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Features
CabinWatchTM *
Your audio system allows you to monitor a view of the second and third row seat’s
passengers on the audio/information screen.
1.Select .
2. Select CabinWatch .
u To zoom the desired position, double
tap, pinch out, or drag there on the
audio/information screen.
u To return to the normal display, double
tap again or pinch in.
■How to use
1CabinWatchTM *
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
Settings on the CabinWatch screen.
•Show At System Start : Selects whether
CabinWatch is displayed every time you start the
engine.
•Default View Mode : You can change the screen
setting every time you turn on CabinWatch.
You can switch to the CabinTalk screen by selecting
CabinTalk on the CabinWatch screen.
2 CabinTalk
TM * P. 522
The CabinWatch camera is equipped near the
overhead screen.
The camera can also monitor at the nighttime with
the IR lights.
For CabinWatch to work properly:
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.•In some low light conditions the IR lights may
impact color of the camera image.
Camera
IR Lights
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 524
Maximum Load Limit........................ 527
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 530
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 534
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 535
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 536
Precautions While Driving................. 542
Automatic Transmission ................... 543
Shifting ............................................ 544
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 552
ECON Button ................................... 557 Intelligent Traction Management ..... 558
Cruise Control
*............................... 559
Front Sensor Camera*..................... 562
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 564Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 576Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.... 581
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System........... 589
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 591
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 592
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 594
Blind spot information (BSI) System*... 596LaneWatchTM*.................................. 598 Braking
Brake System ................................... 600
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 606
Brake Assist System ......................... 607
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM)*..................................... 608
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 617
Parking Sensor System
*................... 619
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 624
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 628
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 630
How to Refuel ................................. 631
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 633
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 673
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in
or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Each occupant has 17 lbs (8 kg) of cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo or accessori es reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.
■Towing Load Limits1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estima te it based on cargo
distribution. Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for
additional information.
Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer duri ng your vehicle’s first 600
miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 738
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load
Number of
occupantsExcept ELITE and TOURING grade modelsELITE and TOURING grade models
23,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
33,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,350 lbs (1,520 kg)
43,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,150 lbs (1,429 kg)
53,000 lbs (1,360 kg)3,000 lbs (1,360 kg)
62,000 lbs (907 kg)2,000 lbs (907 kg)
7800 lbs (363 kg)800 lbs (363 kg)
8Towing not recommended
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and redu ce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 729
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on for 15 seconds when
you press the electric parking brake
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 709
The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 179
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unc onsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
Press the button, then press and
hold the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights will
not flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
Some exterior lights flash
six times if the engine runs
successfully.
* Not available on all models
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