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Features of your vehicle
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Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON-OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed
again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system” in section 5.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (SET- or RES+)
is pushed. The cruise SET indicator light
does not illuminate when the cruise con-
trol switch (CANCEL) is pushed or thesystem is disengaged.D150327ABH
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch,
the ignition switch is turned to ON, or the
driver’s door is closed.
With smart key system
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed. D150330AEN
Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed.
Overspeed warning chime
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle with
overspeed. D150338BEN
KEY OUT indicator (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, if any door is open, the sys-
tem checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the indi-
cator will blink, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn
off while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle.
CRUISE
SET
120km/h
KEY
OUT

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4
Using USB device
1. RANDOM Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device. Press the button again
to cancel the mode.
2. REPEAT Button
Repeats current song when the button is
pressed for less than 0.8 second.
Repeats all songs in current folder when
the button is pressed for 0.8 second or
longer.
3. TRACK Button
Press the [TRACK ] button to play
from the beginning of the song current-
ly played. Press again to move and
play the previous track.
Press the [TRACK ] button to move to the next track. 4. SEEK Button
Press the [SEEK ] button to play the
song in reverse direction in fast speed.
Press the [SEEK ] button to play the song in forward direction in fast speed.
5. AUX Button
If USB or AUX is connected, it switches
to USB or AUX mode to play the song. If
there is no USB or AUX device connect-
ed, then it displays the message "No
Media" and returns to the previous mode.
6. AST (AUTO STORE) Button
Scans each song in the USB device for
10 seconds each. Press the button onceagain to cancel scanning.
7. Display
Displays the current time, mode, play
track number, play time, RDM, RPT and
AST status. 8. FOLDER Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move
child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press [ENTER] button to move to the
folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press [FOLDER ] button to move parent folder and display the first song
in the folder. Press [ENTER] button to
move to the folder displayed.
9. TUNE/FILE Button
Press [TUNE/FILE ] button to select the next song and press [ENTER] but-
ton to play.
Press [TUNE/FILE ] button to select the previous song and press [ENTER]
button to play.
10. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟FOLD-
ER ➟TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY
➟ FILE NAME... (Displays no information
if the file has no song information.)

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4
Using USB device
1. RANDOM Button
Press the button for less than 0.8 second
to start or stop the random playback of
the songs in the current folder.
Press the button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to randomly play the entire songs in
the USB device. Press the button again
to cancel the mode.
2. REPEAT Button
Repeats current song when the button is
pressed for less than 0.8 second.
Repeats all songs in current folder when
the button is pressed for 0.8 second or
longer.
3. SEEK/TRACK Button
Press the [SEEK/TRACK ] button
for less than 0.8 second to play from the beginning of the song currently
played. Press the button for less than0.8 second and and press again within
1 second to play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play songs reverse direction
in fast speed. Press the [SEEK/TRACK ] button
for less than 0.8 second to move to the
next track. Press the button for 0.8 sec-
ond or longer to play the song in for-
ward direction in fast speed.
4. AUX Button
If USB or AUX is connected, it switches
to USB or AUX mode to play the song. If
there is no USB or AUX device connect-
ed, then it displays the message "No
Media" and returns to the previous mode.
5. AST (AUTO STORE) Button
Scans each song in the USB device for
10 seconds. Press the button once againto cancel scanning.
6. Display
Displays the current time, mode, play
track number, play time, RDM, RPT and
AST status. 7. FOLDER Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move
child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press [ENTER] button to move to the
folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.
Press [FOLDER ] button to move parent folder and display the first song
in the folder. Press [ENTER] button to
move to the folder displayed.
8. TUNE/FILE Button
Press [TUNE/FILE ] button to select the next song and press [ENTER] but-
ton to play.
Press [TUNE/FILE ] button to select the previous song and press [ENTER]
button to play.
9. INFO Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟FOLD-
ER ➟TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY
➟ FILE NAME... (Displays no information
if the file has no song information.)

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Before driving / 5-3
Key / 5-4
Engine Start/Stop button / 5-7
Manual transmission / 5-12
Automatic transmission / 5-16
Brake system / 5-22
Cruise control system / 5-32
Economical operation / 5-36
Special driving conditions / 5-38
Winter driving / 5-42
Vehicle weight / 5-46
Trailer towing / 5-47
Driving your vehicle

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
E020200AUN
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”. E020300AUN
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.

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Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated engine start/stop but- ton (if equipped)
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go off
immediately when the engine start/stop
button turns to the ON position or go offafter about 30 seconds when the door isclosed.Engine start/stop button position E030701ABK
OFF
with manual transmission
To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle
then press the engine start/stop button
with the engine start/stop button ON.
with automatic transmission
To turn off the engine, press the engine
start/stop button with the engine
start/stop button ON and the shift lever in
P(Park). When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift lever in
P(Park), the engine start/stop button
does not turn to the OFF position, but
turns to the ACC position.
Steering lock system (if equipped)
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFFposition to protect against theft.
It locks when the door is opened, when
you pull out the smart key from the smart
key holder, or when you lock the doors
using the transmitter(or the smart key).
✽✽
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the engine start/stop button to the ACC
position, turn the steering wheel right
and left to release the tension while
pressing the engine start/stop button.
When you turn off the engine, the vehicle should be stopped.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
WARNING
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is moving, you can off theengine and turn the engine
start/stop button to the ACC posi-
tion by pressing the engine
start/stop button for more than 2
seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is
moving, you can restart the enginewithout pressing the brake pedal
by pressing the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever inN(Neutral).
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Driving your vehicle
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5
E030202ABK
ACC(Accessory)
with manual transmission
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the OFF position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
with automatic transmission
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
If you leave the engine start/stop button
in the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the engine is off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging. E030203ABK
ON
with manual transmission
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the ACC position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
with automatic transmission
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the button in the ON position if the engine
is not running to prevent the battery fromdischarging.
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START
with manual transmission
To start the engine, depress the clutch
pedal and brake pedal, then press the
engine start/stop button with the shift
lever in the N(Neutral) position.
with automatic transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the engine start/stop
button with the shift lever in the P(Park)
or the N (Neutral) position.
✽✽
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop but- ton without depressing the clutch
pedal on manual transmission vehi-
cles or without depressing the brake
pedal on automatic transmission vehi-
cles, the engine does not start and the
engine start/stop button changes as
follow:
OFF →
→
ACC →→
ON →→
OFF
If you leave the engine start/stop but-
ton in the ACC or the ON position for
a long time, the battery may be dis-
charged.

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Driving your vehicle
E030205ABHStarting the engine E040000ABH
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This wouldresult in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park),set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the enginestart/stop button, or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control,
an accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-ator pedal.