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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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Driving your vehicle
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/dual
clutch transmission vehicle)
position, apply the parking
brake, and turn ignition switch
to the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
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Driving your vehicle
Move shift lever. Press the shift button, then move shift lever.
Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.OJS058006
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
Manual shift mode
Shift lever
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Driving your vehicle
The dual clutch transmission adopts a dry-type dual clutch,
which is different from the torque
converter of the automatic trans-
mission. It shows better accelera-
tion performance and increased
fuel efficiency while driving but ini-
tial launch might be little bit slower
than the automatic transmission.
As a result, gear shifts are some-
times more noticeable than a con-
ventional automatic transmission
and a light vibration during launch-
ing can be felt as the transmission
speed is matched with the engine
speed. This is a normal 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 with a
torque converter. This may be
more noticeable when launching
the vehicle from a stop or when
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds.
When rapidly accelerating at a low vehicle speed, the engine rpm may
increase highly depending on the
vehicle's driving condition. For a smooth uphill launch,
depress the accelerator pedal
smoothly depending on the current
conditions.
If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at low vehicle
speed, you may feel strong engine
braking, which is similar to manual
transmission.
When driving downhill, you may use Sports Mode or press the pad-
dle shifters (if equipped) to down-
shift to a lower gear in order to con-
trol your speed without using the
brake pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds
as the system goes through a self-
test. This is a normal sound for the
dual clutch transmission.
During the first 1000 miles, you may feel that the vehicle may not
be smooth when accelerating at
low speed. During this break-in
period, the shift quality and per-
formance of your new vehicle 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 occur
if 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 may
result in an accident.
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What to do in an emergency
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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-
down wing bolt by hand, you can
loosen it easily using the wheel nut
wrench.
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.
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)or into R (Reverse) if equipped
with a manual transmission, apply
the parking 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.
5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.
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:
Never place any portion of
your body 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 assistance.
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.
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.
WARNING
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ChainsTire chains ................................................................5-123
Check tire inflation pressure ...........................................7-39
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-30 Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-31
Rearward-facing child restraint system......................2-32
Forward-facing child restraint system........................2-33
Booster seats...............................................................2-33
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-33
Lower anchors and tether for Children (LATCH System) ....................................................2-34
Lower anchors ............................................................2-34
Tether anchors ............................................................3-37
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................3-38
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-17
Climate control air filter replacement.............................7-30
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-126
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-127
Clutch fluid .....................................................................7-2\
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Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-42
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-86
Cruise control..................................................................5-99
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
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Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-45 Daytime running light (DRL) .........................................3-87
Defroster
Rear window defroster .............................................3-117
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Door locks .......................................................................3\
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Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-17
Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-17
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-51 DRIVE MODE ...........................................................5-51
SPORT MODE ...........................................................5-53
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system ......................5-95
Driver's air bag................................................................2-43
Driving at night .............................................................5-121
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-122
Driving in the rain.........................................................5-121
Dual clutch transmission.................................................5-29 Dual clutch transmission operation ............................5-29
Transmission temperature gauge ................................5-31
DCT warning messages..............................................5-32
Transmission ranges ...................................................5-34
Paddle shifter ..............................................................5-36
Shift lock system ........................................................5-37
Good driving practices ...............................................5-38
Index
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Paddle shifter .........................................................5-25, 5-36
Parking lamp position .....................................................3-81
Passenger's front air bag .................................................2-43
Power brakes ...................................................................5-40
Power outlet ..................................................................3-122
Power window lock switch .............................................3-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt .....................................................2-23Retractor pretensioner ................................................2-24
Emergency fastening device.......................................2-24
Range ........................................................................\
......3-43
Rear seat adjustment .........................................................2-8 Folding the rear seat .....................................................2-8
Rear seat head restraints .................................................2-13 Adjusting the height up and down .............................2-14
Removal/Reinstallation ..............................................2-14
Rear view monitor ..........................................................3-95
Rear window wiper and washer .....................................3-94
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-38
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-7
Refrigerant label..............................................................8-11 Remote key .......................................................................3\
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Locking........................................................................\
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Unlocking .....................................................................3-4\
Liftgate unlocking ........................................................3-4
Mechanical key ............................................................3-5
Battery replacement......................................................3-6
Removable towing hook .................................................6-28
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-120
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-39
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7
Seat belt warning light Driver's seat ................................................................2-18
Front passenger's seat .................................................2-19
Seat belts ........................................................................\
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Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-18
Emergency locking retractor ......................................2-20
Shoulder belt extension guide ....................................2-22
Convertible locking retractor .....................................2-22
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-23
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-26
Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-26
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-2\
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Transporting an injured person ..................................2-28
One person per belt ....................................................2-28
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