Starting and operating
Fuel ......................................................................
7-3
Fuel requirements ...............................................
Fuel filler lid and cap...........................................
7-3
7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)......................
Preparing to drive ...............................................
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button ignition switch) ..............
7-7
7-8
7-8
Starting engine.................................................... 7-8
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-10
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) ..............................
7-11
Safety precautions .............................................
Operating range for push-button start
system.............................................................
Starting engine...................................................
Stopping engine .................................................
When access key does not operate properly .......
7-11
7-11
7-12
7-13
Remote engine start system (dealer
option)..............................................................
7-13
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ...................................................
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start.................................................................
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown.........................................................
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle .............................................................
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”)........................
7-11
7-14
7-15
7-17
7-18
7-18
7-18
Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)..........................................................
System maintenance..........................................
7-18
7-19
Manual transmission .........................................
7-21
Selecting reverse gear .......................................
Shifting speeds..................................................
Driving tips........................................................
7-21
7-21
7-22
Automatic transmission/Continuously
variable transmission .....................................
7-23
Select lever .......................................................
Shift lock function .............................................
Selection of manual mode..................................
Driving tips........................................................
7-24
7-25
7-27
7-28
Power steering...................................................
Braking ...............................................................
7-29
7-29
Braking tips.......................................................
Brake system ....................................................
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators .............
7-29
7-29
7-30
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..........................
7-30
ABS self-check ..................................................
ABS warning light..............................................
7-31
7-31
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system .............................................................
7-31
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions ..........
7-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control system....................
7-32
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor..........
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................
7-34
7-34
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if
equipped) ........................................................
7-35
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