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Starting Mode
Press the key to display the Setup screen.
You can select and control options
related to [Display], [Sound],
[Clock/Calendar], [Phone] and[System].
Display Settings
Adjusting the Brightness
Press the key Select
[Display] Select [Brightness]
Use the , buttons to adjust the
screen brightness or set the
Brightness on Automatic, Daylight, or
Night mode.
Press the button to reset.
1) Automatic : Adjusts the brightness
automatically
2) Daylight : Always maintains the brightness on high
3) Night : Always maintains the
brightness on low
Pop-up Mode
Press the key Select
[Display] Select [Mode Pop up]
This feature is used to display the
Pop-up Mode screen when entering
radio and media modes.
When this feature is turned on, pressing the or key
will display the Pop-up Mode screen.
✽✽ NOTICE
The media Pop-up Mode screen can
be displayed only when two or more
media modes have been connected.
MEDIA RADIO
SETUP
Default
SETUP SETUP
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Touch Screen Beep
Press the key Select
[Sound] Select [Touch Screen Beep]
This feature is used to turn the touch
screen beep on/off.
Blue Link Voice Volume
Press the key Select
[Sound] Select [Blue Link Voice Vol.]
Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the
Blue Link Voice Volume. ❈ Blue Link
®may differ depending
on the selected audio.
Clock/Calendar Setting
Clock Setting
Press the key Select
[Clock/Calendar] Select [ClockSettings]
Use the , buttons to set the
Hour, Minutes and AM/PM setting.
✽✽ NOTICE
Press and hold the key (over
0.8 seconds) to set the Clock/Calendar
screen.
CLOCK
SETUP
SETUP SETUP
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Calendar Setting
Press the key Select
[Clock/Calendar] Select [CalendarSettings]
Use the , buttons to set the
Month, Day and Year setting.
Time Format
Press the key Select
[Clock/Calendar] Select [Time Format]
This feature is used to change the
clock format between 12hr or 24hr.
Clock Display
Press the key Select
[Clock/Calendar] Select [Clock Display
(Power off)]
This feature is used to display a clock on the screen when the audio sys-
tem is turned off.SETUP SETUP SETUP
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Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING ..................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ..........................................5-3
Before starting .................................................................5-3
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................5-5
Key ignition switch .........................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-8
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ..................................5-13
Automatic transaxle operation ...................................5-13
Parking ...............................................................................5-18
Good driving practices ..................................................5-19
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................5-21
AWD operation ................................................................5-22
Emergency precautions .................................................5-26
BRAKING SYSTEM ..............................................5-28
Power brakes ..................................................................5-28
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking brake ..................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-40
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-41
Good braking practices ................................................5-43
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM ...................................5-44
Active ECO system ........................................................5-44
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-45
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................5-47
Cruise control operation................................................5-47
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..........................5-51
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-51
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-51
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-52
Driving at night ................................................................5-52
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-53
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-54
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-54
WINTER DRIVING .................................................5-55
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-55
TRAILER TOWING.................................................5-58
If you decide to pull a trailer? .....................................5-59
Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-61
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-62
Maintenance when trailer towing ...............................5-65
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT ..........................................5-66
Tire loading information label......................................5-67
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
Make sure the hood, the tailgate,and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in theON position.
Check that any items you are car- rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
5
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari- ety of automobile components
including components found inthe interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
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5-5
Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch
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5
(Continued)
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in position, apply the parking
brake, and turn ignition switchto the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the igni-
tion switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch, or any other control,
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control result-ing in an accident.
WARNING
NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. Thiswill result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist forthe steering and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an acci-dent.
(Continued)
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotes
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the
key in slightly at the ACC position and turn the key
towards the LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.The steering wheel unlocks.
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 tension.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has
started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the
ignition switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when
the engine is not running to prevent the battery from dis-charging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you
let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the key.
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Driving your vehicle
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
and make sure your foot is off the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot shift the lever out of P
(Park), see “Shift-Lock Release” onpage 5-17.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the shift
lever is in P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occurif these precautions are not
followed.
WARNING