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:
Ignition Switch*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in .
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
or ACCESSORY
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key ou ...
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons
(HC).
Gasoline evaporating from t ...
Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)
Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)
To Play the FM/AM Radio
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing ...