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• Press the Smart Parking Assist
System button (the button indicator
will illuminate).
• The Parking Assist System will be
activated (the button indicator will
illuminate).
A warning sound will be heard if an
obstacle is detected.• Press the Smart Parking Assist
System button again for more than
2 seconds to turn off the system.
• The Smart Parking Assist System
defaults to the OFF position when-
ever the ignition switch is turned on.
2. Select parking assist mode
• Select the parking assist mode by
pressing the Smart Parking Assist
System button with the shift lever in
N (Neutral) or D(Drive) and the
brake pedal depressed.
ODMEDR2114 ■Right side
- parallel mode
ODMEDR2101 ■Left side
- parallel mode
ODMEDR2216R
ODMEDR2149R
■Type C
■ Type D
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4. Search complete
While driving forward to search for a
parking space, the above message
will appear with a beep sound if the
search is complete. Stop the vehicle
and shift to the R (Reverse) position.
5. Steering wheel control
• The above message will appear if
the shift lever is in R (Reverse).
The steering wheel will be con-
trolled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if you
firmly hold the steering wheel while
it is controlled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if vehi-
cle speed is over 7km/h(4.3mph).
ODMEDR2145 ■Right side
- parallel mode
ODMEDR2104 ■Left side
-parallel mode
CAUTION
• Always drive slowly with the
brake pedal applied.
• If the parking space is to small
the system may be cancelled
at the Steering wheel control
stage. Do not park your vehi-
cle if the space is too small.
ODMEDR2105/ODMEDR2118
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✽NOTICE
• If you do not follow the instruc-
tions provided, you may fail to
park your vehicle.
However, if the Parking Assist
System warning sound (distance
from object is within 30cm: con-
tinuous beep) occurs, slowly drive
the vehicle to the reverse direction
of the detected object after check-
ing the surrounding.
• Always check the surrounding
before driving your vehicle if the
Parking Assist System warning
sound (distance from object is
within 30cm: continuous beep) is
heard for the object is close to
your vehicle.
To cancel the system while parking
Press the Smart Parking Assist
System button or turn the steering
wheel to the left or right.
CAUTION
• Always drive slowly with the
brake pedal applied.
• Always check for objects
around your vehicle before
driving.
• If the vehicle does not move
even though the brake pedal
is not depressed, check the
surrounding before depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. Be
sure not to speed over 7km/h
(4.3mph).
WARNING
Do not put your hands between
the steering wheel while it is
being automatically controlled.
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■Manual transaxle■Automatic transaxle
ODMEDR2106/ODMEDR2108/ODMEDR2120/ODMEDR2122
ODMEDR2107/ODMEDR2108/ODMEDR2121/ODMEDR2122
Gear shift while steering wheel control
When the above message appears with a beep sound, shift the gear and
drive the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed.
WARNING
Always be careful while parking
for other vehicles or pedestrians.
CAUTION
Always check the surrounding
before releasing the brake pedal.
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6. Smart Parking Assist System
completed
Complete parking your vehicle
according to the instructions on the
LCD display. If required, manually
control the steering wheel and com-
plete parking your vehicle.
✽NOTICE
The brake pedal must be depressed
by the driver while parking your
vehicle.
The system may be cancelled in the
below conditions:
• Ignoring the gear shift message
and drive the vehicle approximate-
ly 150cm (59in).
• The front and rear Parking Assist
System warning sound (distance
from object is within 30cm: contin-
uous beep) is heard at the same
time.
• 6 minutes have passed since the
vehicle has been controlled by the
Smart Parking Assist System.
• The shift lever is changed to the P
(Park) or R (Reverse) position
while searching for parking space.Additional instructions
(messages)
When the Smart Parking Assist
System is operating, a message may
appear regardless of the parking order.
ODMEDR2110/ODMEDR2123 ■Type A
■Type B
ODMEDR2111/ODMEDR2124
ODMEDR2109/ODMEDR2119
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Automatic transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
• Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
• Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Trailer stability assist (TSA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Emergency stop signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Downhill brake control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Speed limit control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-73
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(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.
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 section 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all con-
trols 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
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”
in section 3 for more informa-
tion on their proper use.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
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Illuminated ignition switch
(if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for
your convenience, provided the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position.
The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned on
or go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
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
electrical accessories are operative.
✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, 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 position.
KEY POSITIONS
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