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Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and
select the appropriate set speed.
Check to be sure that the road condi-
tions permit safe operation of the
Smart Cruise Control.
On inclines
During uphill or downhill driving,the Smart Cruise Control System
may not detect a moving vehicle in
your lane, and cause your vehicle
to accelerate to the set speed.
Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly
decrease when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brake or
accelerator pedal if necessary.
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into yourlane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the radar until it
is in the radar's detection range.
The radar may not detect immedi- ately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.
If a slower vehicle moves into your lane, your speed may decrease to
maintain the distance to the vehicle
ahead.
If a faster vehicle moves into your lane, your vehicle will accelerate to
the set speed.
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Always look out for pedestrianswhen your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead.
Always be cautious for vehicles with higher height or vehicles car-
rying loads that sticks out from the
back of the vehicle.
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When using the Smart Cruise
Control take the following pre-
cautions:
If an emergency stop is nec-essary, you must apply the
brakes. The vehicle cannot be
stopped by using the Smart
Cruise Control System.
Keep a safe distance accord- ing to road conditions and
vehicle speed. If the vehicle to
vehicle distance is too close
during a high-speed driving, a
serious collision may result.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
The Smart Cruise Control System cannot recognize a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians
or an oncoming vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-
ring.
Vehicles moving in front of you with a frequent lane
change may cause a delay in
the system's reaction or may
cause the system to react to a
vehicle actually in an adjacent
lane. Always drive cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-
ring.
Always be aware of the select- ed speed and vehicle to vehi-
cle distance.
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WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
The Smart Cruise Control System
may not operate temporarily due
to:
Electrical interference
Modifying the suspension
Differences of tire abrasion or tire pressure
Installing different type of tires
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.
Information
Radio frequency radiation exposure
information:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance
of 8 in. (20 cm) between the radiator
(antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-locat-
ed or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
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The Smart Cruise Control
System may not recognize
complex driving situations so
always pay attention to driv-
ing conditions and control
your vehicle speed.
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Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, pos-
sible damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.
Be sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing until normal braking operation
returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the
water. The best advice is SLOW
DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases
as the depth of tire tread decreas-
es, refer to "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
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Advanced smart cruise control system ................................................................5-80
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) ..........................................................3-107
Air bag warning labels ........................................................................\
.................2-82
Air bags ........................................................................\
........................................2-57Additional safety precautions......................................................................2-\
81
Air bag collision sensors ........................................................................\
.....2-75
Air bag inflation conditions ........................................................................\
2-76
Air bag non-inflation conditions .................................................................2-77
Air bag warning labels ........................................................................\
........2-82
Curtain air bags ........................................................................\
...................2-62
Driver's air bag ........................................................................\
....................2-59
Driver's knee airbag ........................................................................\
............2-59
How does the air bags system operate? ......................................................2-63
Occupant classification system (OCS)........................................................2-68
Passenger's front air bag........................................................................\
......2-59
Side air bags ........................................................................\
........................2-61
SRS Care ........................................................................\
.............................2-80
SRS components and functions ..................................................................2-63
SRS warning light ........................................................................\
...............2-64
What to expect after an air bag inflates ......................................................2-67
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ................................................2-74
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....................................7-35
Air conditioning refrigerant label ......................................................................3-\
137
Air conditioning system specification....................................................................8-5
Air conditioning system ........................................................................\
.............3-122
Alarm system........................................................................\
................................3-14
All wheel drive (AWD) ........................................................................\
................5-21
Antenna ........................................................................\
..........................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................................................\
.....5-35
Appearance care ........................................................................\
...........................7-81 Exterior care ........................................................................\
........................7-81
Interior care ........................................................................\
.........................7-86
Armrest (rear seat)........................................................................\
........................2-21
Auto defogging system ........................................................................\
..............3-140
Auto light position........................................................................\
......................3-101
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Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
........6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ........................................................................\
...7-45
Child restraint system (CRS) ........................................................................\
.......2-45Booster seats........................................................................\
........................2-48
Children always in the rear ........................................................................\
.2-45
Forward-facing child restraint system ........................................................2-48
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ....................................................2-48
Lower Anchors and tether for children .......................................................2-49
Rearward-facing child restraint system..................................\
.....................2-47
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Tether Anchor" system .........3-52
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/shoulder belt .........................3-53
Securing a child restraint with the the LATCH anchors system.................2-51
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ....................................................2-46
Child-protector rear door lock........................................................................\
......3-13
Clean air ........................................................................\
.....................................3-141
Climate control air filter........................................................................\
...............7-36
Clock ........................................................................\
..........................................3-151
Clothes hanger ........................................................................\
............................3-151
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ......................................................3-60
Compact spare tire replacement ........................................................................\
...7-48
Consumer information........................................................................\
..................8-10
Coolant ........................................................................\
.........................................7-30
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant........................................................................\
.7-30
Crankcase emission control system .....................................................................7-8\
8
Cruise control system ........................................................................\
...................5-80
Cup holder ........................................................................\
..................................3-147
Curtain air bags ........................................................................\
............................2-62
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................3-61
Dashboard, see instrument cluster .......................................................................3\
-60
Daytime running light (DRL) ........................................................................\
....3-107
Defogging (Windshield) ........................................................................\
.............3-138
Defroster ........................................................................\
.....................................3-121 Rear window defroster ........................................................................\
......3-121
Side view mirror defroster ........................................................................\
3-121
Defrosting (Windshield) ........................................................................\
.............3-138
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.....................................8-2
DIS navigation system ........................................................................\
...................4-4
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination .....................................3-61
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Shift lever auto door lock........................................................................\
.............3-13
Shift lock system ........................................................................\
..........................5-15
Side air bags ........................................................................\
.................................2-61
Side view mirror........................................................................\
...........................3-37
Side view mirror defroster ........................................................................\
.........3-121
Smart blind spot detection system .......................................................................5\
-57
Smart cruise control system ........................................................................\
.........5-80
Smart high beam ........................................................................\
........................3-103
Smart key........................................................................\
........................................3-4Battery replacement ........................................................................\
..............3-8
Mechanical key ........................................................................\
.....................3-6
Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
.......................5-103
Snow tires ........................................................................\
...................................5-105
Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement ..................................................................7-48
Special driving conditions Driving at night ........................................................................\
.................5-103
Driving in flooded areas........................................................................\
....5-104
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
.............5-103
Hazardous driving conditions ...................................................................5-102\
Highway driving........................................................................\
................5-104
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
...........5-102
Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
..............5-103
Speed sensing door lock........................................................................\
...............3-13
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.................................3-61
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start.........................................................6-4
Steering wheel ........................................................................\
..............................3-17 Heated steering wheel ........................................................................\
.........3-18
Horn........................................................................\
.....................................3-19
Motor-driven power steering (MDPS) ........................................................3-17
Power steering ........................................................................\
.....................3-17
Tilt steering / Telescope steering.................................................................3-18
Steering wheel audio control........................................................................\
..........4-3
Storage compartment........................................................................\
..................3-143 Cellular phone holder ........................................................................\
........3-145
Center console storage ........................................................................\
......3-143
Glove box ........................................................................\
..........................3-144
Rear console storage ........................................................................\
.........3-143
Sunglass holder ........................................................................\
.................3-144
Wireless cellular phone charging system ..................................................3-145
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