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Steering wheel remote control
❈The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
(1)  VOICE
 Pressing the button - If Siri is not active: Starts Siri.
- If Siri is active: Re-starts Siri.
 Pressing and holding the button: Siri is deactivated.
(2)  MODE
 Press the button to change the mode in the following order: Radio
➟ Media.
 Press and hold the button to turn off. (3) 
VOLUME
 Press to adjust the volume.
(4)  UP/DOWN
 Press the button in radio mode to search Presets.
 Press and hold the button in radio mode to search frequencies.
 Press the button in media mode to change the current song.
 Press and hold the button in media mode to quick search through
songs.
(5)  CALL
 Pressing the button - If not in 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call.
First press: Display Dial Number
screen.
Second press: Automatically dis-
play the most recently Dialed call
number.
Third press: Dial the phone num-
ber entered. - Press in the Incoming Call notifi-
cation screen to accept the
phone call.
- Press in 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
switch to the waiting call.
 Pressing and holding the button - If not in 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call, the most
recently Dialed Call number is
dialed.
- Press in 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
transfer the call to your cell
phone.
- Press in cell phone mode to switch to 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode.
(6)  END
 Press in 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
end the phone call.
 Press in the incoming call screen to reject the call. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Pairing a Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device
Information on pairing  Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology devices
 Pairing refers to the process of  pair-
ing 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
cell phones or devices with the
system prior to connection. This is
a necessary procedure for 
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology connection
and usage.
 Up to five devices can be paired.
Pairing the first Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology device
Press the [PHONE] button on the
audio system or the [CALL] button
on the steering wheel remote control
➟ Search for the vehicle from the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device, and pair ➟ Enter the passkey
on the 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device or approve passkey ➟
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology pair-
ing completed. 1. When the [PHONE]
button on the
audio or the [CALL] button on the
steering wheel remote control is
pressed, the following screen is dis-
played. Devices can now be paired.
(1) Vehicle Name: Searched name in
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device
.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The vehicle name in the image above
is an example. Refer to your device
for the actual name of your device.
2. Search for available Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology devices in
the 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
menu of your 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device (cell phone,
etc.).
3. Confirm that the vehicle name in your 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device matches the vehicle name
shown on the audio screen, then
select it.
4-1. For devices that require passkey entry, a passkey entry screen is
shown on your 
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device.
- Enter the passkey ‘0000’, in your
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Connecting Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology devices
If there are no connected devices
Press the [PHONE] button on the
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Connecting Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology devices
If there are no connected devices
Press the [PHONE] button on the
audio system or the [CALL] button in
the steering wheel remote control ➟
List of paired 
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology devices  ➟Select the
desired 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device from the list ➟ Connect 
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology. If there are connected devices
Press the [PHONE]
button on the
audio system ➟ Select [Settings] ➟
Select [Connections] ➟ Select
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology device
to connect ➟ Select [Connect]  ➟
Connect 
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Only one Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device can be connected
at a time.
• When a Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology device is connected,
other devices cannot be paired.
Accepting/rejecting phone calls
Receiving phone calls with
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology con-
nected.
(1) Caller name: If the caller number is in your contacts, the correspon-
ding name is displayed.
(2) Incoming phone number: Incoming phone number is displayed.
(3) Accept: Accept call.
(4) Reject: Reject call. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Siri
✽
✽NOTICE - Using Siri
• If you want to use Siri, you have to
connect your iOS device to multi-
media system through Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology. (Please
check whether your iOS device
supports Siri and turning Siri On)
• If the iOS version is changed, the functions and response may be dif-
ferent according to the iOS device
and the latest version.
• Siri automatically stops in the fol- lowing events.
1) Outgoing and incoming phone calls.
2) Media (USB, etc.) is connected. (Siri mode is maintained when
iPod
®s are connected)
3) Rear camera is activated (option).
4) Vehicle is started or engine is turned off. (Continued)(Continued)
5) Screen transition buttons, such as RADIO or MEDIA, are
selected.
6) When a pop-up message is dis- played on the screen due to
accidental execution of Siri.
• The microphone is located above the driver’s seat. To ensure proper
Siri, state your voice while main-
taining proper driving posture.
Starting Siri
Press the [VOICE] button on the
steering wheel remote control to
start Siri and see the screen.
(1) Speak: Re-start Siri.
(2) Exit: End Siri.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Functions and feedbacks from
voice commands via Siri are exe-
cuted in the iOS device.
• The Audio system only supports “Phone” related functions, other
functions will be performed in
your iOS device. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- Check sur-roundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING- Loose objects
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.WARNING- Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
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Illuminated ignition switch 
(if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
From the left dot, dot sequence is
LOCK-ACC-ON-START.
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The electrical accessories are opera-
tive. If difficulty is experienced turn-
ing the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the dri-
ver’s seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for dual
clutch transmission, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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3. Turn the ignition switch to START.If the hybrid system starts, the
" " indicator will come on.✽ ✽NOTICE
• Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary. 
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while
starting the vehicle. Do not race
the engine while warming it up.
• If ambient temperature is low, the " " indicator may remain illu-
minated longer than the normal
amount of time. 
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle: 
• If the " " indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions per-
mit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn the
ignition switch to START. In an
attempt to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the hybrid system. 
WARNING- Steering
wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
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Driving your vehicle
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
If the hybrid system is not on or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
You can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
When the hybrid system is not on,
the reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING- Steep hillbraking
Avoid continuous application of
the brakes when descending a
long or steep hill by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application will cause the
brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of
braking performance.
WARNING- HEV driving down hill
Do not turn off the Hybrid sys-
tem while going down a hill. The
brake booster may not work
sufficiently and the braking dis-
tance may be longer.CAUTION- Brake Pedal
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This willcreate abnormally high braketemperatures which can causeexcessive brake lining and padwear.