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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to the OFF (0) position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
4. Within 10 seconds after selecting the front windshield defroster but-
ton, please press the air intake
control button ( ) at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
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The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Select the defroster position press- ing the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.
The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status. If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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Auto defogging system
(if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on. This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow. For
example if auto defogging does not
defog inside the windshield at step 1
Outside air position, it tries to defog
again at step 2 Blowing air toward
the windshield.
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 :Blowing air toward the wind-
shield
Step 3 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 5 : Maxim izing the air condi-
tioning To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and the ADS OFF will be dis-
played on the climate control infor-
mation screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.
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NOTICE
If the A/C off or recirculated air
position is manually selected while
the auto defogging system is on, the
auto defogging indicator will blink 3
times to give notice that manual
operation is canceled.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass.
Damage to the system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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NOTICE
If the temperature control knob is in
the warm or hot position, warm or
hot air will flow into the glove box.
Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder push it up.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
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WARNING- Sunglass
holder
Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass
holder. Heavier objects can be
thrown from the holder in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident, possibly injuring the
passengers.

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Cup holder
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups
with hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. If
the hot liquid spills, you may
burn yourself. Such a burn to
the driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
When cleaning spilled liquids, do not dry the cup holder athigh temperature. This maydamage the cup holder.
Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.
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■Front
Type A
■Front
Type B
■2nd Row Center
■Rear (if equipped)

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Steering wheel remote con-
troller (if equipped)
(1) VOLUME
Used to control volume.
(2) SEEK
When pressed shortly (under 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Searches broad-cast frequencies saved to presets.
- CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music,
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Audio mode : Changes the track,
file. When pressed and held (over 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM mode : Automatically
searches broadcast frequencies
and channels.
- CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode :
Rewinds or fast forwards the track
or file.
(3) MUTE
Mutes audio volume.
(4) MODE
Each time this key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of FM1,
FM2, AM, CD, USB (iPod), AUX, My
Music, BT Audio.
If the media is not connected or a
disc is not inserted, corresponding
modes will be disabled.
Press and hold the key (over 0.8 sec-
onds) to turn the audio system on/off.
When power is off, press the key to
turn power back on. (5) (if equipped)
When pressed shortly.
- When pressed in the phone
screen, displays call history
screen.
- When pressed in the dial screen, makes a call.
- When pressed in the incoming call screen, answers the call.
- When pressed while another incoming call is waiting, switches
to waiting call (Call Waiting).
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Driving your vehicle
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
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Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) . . . . . 5-49
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Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
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the cruise control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
do one of the following . . . 5-65
approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
do one of the following . . . 5-66
Smart cruise control with stop & go system . . . . 5-67
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(Smart cruise control system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
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smart cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
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Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
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Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW). . . . . . . . . 5-101
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115 Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
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anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-124
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-126
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