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Features of your vehicle
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4
✽
✽
NOTICE - USING THE
iPod®DEVICE
• iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• In order to use the iPod
®while
operating the keys, you must use a
dedicated iPod
®cable. (the cable
that is supplied when purchasing
iPod
®/iPhone®products)
• If the iPod®is connected to the
vehicle while it is playing, a high
pitch sound could occur for approx-
imately 1-2 seconds immediately
after connecting. If possible, con-
nect the iPod to the vehicle with the
iPod
®stopped/paused.
• During ACC ON state, connecting the iPod
®through the iPod®cable
will charge the iPod®through the
car audio system.
• When connecting with the iPod
®
cable, make sure to fully insert the
jack to prevent communication
interference. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the EQ features of an exter-
nal device, such as the iPod
®, and
the audio system are both active,
EQ effects could overlap and cause
sound deterioration and distortion.
Whenever possible, turn off the EQ
feature within the external device
upon use by connecting with the
audio system.
• Noise may occur when an iPod
®or
AUX device is connected. When
such devices are not being used, dis-
connect the device for storage.
• When the iPod
®or AUX device
power is connected to the power
jack, playing the external device
may result in noise. In such cases,
disconnect the power connection
before use.
• Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
® /Phone®
device. (Continued)(Continued)
• If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock con-
nector or Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology to change the sound
output (source).
• iPod mode cannot be operated when the iPod
®cannot be recog-
nized due to versions that do not
support communication protocols.
• For fifth generation iPod
®Nano
devices, the iPod®may not be rec-
ognized when the battery level is
low. Please charge the iPod
®for
use.
• Search/play orders shown within the iPod
®device may differ with the
orders shown within the audio sys-
tem.
• If the iPod
®malfunctions due to an
iPod®device defect, reset the iPod®
and try again. (To learn more, refer
to your iPod®manual)
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Features of your vehicle
✽
✽NOTICE - USING THE
iPod®DEVICE
• iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• In order to use the iPod
®while
operating the keys, you must use a
dedicated iPod
®cable. (the cable
that is supplied when purchasing
iPod
®/iPhone®products)
• If the iPod®is connected to the
vehicle while it is playing, a high
pitch sound could occur for approx-
imately 1-2 seconds immediately
after connecting. If possible, con-
nect the iPod to the vehicle with the
iPod
®stopped/paused.
• During ACC ON state, connecting the iPod
®through the iPod®cable
will charge the iPod®through the
car audio system.
• When connecting with the iPod
®
cable, make sure to fully insert the
jack to prevent communication
interference. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the EQ features of an exter-
nal device, such as the iPod
®, and
the audio system are both active,
EQ effects could overlap and cause
sound deterioration and distortion.
Whenever possible, turn off the EQ
feature within the external device
upon use by connecting with the
audio system.
• Noise may occur when an iPod
®or
AUX device is connected. When
such devices are not being used, dis-
connect the device for storage.
• When the iPod
®or AUX device
power is connected to the power
jack, playing the external device
may result in noise. In such cases,
disconnect the power connection
before use.
• Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
® /Phone®
device. (Continued)(Continued)
• If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock con-
nector or Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology to change the sound
output (source).
• iPod mode cannot be operated when the iPod
®cannot be recog-
nized due to versions that do not
support communication protocols.
• For fifth generation iPod
®Nano
devices, the iPod®may not be rec-
ognized when the battery level is
low. Please charge the iPod
®for
use.
• Search/play orders shown within the iPod
®device may differ with the
orders shown within the audio sys-
tem.
• If the iPod
®malfunctions due to an
iPod®device defect, reset the iPod®
and try again. (To learn more, refer
to your iPod®manual)
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Driving your vehicle
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✽
✽NOTICE
• If you press the HEV system start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the HEV system does not start
and the HEV system start/stop button
changes as follows :
OFF → →
ACC →
→
ON →
→
OFF
• If you leave the engine start/stop but- ton in the ACC or the ON position for
a long time, the battery will be dis-
charged.
Starting the hybrid system
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position. In N(Neutral) position, you
can not start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the HEV system start/stop but- ton.
It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator.
WARNING
Except in an emergency, neverpress the engine start/stop but-
ton while the vehicle is in motion.
This could result in higher brak-
ing effort and steering, which
could cause an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
taken.
Never reach for the engine start/stop button, or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control,
an accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
Even if you depress the brake pedal
before starting the vehicle in a
sloped area, the vehicle may move
when the parking brake is released.
For your safety, release the parking
brake after starting the vehicle.