
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-101
5
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While the ACC is activa
ted, if your vehicle is
approaching too closely to the vehicle in front, the ACC gives a warning by sounding abuzzer and displaying a message. Apply the brakes to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front.
WA R N I N G When your vehicle no longer follows the front vehicle, e.g.
at a freeway exit or
when your vehicle or the front vehiclechanges its lane, your
vehicle may acceler-
ate up to the set speed. Apply the brake, if necessary, to slow down.
Approach alarm
WA R N I N G When the ACC is not being used, turn off the system to avoid
unexpected
ACC acti-
vation. The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle and/or give the appr
oach alarm in the fol-
lowing cases.• When an object other than a vehicle,such as a pedestri
an, is in front.
• When a malfunction is detected in the system.
The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle in the following cases,
but will give the
approach alarm.• When the front vehicle is stationary ormoving at an extremely slow speed.• When your brake system has a problem,such as overheating.
The ACC may not be ab
le to maintain the
set speed or the dist
ance to a vehicle in
front and may not alert the driver, if thesystem cannot detect the front vehicle properly. Typical situations include:
• When a vehicle cuts
into your path at a
close distance.• When a vehicle in front is not completely in your path.• When a vehicle in front is towing atrailer.• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is infront.• When a vehicle in fr
ont is a truck loaded
with freight that protrudes rearward from the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle in front isextremely low or the road clearance ofthe vehicle is extremely high.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down surfaces.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When driving in construction zones.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage• For up to two minute
s after starting driv-
ing.• When the surface of th
e sensor is covered
with dirt, snow, ice, etc.• When a front vehicl
e or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
Never use the ACC in the following situa- tions:• In heavy traffic.WA R N I N G
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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-109
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This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM and also to select the distance which will trig- ger the forward collision warning function.
• When a vehicle ahead is moving at low speed.• When a vehicle ahead is not completely in your path.• When a vehicle ahead
is towing a trailer.
• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is in front.• When a vehicle ahea
d is a truck loaded
with freight that protrudes rearward from the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle ahead isextremely low or its road clearance is extremely high.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When the system recognizes driver’ssteering, accelerati
ng, braking or gear
shifting actions as
evasive actions to
avoid collision.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers and luggage• For up to two minute
s after starting driv-
ing.• When the surface of the sensor is coveredwith dirt, snow and ice, etc.• When a vehicle ahea
d or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
WA R N I N G
When the system recognizes driver’s steering or accelerati
ng actions as evasive
actions to avoid colli
sion, FCM control
and alarm functions
may be canceled.
In certain situations, though there is little or no risk of a collision, the FCM may activate. Examples include: • When overtaking a vehicle.• When driving on a curve.• When approaching
a gate, a railroad
crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,manhole lid or
a speed bump.
The FCM should be tuned off if any of fol- lowing situations occur:• When the tires are not properly inflated. • When the emergency spare tire is used.• When your vehicle is
towed or your vehi-
cle tows another vehicle.• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna- mometer or free rollers.• When the area where the radar sensor isinstalled has been damaged or deformed.CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the FCM;• Always clean the surface of the radar sen- sor.• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.WA R N I N G
• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor or its surrounding area.• Do not paint the radar sensor.• Do not install a grill guard.• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Always use tires of the same size, sametype and same brand,
and which have no
significant wear differences.• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.
FCM ON/OFF switch
CAUTION
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Towing 8-14 For emergencies
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1. Align the tire air valve (C) and the wheel cover notch (D). 2. Push the bottom (F) of the wheel cover into the wheel. 3. Gently push in both sides (G) of the wheel cover and hold them in place with bothknees.
4. Gently tap the top (H) of the wheel cover around its outer circumference to push itin.
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If towing is necessary,
we recommend you to
have it done by a commercial tow truck ser- vice.When towing is required, transport the vehi- cle using a tow truck. Incorect towing equipment could damageyour vehicle.
NOTE
The wheel cover is made
of plastic. Be care-
ful when prying it off.CAUTION Trying to remove the
wheel cover with only
your bare hands can se
riously injure your
fingers.
To install
CAUTION Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make sure that the tabs (A) on the back of the wheel cover correctly engage the ring (B) to prevent the wheel cover fromcoming off. Do not install a wheel cover that has broken tabs.
NOTE
The back of the cover has a symbol (E) that shows the position of the notch.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
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Towing
For emergencies 8-15
8
There may be local re
gulations concerning
towing in your area. Obey the regulations of the area where youare driving your vehicle.
CAUTION Do not attempt to be
towed by another vehi-
cle with a rope.NOTE
Your vehicle cannot to
w any other vehicle.
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Usi
ng a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style.
This vehicle must not be towed with the driv- ing wheels on the ground (Type B) as illus-trated.This could result in the driving system dam- age. Do not tow all-wheel dr
ive vehicles with the
rear wheels on the ground (Type C) as illus- trated. This could result in the driving systemdamage or vehicle may
jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use only Type D or E equipment. [For front-wheel driv
e vehicle equipped with
the active stability control (ASC)]If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only
the front wheels raised
off the ground (Type C), the ASC may oper- ate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keepthe ignition switch or
the operation mode as
follows. [Except for vehicles equipped with theF. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is in “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.CAUTION
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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-16 For emergencies
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Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)position.
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool thetransaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use s
now tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-20and “Tire chains” on page 9-21. Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes. Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking. If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C) Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
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