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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 and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 586

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

2 Specifications P. 586

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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 instruction.

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 instruction 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.

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 Your Vehicle

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

2 Emergency Towing P. 581

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When Driving

Turning on the Power

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

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Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater and transmission clutch
actuator heater will improve starting and reduce the
warming time required before driving. 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.

Electric Parking
Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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3. Press the POWER button without

depressing the accelerator pedal.

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The Ready To Drive message appears
on the multi-information display.

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When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the vehicle does not move
until certain conditions are met.
A warning message appears instead of
Ready To Drive.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning

and Information Messages P. 103

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If the High Voltage battery is fully
charged, the gasoline engine may not
start.

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If the High Voltage battery charge level is
low, the gasoline engine starts.

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into

(

P.

2. Press the POWER button.

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Turning on the Power

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used,
the power system does not activate.

2 Immobilizer System P. 146

When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.

Bring the keyless access remote close to the POWER
button if the battery in the keyless access remote is
weak.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is

Weak P. 562

The power system may not activate if the keyless
access remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for
driving.
You can start driving with the READY indicator on.
If you press the POWER button while depressing the
brake pedal with the READY indicator on, the power
mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start
driving.

2 READY Indicator P. 80

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Stopping the Power System

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You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.

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To turn the power system on

The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

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The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.

After pressing the

button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that

the all the doors and the trunk are locked.

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

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.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.

•

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 turn the
power system on.

•

Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

Door is unlocked with the built-in key.

Press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on.

Go within the range,
and try again.

Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on.

Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.

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To turn the power system off

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The telematics unit malfunctions.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

Before turning the power system on, make sure to
check the door lock status using the remote. When
you press the

button, wait for the green LED to

blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did
not lock, and the power system is not turned on.

While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster and heated windshield are activated
at a moderately warm temperature.

•

The rear defogger, door mirror heaters and heated
windshield are activated.

•

The heated steering wheel is activated.

2 Heated Steering Wheel P. 194

Press and hold the

button

for one second.

Go within the range,
and try again.

Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed.

Red LED:

●

Comes on for one second to let you know
that the power system is turned off.

●

Blinks when the remote is out of the keyless
access system range. The power system will not
be turned off.

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1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button.

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, press the

(

D button. 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 electric parking brake indicator goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 452
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning

Message P. 573

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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.

Change to

(

D when facing uphill, or

(

R when facing downhill, then release the

brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

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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 instructionly releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.

The power system is turned off when the gear
position is changed from

(

P before the POWER

button is pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to
drive.

When the power system is turned on using the two-
way keyless access remote

When the power system is turned on using the two-way keyless access remote

When the power system is turned on 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
does not operate on small inclines.

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

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Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power
system or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

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In Rain

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not change the gear position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.

NOTICE

The following can damage the under spoiler:

•

Parking the vehicle by a parking block

•

Parallel parking along the road shoulder

•

Driving toward the bottom of a hill

•

Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)

•

Driving on a rutted or bumpy road

•

Driving on a road with potholes.

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

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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.

Dual Clutch Transmission

As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
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 gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Other Precautions

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Creeping

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Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

Do not change the gear position to

(

N, as you will

lose regenerative 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).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

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Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

1

Shifting

While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the
High Voltage battery temperature is low,
regenerative braking may become less effective.

To prevent malfunction and unintended
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.

•

Do not let passengers or children operate the shift
buttons.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select

(

R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the

accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that

(

P

is shown

on the gear position indicator.

Park
Used when parking or before turning the
power on or off
Transmission is locked

Reverse
Used when reversing

Neutral
Transmission is not locked

Drive
Used for:

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Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 7th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential
mode

●

Driving in the sequential mode (when
driving in SPORT mode)

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(

P (parking) button

The gear position changes to

(

P when you

press the

(

P button while the vehicle is

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the

(

P button

come on.

1

Shifting

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
multi-information display when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the gear position in

(

N.

Change the gear position to

(

D or

(

R with the brake

pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
gear position is indicated in the display. Always
confirm you are in the correct gear before driving.

(

P Button

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Shift Operation

1

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change

(

D to

(

R and vice versa, come to

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the gear position before selecting
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position,
or all the gear position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, 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’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the
transmission is in

(

N,

(

P or

(

R, the fuel supply may

be cut off even without the engine speed entering
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to

(

R.

2 Customized Features P. 297

Gear Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Press the

(

P button.

Press back the

(

R button.

Press the

(

N button.

Press the

(

D button.

Shift Button
Indicator

M (sequential mode)
Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to

(

P;

• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2

km/h) or slower.

• The transmission is in other than

(

P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the gear position from

(

P with the brake pedal

depressed, the gear position will automatically return to

(

P once you release

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than

(

P, the gear position automatically changes to

(

P.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change
the gear position to

(

P under the described

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select

(

P before opening the driver’s door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 468

If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to

(

P under the described

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.

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If you want to keep the transmission in

(

N position (car wash mode)

With the power system on:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the

(

N button.

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(

N (Neutral) hold mode will appear on the multi-information display.

3. Press the

(

N button again and hold it for two seconds.

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The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the POWER button is pressed after car wash
mode has been activated, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.

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For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in

(

N and the power mode will remain in

ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to

(

P and the

power mode changes to OFF.

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Manually changing to

(

P cancels

ACCESSORY mode. The

(

P indicator

comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to

(

P

when car wash mode is no longer
needed.

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If you want to keep the transmission in

(

N position (car wash

mode)

To keep the vehicle in

(

N position, you can also

follow this procedure:
While the power system is on, select

(

N, and then

within five seconds, press the POWER button.

Note that the transmission may not stay in

(

N

position while any of the following indicators is on:

•

Transmission system indicator.

•

Malfunction indicator lamp.

•

Charging system indicator.

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the
transmission is in:

1. Under the circumstances
of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The gear position
remains in/changes to:

How to change the
gear position

(

P

The brake pedal is not
depressed.

Other gear position

(

P

Release the accelerator
pedal and depress the
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low
speed without the brake pedal
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low
speed with the accelerator
pedal depressed.

(

N

or (

D

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Park your vehicle in a
safe place.

(

R

or (

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

D

(

R

, (

N

, or (

D

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

(

P

or (

N

The READY indicator is not on.

A gear position other than

(

P

or

(

N

(

P

or (

N

Make sure that the
READY indicator
comes on.

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