Starting and operating
Fuel .......................................................................... 7-3 Manual transmission ............................................ 7-21
Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4 Shifting speeds .................................................... 7-22
Driving tips........................................................... 7-23
State emission testing (U.S. only) ......................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ................................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine
(models without push-button start system) ...... 7-9 Continuously variable transmission ................... 7-24
Starting engine ...................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine.............................................. 7-11
Continuously variable transmission features ......... 7-24
Select lever .......................................................... 7-25
Selection of manual mode (if equipped) ................ 7-26
Selection of “L” (if equipped)................................ 7-28
Shift lock function ................................................ 7-28
Driving tips........................................................... 7-30
Starting and stopping engine
(models with push-button start system) .......... 7-11 Power steering...................................................... 7-30
Safety precautions ................................................ 7-11
Operating range for push-button start system ....... 7-11
Starting engine ..................................................... 7-11
Stopping engine.................................................... 7-13
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 7-14 Braking .................................................................. 7-31
Remote engine start system (dealer option) ...... 7-14
Remote engine starter transceiver (fob)................. 7-15
Alternate operation method for models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system” .............................................................. 7-18
Entering the vehicle while it is running via
remote start ........................................................ 7-18
Entering the vehicle following remote engine
start shutdown.................................................... 7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of
the vehicle .......................................................... 7-19
Remote transmitter program
(Remote engine starter transceiver)..................... 7-19
System maintenance ............................................. 7-19
Certification for remote engine starter ................... 7-21
Power steering warning light ................................ 7-30
Power steering system features ............................ 7-30
Braking tips.......................................................... 7-31
Brake system ....................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................ 7-32
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)............................. 7-33
ABS self-check ..................................................... 7-33
ABS warning light................................................. 7-33
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ................................................................ 7-34
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions............. 7-34
Vehicle Dynamics Control system ...................... 7-35
Safety precautions................................................ 7-35
System features.................................................... 7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............ 7-37
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................... 7-37
X-mode (if equipped)............................................ 7-38
To activate/deactivate the X-mode ......................... 7-39
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