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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.
●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.
●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if there
is a problem with the transmission
system, and the vehicle no longer
moves.
●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 647●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*
P. 641
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Automatic transmission models with
electronic gear selector
Automatic transmission models with
electronic gear selector
Automatic transmission models with
electronic gear selector
Automatic transmission models with
electronic gear selector
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam System*
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Controls
■To manually cancel the system temporarily
You can cancel the operation when you manually change the headlights to high
beams. Push the lever forward until you hear a click, or lightly pull the lever towards
you to flash high beams. The auto hi gh-beam system indicator goes off.
If you want the auto high-beam system ope ration to resume at once, pull the lever
towards you.
Disable the system when the vehicle is parked
with the power mode in ON and the light
switch is in the AUTO position.
To disable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 40 seconds.
The auto high-beam indica tor in the meter will
blink twice.
To enable the system: Pull the light switch
lever towards you and hold it for 30 seconds.
The auto high-beam indica tor in the meter will
blink once.
■To Disable the System
1 To Operate the System
If the Can Not Operate: message appears:
Park your vehicle in a safe place. Wipe away debris
blocking the windshield, then start driving again. If
the message remains on even after driving for a while
with the clean windshield, have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
1 To Disable the System
The auto high-beam system will remain in the
selected disabled or enab led setting each time you
start the engine.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation
Turn the adjustment ri ng to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1 : Models with manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automatic intermittent operation
■Windshield Wipers/Washers1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a
single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay se tting (+) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Storing items on the lid at the bottom
This is convenient when storing a tall item.
1. Pull the handle and open the lid.
2. Pull the lid towards you until it disengages
from the support rods.
3. Push the far end of the lid down to the
bottom of the under-floor storage area,
then lower the other end.1Storing items on the lid at the bottom
The lid can be fli pped over and placed in either upper
or lower position. This allows for storage of dirty
items, or items that may da mage the carpet lining of
the lid.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 452
Towing a Trailer ................................ 458
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 469
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 471
Automatic Transmission ................... 478
Shifting ............................................ 479
Auto Idle-stop
*................................ 489
Intelligent Traction Management*.... 495
Cruise Control*................................ 497
Front Sensor Camera*...................... 500
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 502Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System*...................................... 514Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 519
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 527
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 529
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 530
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 532Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*................. 534Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 535
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 537
Braking Brake System ................................... 539
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 541
Brake Assist System.......................... 542 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 543
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 552
Parking Sensor System
*................... 553
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 557
Multi-view rear camera*.................. 561
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 562
How to Refuel ................................. 563
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 565
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 455
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 131
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 174
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 179
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 171
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load. 2 Specifications P. 652
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 652
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
Except ELITE and TRG grade with AWD models
All models
Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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