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gear buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can
damage the transmission.
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically engaged when the vehicle is
turned off, or when all of the following conditions are met: the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the
driver’s door is opened. You should always apply the brake and shift to Park
when idling, or before exiting the vehicle.
If you select any gear other than Park when the driver’s door is opened and
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, Park is re-engaged when the brake pedal
is released.
Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or
an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position. You should inform the car wash attendant of this
procedure.
1. When the engine is running, apply the brake pedal, select Neutral (N),
then release the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold Neutral (N) for two seconds. This puts the vehicle into
car wash mode.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed while the vehicle is in car
wash mode, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY .
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
n Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or
stop your vehicle from moving.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum
power assist helps reduce the effort
needed on the brake pedal. The brake
assist system increases the stopping
force when you depress the brake
pedal hard in an emergency situation.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
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n Electric Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply
The electric parking brake can be
applied any time the vehicle has
battery, no matter which position the
ignition switch
*1
is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch
up gently and securely.
To release
The ignition switch must be ON
*1
in
order to release the electric parking
brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake
switch.
n Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The
brake pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
n Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. Do not pump
the brake pedal, rather continue to hold it firmly down.
When ABS activates, you may notice vibrations through the brake pedal or
the vehicle body, the brake pedal depressing further than usual, or hear a
motor noise from the engine compartment. These are all normal.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and
size.
*1 - If equipped
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