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The dual clutch transmission can
be thought of as an automatically
shifting manual transmission. It
gives the driving feel of a manual
transmission, yet provides the
ease of a fully automatic transmis-
sion.
When D (Drive) is selected, the
transmission will automatically shift
through the gears similar to a con-
ventional automatic transmission.
Unlike a traditional automatic
transmission, the gear shifting can
sometimes be felt and heard as the
actuators engage the clutches and
the gears are selected.
The dual clutch transmission incor-
porates a dry-type dual clutch
mechanism, which allows for better
acceleration performance and
increased fuel efficiency whilst
driving. But it differs from a con-
ventional automatic transmission
because it does not incorporate a
torque converter. Instead, the tran-
sition from one gear to the next is
managed by clutch slip, especially
at lower speeds.As a result, shifts are sometimes
more noticeable, and a light vibra-
tion can be felt as the transmission
shaft 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
travelling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds.
When rapidly accelerating from a
lower vehicle speed, the engine
rpm may increase dramatically as
a 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 travelling 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 sounds
as 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 optimised.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ABS is
active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions. (Continued)On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different
surface height.
Tyre chains are installed on
your vehicle.
The safety features of an ABS
or ESC equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed
driving or cornering. This could
endanger the safety of yourself
or others.An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
manoeuvres. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance
between you and objects ahead
of you. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for vehicles
equipped with ABS or ESC may
be longer than for those without
these systems in the following
road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following
conditions:
Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
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The options for the initial Blind-Spot
Collision Warning includes the fol-
lowing:
- Normal:
When this option is selected, the
initial Blind-Spot Collision Warning
is activated normally. If this setting
feels too sensitive change the
option to 'later'.
The warning activation time may
feel late if the side/rear vehicle
abruptly accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving at low speed.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may
change. Setting Warning Volume
The driver can select the warning
volume from the User Settings in
the LCD display by selecting 'User
settings →Driver assistance →
Warning volume →
High/Medium/Low'.
Information
If you change the warning volume, the
warning volume of other systems may
change.
For more information refer to
"LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.
Operating Conditions
The system enters the ready status,
when 'Warning Only' is selected in
the cluster LCD display and vehicle
speed is above approximately 30
km/h.
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5
The vehicle is driven through a toll-
gate.
The road pavement (or the periph-
eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as a guardrail.
Whilst going down or up a steep
road where the height of the lane is
different.
Driving on a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle or structure for an extended
period of time.
Driving on a wet road.
Driving on a road where the
guardrail or wall is in double struc-
ture.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck.
When the other vehicle approach-
es very close.
When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
Whilst changing lanes. If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR
when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If there are small objects in the
detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.
If there is a low height vehicle such
as a sports car.
The vehicle abruptly changes driv-
ing direction.
The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes.
The vehicle sharply stops.
Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates
whilst driving over a bumpy road,
uneven/bumpy road, or concrete
patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice. Driving on a curve
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances the sys-
tem may not detect the vehicle in
the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, whilst driving.
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When the system is initially turned
on and when the vehicle is turned
off then on again, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside rearview mirror.
Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time from the
User Settings in the cluster LCD
display by selecting 'User settings
→Driver assistance →Warning
timing →Normal/Later'.The options for the initial Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
includes the following:
- Normal:
When this option is selected, the ini-
tial Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning is activated normally. If this
setting feels too sensitive change the
option to 'late'.
The warning activation time may feel
late if the side/rear vehicle abruptly
accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving at low speed.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may
change. Always be aware before
changing the warning timing.
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The Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
system displays the level of the dri-
ver's fatigue and inattention, consid-
ering the driving pattern, etc.
System setting and operation
System setting
Selecting Driver Attention Warning
function
The Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
can be activated from the Users
Settings mode in the cluster LCD dis-
play by following the procedure
below.
1. Set the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Select 'User settings →Driver
assistance →DAW (Driver
Attention Warning)' in the cluster
LCD display. Deselect the setting
to turn off the system.
If the vehicle is turned off then on
again, the system maintains the
last setting. Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time from the
User Settings in the cluster LCD
display by selecting 'User settings
→Driver assistance →Warning
timing →Normal/Later'.The options for the initial Driver
Attention Warning includes the fol-
lowing:
- Normal:
When this option is selected, the ini-
tial Driver Attention Warning is acti-
vated normally. If this setting feels
sensitive, change the option to
'Later'.
The warning activation time may feel
late if a vehicle at the side or rear
abruptly accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving at low speeds.
Information
Other driver assistance systems like
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) System, etc. can be changed
when warning time setting is changed.
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To decrease the Smart Cruise
Control set speed
Follow either of these procedures:
Push the toggle switch down (SET-),
and release it immediately. The
cruising speed will decrease by 1
km/h each time you move the toggle
switch down in this manner.
Push the toggle switch down (SET-),
and hold it. Your vehicle set speed
will decrease by 10 km/h. Release
the toggle switch at the speed you
want.
You can set the speed to 30 km/h.
To temporarily accelerate with
the Smart Cruise Control on
If you want to speed up temporarily
when the Smart Cruise Control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with Smart Cruise Control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If you push the toggle switch down
(SET-) at increased speed, the set
speed is updated.
Information
Be careful when accelerating tem-
porarily, because the speed is not con-
trolled automatically at this time even
if there is a vehicle in front of you.
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Check the driving condition
before using the toggle switch.
Driving speed sharply increas-
es, when you push up and hold
the toggle switch.
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Each time the button is pressed, the
vehicle to vehicle distance changes
as follows:
For example, if you drive at 90 km/h,
the distance is maintained as follows:
Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m
Distance 3 - approximately 40 m
Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m
Distance 1 - approximately 25 m
Information
The distance is set to the last set dis-
tance when the system is used for the
first time after starting the engine.
When the lane ahead is clear:
The vehicle speed will maintain the
set speed.
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Distance 1
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