The parking sensor (sonar) system sounds
atone to
inform the driver of obstacles near the bumper.
When the “Display” key is ON, the sensor view will
automatically appear in the vehicle information dis-
play. WARNING
• The parking sensor (sonar) system is
aconve-
nience but it is not asubstitute for proper
parking. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and other manoeuvres.
Always look around and check that it is safe
to do so before parking.
• Read and understand the limitations of the
parking sensor (sonar) system as contained
in this section. The colours of the corner sen-
sor indicator and the distance guide lines in
the rear view indicate different distances to
the object. Inclement weather or ultrasonic
sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s compressed-air brakes, or
apneu-
matic drill may affect the function of the sys-
tem; this may include reduced performance
or afalse activation.
• This function is designed as an aid to the driver
in detecting large stationary objects to help
avoid damaging the vehicle. The system is
not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. Always move slowly.
• The system will not detect small objects be-
low the bumper, and may not detect objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
• The system may not detect the following ob-
jects.
–F
luffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton,
glass-wool, etc.
–T hin objects such as rope, wire, chain, etc.
–W edge-shaped objects •
If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper
fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sens-
ing zone may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
CAUTION
• Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.
• Keep the sensors (located on the bumper fas-
cia) free from snow, ice, and large accumula-
tions of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects. If the sensors are covered, the
accuracy of the sensor function will be dimin-
ished.
The system informs with visual and audible signals
of rear obstacles when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
The system is deactivated at speeds above 10 km/h
(6 MPH). It is reactivated at lower speeds.
The intermittent tone will stop after 3seconds when
an obstacle is detected only by acorner sensor and
the distance does not change. The tone will stop
when the obstacle moves away from the vehicle. JVS0532XZ
PARKING SENSOR (SONAR) SYSTEM (where fitted)
5-46 Starting and driving
While driving on
aslippery surface, be careful when
braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt brak-
ing or acceleration could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through wa-
ter, the brakes may get wet. As aresult, your brak-
ing distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull
to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at asafe speed
while lightly depressing the footbrake pedal to heat
up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to nor-
mal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until
the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake running-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or
whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/
rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best brak-
ing performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by an approved dealer
or qualified workshop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is
asophis-
ticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents
resulting from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces. Remember
that stopping distances on slippery surfaces will
be longer than on normal surfaces even with ABS.
Stopping distances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you are using
tyre chains. Always maintain
asafe distance from
the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver
is responsible for safety.
Tyre type and condition may also affect braking
effectiveness.
• When replacing tyres, install the specified size
of tyres on all four wheels.
• When installing
aspare tyre, make sure that it
is the proper size and type as specified on the
tyre placard. (See “Vehicle identification” in
the “9. Technical information” section.)
• For detailed information, see “Tyres and
wheels” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard brak-
ing or when braking on slippery surfaces. The sys-
tem detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel
from locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel
from locking, the system helps the driver maintain
steering control and helps to minimise swerving and
spinning on slippery surfaces. Using system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress
the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do
not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to pre-
vent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to
avoid obstacles. WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may re-
sult in increased stopping distances.
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and acomputer. The
computer has abuilt-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine and move
the vehicle at alow speed in forward or reverse.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a“clunk”
noise and/or feel apulsation in the brake pedal. This
is normal and does not indicate amalfunction. If the
computer senses amalfunction, it switches the ABS
off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. If the ABS
warning light illuminates during the self-test or while
driving, have the vehicle checked by an approved
dealer or qualified workshop.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 5to10km/h (3
to 6M PH). The speed varies according to road con-
ditions.
5-50 Starting and driving
O
Odometer ........................................................................V
..... 2-2
Off-road
–P recautions ..................................................................... 5-6
Oil
–C apacity ........................................................................V
.. 9-2
–C hanging engine oil filter ................................................. 8-7
–C hecking oil level ............................................................ 8-6
–D isposal ........................................................................V
.. 8-7
–E ngine oil ........................................................................V
8-6
Overheat
–E ngine ........................................................................V
... 6-12
Overview
–C ockpit ........................................................................V
... 0-6
–E ngine compartment ...................................................... 0-11
–E xterior ........................................................................V
.... 0-3
–I nstrument panel .............................................................. 0-8
–M eters and gauges ........................................................ 0-10
–P assenger compartment .................................................. 0-5
–S eats, Seat belts, Supplemental restraint system ............. 0-2
P Parking ........................................................................V
....... 5-44
–B rake ........................................................................V
.... 3-26
–P arking sensor system ................................................... 5-46
Parking brake
–C hecking ........................................................................V
8-9
–C old weather ................................................................ 5-52
Parking sensors .................................................................. 5-46
–I ndicator ........................................................................V
5-46
–O FF switch ................................................................... 5-47
Passenger compartment ........................................................ 0-5 Phone
–B luetooth® Hands-Free ....................................... 4-59, 4-65
–M obile phone integration ...................................... 4-59, 4-65
Power
–O utlet ........................................................................V
.... 2-38
–P ower steering .............................................................. 5-49
–S teering fluid ................................................................... 8-8
Precautions
–C hild restraints .............................................................. 1-14
–E xhaust gas ..................................................................... 5-3
–M aintenance .................................................................... 8-4
–O ff-road driving ............................................................... 5-6
–O n-pavement driving ....................................................... 5-6
–P arking ........................................................................V
.. 5-44
–P ush-button ignition switch ............................................ 5-15
–S eat belts ........................................................................V
1-9
–S upplemental Restraint System ..................................... 1-29
–T owing ........................................................................V
.. 6-13
–T railer towing ................................................................ 5-48
Pregnant women ................................................................. 1-11
Protection
–C orrosion ........................................................................V
7-5
Push starting ....................................................................... 6-12
R Radio
–A
pproval numbers and information ................................... 9-9
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type A) ..................................... 4-37
–F MAMr adio with CD (Type B) ..................................... 4-52
–T ouchscreen Navigation ................................................ 4-57
–T ransmitter ...................................................................... 9-8
Rear window
–D efogger ....................................................................... 2-34
Rearview
–M irrors
-Inside .............................................................. 3-23
10-6 Index