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Multimedia System- 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.
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Press in
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree mode to
end the phone call.
Press in the incoming call screen to reject the call. (Continued)
Exercise caution not to spill
water or introduce foreign
objects into the device. Such
acts could lead to smoke, fire,
or product malfunction.
Please refrain from use if the
screen is blank or no sound
can be heard as these signs
may indicate product mal
func-
tion. Continued use in such
conditions could lead to acci-
dents (fires, electric shock) or
product malfunctions.
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to light-
ning induced electric shock.
Do not stop or park in park-
ing-restricted areas to operate
the product. Such acts could
lead to traffic accidents.
Use the system with the vehicle
engine turned on. Prolonged
use with the ignition turned
on only could result in battery
discharge.
Audio System Safety Warnings
Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe
location to use a cellular
phone.
Do not stare at the screen
while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
Do not disassemble, assem-
ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire or electric
shock.
Using the phone while driving
may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.
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WARNING
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Operating the device while driv-ing could lead to accidents due
to a lack of attention to external
surroundings. First park the
vehicle before operating the
device.
Adjust the volume to levels that allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle.
Driving in a state where external
sounds cannot be heard may
lead to accidents.
Pay attention to the volume set- ting when turning the device on.
A sudden output of extreme vol-
ume upon turning the device on
could lead to hearing impair-
ment. (Adjust the volume to a
suitable levels before turning off
the device.)
Turn on the car engine before using this device. Do not oper-
ate the audio system for long
periods of time only with the
ignition turned on as such oper-
ations may lead to battery dis-
charge.
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Do not subject the device to
severe shock or impact. Direct
pressure onto the front side of
the monitor may cause damage
to the LCD.
When cleaning the device, make sure to turn off the device and
use a dry and smooth cloth.
Never use rough materials,
chemical cloths, or solvents
(alcohol, benzene, thinners,
etc.). As such materials may
damage the device panel or
cause color/quality deterioration
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. Spilling bever-
ages may lead to system mal-
function.
In case of product malfunction, please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.
Placing the audio system within an electromagnetic environment
may result in noise interference.
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil
from contacting the dashboard
because they may cause dam-
age or discoloration.
NOTICE
Distracted Diriving
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle
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Before driving.........................................................5-3
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before Starting ..................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-5
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-8
Manual transmission............................................5-15
Manual Transmission Operation ..................................5-15
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-17
Automatic transmission .......................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Operation .............................5-18
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-22
Braking system.....................................................5-24
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-24
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-25
Parking Brake...................................................................5-25
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-28
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-31
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-32
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-33
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-34Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
system-Radar Type .............................................5-35
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-35
FCA Warning Message and System Control ............5-37
FCA Sensor .......................................................................5\
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System Malfunction .......................................................5-40
Limitations of the System .............................................5-42
Cruise control .......................................................5-46
Cruise Control operation ...............................................5-46
Special driving conditions ...................................5-51
Hazardous Driving Conditions ......................................5-51
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................5-51
Smooth Cornering ...........................................................5-52
Driving at Night................................................................5-52
Driving in the Rain ..........................................................5-52
Driving in Flooded Areas ...............................................5-53
Highway Driving...............................................................5-53
Winter driving .......................................................5-54
Snow or Icy Conditions ..................................................5-54
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-56
Vehicle load limit ..................................................5-58
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-59
Trailer Towing .......................................................5-63
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Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
Make sure the hood, the trunk, andthe doors are securely closed and
locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Check that any items you are car- rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.WARNING
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Key Ignition Switch
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 30
seconds when the door is closed. (if
equipped)
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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 NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. 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 direc-
tional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an acci-
dent.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1
stgear (for manual trans-
mission vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transmission) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
and turn ignition switch to the
LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
WARNING
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START
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Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotice
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, put the
key in at the ACC position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.
(The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position for auto-
matic transmission)
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has
started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the
ignition switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when
the engine is not running in order to prevent the battery
from discharging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you
let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the key.
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Starting the engine
Vehicle with manual transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu- tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped- als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
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Depress the brake pedal and clutch
pedal until the engine starts. Vehicle with automatic transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
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• It is best to maintain a moderateengine speed until the vehicle engine
comes up to normal operating tem-
perature. Avoid harsh or abrupt
acceleration or deceleration while
the engine is still cold.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the
engine while warming it up. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not hold the ignition key in
the START position for more
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
seconds before trying again.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine.
NOTICE
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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
WARNING
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Move shift lever. Press the shift button, then move shift lever.
Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.OYC056006
Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. 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 occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
When using Manual Shift
Mode, use caution when shift-
ing from a higher gear to a
lower gear on slippery roads.
This could cause the tires to
slip and may result in an acci-
dent.
WARNING