Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button ignition switch) .............. 7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Steering lock (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) ........................ 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) .............................. 7-12
Safety precautions ............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine ................................................. 7-14
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-14
Steering lock (models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”) ............................... 7-14
Remote engine start system (dealer
option).............................................................. 7-15
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-16
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-17
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start................................................................. 7-20
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown......................................................... 7-20
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle ............................................................ 7-20
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) ....................... 7-20
Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).......................................................... 7-20
System maintenance.......................................... 7-21
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-23
Selecting reverse gear ....................................... 7-23
Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-23
Driving tips........................................................ 7-24
Continuously variable transmission ................. 7-25
Select lever ....................................................... 7-26
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-27
Selection of manual mode.................................. 7-29
Driving tips........................................................ 7-30
Power steering................................................... 7-31
Braking ............................................................... 7-32
Braking tips....................................................... 7-32
Brake system .................................................... 7-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-33
ABS (Ant i-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
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-37
Starting and operating
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