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To release :
If you press the accelerator pedalwith the shift lever in D (Drive), R
(Reverse) or manual shift mode,
the Auto Hold will be released
automatically and the vehicle will
start to move. The AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white.
If the vehicle is restarted using the cruise control toggle switch (RES+
or SET-) while Auto Hold and cruise
control is operating, the Auto Hold
will be released regardless of
accelerator pedal operation. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white. (if equipped
with cruise control system)
To cancel :
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
When the AUTO HOLD is auto-
matically released by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal, always
take a look around your vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.
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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds and goes off,
then the ESC is turned on.
When operating
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator light
blinks:
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ESC is
active.
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter. (if equipped)
driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
to maintain the stability and traction
of the vehicle and does not indicate
a problem.
ESC OFF condition
To cancel ESC operation :
Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
The ESC OFF indicator light and
message "Traction Control disabled"
will illuminate. In this state, the trac-
tion control function of ESC (engine
management) is disabled, but the
brake control function of ESC (brak-
ing management) still operates.
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Speed Limit Control operation
You can set the speed limit when you
do not want to drive over a specific
speed.
If you drive over the preset speed
limit, the warning system operates
(set speed limit will blink and chime
will sound) until the vehicle speed
returns within the speed limit.
Information
While speed limit control is in opera-
tion, the cruise control system cannot
be activated.
Speed limit control switch
: Changes mode between cruisecontrol/smart cruise control
system and speed limit control
system.
RES+: Resumes or increases speed limit control speed.
SET-: Sets or decreases speed limit control speed.
O: Cancels set speed limit.
To set speed limit
1. Press the button to turn the system on. The speed limit indica-
tor in the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
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Cruise Control operation
1. CRUISE indicator
2. SET indicator
The Cruise Control system allows you
to drive at speeds above 30 km/h
(20 mph) without depressing the
accelerator pedal.During cruise-speed driving of a
manual transmission vehicle, do
not shift into neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, since
the engine will be overrevved. If
this happens, depress the clutch
pedal or press the cruise control
ON / OFF button.
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Take the following precautions:
Always set the vehicle speed
under the speed limit in your
country.
If the Cruise Control is left on,
( indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illumi-
nated) the Cruise Control can
be activated unintentionally.
Keep the Cruise Control sys-
tem off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the Cruise
Control is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed.
Use the Cruise Control system
only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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Do not use the Cruise Control
when it may be unsafe to keep
the vehicle at a constant
speed:
- When driving in heavy trafficor when traffic conditions
make it difficult to drive at a
constant speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
- When driving on hilly or windy roads
- When driving in windy areas
Do not use cruise control
when towing a trailer.
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Information
• During normal cruise control opera-tion, when the SET switch is activat-
ed or reactivated after applying the
brakes, the cruise control will ener-
gize after approximately 3 seconds.
This delay is normal.
• Before activating the cruise control function, the system will check to
verify that the brake switch is oper-
ating normally. Depress the brake
pedal at least once after turning ON
the ignition or starting the vehicle.
Cruise control switch
O : Cancels cruise control operation.
: Turns cruise control system onor off.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise con- trol speed.
Information
First, switch the mode to Cruise
Control by pressing the button if
equipped with the Speed Limit
Control System.
The mode changes, as below, whenev-
er the button is pressed.
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To set Cruise Control speed
1. Press the button on the steer-ing wheel to turn the system on.
The indicator will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h
(20 mph).
Information - Manual trans-mission
For manual transmission vehicles, you
should depress the brake pedal at
least once to set the cruise control
after starting the engine. 3. Push the toggle switch down
(SET-), and release it. The SET
indicator light will illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
Information
On a steep slope, the vehicle may
slightly slow down or speed up, while
driving uphill or downhill.
To increase Cruise Control speed
Push the toggle switch up (RES+)
and hold it, while monitoring the
SET speed on the instrument clus-
ter.
Release the toggle switch when the
desired speed is shown and the
vehicle will accelerate to that speed.
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5
Push the toggle switch up (RES+)and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will increase 2.0
km/h (1.2 mph) each time the tog-
gle switch is operated in this man-
ner.
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, push the toggle
switch down (SET-).To decrease Cruise Controlspeed
Push the toggle switch down (SET-)
and hold it. Your vehicle will gradual-
ly slow down. Release the toggle
switch at the speed you want to
maintain.
Push the toggle switch down (SET-) and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will decrease 2.0
km/h (1.2 mph) each time the toggle
switch is operated in this manner.
Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired
speed, push the toggle switch
down (SET-).
To temporarily accelerate withthe Cruise Control ON
Depress the accelerator pedal. When
you take your foot off the accelerator,
the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
If you push the toggle switch down
(SET-) at the increased speed, the
Cruise Control will maintain the
increased speed.
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Cruise Control will be canceledwhen:
Depressing the brake pedal.
Depressing the clutch pedal.
(for manual transmission vehicle)
Pressing the O button located on the steering wheel.
Pressing the button. Both the indicator and the SET indicator will
turn OFF.
Pressing the button. Both the indicator and the SET indicator
will turn OFF. (if equipped with the
Speed Limit Control) Moving the shift lever into N
(Neutral). (for automatic transmis-
sion/dual clutch transmission vehi-
cle)
Decreasing the vehicle speed to less than approximately 30 km/h
(20 mph).
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is operating.
Downshifting to the 2nd gear in manual shift mode. (for automatic
transmission/dual clutch transmis-
sion vehicle)Information
Each of the above actions will cancel
Cruise Control operation (the SET
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will go off), but only pressing the button will turn the system off. If
you wish to resume Cruise Control
operation, push the toggle switch up
(RES+) located on your steering
wheel. You will return to your previ-
ously preset speed, unless the system
was turned off using the button.
To resume preset Cruising speed
Push the toggle switch up (RES+). If
the vehicle speed is over 30 km/h (20
mph), the vehicle will resume the
preset speed.i
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