zone

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When Driving

Shifting

Continued

Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift positions

Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifter

Shifting

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

(

The vehicle may move very slightly even in

(

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

●

When temporarily driving in the
7-speed manual shift mode

●

When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode (when driving
in

SPORT

mode)

Park

Used when parking or starting the
engine

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Release Button

When Driving

Shifting

494

Driving

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Shift Operation

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from

(

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.

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.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

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

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)

Indicator/Shift Indicator

Tachometer Red Zone

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

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When Driving

Shifting

Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.

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When the transmission is in

(

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the

(

paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.

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When the transmission is in

(

with SPORT mode:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The

indicator and the

speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer red
zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, use the

DRIVE MODE

switch to

select other than

SPORT

mode or pull the

(

paddle shifter for a few seconds.

When the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the

indicator and shift

indicator will turn off.

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.

When the engine speed reaches near the tachometer
red zone, the transmission shifts up automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts
down automatically.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal

(

driving mode.

When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter
before pulling it again for the next speed.

The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its
allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

Downshifting when pulling
the

(

paddle shifter

(Changes to lower speed
number)

Upshifting when pulling
the

(

paddle shifter

(Changes to higher speed
number)

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Shifting

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Driving

Shifting

Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.

Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into

(

, or

shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”

When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.

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Shift Lever Operation

Manual transmission models

Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

Do not shift to

(

before the vehicle comes to a

complete stop.
Shifting to

(

before stopping can damage the

transmission.

NOTICE

Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not
go into the tachometer red zone. Should this occur, it
can severely damage your engine.

There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave
the vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot
day, be careful before moving the shift lever. Because
of heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the
outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel
cold.

If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

When Driving

Shifting

498

Driving

Adjusts the engine's RPM to match the optimal speed of the gear that is about to be
engaged.

Drive Mode System

P. 516

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Limitations

The rev match system will not activate under the following conditions:

•

You are shifting into a lower gear, but the system has determined that the engine
will over rev.

•

You are shifting into 1st gear from a higher gear.

•

Engine RPM is low and you are shifting into a lower gear in sequential order.

•

The system has determined that the engine will be at idling speed after you have
shifted into a higher gear.

•

The clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
The rev match system may deactivate if the clutch pedal is fully depressed for a
extended period of time.

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Rev Match System

Rev Match System

You can turn off the rev match system using the
audio/information screen.

Customized Features

P. 387

If you depress the accelerator pedal while changing
gears, the system may give priority to inputs from the
accelerator pedal depending on the amount of
depression of the accelerator pedal.

If the message below appears, there may be a
problem with the system. The rev match system may
not operate, but you can perform regular gear
shifting.
Have the system checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Shifting

Driving

Come on to inform you that upshifting or
downshifting is necessary to prevent the
engine from over revving or stalling.

The shift up indicator: Comes on when
upshifting is recommended.

The shift down indicator: Comes on when
downshifting is recommended.

*1 : When using the

gauge

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Shift Up/Down Indicators

Shift Up/Down Indicators

This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to
increase engine braking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine braking when driving downhill.

Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.

The shift down indicator does not come on when
downshifting from

(

Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Models without Auto Idle Stop

When Driving

Shifting

500

Driving

The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into

(

from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain

speed.

If you cannot shift to

(

when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:

Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to

(

If you still cannot shift into

(

, apply the

parking brake, and set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF.

Depress the clutch pedal and shift into

(

Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.

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Reverse Lockout

Reverse Lockout

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to
go through this procedure repeatedly.

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When Driving

ECON Button

Driving

ECON Button

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, transmission

and climate control system.

ECON Button

While in the

ECON

mode, the climate control system

has greater temperature fluctuation.

Due to emergency brakes operation or driving
conditions, you may not be able to change the mode.

ECON

Mode Indicator

ECON

Button

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

ECON

Mode Indicator

ECON

Button

* Not available on all models

502

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

Driving

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.

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

P. 504, 505

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

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

P. 506

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.

Continuously variable transmission models

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.

ECON Button

P. 501

Drive Mode System

P. 513

Models without DRIVE MODE switch

Models with DRIVE MODE switch

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

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.

Indicators

P. 96

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

P. 503

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

Auto Idle Stop system will stop, 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.

Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

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

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

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop

OFF

Button

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

504

Driving

The vehicle stops with the transmission in

(

and the brake pedal depressed.

When you put the transmission into

(

quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the

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

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 transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

•

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.

•

The transmission is in a position other than

(

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

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

•

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

•

is ON (indicator on).

•

The drive mode is in the

SPORT

mode.

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

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.

Starting the Engine

P. 481

Pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button causes

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

Starting the Engine

P. 481

When Adaptive Cruise Control (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

(

Models with DRIVE MODE switch

505

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

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.

