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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
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Light
ItemsExplanation
One Touch Turn Signal
• Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
• 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The  lane  change  signals  will  blink  3,  5,  or  7  times  when  the  turn  signal  lever  ismoved slightly.
For more details, refer to "Light" in this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay• If this item is checked, the head lamp delay function will be activated.
Welcome  light 
(if equipped)• If this item is checked, the welcome light function will be activated.
Sound
ItemsExplanation
Cluster Voice Guidance
Vo l u m e                    • To adjust the cluster voice guidance volume (Level 0~3)
Par k  Assist  System Vol.
(if equipped)
• To adjust the Park Assist System volume (Level 1~3)
For more details, refer to "Parking Assist System" in this chapter.
Blind Spot Detection Sound
(if equipped)
• If this item is checked, the blind spot detection sound will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Blind Spot Detection System" in chapter 5.
Welcome  sound 
(if equipped)• If this item is checked, the welcome sound function will be activated. 

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
The  Blind  Spot  Detection  System
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
er  of  an  approaching  vehicle  in  the
driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the  vehicle  and  provides  information
to the driver with an audible alert and
a  indicator  on  the  outside  side  view
mirrors.
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The  blind  spot  detection  range
varies  relative  to  vehicle  speed.
Note  that  if  your  vehicle  is  travel-
ling much faster than the vehicles
around  you,  the  warning  will  not
occur.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
The  Lane  Change  Assist  feature
will  alert  you  when  a  vehicle  is
approaching  in  an  adjacent  lane
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
er  activates  the  turn  signal  when
the  system  detects  an  oncoming
vehicle,  the  system  sounds  an
audible alert.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The  Rear  Cross  Traffic  Alert  fea-
ture  monitors  approaching  cross
traffic  from  the  left  and  right  side
of  the  vehicle  when  your  vehicle
is  in  reverse. The  feature  will
operate  when  the  vehicle  is  mov-
ing  in  reverse  below  about  10
km/h. If  oncoming  cross  traffic  is
detected  a  warning  chime  will
sound.
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Blind spot area
Closing at high speed
•Always  be  aware  of  road  con-
ditions  whilst  driving  and  be
alert  for  unexpected  situa-
tions  even  though  the  Blind
Spot  Detection  System  is
operating.
•The  Blind  Spot  Detection
System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal  system  to  assist  you. Do
not  entirely  rely  on  the  sys-
tem. Always  pay  attention,
whilst driving, for your safety.
•The  Blind  Spot  Detection
System  (BSD)  is  not  a  substi-
tute  for  proper  and  safe  driv-
ing. Always  drive  safely  and
use  caution  when  changing
lanes or reversing the vehicle.
The  Blind  Spot  Detection
System  (BSD)  may  not  detect
every  object  alongside  the
vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
5
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
To   o p e r a t e :
Press  the  BSD  switch  with  the
Ignition switch in the ON position.
The  indicator  on  the  BSD  switch  will
illuminate. When  the  vehicle  speed
exceeds  30  km/h,  the  system  will  be
activated.
To   c a n c e l :
Press  the  BSD  switch  again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When  the  system  is  not  in  use,  turn
the switch off.
Information 
• If  the  engine  is  turned  off  then  on
again, the BSD system returns to the
previous state.
• When  the  system  is  turned  on,  the
warning  light  will  illuminate  for 3
seconds  on  the  outside  rearview
mirror. 
Operating conditions
The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The  vehicle  speed  is  above  about
30 km/h.
3. An  oncoming  vehicle  is  detected
in the blind spot area.i
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What to do in an emergency
6
If  it  is  hard  to  loosen  the  tyre  hold-
down  wing  bolt  by  hand,  you  can
loosen it easily using the jack handle.
1. Put  the  jack  handle  (1)  inside  of
the tyre hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn  the  tyre  hold-down  wing  bolt
anticlockwise with the jack handle.
Changing tyres
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•Never  attempt  vehicle  repairs
in  the  traffic  lanes  of  a  public
road or highway.
•Always move the vehicle com-
pletely  off  the  road  and  onto
the  shoulder  before  trying  to
change a tyre. The jack should
be  used  on  firm  level  ground.
If  you  cannot  find  a  firm  level
place  off  the  road, call  a  tow-
ing  service  company  for
assistance.
•Be  sure  to  use  the  correct
front  and  rear  jacking  posi-
tions  on  the  vehicle; never
use  the  bumpers  or  any  other
part  of  the  vehicle  for  jacking
support.
•The  vehicle  can  easily  roll  off
the  jack  causing  serious
injury or death.
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WA R N I N G    
(Continued)
•Do  not  get  under  a  vehicle
that is supported by a jack.
•No  person  should  place  any
portion  of  their  body  under  a
vehicle  that  is  supported  by  a
jack.
•Chock  the  wheel  diagonally
opposite the flat tyre.
•Do not start or run the engine
whilst  the  vehicle  is  on  the
jack.
•Do not allow anyone to remain
in  the  vehicle  whilst  it  is  on
the jack.
•Make  sure  any  children  pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from  the  road  and  from  the
vehicle  to  be  raised  with  the
jack.