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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
Press the (distance) button to change the
ACC with LSF following-distance.
Each time you press the button, the following-
distance (the interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of you) setting cycles through
short, middle, long, and extra long following-
distances.
Determine the most appropriate following-
distance setting based on your specific driving
conditions. Be sure to adhere to any
following-distance requirements set by local
regulation.
■To Set or Change Following-distance
Distance Button
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Continued
Driving
The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or
extra long following-distance becomes. See the following examples for your
reference.
Following-distanceWhen the Set Speed is:
50 mph (80 km/h)65 mph (104 km/h)
Short
83 feet
25 meters 1.1 sec100 feet
31 meters 1.1 sec
Middle
110 feet
33 meters
1.5 sec137 feet
42 meters
1.5 sec
Long
154 feet
47 meters 2.1 sec200 feet
61 meters 2.1 sec
Extra
Long204 feet
62 meters 2.8 sec265 feet
81 meters 2.8 sec
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Driving
To cancel ACC with LSF, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC with LSF indicator goes off.
• Depress the brake pedal.
u When the LSF function has stopped the
vehicle, you cannot cancel ACC with LSF
by depressing the brake pedal.
■To Cancel1 To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled ACC with LSF, you can resume the prior set
speed while it is still displayed. Press the RES/+ /SET/
– switch up.
The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC
with LSF has been turned off using the MAIN button.
Press the MAIN button to activate the system, then
set the desired speed.
CANCEL
Button
MAIN
Button
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Driving
■Automatic ca ncellation
The beeper sounds and a message appear s on the MID when ACC with LSF is
automatically canceled. Any of these co nditions may cause the ACC with LSF to
automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of yo u cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is de tected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA ® or CMBS
TM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA ® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the AC C with LSF range is too close to your
vehicle.
• When a detected vehicle goes out of the ACC with LSF range while your vehicle
is stationary.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation ca n be also triggered by the following
causes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The engine is turned off.
• When trailer stability assist
* is activated.
2 Trailer Stability Assist* P. 335
1Automatic cancellation
Even though ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled, you can still resu me the prior set speed.
Wait until the condition that caused ACC with LSF to
cancel improves, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
up.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Press and hold the (distance) button for one second.
Cruise Mode Selected appears on the MID for two se conds, and then the mode
switches to Cruise.
To switch back to ACC with LSF, press and hold the button again for one second.
■To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control1 To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control
Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a followi ng-distance from a vehicle
ahead of you.
ACC with
LSF ON Cruise
Control ON
Distance Button
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Driving
3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the
lane while driving.
u The dotted outer lines change to solid
ones once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.
To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.
The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the
engine, even if you turned it on the last time
you drove the vehicle.
Models with ACC is shown.
■To cancel
1 When the System can be Used
The LKAS temporarily deactivates when it fails to
detect lane lines. When the system detects the lines
again, it comes back on automatically.
1To cancel
Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC with LSF
on and off.
Pressing the MAIN button also turns cruise control
on and off.
Models with ACC
Models without ACC
MAIN Button
LKAS Button
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uuEmissions Testing uTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When tra ffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle spee d may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two mo re times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at l east 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 238, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 414
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 194
Accessories and Modifications ................ 438
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 365
Indicator ................................................... 87
Additives Coolant .................................................. 455
Engine Oil ............................................... 450
Washer ................................................... 458
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 450
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 185
Front Seats.............................................. 175
Head Restraints ....................... 178, 179, 180
Headlights .............................................. 459
Mirrors.................................................... 172
Rear Seats ............................................... 182
Second Row Seat .................................... 176
Steering Wheel ....................................... 171
Temperature ........................................... 113
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 404
Aha
TM Menu ............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 200
Changing the Mode................................ 203 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 207
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 484
Rear Climate Control System ................... 208
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 205
Sensors .................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................. 204
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 200
Air Pressure ....................................... 470, 537
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 53, 77
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 231
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 414
Indicator .................................................... 77
Armrest ..................................................... 185
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 217
Audio System ............................................ 214
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 229
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 215
Error Messages ........................................ 254
General Information ................................ 259 Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 241
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 238, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 216
Recommended CDs ................................. 260
Recommended Devices............................ 262
Remote Controls ..................................... 217
Security Code .......................................... 216
Shortcuts................................................. 220
Theft Protection ...................................... 216
USB Flash Drives .............................. 248, 262
USB Port.................................................. 215
Authorized Manuals ................................ 545
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 141
Customize ....................................... 123, 275
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 355
OFF Button .............................................. 355
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 83
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 83
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 164
Automatic Lighting .................................. 160
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Creeping ................................................. 346
Fluid ........................................................ 457
Kickdown ................................................ 346
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 349
Shifting ................................................... 347
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 215
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 113
Average Speed ......................................... 114
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