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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 442
Towing a Trailer ................................ 448
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 459
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 461
Automatic Transmission ................... 468
Shifting ............................................ 469
Auto Idle-stop
*................................ 479
Intelligent Traction Management*.... 484
Cruise Control ................................. 486
Front Sensor Camera
*...................... 489
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 491Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System*...................................... 502Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 507
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 515
Agile Handling Assist System............ 517
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 518
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 520Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*................. 522Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 525
Braking
Brake System ................................... 527
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 529
Brake Assist System.......................... 530
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 531 Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 540
Parking Sensor System
*................... 541
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 545
Multi-view rear camera*.................. 549
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 550
How to Refuel ................................. 551
Fuel Economy .................................... 552
Accessories and Modifications ........ 553
* Not available on all models
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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been comple ted. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, an d check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limit s (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all cond itions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck , carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.
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461Continued
Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P.
1. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control
system, and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 616
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
Models with electronic gear selector
Models without electronic gear selector
All models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
462
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Change the gear position to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button with your foot on the brake pedal.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 144
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
1Remote Engine Start*
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The telematics unit malfunction.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
466
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 527
3.Change the gear position to (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Change the gear position to
(D, *, (S*, or (L* wh e n f ac in g uphi ll, or (R when
facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
The brakes remain engaged briefly as you release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the gear position is changed
from
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
When the engine was started using the smart entry
remote*When the engine was started using the smart entry remote*
When the engine was started in any case
D4
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the MID.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds. At this point you can either:
u Leave the engine ru nning, the transmission remains in
(N.
u Or press the ENGINE STOP/START button to turn off the engine. The
Transmission remains in
(N.
In either case the transmission remains in
(N
for 15 minutes.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
once, the power mode changes to ACCESSORY
and a message is displayed on the MID. u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode
which must be used when your vehicle is
pulled through a conveyor type
automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
u The gear position remains in
(N with the
power mode in ACCESSORY for 15
minutes, then, it automatically changes to
(P and the power mode changes to OFF.
Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator comes
on and the power mode changes to OFF. You
must always shift to
(P when car wash mode
is no longer needed.
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle-stop*
Continued
Driving
Auto Idle-stop*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engi ne automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator comes on. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes
off.
A message associated with Auto Idle-stop
appears on the MID.
2Indicators P. 90
2 Customized Features P. 342
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is comes on, a buzzer sounds to
notify you that the Auto Idle-stop function is
in operation.
To turn the Auto Idle-s top system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle-stop system stops. u The Auto Idle-stop system will stop and
the indicator (Amber) in meter will come
on.
1Auto Idle-stop*
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a m odel with Auto Idle-stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the battery life , and prevent Auto Idle-
stop from activating. If you need to replace the
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a
dealer for more details.
The duration of the Auto Idle-stop operation:
•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
Auto Idle-stop may activate less frequently in such
conditions as a traffic jam.
■Auto Idle-stop System ON/OFF1 Auto Idle-stop System ON/OFF
Press the Auto Idle-stop OFF button to restart the
engine from the idling stop.
* Not available on all models
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