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If you leave food in the box for a long period of time, the food may
go spoiled with bad smell.
When you clean the inside of the box, use a soft cloth. Do not use
strong soap or chemical deter-
gents.
There are the air inlet on the rear
seat center and the air outlet on
the trunk. If the air inlet is blocked,
the efficiency will be lowered. If
the air inlet is blocked for a long
period of time, the box may be
damaged.
Do not let the air inlet and outlet
be blocked.
NOTICE
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Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to block direct sun-
light through the windshield or side
windows.
To use the sunvisor for the wind-
shield, pull it downward. To use the
sunvisor for the side window, pull it
downwards, unsnap it from the
bracket (1) and swing it to the side
(2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the sunvisor and slide open the mir-
ror cover (3). Adjust the sunvisor
extension forward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket.
- Vanity mirror lamp
Securely close the vanity mirror
cover and return the sunvisor to
its original position after using it.
If the vanity mirror is not securely
closed, the lamp will stay ON and
may result in battery discharge or
sunvisor damage.
Rear vanity mirror (if equipped)
To use the rear vanity mirror, press
the cover. Then, it will slowly open
and the mirror lamp will turn ON.
Securely close the mirror cover. If
the mirror cover is not closed, the
lamp will stay ON and may result
in battery discharge or mirror
damage.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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For your safety, do not obstruct
your view when using the sunvi-
sor.
CAUTION
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Some electronic devices cancause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static
and malfunctions in other elec-
tronic systems or devices used
in your vehicle.Clock
You can set the clock by using the
Navigation system.
Clock settings
GPS Time check
The clock is automatically updated in
the GPS time.
GPS Time non-check
The clock can be manually adjusted.
1. Select the "System Settings" on the "INFO/Setup" screen.
2. Select the "Clock Settings."
3. Select the "Time Settings" by rotating the controller on the cen-
ter console panel.
For further information, please refer
to the Digital Navigation System
Manual that was supplied with your
vehicle.
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch it with a
wet hand. You may get an elec-
tric shock.
WARNING
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Do not adjust the clock while
driving. You may lose your
steering control and cause an
accident that results in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving.........................................................5-5
Before entering vehicle ...................................................5-5
Necessary inspections .....................................................5-5
Before starting .................................................................5-5
Engine start/stop button ......................................5-7
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button ..........................5-7
Engine Start/Stop Button position ...............................5-7
Starting the engine ................................................5-9
Automatic transmission .......................................5-11
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-12
Good driving practices ...................................................5-15
Brake system ........................................................5-17
Power brakes ...................................................................5-17
Electric parking brake (EPB) ........................................5-19
Emergency braking .........................................................5-22
AUTO HOLD ......................................................................5-\
23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .....................................5-26
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-28
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-32
Good braking practices..................................................5-32
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-34
DRIVE mode / SNOW mode ..........................................5-34
Electronic controlled suspension (ECS) ...........5-36
To control the vehicle height .......................................5-36
ECS (Electronic Controlled Suspension) malfunction
warning message.............................................................5-37
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Winter driving .......................................................5-72
Snowy or icy conditions ................................................5-72
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant .................5-74
Check battery and cables .............................................5-74
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary .............5-74
Check spark plugs and ignition system .....................5-74
To prevent the locks from frozen ..............................5-75
Use authorized window washer anti-freezer
solution in system ...........................................................5-75
Do not let your parking brake freeze .......................5-75
Do not let ice and snow accumulate underneath...5-75
Carry emergency equipment ........................................5-75
Do not place objects or materials in the engine
compartment ....................................................................5-75\
Vehicle load limit ..................................................5-76
Tire and loading information label .............................5-76
Certification label ............................................................5-80
Vehicle weight ......................................................5-82
Base curb weight ...........................................................5-82
Vehicle curb weight ........................................................5-82
Load weight ......................................................................5-\
82
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..............................................5-82
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ...............................5-82
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) .........................................5-82
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..........................5-82
Trailer towing .......................................................5-82
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check underneath the vehicle for any leakage sign.
Make sure there are no obstacles behind, when you intend to drive
backwards.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at exact intervals.
Further details are provided in the
chapter 7, "Maintenance".
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Check the seat position, so all con-trols are easily accessible.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Make sure that all lights operate.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the Engine Start/Stop
button is turned ON.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes OFF.
For safe operation, make sure you
are familiar with your vehicle equip-
ment and operation.
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Careless driving may result in a
loss of vehicle control, possibly
leading to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The
driver’s primary responsibility
is to drive in the safe and legal
manner. The use of any hand-
held devices, other equipment,
or vehicle systems, which take
the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe opera-
tion of a vehicle or which are
not permissible by law, should
never be used in driving.
WARNINGAll passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to "Seat belts"
in chapter 2 for more informa-
tion on the proper usage.
WARNING
Always take a look around your
vehicle for any passers-by,
especially children, before
changing the shift lever to D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
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Information
• When the battery is weak, or whenthe Smart Key does not properly
operate, you can start the engine by
pressing the Smart Key onto the
Engine Start/Stop button.
The Smart Key edge near the lock
button should be directly contacted
onto the Engine Start/Stop button.
When you press the Smart Key onto
the Engine Start/Stop button, the
Smart Key should be contacted onto
the button at a right angle.
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• When the stop light fuse is blown
out, you cannot normally start the
engine. Replace the blown-out fuse
with a new one. If you are not able
to replace the fuse, you can start the
engine by pressing the Smart Key
onto the Engine Start/Stop button
for 10 seconds. The engine can start
without depressing the brake pedal.
However, for your safety, always
depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
Do not press the Engine
Start/Stop Button for more than 5
seconds except when the stop
light fuse is disconnected.
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Depress the brake pedal and press the release button when moving the shift lever.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle.)