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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of
the stages before initiating the last stage.
■Collision Alert Stages
Distance between vehicles
CMBSTM
The sensors detect a vehicleAudible & Visual WARNINGSSteering WheelBraking
Stage one
There is a risk of a
collision with the
vehicle ahead of you.
When in Long , visual and audible
alerts come on at a longer
distance from a vehicle ahead
than in Normal setting, and in
Short , at a shorter distance than
in Normal .In case of an
oncoming vehicle
detected, rapid
vibration is
provided.
—
Stage two
The risk of a collision
has increased, time to
respond is reduced.
Visual and audible alerts.—
Lightly
applied
Stage three
The CMBSTM
determines that a
collision is
unavoidable.
Forcefully
applied
Your Vehicle Vehicle
Ahead
Normal
Short
Long
Your
Vehicle Vehicle
Ahead
Your
VehicleVehicle
Ahead
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Continued
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wro ng sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
* Not available on all models
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445Continued
Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, press th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the gear position to
(P.
4. Turn off the engine.
The electric parking brake indicato r goes off in about 15 seconds.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Changing into ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
In extremely cold temper atures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
See the Navigation System Manual.
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to a rear view when the gear position is changed to
(R.
You can view three differen t camera angles on the rearview display. Press the
selector knob to switch the angle.
If the last used viewing mode is Wide or Normal, the same mode is selected the next
time you change the gear position to
(R. If Top view was last used, Wide mode is
selected.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also re strict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you change the gear
position to
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Guidelines
BumperCamera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 79 inches (2 m)
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)
Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 462
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..463
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...464Maintenance MinderTM..................... 465
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 469
Opening the Hood ........................... 470
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 471
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 472
Oil Check ......................................... 473
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 474
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...475 Engine Coolant ................................ 477
Transmission Fluid ............................ 479
Brake Fluid ....................................... 480
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 480
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 481Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 486Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 490
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 491
Tire Labeling .................................... 491
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 493Wear Indicators................................ 495
Tire Service Life ................................ 495 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 496
Tire Rotation .................................... 497
Winter Tires ..................................... 498
Battery ............................................... 499
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 501
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 503Climate Control System Maintenance.. 505Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 506
Exterior Care.................................... 508
Accessories and Modifications ........ 511
* Not available on all models
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465Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear the multi-informatio n display (MID) every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, app ear on the MID.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Roll the multi-function steering-wheel contro ls until the engine oil life appears on
the MID.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the MID. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 467
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
Remaining Engine Oil Life
Maintenance Service Items
Multi-function
Steering-wheel
Controls
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display (MID)
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by rolling the multi-function
steering-wheel controls, this
message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the multi-function
steering-wheel controls to switch to
another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engi ne oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Roll the multi-
function steering wheel control to
switch to another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
U.S.Canada
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Go to the Maintenance Info. group.
2Customized Features P. 123
3.Push the multi-function steering-wheel controls.
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the MID.
4. Select Reset with the multi-function steeri ng-wheel controls, then push the
multi-function steering wheel control.
u The displayed maintenance items disappea r, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
u To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the multi-function
steering-wheel controls.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
You can reset the engine oi l life display using the
audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 285
Remaining Engine Oil Life Maintenance Service Items
Multi-function
Steering-wheel
Controls
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