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Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop function
In certain situations, it may be advisable to tem- porarily turn the Start/Stop function off.
To turn off Start/Stop, tap theStart/Stop function button in
the center display's Function view. The indicator light in thebutton will go out when thefunction has been turned off.
The function will remain turned off until:
• it is reactivated
• the drive mode is changed to Eco or Comfort
• the engine is restarted.
Related information
•
Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 422)
• Conditions for the Start/Stop function (p. 424)
Conditions for the Start/Stopfunction Certain conditions must be met for Start/Stop to function.
If any condition is not met, this will be indicated in the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stopThe engine will not auto-stop if: •
the vehicle has not reached a speed of ca 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.
• after several auto-stops, the speed mustagain exceed approximately ca 10 km/h(6 mph) before the next auto-stop.
• the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
• the start battery's charge is below the mini-mum level.
• the engine is not running at its normal oper-ating temperature.
• the ambient temperature is under approxi-mately -5 °C (23 °F) or over approximately30 °C (86 °F).
• windshield heating is activated.
• the climate system settings and the actualclimate in the passenger compartment differ.
• the vehicle is backing up.
• the start battery's temperature is above orbelow the permitted limits.
• the driver is turning the steering wheel hard. •
the road gradient is very steep.
• the hood is open.
• driving at high altitude and the engine hasnot reached its normal operating tempera-ture.
• ABS has been activated.
• hard braking (even if the ABS system hasnot been activated).
• many starts during a short period of timehave triggered the starter motor's overheat-ing protection.
• a trailer's electrical system is connected tothe vehicle's electrical system.
• the transmission is not running at its normaloperating temperature.
• The gear selector is in mode
M (±).
The engine does not auto-startThe engine will not auto-start after an auto-stopif: • the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the gear selector is in the
P position and the driver's
door is open. The engine must be started normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake
pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-start even if the brake pedal is depressed:
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Leveling control settings *
The vehicle can be lowered or raised to make it easier to load or for passengers to get in andout. Turn off leveling control before lifting the vehicle with a jack to help avoid problems with thepneumatic suspension.
Adjusting loading mode
Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the rear section of the vehicle tofacilitate loading or unloading the vehicle or con-necting or disconnecting a trailer.
Center display settings
Easy Entry and Exit Suspension Control
The vehicle can be lowered to make it easier to get in and out. Activating easy entry in the center display: 1.
Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Select
Easy Entry and Exit Suspension
Control.
> When the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, the level is lowered. (Level adjustment will stop if a side dooris opened and will resume after a slightdelay when the door has been closed.)When the engine is started and the vehi-cle begins to move, the level will be raisedto the height set by the selected drivemode.
Disable Leveling Control
In certain situations, this function must be turned off, e.g. before the vehicle is raised using a jack *.
The level difference caused by raising the vehicle with a jack could cause problems with the pneu-matic suspension. Turning off the function in the center display:1. Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension.
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
Related information
• Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 426)
• Loading recommendations (p. 561)
Low Speed Control
*
The low-speed function, Low Speed Control (LSC), facilitates and improves control and trac-tion on rough roads and slippery surfaces, e.g.when towing a trailer on grass or up boat ramps. In vehicles equipped with drive mode control *,
the function is included in the Off Road drive mode.
Low Speed Control is designed for driving on rough roads and when towing trailers at lowspeeds, up to approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). When driving at low speeds, LSC prioritizes low gears and all-wheel drive to help avoid wheel spinand improve traction on all wheels. The accelera-tor pedal will be less responsive to improve trac-tion and speed control at low speeds. The function is activated together with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which makes it possibleto control speed going down steep hills using theaccelerator pedal and reduces the need to usethe brake pedal. The system makes it possible tomaintain a low and uniform speed when drivingdown steep hills.
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Hill Descent Control *
The function for assisting when driving downhill, Hill Descent Control (HDC), is a low-speedfunction with increased engine braking. Thefunction makes it possible to increase ordecrease the vehicle's speed on steep downhillgradients by only using the accelerator pedal,without applying the brakes. In vehicles equipped with drive mode control *,
the function is included in the Off Road drive mode.
HDC is designed for driving on rough roads at low speeds and downhill gradients with slipperyor otherwise difficult road surfaces. The driverdoes not need to use the brake pedal but caninstead focus on steering.
WARNING
HDC is only intended to be a supplementary braking aid and it does not function in all sit-uations. The driver is always ultimately responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.
FunctionHill Descent Control allows the vehicle to move forward or backward at very low speeds assistedby the brake system. The driver can increase thespeed by pressing the accelerator pedal. Whenthe accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to very low speed regardless of how steepthe hill is and without the brakes needing to beapplied. The brake lights will illuminate when thefunction is activated. The driver can brake to stop or slow the vehicle at any time by depressing the brake pedal. HDC is activated along with Low Speed Control (LSC), which facilitates and improves traction andcontrol on rough and slippery surfaces. The sys-tem is intended to be used at low speeds, up toapproximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
To keep in mind when using HDC
•
If the function is switched off while driving ona steep downhill gradient, braking effect willbe gradually reduced.
• HDC can be used in gear positions
D and R,
and in manual gears 1 or 2.
• It is not possible to manually shift to thirdgear or higher when HDC is active.
NOTE
When LSC with HDC is activated, the feel of the accelerator pedal and engine responsewill change.
NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used for normal street driving.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated at lowerspeeds if so desired.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Con- trol
* using the function button (p. 432)
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 419)
• Low Speed Control
* (p. 429)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)
* (p. 417)
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Activating and deactivating Hill
Descent Control * using the functionbutton
Vehicles that are not equipped with drive mode controls in the tunnel console have a function button for Hill Descent Control with
Hill
Descent Control in the center display's Func-
tion view.
Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view
HDC only works at low speeds.
–Tap the Hill Descent Control button to
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator light in the button will illumi- nate when the function is activated.
When the engine is switched off, the function will be automatically deactivated.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated at lowerspeeds if so desired.
Related information
• Hill Descent Control
* (p. 431)
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 419)
Economical driving
Drive economically and environmentally con- scious by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid startsand stops and adapting driving style and speedto the current traffic conditions.
Driving economically conserves natural resources
Observe the following rules:
• Do not warm up the engine by idling. It is better to begin driving normally immediately after starting the engine. A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine and is subject to increased wear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle todrive short distances. The engine does nothave time to reach a normal operating tem-perature and this leads to increased fuelconsumption.
• Maintain a steady speed and a generous fol-lowing distance to traffic ahead to minimizebraking.
• For lower fuel consumption, activate Ecodrive mode.
• Use the Eco Coast function in drive mode Eco - engine braking is deactivated, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used to rollgreater distances.
• Use gear
D as often as possible and avoid
using the kick-down function.
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HomeLink
®
is delivered integrated in the rearview
mirror. The HomeLink ®
panel consists of three
programmable buttons and an indicator light in the mirror. For more information about HomeLink ®
, please
visit www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/ HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515. Save the original remote controls for future pro- gramming (e.g. for use in another vehicle). It isalso advisable to delete the button programmingif the vehicle is sold.
Related information
• Using HomeLink (p. 452)
• Programming HomeLink ®
* (p. 451)
• Type approval for HomeLink ®
* (p. 453)
Programming HomeLink®
*13
Follow these instructions to program HomeLink ®
, reset all programming, or program
individual buttons.
NOTE
In some vehicles, the ignition must be on or in the "accessory position" before HomeLink ®
can be programmed or used. It can be a good idea to put new batteries in the remote con- trol being replaced by HomeLink ®
for faster
programming and better radio signal trans-mission. The HomeLink ®
buttons should be
reset before programming.
WARNING
While HomeLink ®
is being programmed, the
garage door or gate being programmed may be activated. Make sure that no one is nearthe door or gate during programming. Whenprogramming a garage door opener, it isadvised to park outside of the garage. 1.
Point the remote control at the HomeLink ®
button to be programmed and hold it about 2-8 cm (1-3 inches) from the button. Do not obstruct the HomeLink ®
indicator light.
Note: Some remote controls are more effec-
tive at programming HomeLink ®
from a dis-
tance of about 15-20 cm (6-12 inches). Try moving the remote control closer or furtheraway if you are experiencing any difficultiesprogramming.
2. Press and hold both the remote control but- ton and the HomeLink ®
button to be pro-
grammed.
3. Do not release the buttons until the indicator light has stopped flashing slowly (about oncea second) and either flashes quickly (about10 times a second) or glows steadily. >Steady glow: Indication that program-
ming is complete. Press the programmed button twice to activate. Flashing quickly: The device being pro-
grammed with HomeLink ®
may have a
security function that requires an extra step. Try pressing the programmed buttontwice to see whether the programmingworks. Otherwise, continue with the fol-lowing steps.
12 HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.
13 Certain markets only.
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Compass
An integrated compass in the upper right corner of the rearview mirror shows the direction thevehicle is traveling.
Rearview mirror with compass.
Eight different compass directions are shown with the abbreviations: N (north), NE (northeast),E (east), SE (southeast), S (south), SW (south-
west), W (west) and NW (northwest).
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the compass (p. 454)
• Calibrating the compass (p. 454)
Activating and deactivating thecompass
An integrated compass in the upper right corner of the rearview mirror shows the direction thevehicle is traveling.
Activating and deactivating the compass
The compass is automatically activated when the vehicle is started. To deactivate/activate the compass manually:
–Use a paper clip or similar object to press the button on the bottom of the mirror.
Related information
• Compass (p. 454)
• Calibrating the compass (p. 454)
Calibrating the compass
The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass should be calibrated if the vehicleis driven from one zone to another.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away from steel constructions and high-voltage power lines.
2. Start the engine and switch off all electrical equipment (climate system, wipers, etc.) andmake sure all doors are closed.
NOTE
Calibration may fail or not even be initiated if electrical equipment is not turned off.
3. Hold the button on the bottom of the rear-view mirror pressed for about 3 seconds (using e.g. a paper clip). The number of thecurrent magnetic zone is shown.
INDEX
646CZIP (Clean Zone Interior Package) 204
D
Data
recording 33 transferring between vehicle and work-
shop 574
Data sharing 508
Daytime running lights 152Decals location of 630
Defrosting 220
Detection of cyclist 331
Dimensions 633
Dipstick, electronic 584
Direction of rotation 524
Disengaging the shiftlock 415
Display lighting 162
Distance Alert 283, 284, 285 limitations 286
DivX ®
484
Door mirrors 169, 170 compass 454
dimming 170
outer 169, 170
power folding 170
resetting 170
Driveline transmission 411
Drive mode 417 changing 419
Driver Alert Control 355 operation 356, 357
Driver Alert Control limitations 357
Driver performance 88, 89
Driver profile 135 edit 137
select 136
Driver support system 264 Driving cooling system 440
with a trailer 443
Driving economy 432
Driving through standing water 435 driving with a trailer towball load 636
towing capacity 636E
ECO climate 420
ECO mode 420
activate with function button 422
Economical driving 420, 432
Electrical outlet 556 use 558
Electrical system 592
Electric parking brake 405
Electronic immobilizer 244
emergency brake lights 159
Emission inspection readiness 572 Engine overheating 440
start 398
Start/Stop 422
turn off 400
Engine braking, automatic 431 Engine compartment coolant 586
engine oil 583
overview 583
Engine drag control 266
Engine oil 583 filling 584