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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the
Ignition switch in the ON position.
The indicator illuminates on the
switch. If vehicle speed exceeds 20
mph (30 km/h) the system will acti-
vate. To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn
the system off by turning off the
switch.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• If the engine is turned off and on,
the system returns to the previous
state.
• When the system is turned on, the warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outside rearview
mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on.
2.Vehicle speed is above about 20
mph (30 km/h).
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side.
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First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is not in warn-
ing range, the warning will turn off
according to driving conditions.
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Second stage alert
The second stage alarm will activate when:
1. The first stage alert is on.
2. The turn signal light is on to change a lane.
When the second stage alert is activated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror.
If you turn off the turn signal light, the second stage alert will be deacti-
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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the User Settings Mode
(Driving Assist) and select RCTA
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert) on the LCD
display (For more details, refer to
"LCD Display" in chapter 4.) . The
system will turn on and standby to
activate. The system will activate
when vehicle speed is below 6.2
mph (10 km/h) with the shift lever in
R (Reverse).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) detecting range is about 1.64
ft (0.5m) ~ 65 ft (20m). A vehicle will
be detected if the vehicle speed is 2.5
mph (4 km/h) ~ 22.4 mph (36 km/h)
within the detecting range. However,
the detecting range may change
under different conditions. Always
pay attention to the surroundings.
Warning type
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outside rearview mirror
will blink and a message will appear
on the LCD display.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the detected vehicle is got out
from sensing range, behind your
vehicle, moving opposite direction
away from your vehicle or moving
slow, the warning is cancelled.
• The system may not operate prop- erly due to other factors or cir-
cumstances. Always pay attention
to your surrounding.
• If your vehicle's left or right side bumper is blinded by barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing ability
may be reduced.
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WARNING
The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will illu-
minate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a
Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA). Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surrounding before
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
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The Blind Spot DetectionSystem (BSD) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) are not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving practices. Always
drive safely and use caution
when changing lanes or back-
ing the vehicles up. The Blind
Spot Detection System (BSD)
may not detect every object
alongside the vehicle.CAUTION
The system may not work properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced or if repair workhas been done near the sen-sor.
The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the next lane. In addition, ifthe road is very wide the sys-tem may not detect other vehi-cles.
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Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror hous-ing is damaged or covered with
debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.DRIVER'S ATTENTION
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system
may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud,
etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a for-
eign matter such as a sticker,
bumper guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle is altered such as when the trunk is
loaded with heavy objects, or
there is low tire pressure etc.
- Bad weather such as heavy rain or snow.
- A fixed object is near such as a guardrail, tunnel, human and ani-
mal etc.
- Metal substances are near the vehicles such as in a construc-
tion area.
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- A big vehicle is near such as a
bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by at a higher rate of speed.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane
is different.
- When the other vehicle drives very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear bumper is high.
- When the sensors are covered by a wall or a pillar of a parking
lot.
- When your vehicle is backing up, if the detected vehicle also backs
up.
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The surrounding of the inside rear
view mirror temperature is high
due to a direct ray of light.
The lane is very wide or narrow.
The lane line is damaged or indis- tinct.
The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
The sensor cannot distinguish the lane from the road due to the dust.
There is a mark similar to a lane line.
There is a boundary structure.
The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead
drives hiding the lane line.
The vehicle vibrates heavily due to road conditions.
The lane number increases or decreases or the lane lines are
crossing.
Putting something on the dash- board.
Driving with the sun in front of you. Driving in areas under construc-
tion.
The lane line is more than two in either side (Left/Right) This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

Index
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
15Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-139
Driver position memory system ..................................4-41 Easy access function ................................................4-42
Driver's 3-point seat belt ................................................3-19
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-47
Driving at night ..............................................................5-76
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-77
Driving in the rain..........................................................5-77
Economical operation ....................................................5-73
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with
HomeLink
®system and compass ..............................4-46
Electronic power steering (EPS)....................................4-43
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ....................................5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-30
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ........................................................6-22
Emergency trunk safety release ....................................4-20
Emergency while driving ................................................6-3 Emission control system ................................................7-79
Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-79
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-80
Engine (Specification) ....................................................8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3
Engine compartment fuse replacement ........................7-53
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-24
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-60
Engine number ................................................................8-8
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
23
Engine overheat ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-5
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system ............................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-80
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-20
Exterior care ..................................................................7-72
Exterior overview (front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (rear) ..................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..6-13 Changing tires ..........................................................6-14
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-18
Jack and tools ............................................................6-13
Removing and storing the spare tire ........................6-14
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Index
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Immobilizer system ........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ................................................4-77
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-46
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-58Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................4-60
Fuel gauge ................................................................4-60
Instrument panel illumination ..................................4-59
LCD display ..............................................................4-63
LCD display warnings and indicators ......................4-77
Odometer ..................................................................4-61
Speedometer ..............................................................4-59
Tachometer ................................................................4-59
Trip computer mode ..................................................4-64
User settings mode ....................................................4-68
Warning and indicators ............................................4-77
Instrument panel fuse replacement ................................7-52
Instrument panel illumination........................................4-59
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................7-78\
Interior features Ashtray ....................................................................4-13\
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Clothes hanger ........................................................4-143
Cup holder ..............................................................4-139
Digital clock ............................................................4-142 Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-143
Power outlet ............................................................4-141
Rear curtain ............................................................4-144
Side curtain..............................................................4-145
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-140
Interior light ................................................................4-109 Door courtesy lamp ................................................4-111
Glove box lamp ......................................................4-111
Map lamp ................................................................4-109
Mood lamp ..............................................................4-110
Room lamp ..............................................................4-110
Trunk room lamp ....................................................4-110
Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-111
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ................................................................6-13
Jump starting....................................................................6-5
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-3
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