Before you get into your vehicle, examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After you get into your vehicle, check a number of things before driving, as described in this section.
The ENGINE START/STOP button illuminates when the front door is opened for your convenience. The light turns off approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed. It also turns off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.
The intelligent variable transmission (IVT) automatically adjusts gear ratios according to vehicle speed and accelerator pedal position.
The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The transmission selects the individual speeds automatically depending on the balance between the fuel economy and the power.
The paddle shift function is available when the vehicle is in D (Drive) or manual mode.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, a parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
The ABS is designed to help prevents the wheels from locking so that your vehicle remains stable and you can still steer it.
The ESC is designed to stabilizes your vehicle when turning to mitigate against loss of control that could lead to an accident.
A vehicle has the tendency to roll backward when it starts moving after you have stopped it on a steep hill. The HAC system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward by engaging the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend the life of your brakes.
The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system automatically turns your vehicle off after a certain amount of time (set by you) to reduce fuel and energy consumption and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
The drive mode integrated control system allows the driver to select the drive mode appropriate for the surrounding environment.
In poor weather or road conditions, you should drive even more carefully than usual.
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater tire wear and other problems. To minimize issues related to winter driving, you should follow the suggestions in these sections:
This vehicle does not support a trailer package.
The tire and loading information label on the driver side door displays your vehicle’s load limit.
This section offers guidance for properly loading your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle maximizes your vehicle’s design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, from your vehicle’s specifications, and from the certification label:
