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Room lamp (if equipped)
• ON (1):
In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.
• DOOR (2) :
In the DOOR position, the light comes on
when any door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter (or smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not open. The light goes out
gradually after approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed. However, if the igni-
tion switch is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
• OFF (3) :
In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times even when a door is open.
Tailgate room lamp
The tailgate room lamp comes on when
the tailgate is opened.
✽NOTICE
Make sure to close the tailgate securely.
If it remains open while engine is not
running, it may cause battery discharge
because luggage room lamp remains on.
ORB040361OFS040089
CAUTION
The tailgate room lamp comes on
as long as the tailgate lid opens. To
prevent unnecessary charging sys-
tem drain, close the tailgate lid
securely after using the tailgate
room.
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4. Touch a bluetooth phone you desire
from the “Bluetooth devices” screen.
5. Input the passkey (Default: 0000)
showed on the screen in your phone
when the pop-up screen is displayed
on the screen. When it is successfully
connected, the Bluetooth main screen
appears on the screen.
When it is not connected, the connec-
tion failure message appears on the
screen.To connect using the unit set-
tings (2)
1. Press on the control panel.
2. Press [Search for Bluetooth devices].
NOTE:
If you touch on the control panel
again after connected via Bluetooth
wireless technology, the Bluetooth
main screen appears on the screen.
To connect using the phone set-
tings
Your phone's Bluetooth feature may be
set to off by default. To use the Bluetooth
feature, Bluetooth must be turned on in
your phone. Refer to your phone's user
guide.
1. Enable the phone's Bluetooth compo-
nent. This might be in a menu called
Settings, Bluetooth, Connections, or
Hands-free.
2. Press [ ] > Touch [Bluetooth] >
[External device authorization].
If you want to cancel, touch [Cancel].
3. Initiate a search for Bluetooth devices.
These settings might be located in a
menu called Bluetooth, Connections,
or Hands-free.
➔
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4. Select the your device from the list of
phone.
5. Input the passkey (Default: 0000)
showed on the screen in your phone
when the pop-up screen is displayed
on the screen. When it is successfully
connected, the [Bluetooth] screen
appears on the screen.
When it is successfully connected, the
[Bluetooth] screen appears on the
screen.NOTE:
• It works the same as the wired head-
set for mobile phone. The headset
functionality is for telephone con-
versation. It is not for listening to
music.
• Unlike the hands-free functionality,
Headset connection will allow only
two functions "answering calls" and
"making a call from the latest call".
Also the caller's number is not dis-
played when answering calls.
• If connecting through a Bluetooth
phone, the hands-free connection
or headset connection may not
operate depending on the type of
the phone.
Playing an audio CD and MP3/
WMA/USB/iPod files
Insert a disc in the disc slot and playback
will start automatically.
MP3/WMA CD
Disc
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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-5
Engine start/stop button / 5-8
ISG (Idle stop and go) system / 5-13
Manual transaxle / 5-17
Automatic transaxle / 5-20
Brake system / 5-27
Cruise control system / 5-38
Economical operation / 5-43
Special driving conditions / 5-45
Winter driving / 5-49
Vehicle weight / 5-53
Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked in this posi-
tion.
KEY POSITIONS
OFS050001 ACCON
START
LOCK
WARNING- Ignition switch
• Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could 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 1
stgear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not taken.
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Starting the engine
✽ NOTICE - Kick down mecha-
nism (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving at
full throttle unintentionally by making
the driver require increased effort to
depress the accelerator pedal. However,
if you depress the pedal more than
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal
will be easier to depress. This is not a
malfunction but a normal condition.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and leave the shift
lever at Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal
and brake pedal depressed while turn-
ing the ignition switch to the start posi-
tion.
Automatic Transaxle/DCT*- Place
the transaxle 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.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. 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 depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
❈DCT: Double clutch Transmission
(Continued)
• Never reach for the ignition switch,
or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your
hand 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, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (if
equipped).
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
✽ NOTICE - Kick down mecha-
nism (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving at
full throttle unintentionally by making
the driver require increased effort to
depress the accelerator pedal. However,
if you depress the pedal more than
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal
will be easier to depress. This is not a
malfunction but a normal condition.
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied
3.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle/DCT*- Place
the transaxle 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 but-
ton.
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, it
should be started without depressing the
accelerator.
❈DCT: Double clutch Transmission
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (if
equipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion. If the traffic and road condi-
tions permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the ENGINE START/STOP
button in an attempt to restart the
engine.
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✽ NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart key
does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button directly with the
smart key.
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can not start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without depressing
the brake pedal. But for your safety
always depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.
OFS050010
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