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uuTowing a TraileruDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer •Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2 Towing Load Limits P. 415
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
•Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system *
/climate control system *
and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S or (d position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2 Emergency Towing P. 542
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. ■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission models without paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P .
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
(R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Used: ● When going up or down hills
● When towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Release Button
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. ■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission models with paddle shifters
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
(R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used: ● For normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)
● When temporarily driving in the
sequential mode
Release Button
Drive (S)
Used: ●
When automatically changing gears
between 1st and 5th (5th gear is used
only at high speed)
● When driving in the sequential mode
● When towing a trailer in hilly terrain
● To increase engine braking
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uuWhen DrivinguForward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicl
e ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.
■FCW Limitations
Condition
● The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.
● A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
● A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
● When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.
● The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.
● When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period that makes it difficult for th e camera to properly
detect a vehicle in front of you.
● When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.
● When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).
● A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.
● An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).
● When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
● When the temperature inside the system is high.
● A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
● You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).
● When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.
● When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front of yours.
● When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.
● When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Driving
LDW may not activate or may not recognize lanes, and may activate even when
keeping in the middle of a lane under the following conditions.
■LDW Limitations
Condition
●
When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).
● A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.
● An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).
● When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
● When the temperature inside the system is high.
● A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
● You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).
● When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.
● When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer.
● When you drive on a wet road surface following another vehicle.
uThe camera may perceive the tire tracks in the water as lane lines.
● When there is snow or wheel tracks on the side of the road.
● When the road has many repaired area or an erased lane line.
● When the vehicle is running over painted signs or crosswalk markings.
● When you drive in a lane with specific lane markups (e.g., Botts’ dots).
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to h andle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 517
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 525
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak ..........................................526
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 527
Jump Starting .................................... 528
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 531Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 532
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 534
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 534
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 535
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................... 536
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On... 536 If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 537
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 537
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 538
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 541
Emergency Towing ........................... 542
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 543
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 544
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the
front cargo floor lid and open the lid.
2. Remove the hook from the back of the
cargo floor lid.
Pull the hook to the hole on the side
panel.
3. Take out the removable box.
2 Under-floor Storage Area P. 150
4. Take the jack, extension bar, and wheel
nut wrench out of the tool case.
■Getting Ready to Re place the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICEDo not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a professional towing service.Handle
Tool Case
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