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Average Vehicle Speed (2)
•The average vehicle speed is cal-
culated by the total driving dis-
tance and driving time since the
last average vehicle speed reset.
- Speed range: 0~240 km/h
•To reset the average vehicle speed,
press the [OK] button on the steer-
ing wheel for more than 1 second
when the average vehicle speed is
displayed.
Information
•The average vehicle speed is not dis-
played if the driving distance is less
than 300 metres or the driving time is
less than 10 seconds since the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton is turned to ON.
• The average vehicle speed will con-
tinue to be calculated and will start
to decrease if the vehicle is stopped
whilst the engine is still running (for
example, when the vehicle is in traf-
fic or stopped at a stop light.)
Elapsed Time (3)
•The elapsed time is the total driv-
ing time since the last elapsed time
reset.
- Time range (hh:mm):
00:00 ~ 99:59
•To reset the elapsed time, press the
[OK] button on the steering wheel
for more than 1 second when the
elapsed time is displayed.
Information
The elapsed time will continue to be
counted whilst the engine is still run-
ning (for example, when the vehicle is
in traffic or stopped at a stop light.)
Digital speedometer
This message shows the speed of
the vehicle.
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■Ty p e A■Ty p e B
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DDEEFFRROOSSTTEERR
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e c o n d u c -
tors bonded to the inside surface
of the rear window, never use
sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to
clean the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windscreen, refer to
“Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, whilst the engine is running.
•To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the cen-
tre facia switch panel. The indicator
on the rear window defroster but-
ton illuminates when the defroster
is ON.
•To turn off the defroster, press the
rear window defroster button again.
Information
•If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
•The rearwindow defrosterautomati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the OFF position.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with out-
side mirror defrosters, they will oper-
ate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.
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NOTICE
OAD045323
OAD045324
■Manual climate control system
■Automatic climate control system
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MMAANNUUAALL CCLLIIMMAATTEE CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM ((IIFF EEQQUUIIPPPPEEDD))
OAD045300
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Temperature control knob
3. Mode selection buttons
4. Front windscreen defroster button
5. Rear window defroster button
6. A/C (Air conditioning) button
7. Air intake control button
Operating the fan when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the fan when the
engine is running.
NOTICE
Driving your vehicle
Before driving .......................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting .................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-4
Key ignition switch ............................................................5-5
Engine start/stop button .................................................5-9
Manual transmission............................................5-17
Manual transmission operation ..................................5-17
Good driving practices ..................................................5-19
Automatic transmission .......................................5-21
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-21
Parking ...............................................................................5-27
Good driving practices ..................................................5-27
Braking system ...................................................5-29
Power brakes ..................................................................5-29
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-30
Rear drum brakes ...........................................................5-30
Parking brake ...................................................................5-30
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .....................................5-33
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-35
Ve h i c l e s tab i l i t y m a n a g e m e n t ( V S M ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3 8
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-40
Emergency stop signal (ESS) .......................................5-40
Good braking practices..................................................5-41
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-42
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ...................5-44
BSD (Blind spot detection)/
LCA (Lane change assist)..............................................5-45
RCTA (rear cross traffic alert) .....................................5-48
Limitations of the system .............................................5-51
Cruise control .......................................................5-53
Cruise control operation................................................5-53
Special driving conditions ...................................5-58
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-58
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-58
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-59
Driving at night ................................................................5-59
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-60
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-61
Highway driving ...............................................................5-61
Winter driving .......................................................5-62
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-62
Winter precautions .........................................................5-64
Ve h i c l e w e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 7
Overloading.......................................................................5-67
Tr a i l e r To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 8
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Driving your vehicle
5
Engine Start/Stop button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button (if
equipped) will illuminate and will go
off 30 seconds after the door is
closed.
To t u r n t h e e n g i n e o f f i n a n
emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/
Stop button for more than two
seconds OR rapidly press and
release the Engine Start/Stop
button three times (within three
seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position.
WA R N I N G
OAD055001
•NEVER press the Engine
Start/ Stop button whilst the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This will result
in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
•Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/
Stop button to the OFF posi-
tion, and take the Smart Key
with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
WA R N I N G
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with manual transmission
Button Position Action Notes
OFFTo t u r n o f f t h e e n g i n e , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
then press the Engine Start/Stop button (if
equipped).
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-
cle from theft.
If the steering wheel is not locked properly
when you open the driver's door, the warning
chime will sound.
Not illuminated
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the clutch pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging.
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,
the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left to release.
Orange indicator
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5
- Vehicle with manual transmission
Button Position Action Notes
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
Blue indicator
STARTTo s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , d e p r e s s t h e c l u t c h a n d
brake pedals and press the Engine Start/
Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.
If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the clutch pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF →→ACC →→ON →→OFF or ACC
Not illuminated
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with automatic transmission
Button Position Action Notes
OFFTo t u r n o f f t h e e n g i n e , p r e s s t h e E n g i n e
Start/Stop button (if equipped) with the shift
lever in P (Park).
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the
OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi-
cle from theft.
If the steering wheel is not locked properly
when you open the driver's door, the warning
chime will sound.
Not illuminated
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging.
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly,
the Engine Start/Stop button will not work.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left to release.
Orange indicator