Speed control (if equipped)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACC control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator


4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Note:

  • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.
  • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
  • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RSM (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RSM control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Increasing speed while using speed control


Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher speed:

  • Press and hold the SET ACC control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).  Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

  • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set speed:

  • Press and hold the CST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.

    You can also use the CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). Depress the brake pedal until the


  • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control.

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

  • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will not erase your vehicles previously set speed.
  • Press the speed control OFF control.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

  • Press and hold OPEN to raise the moon roof to the vent position.
  • Press OPEN again to fully open the moon roof. Press the opposite end of the

  • Press the opposite end of the toggle control to close the moon roof from either position.

Sliding shade

The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when the moon roof is closed.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others' safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL

Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT


POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Locks and Security


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