[ Edit: 2016/ 11/ 24 Model: E12-A ]
5 Starting and driving
Break-in schedule ....................................................................................... 5-2
Before starting engine ............................................................................... 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving .................................................. 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....................................................... 5-3
Three-way catalyst ............................................................................... 5-3
Care when driving ...................................................................................... 5-4
Engine cold start period ..................................................................... 5-4
Loading luggage ................................................................................... 5-4
Driving in wet conditions .................................................................... 5-4
Driving in winter conditions ............................................................... 5-4
Avoiding body damage (for models with front spoiler) .............. 5-4
Push-button ignition switch ...................................................................... 5-4
Precautions on push-button ignition switch operation ............... 5-4
Intelligent Key system .......................................................................... 5-4
Steering lock ......................................................................................... 5-5
Ignition switch positions ..................................................................... 5-5
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...................................................... 5-6
Starting engine ............................................................................................ 5-7
Driving vehicle .............................................................................................. 5-7
Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............ 5-7
Idling Stop System .................................................................................. 5-10
Operating Idling Stop System ....................................................... 5-11
Retrograde movement control function ....................................... 5-12
Idling Stop OFF switch ................................................................... 5-12
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............................................ 5-12
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ............................. 5-13
Hill start assist system ............................................................................ 5-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system (if equipped) ................. 5-14
Precautions on LDW system ....................................................... 5-15
LDW system operation .................................................................. 5-15
Forward emergency braking system (if equipped) ......................... 5-17
System operation ............................................................................ 5-17
ECO mode system (if equipped) ........................................................ 5-20
Fuel Efficiency and Carbon Dioxide Reduction driving tips ......... 5-21
Increasing fuel economy and reducing Carbon
Dioxide emissions ................................................................................... 5-21
Parking ....................................................................................................... 5-22
Trailer towing ............................................................................................ 5-23
Electric power steering .......................................................................... 5-23
Brake system ............................................................................................ 5-24
Brake precautions ........................................................................... 5-24
Brake assist ...................................................................................... 5-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................................................ 5-24
Using system ................................................................................... 5-25
Self-test feature ............................................................................... 5-25
Normal operation ............................................................................ 5-25
Vehicle security ........................................................................................ 5-25
Cold weather driving .............................................................................. 5-26
Battery ............................................................................................... 5-26
Engine coolant ................................................................................. 5-26
Tire equipment ................................................................................. 5-26
Special winter equipment ............................................................. 5-26
Parking brake ................................................................................... 5-26
Corrosion protection ...................................................................... 5-26
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