Features of your vehicle
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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.
120km/hKEY
OUT
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1. RANDOM Play 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 UP/DOWN Button
] button to play
from the beginning of the song current-
ly played. Press again to move and play
the previous track.
] button to move to the next track.
4. SEEK UP/DOWN Button
] button to play the song in reverse direction in fast speed.
] button to play the song in forward direction in fast speed. 5. AUX Selection 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 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 UP/DOWN Button
] button to move
child folder of the current folder and dis-
play the first song in the folder. Press
[ENTER] button to move to the folder
displayed. It will play the first song in the
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 UP/DOWN Button
] button to select
the next song and press [ENTER] but-
ton to play.
] 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 informa-
tion if the file has no song information.)
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1. RANDOM Play 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 UP/DOWN Button
] button for
less than 0.8 second to play from the
beginning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec-ond and and press again within 1 sec-
ond to play the previous track.
Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play songs reverse direction in
fast speed. ] button for
less than 0.8 second to move to the next
track. Press the button for 0.8 second or
longer to play the song in forward direc-
tion in fast speed.
4. AUX Selection 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 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 UP/DOWN Button
] button to move child folder of the current folder and dis-
play the first song in the folder. Press
[ENTER] button to move to the folder
displayed. It will play the first song in the
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 UP/DOWN Button
] button to select the next song and press [ENTER] but-
ton to play.
] 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 informa-
tion if the file has no song information.)
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Before driving / 5-3 Key / 5-4
Engine Start/Stop button / 5-7Manual transmission / 5-12Automatic transmission / 5-16Brake system / 5-22
Cruise control system / 5-32Economical operation / 5-36Special 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.
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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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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
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Driving your vehicle
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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.
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1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transmission - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the trans-
mission into Neutral. Depress the
brake and clutch pedal fully.
Automatic Transmission - Place the
transmission shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
4. Press the engine start/stop button.
5. In extremely cold weather (below -
18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let the
engine warm up without depressing
the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressing
the accelerator.
Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle, and if all doors are closed, the
chime will sound for about 5 seconds.
Keep the smart key in the vehicle,
when using the ACC position or if the
vehicle engine is on.
WARNING
The engine will start by pressing
the engine start/stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the engine start/stop
button or related parts.CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in theN(Neutral) position while the vehi- cle is still moving and press theengine start/stop button in an
attempt to restart the engine.