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· Press the Park assist button on the center console (see page 31) to temporarily deactivate the system(s).
· The indicator light in the button will go out when the system(s) have been deactivated.
· If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will be deactivated by pressing the button.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to deactivate one or both of the park assist systems in certain cases.
· Rear park assist: towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, could trigger the rear park assist
system's sensors.
· Front park assist: it may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights
could trigger the system's sensors.
Faults in the system
If a fault should occur in the system, the LED in the button will be switched off and a message will be displayed in the
text window.
Cleaning the sensors
For the system to function properly, the sensors in the front and/or rear bumpers should be kept clean. They can be
cleaned with car washing detergent and a sponge.
WARNING!
These systems are designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judgement.
pg. 84 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and also fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic transmission kickdown feature unless necessary.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the A/C compressor places an additional
load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and
the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
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Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........123
Doors and locks..........62
Drive belt..........132
Driving economy..........84
Driving mode indicator..........27
Driving mode W..........77, 79, 81
Driving with trunk open..........85
E
Economical driving..........84
Electrical system..........149
Electrical system - general information..........85
Electrically operated front seats..........54
Electrically operated moonroof..........43
Electrically operated sideview mirrors..........42
Electrically operated windows..........41
Electronic Brake Force Distribution..........19
Electronic Climate Control(ECC)..........47 - 49, 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)..........16
Emergency towing..........87, 88
Emergency warning flashers..........39
Emissions systems..........131
Engine - specifications..........146
Engine - starting..........75
Engine air filter..........133
Engine compartment..........135
Engine oil..........93, 136, 137, 147
Exterior courtesy lights..........62
Exterior features - overview..........25
F
Fog light - rear..........29
, 35
Fog lights - front..........34
Folding passenger's seat backrest..........55
Folding rear seat backrests ........60
Four-C (active chassis system).........82
Front airbags - SRS..........4-9
Front airbags - SRS - warning light..........28
Front courtesy lights - replacing..........125
Front fog lights..........34
Front fog lights - replacing ........122
Front reading lights..........56
Front seats - adjusting..........54
Front seats - heated..........39
Front suspension..........148
Fuel..........72, 147
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Fuel filler cap..........74
Fuel filler door..........74
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually..........35
Fuel filter ..........133
Fuel gauge..........27
Fuel requirements..........72
Fuel system..........131, 133, 148
Fuel/emissions systems..........131
Fuses..........114 - 118
G
Gas cap..........74
Gasoline..........72
Gear indicator..........27
Geartronic ..........80
Generator..........149
Generator warning light..........28
Glossary of tire terminology..........105
H
Hand brake..........40
Handling..........85
Hazard warning flashers..........39
Head restraint - center rear..........3
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........119
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........141
Headlights..........34
Heated front seats..........39
Heated rear window..........39
Heated sideview mirrors..........39
Heating..........47 - 49, 51
Hoisting the car..........134
Home Safe System..........62
HomeLink® ........169, 170, 171
Hood - opening..........135
I
Ignition switch..........38
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........65,75
Indicator lights..........28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)..........11
Inflation pressure tables..........101
Instrument illumination..........34
Instrument panel..........27
Instruments..........26
Integrated booster cushion ........ 15
Interior Air Quality system .........51
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