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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt yoursunroof with the sunroof control
switch located on the overhead con-
sole. The sunroof can be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is inthe ON position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK/OFF position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within 30 seconds.Information
In cold and wet climates, the sun- roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
Do not continue to move the sun-roof control lever after the sun-
roof is fully opened, closed, or
tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could occur.
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is open, rain or
snow may leak through the sun-
roof and wet the interior as well
as allow theft.
NOTICE
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Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may
cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
Make sure heads, other body
parts or objects are out of the
way before using the sunroof.
Do not extend your head, arms
or body outside the sunroof
while driving, to avoid serious
injury.
Do not leave the engine run-
ning and the key in your vehi-
cle with unsupervised children.
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(Continued)Unattended children could
operate the sunroof, which
could result in serious injury.
Do not sit on the top of the
vehicle. It may cause injuries or
vehicle damage.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Information
To prevent damage to the tailgate lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the tailgate before driv-
ing.
In cold and wet climates, tailgate
lock and tailgate mechanisms may
not work properly due to freezingconditions.
NOTICE
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Always keep the tailgate lid com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is
in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases con-
taining carbon monoxide (CO)
may enter the vehicle and seri-
ous illness or death may result.
WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the tailgate. Be
aware that the deformation of the
part may cause vehicle damage
and a risk of safety accident.
WARNING
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NEVER allow anyone to occu-
py the luggage compartment of
the vehicle at any time. If the
tailgate is partially or totally
latched and the person is
unable to get out, serious
injury or death could occur due
to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up,
or because of exposure to cold
weather conditions. The lug-
gage compartment is also a
highly dangerous location in
the event of a crash because it
is not a protected occupant
space but is a part of the vehi-
cle’s crush zone.
Your vehicle should be kept
locked and keys should be
kept out of the reach of chil-
dren. Parents should teach
their children about the dan-
gers of playing in luggage
compartments.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicleI
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Key ignition switch (if equipped)
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ignition switch will illuminate, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the
ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 30seconds when the door is closed.(if equipped)
Never use aftermarket keyhole cov-
ers. This may generate start-up fail-
ure due to communication failure.
NOTICE
NEVER turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK or ACC
position while the vehicle is in
motion except in an emer-
gency.
This will result in the engine
turning off and loss of power
assist for the steering and
brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control
and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in 1st gear (for
manual transmission vehicle)
or P (Park, for dual clutch
transmission vehicle) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
and turn the ignition switch tothe LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle move-
ment may occur if these pre-
cautions are not followed.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the igni-
tion switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch, or any other control,
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control result-ing in an accident.
WARNING
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START
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Driving your vehicle
As a result, shifts are sometimes
more noticeable, and a light vibra-
tion can be felt as the transmissionshaft speed is matched with the
engine shaft speed. This is a nor-mal condition of the dual clutch
transmission.
The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides
a direct-drive feeling which may
feel different from a conventional
automatic transmission. This may
be more noticeable when launch-
ing the vehicle from a stop or when
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds.
When rapidly accelerating from a lower vehicle speed, the engine
rpm may increase dramatically asa result of clutch slip as the dual
clutch transmission selects the cor-
rect gear. This is a normal condi-tion.
When accelerating from a stop on an incline, press the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid
any shudder feeling or jerkiness. When traveling at a lower vehicle
speed, if you release the accelera-
tor pedal quickly, you may feel
engine braking before the trans-
mission changes gears. This
engine braking feeling is similar to
operating a manual transmission at
low speed.
When driving downhill, you may wish to move the gear shift lever to
Manual Shift mode and downshift
to a lower gear in order to control
your speed without using the brake
pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking soundsas the system goes through a self-
test. This is a normal sound for the
dual clutch transmission.
During the first 1,500 km (1000 miles), you may feel that the vehi-
cle may not be smooth when accel-
erating at low speed. During this
break-in period, the shift quality
and performance of your new vehi-
cle is continuously optimized. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occurif these precautions are not
followed.
Do not use aggressive engine
braking (shifting from a high-
er gear to a lower gear) on
slippery roads. This could
cause the tires to slip and mayresult in an accident.
WARNING
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What to do in an emergency
6
If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-
down wing bolt by hand, you can
loosen it easily using the wheel nutwrench.
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise with the wheel nutwrench.
Changing tires
Follow these steps to change your
vehicle's tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park,for dual clutch transmission vehi-
cle) or neutral (for manual trans-
mission vehicle), apply the park-
ing brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-cautions:
Do not get under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.
NEVER attempt to change a tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a
level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis-
tance.
Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.
WARNING
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.