•

Altitude is high.

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

506

Driving

•

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

•

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

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 651

•

When the transmission is put into

(

from

(

on a slope.

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into

(

, or

(

, or when it is set from

(

If you put the transmission into

(

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 pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and 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
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow.

•

The

SPORT

mode is selected by using the

DRIVE MODE

switch.

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

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.

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

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.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 651

Models with DRIVE MODE switch

* Not available on all models

508

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

Driving

Auto Idle Stop

The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

P. 510,

511

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

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

P. 512

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.

Manual transmission models without Rev Match System

Auto Idle Stop

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.

ECON Button

P. 501

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

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.

Indicators

P. 96

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

P. 509

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

Auto Idle Stop system will stop, 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.

Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

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

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

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop

OFF

Button

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

510

Driving

After the vehicle moves forward, stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal fully
depressed, the shift lever in

(

, and then the clutch pedal is released.

To restart the engine automatically, depress the clutch pedal.

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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 vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 2 mph
(3 km/h) after the engine starts.

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

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 shift lever is in any position except

(

•

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

•

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

•

is ON (indicator on).

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

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.

Starting the Engine

P. 481

Pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button causes

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

Starting the Engine

P. 481

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

512

Driving

The clutch pedal is depressed.

■

The engine automatically restarts even if the clutch pedal is not depressed
with the transmission in

(

when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

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

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during
a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

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 Engine Automatically Restarts When:

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.

The engine does not restart automatically when there
is a problem in the system. Follow the normal
procedure to start the engine.

Starting the Engine

P. 481

The engine does not restart automatically when:

•

The driver's seat belt is unlatched.

•

The transmission is put into a position other than

(

. Put the transmission into

(

to restart the

engine.

NOTICE

Auto Idle Stop system also comes with stall recovery.
If you fully depress the clutch pedal after stalling the
engine, the engine automatically restarts.

Starting to Drive

P. 486

When the system stops operating, follow the normal
procedure to start the engine.

Starting the Engine

P. 481

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When Driving

Drive Mode System

Continued

Driving

Drive Mode System

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch to select the appropriate mode. The mode you select

appears on the driver information interface.

Models with paddle shifter

Drive Mode System

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.

DRIVE MODE

Switch

SPORT

Mode

NORMAL

Mode

ECON

Mode

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Drive Mode System

514

Driving

Enhances responsiveness to the driver's input.

Optimizes the balance between operability
and comfort.

■

SPORT Mode

SPORT

Mode

While in

SPORT

mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will

stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button.

Auto Idle Stop

P. 502

■

NORMAL Mode

515

When Driving

Drive Mode System

Driving

Facilitates fuel-efficient driving.

The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart.

■

ECON Mode

ECON

Mode

While in

ECON

mode, the climate control system will

be less effective and the vehicle slower to accelerate.

■

Next Start-up Mode

Last Drive Mode

Next Drive Mode

SPORT

Mode

NORMAL

Mode

NORMAL

Mode

NORMAL

Mode

ECON

Mode

ECON

Mode

516

When Driving

Drive Mode System

Driving

Drive Mode System

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch or the

button to select the appropriate mode. The

mode you select appears on the driver information interface.

Manual transmission models without Auto Idle Stop

Drive Mode System

* Not available on all models

517

When Driving

Drive Mode System

Continued

Driving

■

Selecting the Drive Mode

Changing modes
by

DRIVE MODE

switch or

button alters the
screen on the
gauge.

DRIVE MODE

Switch

Press the

button

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch up and hold or select

Customize

Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings

P. 521

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch up or down

COMFORT

Mode

button

Press the

button

SPORT

Mode

INDIVIDUAL

Mode

INDIVIDUAL Settings

Screen

Audio/Information Screen

*1 : The display returns to audio/information screen a few seconds after

pressing the

button or the

DRIVE MODE

switch up or down.

520

When Driving

Drive Mode System

Driving

The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart.

■

Next Start-up Mode

Last Drive Mode

Next Drive Mode

INDIVIDUAL

SPORT

COMFORT

If the

mode is last used before you

turn the power mode to OFF, the mode
before selecting the

mode is selected

next time you turn the power mode to
ON.

521

When Driving

Drive Mode System

Driving

Select

INDIVIDUAL

mode.

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch up and hold

or select

Customize

to open the

INDIVIDUAL Settings

You can also select from customized
features on the audio/information
screen.

Selecting the Drive Mode

P. 517

Customized Features

P. 382

Select the setting category.

Select the desired setting.

■

Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings

522

When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(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

Vehicle Stability Assist

(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.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC)

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow

, low tire pressure/TPMS

and safety

support indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the gauge 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

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.

Models with A-type meter

VSA

System

Indicator

Models with B-type meter

VSA

System

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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