Driving
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the automatic transmission. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway.
- Driving Guidelines
- Preparing to Drive
- Starting the Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Parking
- Braking System
- Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Towing a Trailer
- Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
- Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
See also:
Audio System Theft Protection
Models without navigation system
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such
as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
Reactivating the audio system
1. ...
Playing an iPod®
Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the USB/AUX button.
How to Select a File from the iPod® Menu
1. Press the AUDIO button, move
to select MUS ...
Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
Models with smart entry system
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can op ...






