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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Continued
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set follo wing distance behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake
or the accelerator.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
ACC can not be activated if Intelligent Traction
Management sett ing is snow, sand or mud.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
3WARNING
ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below 22
mph, ACC will automatically cancel and no
longer will apply your vehicle's brakes.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal when conditions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for adaptive crui se control: Desired speed in a
range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
■Gear positions for adapti ve cruise control: In (D or (S*
The radar sensor is inside
the front grille.
The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during corn ering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine outp ut and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® indicator comes on and stays on
while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and alwa ys leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
VSA® System
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA ® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
The traction control stops fully functioning,
allowing the wheels to sp in more freely at low
speed. The VSA ® OFF indicator will also come
on and a message on the MID informs you
that the mode is changed.
Traction control mode can not be changed
during Mud or Sand modes. If you are driving
on mud or sand, Mud or Sand Intelligent
Traction Management modes can also be
used to free a stuck vehicle. On other road
surfaces, change to No rmal or Snow mode,
then press and hold the (VSA ® OFF) button.
To restore VSA ® functionality/features, press
the (VSA ® OFF) button until you hear a
beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
With the button pressed, your vehicle will have
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA®
traction and stability enhancement becomes less
effective.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the button pressed.
When the button is pressed, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the button
pressed if you are not able to free it without.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
press the button again. We do not recommend
driving your vehicle wi th the button pressed
(indicator on).
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance a ccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder an d maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asph alt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when te sted under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
■Traction
■Temperature
1 Traction
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is establishe d for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 83
System Message ........................................ 88
Transmission .............................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 86
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF ............ 516
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................. 84, 515
Information ............................................... 637
Information Button .................................. 114
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 166
Intelligent Traction Management System ...................................................... 484
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 522
Interior Lights ........................................... 188
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 171
iPhone ....................................................... 311
iPod ............................................ 233, 281, 311
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 611
Jump Starting ............................................ 619
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 129
Keys ........................................................... 121
Lockout Prevention .................................. 129 Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 133
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Types and Functions ................................ 121
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 468
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 507
Indicator.................................................... 93
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 520
Language (HFL) ................................ 382, 408
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 69
Lights ................................................. 155, 575
Automatic ............................................... 156
Bulb Replacement ................................... 575
Daytime Running Lights........................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 155
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 154
Load Limits ................................................ 445
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 121
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 134
Childproof Door Locks............................. 133
From Inside ............................................. 131
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 121
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 129Low Battery Charge
................................. 624
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 624
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ....................... 86
Lower Anchors ..................................... 63, 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 639
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 445
Lumbar Support ....................................... 174M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ............... 80
Maintenance ............................................ 555
Battery .................................................... 594
Brake Fluid .............................................. 574
Cleaning ................................................. 600
Coolant .................................................. 571
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 559
Oil .......................................................... 567
Precautions ............................................. 556
Radiator .................................................. 572
Remote Control ...................................... 597
Remote Transmitter ................................ 596
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 575
Safety ..................................................... 557
Service Items ........................................... 561
Tires........................................................ 585
Transmission Fluid ................................... 573
Under the Hood ...................................... 563
Wireless Headphone ............................... 598
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