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When you change from D to R and vice versa, press the brake pedal and come
to a complete stop, then select the intended gear position while maintaining
brake pressure.
NOTICE
Shifting
Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving.
Electronic Gear Selector
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface.
Park (P): Used for parking or starting or turning off
the vehicle. Press P with the brake pedal pressed. A
red indicator appears.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing. Pull back R. A green
indicator appears.
Neutral (N): Used for idling. Press N. A red
indicator appears
Drive (D/S): Used for normal driving (D) or driving in sequential mode (S) (see
page 95). Press D/S once for normal driving. Press D/S twice for sequential
mode driving. A green indicator appears. Make sure the parking brake is released
(see page 98).
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the following
conditions are met:
• The vehicle is stopped.
• The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.
• The driver’s door is opened.The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confi rming that Park is
engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confi rmed
that P is shown on the gear position indicator.
WARNING
Sequential Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change gears from 1st through 9th without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
When the transmission is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear position indicator comes on. When you start
traveling at a constant speed, sequential mode and the gear position indicator
automatically go off.
When the transmission is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential mode, and the M
(sequential mode) indicator and gear position indicator come on. Use the paddle
shifters to change gears.
To cancel this mode, hold the + paddle shifter for two seconds. The M indicator
and gear position indicator go off.
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down to
a lower gear.(+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear.
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Car wash mode
If you are driving through a conveyor-style car wash where you or the attendant
do not remain in the vehicle, follow these steps while the engine is on:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select N.
3. Within 5 seconds, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The gear position
remains in Neutral with the power mode in Accessory for 15 minutes. After 15
minutes (or if the vehicle is turned off at any time), the gear position changes
to Park and the vehicle turns off.
Shift up Normal acceleration1st to 2nd15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
6th to 7th 57 mph (92 km/h)
7th to 8th62 mph (100 km/h)
8th to 9th 67 mph (108 km/h)
Recommended shift points

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Auto Idle Stop*
Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in
Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the engine
turns off and the auto idle stop indicator appears if
conditions permit.
When you release the brake pedal, turn the steering
wheel, or press the accelerator pedal, the engine
restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart) when
the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill, the
windshield defroster is on, and other conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
*if equipped
Integrated Dynamics System ( IDS)
Choose a driving mode for your preference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
Comfort: Maximizes driver comfort through increased steering assist.
Normal: Balances performance for everyday driving.
Sport: Enhances vehicle response and feel through decreased steering assist and
increased throttle and torque.
The selected mode
briefl y appears in
the MID.IDSIDSIntegrated Dynamics SystemIntegrated Dynamics System
NormalNormalSportSport
Comfort
Press the IDS button
to cycle through
modes.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
( ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but VSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear
a beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA Off indicator
appears when the system is off.
When VSA is off, traction control stops functioning,
which allows the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. This can be helpful when trying to free your
vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
VSA OFF buttonVSA OFF
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Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Press the parking brake with your foot.
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the
parking brake until it releases.
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the
brake pedal fi rmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System ( ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it fi rmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
Brake pedal
Parking brake
NOTICE
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Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/40
km/h). Take your foot off the accelerator pedal, and
press SET/- to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase speed or SET/- to decrease
speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press CANCEL or the brake pedal. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/+ switch
SET/- switch
CANCEL button
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
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Turning CMBS On or Off
Press and hold CMBS OFF. A beep sounds and a
message appears in the MID. The CMBS indicator
appears when the system is off.
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It does not
prevent collisions nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to
operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.
*if equipped
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)*
Alerts you if the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally
crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90 mph (72–145
km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left
or right side lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system provides visual and tactile
alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID,
and the steering wheel vibrates. Take appropriate
action to stay within your driving lane.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press the LDW button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator light appears on the button when
the system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle within your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed, and lane marker condition. It is always your responsibility to safely
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
Lane departure message
Steering wheel vibrations
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Turning LKAS On or Off
1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3. Press MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Lane Keeping Assist System ( LKAS)*
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left
or right side lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system provides visual and tactile
alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID,
and the steering wheel vibrates. Steering torque
is also applied to help keep your vehicle within
your driving lane. Take appropriate action to stay
within your driving lane.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control. The
system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may refl ect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.
*if equipped
Lane departure
message
Light steering
assistance
MAIN button
LKAS button
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
Alerts and helps to assist you if the system determines a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90
mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected lane
markings without a turn signal activated, a message
appears in the MID. Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help your vehicle stay in
the lane.
Braking may also be applied if the lane lines are
solid and continuous.
If the system operates several times without
detecting driver response, the system beeps to alert
you.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the RDM button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator appears on the button when the
system is on.
Steering vibrations
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3. Select Road Departure Mitigation Setting.
4. Select from the options.
Normal (default): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BRAKE message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. Overreliance on it may result in a collision. It is
always your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
*if equipped
Lane departure
message
Beep
Light steering
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Multi-View Rear Camera*
When you change the gear to Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind
your vehicle is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually con rm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting,
and high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do not rely on the rearview display, which does
not give you all information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Press the
interface dial to
toggle between
views.
Changing Guidelines
Turn the guidelines on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings
3. Select one of the options.
Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines appear when you
change the gear to Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines move as you
turn the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
4. Press BACK to exit the menu.
*if equipped
Rear Cross Traf c Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when your vehicle
is in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when
backing out of parking spaces.
The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or Off
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Camera Settings.
3. Select Cross Traffi c Monitor.
4. Select On or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
This system cannot detect all approaching vehicles and may not detect an
approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confi rm that it is safe to back up the vehicle before doing
so may result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when reversing; always also use your
mirrors, and look behind and to the sides of your vehicle before reversing.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
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A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open fl ames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
WARNING
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button
for two seconds, OR
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY (unless
the gear is in Park, in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF).
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require signifi cantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
NOTICE
Overheating
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood (see page 133).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
fi ller neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled suffi ciently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving. Use the right selector wheel on the
steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure monitor to see pressure readings for
each tire (see page 28).
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes signifi cantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
The specifi c tire with low
pressure is displayed.
What to Do
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Adjust the tire pressure to the level specifi ed on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tire Fill Assist
Your vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level when the vehicle is on.
While in ating: The system beeps and the exterior lights fl ash once every 5
seconds.
When the correct pressure is reached: The system beeps and the exterior lights
fl ash continuously for 5 seconds. Stop fi lling the tire.
If you overin ate: The system beeps and the exterior lights fl ash twice every 3
seconds.
Driving on an extremely underinfl ated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated
tire can fail. Always infl ate your tires to the specifi ed pressure.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and infl ated to the infl ation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire infl ation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire infl ation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is signifi cantly under-infl ated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and infl ate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a signifi cantly under-infl ated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-infl ation also reduces fuel effi ciency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-infl ation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will fl ash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.