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Limitations of the system
The Smart Cruise Control System
may have limits to its ability to detect
distance to the vehicle ahead due to
road and traffic conditions.
On curves
The Smart Cruise Control Systemmay not detect a moving vehicle in
your lane, and then your vehicle
could accelerate to the set speed.
Also, the vehicle speed will
decrease when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on curves and apply the brakes or
accelerator pedal if necessary. Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and
select the appropriate set speed.
Check to be sure that the road con-
ditions permit safe operation of the
Smart Cruise Control.
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On inclines
During uphill or downhill driving,the Smart Cruise Control System
may not detect a moving vehicle in
your lane, and cause your vehicle
to accelerate to the set speed.
Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly
decrease when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and apply the brake or
accelerator pedal if necessary.
Lane changing
A vehicle which moves into yourlane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor until it
is in the sensor's detection range.
The radar may not detect immedi- ately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.
If a slower vehicle moves into your lane, your speed may decrease to
maintain the distance to the vehicleahead.
If a faster vehicle which moves into your lane, your vehicle will acceler-ate to the set speed.
Vehicle recognition
Some vehicles in your lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-cles or bicycles
- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden- decelerating vehicles
- Stopped vehicles
- Vehicles with small rear profile such as trailers with no loads
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Always look out for pedestrianswhen your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead. Always be cautious for vehicles
with higher height or vehicles car-
rying loads that sticks out from the
back of the vehicle. When using the Smart Cruise
Control take the following pre-cautions:
If an emergency stop is nec-
essary, you must apply the
brakes. The vehicle cannot be
stopped at every emergency
situation by using the Smart
Cruise Control System.
Keep a safe distance accord-
ing to road conditions and
vehicle speed. If the vehicle to
vehicle distance is too close
during a high-speed driving, a
serious collision may result.
Always maintain sufficient braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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The Smart Cruise Control System
may not operate temporarily dueto:
Electrical interference
Modifying the suspension
Differences of tire abrasion ortire pressure
Installing different type of tires
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The Smart Cruise Control
System cannot recognize a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians
or an oncoming vehicle.
Always look ahead cautiously
to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occur-ring.
Vehicles moving in front of you
with a frequent lane change
may cause a delay in the sys-
tem's reaction or may cause
the system to react to a vehicle
actually in an adjacent lane.
Always drive cautiously to pre-
vent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.
Always be aware of the select-
ed speed and vehicle to vehi-
cle distance.
The Smart Cruise Control
System may not recognize
complex driving situations so
always pay attention to driv-
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Information
The ESC system (if equipped) must be
turned OFF before rocking the vehi-
cle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, pos-
sible damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis- tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult tosee at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if equipped)
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs ofstreaking or missing areas on thewindshield.
Be sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7 .
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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I-4ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage
for children ..............................................................2-42
Rearward-facing child restraint system .....................2-39
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Top-tether Anchorage" system ...............................3-44
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/shoulder belt....................................................3-46
Securing a child restraint system with the "ISOFIX Anchorage System" ............................2-43
Child-protector rear door lock ...................................3-16
Cigarette lighter ..........................................................3-137
Clean air......................................................................3-129
Climate control air filter ...............................................7-32
Clock ...........................................................................3-137
Clothes hanger ............................................................3-138
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............3-42
Compact spare tire replacement ...................................7-46
Coolant..........................................................................7-24
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant/inverter coolant ......7-24
Crankcase emission control system..............................7-90
Cruise control system ...................................................5-69
Cup holder ..................................................................3-132
Curtain air bags.............................................................2-58
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination.................................................................3-43
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................3-42 Day/night rearview mirror ............................................3-23
Daytime running light (DRL) .......................................3-95
Defogging (Windshield) .............................................3-116
Defroster .....................................................................3-111
Rear window defroster .............................................3-111
Defrosting (Windshield) .............................................3-116
Dimensions .....................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination.................................................................3-43
Displays, see instrument cluster ...................................3-42
Distance to empty (for cluster type B) .........................3-48
Door locks.....................................................................3-12 Auto door lock/unlock features .................................3-16
Central door lock switch ............................................3-14
Child-protector rear door lock ...................................3-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders..................................3-132
Driver position memory system ...................................3-18 Recalling memory positions ......................................3-19
Storing memory positions ..........................................3-18
Driver's air bag .............................................................2-54
Driver's knee air bag .....................................................2-54
Driving at night.............................................................5-93
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-94
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-93
Dual clutch transmission ..............................................5-15 Good driving practices...............................................5-23
Manual shift mode .....................................................5-21
Shift lock system .......................................................5-22
Dual clutch transmission shift indicator .......................3-49
Index
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I-10Rear center seatbelt ....................................................2-31
Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-29
Seat belt safety precautions .......................................2-25
Seat belt use and children ..........................................2-34
Seat belt use and injured people ................................2-36
Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-34
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-26
When to replace seat belts .........................................2-37
Seat warmers
Front ..........................................................................2-21
Rear ............................................................................2-24
Seats ................................................................................2-4 Air ventilation seats ...................................................2-21
Battery cooling duct...................................................2-24
Front seat adjustment ...................................................2-7
Front seat warmers.....................................................2-21
Headrest .....................................................................2-16
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................2-13
Rear seat warmers ......................................................2-24
Safety precautions........................................................2-6
Shift lock system ..........................................................5-22
Side air bags .................................................................2-57
Smart cruise control system .........................................5-75
Smart key ........................................................................3-7 Battery replacement ...................................................3-10
Mechanical key ............................................................3-9
Smooth cornering .........................................................5-93
Snow tires .....................................................................5-95 Spare tire
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-46
Special driving conditions Driving at night..........................................................5-93
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-94
Driving in the rain .....................................................5-93
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-92
Highway driving ........................................................5-94
Rocking the vehicle ...................................................5-92
Smooth cornering.......................................................5-93
Speed limit control system ...........................................5-67
Speed sensing door lock ...............................................3-16
Speedometer .................................................................3-44
SPORT mode ................................................................5-20
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start .................6-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................3-20 Electric power steering (EPS) ...................................3-20
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-21
Horn ...........................................................................3-22
Power steering ...........................................................3-20
Tilt steering / Telescope steering ...............................3-21
Steering wheel audio control ..........................................4-3
Storage compartment ..................................................3-130 Center console storage .............................................3-134
Glove box.................................................................3-130
Multi box .................................................................3-131
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-131
Sunglass holder ...........................................................3-131
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