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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N). Press
the brake pedal with your right foot, and press the
clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power Mode
Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode:
Press ENGINE START/STOP
once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine:
Press and hold the brake pedal
(and the clutch for manual transmission), then press
ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off:
Shift to Park (P) (or apply the parking brake for manual
transmission), then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you press the button and the
shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal
*if equipped
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
Park (P):
Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R):
Used for reversing.
Neutral (N):
Used for idling.
Drive (D):
Used for normal driving or using the
paddle shifters.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete
stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle
has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Release button