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I-2Air bag warning labels .................................................2-64
Air bags.........................................................................2-45
Driver's air bag .........................................................2-48
Passenger's front air bag ..........................................2-48
Passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch................2-49
Side air bags .............................................................2-51
Curtain air bags ........................................................2-52
How does the air bags system operate? ...................2-53
SRS components and functions ...............................2-53
SRS warning light ....................................................2-54
What to expect after an air bag inflates ...................2-57
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ........................................................2-58
Air bag collision sensors ..........................................2-58
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision .............2-58
Air bag inflation conditions .....................................2-60
Air bag non-inflation conditions ..............................2-61
SRS Care ..................................................................2-63
Additional safety precautions ..................................2-63
Air bag warning labels .............................................2-64
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-28
Air conditioner compressor label .................................8-11
Air conditioning refrigerant label .......................3-115, 123
Air conditioning system specification ............................8-5
Alarm system ................................................................3-16
Antenna ...........................................................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .....................................5-31 Appearance care ...........................................................7-78
Exterior care .............................................................7-78
Interior care ..............................................................7-82
Armrest .........................................................................2-14
Audio / Video / Navigation system ................................4-4
Auto defogging system ...............................................3-126
Auto light position ........................................................3-83
Automatic climate control system ..............................3-116
Automatic ventilation .................................................3-127
Aux, USB and iPod ........................................................4-2
Battery...........................................................................7-32 Battery recharging ....................................................7-34
Battery saver function...................................................3-90
Before driving .................................................................5-4
Blade type fuse .............................................................7-48
Blind-spot Collsion Warning (BCW) system ...............5-55
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology hands-free ..................4-4
Bottle holder ...............................................................3-131
Brake system.................................................................5-28 Power brakes ............................................................5-28
Disc brakes wear indicator.......................................5-29
Parking brake ...........................................................5-29
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................................5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-33
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-36
Hill-start assist control (HAC) .................................5-37
Index
A
B
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Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) .................................5-37
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)...............................5-38
Good braking practices ............................................5-40
Brake/clutch fluid .........................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-63 Headlamp .................................................................7-64
Front position lamp ..................................................7-64
Front turn signal lamp ..............................................7-64
Static bending lamp..................................................7-64
Daytime running light (DRL) ..................................7-64
Side repeater lamp ..................................................7-74
Headlamp aiming .....................................................7-70
Rear combination light bulb ....................................7-74
Rear fog lamp...........................................................7-74
High mounted stop lamp ..........................................7-76
License plate light bulb ............................................7-76
Interior light bulb .....................................................7-77
Bulb wattage ...................................................................8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button................5-9
Capacities (Lubricants) ...................................................3-7
Care Tire care ...................................................................7-36
Exterior care .............................................................7-78
Interior care ..............................................................7-82
Cargo area cover .........................................................3-137
Cartridge type fuse .......................................................7-48 Center console storage................................................3-128
Central door lock switch...............................................3-13
Certification label .........................................................8-10
Chains
Tire chains ..............................................................5-101
Changing tires ...............................................................6-21
Check tire inflation pressure.........................................7-38
Child restraint system (CRS)........................................2-33 Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) .................2-34
Rearward-facing child restraint system ...................2-34
Forward-facing child restraint system .....................2-35
Booster seats ............................................................2-35
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) .................2-36
ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage for children.............................................................2-37
Securing a child restraint system with the "ISOFIX Anchorage System" ..........................2-38
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Top-tether Anchorage" system .............................3-38
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/shoulder belt ..................................................3-41
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................3-15
Climate control air filter ...............................................7-29 Manual climate control system ..............................3-108
Automatic climate control system .........................3-116
Clock ...........................................................................3-135
Clothes hanger ............................................................3-135
Cluster ionizer.............................................................3-127
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............3-37
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I-4Compact spare tire replacement ...................................7-41
Coolant..........................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant .................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system..............................7-85
Cruise control system ...................................................5-90
Cup holder ..................................................................3-131
Curtain air bags.............................................................2-52
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination.................................................................3-38
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................3-37
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................3-19
Daytime running light (DRL) .......................................3-91
Declaration of conformity ............................................8-12
Defogging (Windshield) .............................................3-124
Defroster .....................................................................3-107 Rear window defroster ...........................................3-107
Defrosting (Windshield) .............................................3-124
Dimensions .....................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel
illumination.................................................................3-38
Displays, see instrument cluster ...................................3-37
Distance to empty ........................................................3-41
Door locks.....................................................................3-11
Central door lock switch ..........................................3-13
Child-protector rear door lock .................................3-15
Auto door lock/unlock features................................3-15 Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ...................................5-38
Drinks holders, see cup holders..................................3-131
Drive mode integrated control system .........................5-53
Driver assist system ......................................................3-96
Rear view monitor....................................................3-99
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) system.........3-100
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system ..................................................................3-104
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system ....................5-84
Driver's air bag .............................................................2-48
Driving at night.............................................................5-97
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-98
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-97
Dual Clutch transmission (DCT)..................................5-19 DCT warning messages ...........................................5-21
Paddle shifter............................................................5-24
Good driving practices .............................................5-26
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ....................................3-20
Electric power steering (EPS) ......................................3-17
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-33
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ......................................5-37
Emergency towing ........................................................6-43
Emission control system ...............................................7-85 Crankcase emission control system .........................7-85
Evaporative emission control System ......................7-85
Exhaust emission control system .............................7-86
Index
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