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Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-2
Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................................................................6-2
Before Starting .............................................................................................................6-2
Vehicle Break-in Process .............................................................................................6-3
Key Ignition Switch ........................................................................................... 6-4
Key Ignition Switch Positions ......................................................................................6-5
Starting the Engine ..................................................................................................... 6-6
Turning Off the Engine ................................................................................................ 6-6
Push Button Start Ignition Switch .....................................................................6-7
Push Button Start Ignition Switch Positions .............................................................. 6-8
Starting the Engine ..................................................................................................... 6-9
Turning Off the Engine ............................................................................................... 6-10
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off .......................................................................................6-11
Operating Conditions .................................................................................................. 6-11
System Operation ........................................................................................................ 6-11
Deactivating Conditions ............................................................................................. 6-11
Automatic Transmission .................................................................................. 6-12
Automatic Transmission Operation ........................................................................... 6-12
Paddle Shifter (Manual shift mode) ...........................................................................6-17
Braking System ................................................................................................6-18
Power-assist Brakes ................................................................................................... 6-18
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) .................................................................................. 6-18
Auto Hold .................................................................................................................... 6-21
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................................................................6-23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-25
Winter Driving ................................................................................................. 6-28
Snow or Icy Conditions ..............................................................................................6-28
Trailer Towing .................................................................................................. 6-30
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer .................................................................................... 6-30
Towing Equipment and Accessories .........................................................................6-34
Driving with a Trailer ..................................................................................................6-35
Maintenance When Towing a Trailer ......................................................................... 6-37
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................................................... 6-38
The Loading Information Label ................................................................................ 6-38
6. Driving Your Vehicle