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2.When you stop the vehicle com-
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.
3.The vehicle will remain stationary
even if you release the brake
pedal.
4.If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
Leaving
• If you press the accelerator pedal
with the shift lever in R (Reverse),
D (Drive) or sports mode, the Auto
Hold will be released automatically
and the vehicle will start to move.
The indicator changes from green
to white.
• If the vehicle is restarted using the
advanced smart cruise control lever
(RES+ or SET-) while Auto Hold
and advanced smart cruise control
is operating (The green AUTO
HOLD indicator), the Auto Hold will
be released regardless of accelera-
tor pedal operation.
Cancel
To cancel the Auto Hold operation,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The
AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.
To cancel the Auto Hold operation
when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
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surrounding area near your
vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.
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➀Cruise Indicator
➁Set Speed
➂Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance
The Smart Cruise Control System
allows you to program the vehicle to
maintain constant speed and dis-
tance detecting the vehicle ahead
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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For your safety, please read the
owner's manual before using
the Smart Cruise Control sys-
tem.
WARNING
The Smart Cruise Control
System is not a substitute for
safe driving practices, but a
convenience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
•If the Smart Cruise Control is
left on, (CRUISE indicator
light in the instrument cluster
is illuminated) the Smart
Cruise Control can be activat-
ed unintentionally. Keep the
Smart Cruise Control System
off (CRUISE indicator light
OFF) when the Smart Cruise
Control is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed.
•Use the Smart Cruise Control
System only when traveling
on open highways in good
weather.
•Do not use the Smart Cruise
Control when it may not be
safe to keep the vehicle at a
constant speed:
- Driving in heavy or varying
speed traffic.
- On slippery (rainy, icy or
snow covered) roads.
- Hilly or winding roads.
- Very windy areas.
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To temporarily accelerate with
the Smart Cruise Control on
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the Smart Cruise Control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with Smart Cruise Control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.
If you push the lever down (SET-) at
increased speed, the cruising speed
will be set again.
✽NOTICE
Be careful when accelerating tem-
porarily, because the speed is not
controlled automatically at this
time even if there is a vehicle in front
of you.
Smart Cruise Control will be
temporarily canceled when:
Cancelled manually
• Depressing the brake pedal.
• Pressing the CANCEL button
located on the steering wheel.
• Depress the brake pedal and press
the CANCEL button at the same
time, when the vehicle is at a
standstill.The Advanced Smart Cruise Control
turns off temporarily when the indica-
tor on the LCD display turns off.
The CRUISE indicator is illuminated
continuously.
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In traffic situation
• In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts mov-
ing, your vehicle will start as well.
However, if the vehicle stops for more
than 3 seconds, you must depress
the accelerator pedal or push up the
lever (RES+) to start driving.
• If you push the advanced smart
cruise control lever (RES+ or SET-)
while Auto Hold and advanced smart
cruise control is operating (The green
AUTO HOLD indicator), Auto Hold will
be released regardless of accelerator
pedal operation and the vehicle will
start to move.
Sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead
The Smart Cruise Control uses a
sensor to detect distance to the vehi-
cle ahead.
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If the vehicle ahead (vehicle
speed: less than 30km/h) disap-
pears to the next lane, the warn-
ing chime will sound and a mes-
sage will appear. Adjust your
vehicle speed for vehicles or
objects that can suddenly
appear in front of you by
depressing the brake pedal.
Always pay attention to the road
condition ahead.
CAUTION