
Continued447
uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Press and hold the TPMS button until the low 
tire pressure/TPMS indicator blinks twice, 
indicating the calibration process has begun.
• If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator does 
not blink, confirm the above conditions 
then press and hold the TPMS button again.
• The calibration process finishes 
automatically.
1TPMS Calibration
•TPMS cannot be calibrated if  a compact spare tire is 
installed.
•The calibration process  requires approximately 30 
minutes of cumulative dr iving at speeds between 
30-65 mph (48-105 km/h).
•During calibration, if the ignition is turned off then 
on again, and the vehicle is not moved within 45 
seconds, the low tire pres sure indicator may come 
on briefly. This is norma l and indicates that the 
calibration process is  not yet complete.
If the snow chains are installed, remove them before 
calibrating the TPMS.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even 
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are 
installed, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer.
We recommend that the tires be replaced with the 
same brand, model, and size  as the originals. Ask a 
dealer for details.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
after re-connecting the battery. Drive a short distance 
at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The indicator should 
go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
TPMS 
Button
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorModels with color audio system
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Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring  System (TPMS) - Required 
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked 
monthly when cold and inflated  to the inflation pressure 
recommended by the vehicle manufa cturer on the vehicle placard 
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated 
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 
determine the proper tire inflat ion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your  vehicle has been equipped with 
a tire pressure monitoring system  (TPMS) that illuminates a low 
tire pressure telltale 
when one or more of your tires  is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the  low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you 
should stop and check your tires  as soon as possible, and inflate 
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inf lated tire causes the tire to 
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces 
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect  the vehicle's 
handling and stopping ability.
U.S. models
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Driving
Please note that the TPMS is not  a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver 's responsibility to maintain 
correct tire pressure, even if un der-inflation has not reached the 
level to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been eq uipped with a TPMS malfunction 
indicator to indicate when the sy stem is not operating properly. 
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire 
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the 
telltale will flash fo r approximately one minute and then remain 
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon 
subsequent vehicle start-ups as  long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is  illuminated, the system may 
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may  occur for a variety of reasons, including 
the installation of replacement or  alternate tires or wheels on the 
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction  telltale after replacing one or 
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the 
replacement or alternate tires  and wheels allow the TPMS to 
continue to function properly.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the  headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong size, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the lower bumper gets dirty.
■Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the  vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is 
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at  a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you 
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is  a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small 
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, wi nding or undulating road that makes it difficult for 
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle an d a vehicle or pedestrian in front of 
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.
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Driving
• When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by 
side.
• Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s 
shape, preventing the system from recogn izing that the person is a pedestrian.
• When the pedestrian is shorte r than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 
6.6 feet (2 meters) in height.
• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.
• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands are raised or 
they are running.
• When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.
• When the camera cannot correctly identify  that a pedestrian is present due to an 
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).
■Automatic shutoff
The CMBS may automatically shut itself o ff and the CMBS indicator comes and stays 
on when:
• The temperature inside the system is high.
• You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an 
extended period.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected  (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, gets dirty.
Once the conditions that caused the CMBS to shut off improve or are addressed 
(e.g., cleaning), the system comes back on.
Limitations applicable to  pedestrian detection only
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in 
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and 
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb labe l or specification’s page for the specified 
pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and 
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards, 
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of  the tires. If one looks lower than the 
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in 
all tires, including the spare. Even tires in  good condition can lose 1-2 psi (10-20 kPa, 
0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also exam ine the tires and valve stems. Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts, 
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects  and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators  P. 521
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This 
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three 
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If 
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified 
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if 
checked when cold.
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, you must 
calibrate the TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration  P. 446
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent 
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have 
been removed and reinst alled should be properly 
balanced.
Check the spare tire pressu re once a month or before 
long trips.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or 
improperly inflated can cause a crash in 
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s 
manual regarding ti re inflation and 
maintenance.
U.S. models
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Maintenance
The tire identification number (TIN) is a gr oup of numbers and letters that look like 
the example in the side co lumn. TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.
Cold Tire Pressure  – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at 
least three hours or driven  less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating  – Means the maximum load that a ti re is rated to carry for a given 
inflation pressure.
Maximum Inflation Pressure  – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can 
hold.
Maximum Load Rating  – Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum 
permissible inflation pr essure for that tire.
Recommended Inflation Pressure  – The cold tire inflation pressure recommended 
by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI)  – Means the projections within the principal grooves 
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
■Tire Identification Number (TIN)
■Glossary of Tire Terminology
1 Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all 
requirements of the  U.S. Department of 
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer's identification mark.
FW6X: Tire type code.
22 09: Date of manufacture.
Year
Week
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Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to  lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. 
Those grades represent the tire's  ability to stop on wet pavement 
as measured under controlled conditions on specified 
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked 
C may have poor traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, 
representing the tire's resistance  to the generation of heat and its 
ability to dissipate h eat when tested under  controlled conditions 
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high 
temperature can cause the material  of the tire to degenerate and 
reduce tire life, and excessive temp erature can lead to sudden tire 
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which 
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades  B and A represent higher levels 
of performance on the laboratory  test wheel than the minimum 
required by law.
■Traction
■Temperature
1 Traction
Warning: The traction grade 
assigned to this tire is based on 
straight-ahead braking traction tests, 
and does not include acceleration, 
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak 
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
Warning: The temperature grade for 
this tire is establishe d for a tire that is 
properly inflated and not 
overloaded. Excessive speed, 
underinflation, or excessive loading, 
either separately or in combination, 
can cause heat buildup and possible 
tire failure.
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