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WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
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Before attempting to open the liftgate,
make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P). To
open the liftgate, perform the following.
1. Unlock the vehicle using either the
remote key fob (Key Start vehicles),
the Smart Key (Push Button Start
vehicles), or the Unlock button on the
driver side armrest.
2. From outside the vehicle, press the
liftgate handle
Closing the liftgate
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Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
liftgate handle button.
Information
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure
no objects or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the liftgate.
NOTICE
Make certain that you close the liftgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the liftgate struts
and mounting hinges if the liftgate is
not closed prior to driving.

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WARNING
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Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the liftgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the liftgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate
inside the vehicle.To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the mechanical key from the
key fob or a small screwdriver into the
slot at the bottom of the liftgate inside
the luggage compartment.
2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the
right to engage the safety release
lever.
3. Push the liftgate outward and upward.
WARNING
•
Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the liftgate using the safety
release lever.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Turn signals and lane change signals
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To signal a turn, push down on the lever
for a left turn or up for a right turn in
position (A).
If an indicator stays on and does not flash
or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn
signal bulbs may be burned out and will
require replacement.
Onetouch turn signal function
To activate the One Touch Turn Signal
function, push the turn signal lever up or
down to position (B) and then release it.
The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or
7 times.
You can activate or deactivate the One
Touch Turn Signal function or choose
the number of blinks (3, 5, or 7) from the
User Settings mode in the LCD display.
For more information, refer to the “LCD
Display” section in this chapter.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent
the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the
parking lamp when the driver turns the
vehicle off and opens the driver-side
door.
With this feature, the parking lamps will
turn off automatically if the driver parks
on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lamps on when
the vehicle is turned off, perform the
following:
(1) Open the driver-side door.
(2) Turn the parking lamps OFF and ON
again using the headlamp switch on
the steering column.
Headlamp delay function
If the key is removed from the ignition
switch or placed in the ACC position
or the LOCK/OFF position with the
headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/
or parking lamps) remain on for about
5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door
is opened and closed, the headlamps
are turned off after 15 seconds. Also,
with the engine off if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlamps (and/
or parking lamps) are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlamps (and/or parking lamps)
can be turned off by pressing the lock
button on the remote key or smart key
twice or turning the headlamp switch to
the OFF or AUTO position.
You can activate or deactivate the
Headlamp Delay function from the User
Settings Mode in the LCD display.
For more information, refer to the “LCD
Display” section in this chapter.

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NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through
another door besides the driver
door, the battery saver function
does not operate and the headlamp
delay function does not turn OFF
automatically.
This may cause the battery to
discharge. To avoid battery discharge,
turn OFF the headlamps manually from
the headlamp switch before exiting the
vehicle.
Interior Lights
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. The interior lights
may obscure your view and cause an
accident.
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the vehicle is
turned off or the battery will discharge.
Interior lamp AUTO cut
The interior lamps will automatically go
off approximately 20 minutes after the
engine is turned off and the doors are
closed. If a door is opened, the lamp
will go off 40 minutes after the engine is
turned off. If the doors are locked by the
remote key or smart key and the vehicle
enters the armed stage of the theft
alarm system, the lamps will go off five
seconds later.
Front lamps
Type A
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Type B
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Front Map Lamp (1):
Press either lenses to turn the map lamp
on or off. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp
at night or as a personal lamp for the
driver and the front passenger.

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Front Door Lamp (2) ():
The front or rear room lamps come on
when the front or rear doors are opened
if the engine is running or not. When
doors are unlocked by the remote key or
smart key, the front and rear lamps come
on for approximately 30 seconds as long
as any door is not opened. The front and
rear room lamps go out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds when the door
is closed. However, if the ignition switch
is in the ON position or all doors are
locked, the front and rear lamps will turn
off. If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC position or the OFF
position, the front and rear lamps stay on
for about 20 minutes.
Front room lamp
•
(3):
Press the button to turn ON the room
lamp for the front/rear seats.
•
(4):
Press the button to turn OFF the
room lamp for the front/rear seats
regardless of front or rear door open
position.
Rear lamp
Type A
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Type B
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Rear Room Lamp ():
Press this switch to turn the rear room
lamp on and off.

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(1):The room lamp for the rear seats
is automatically turned ON for
approximately 30 seconds,
when a door is opened.
The room lamp for the rear
seats is automatically turned ON
for approximately 15 seconds,
when the remote key (smart
key) unlocks the doors. The
room lamp fades out, when the
ignition switch is placed to the
ON position in 15 seconds. The
room lamp remains ON up to 20
minutes, when a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
either the ACC or OFF position.
(2):With the Rear Room Lamp in
this position, the rear room lamp
remain on at all times.
(3):With the Rear Room Lamp in
this position the rear room lamp
remain off at all times.
NOTICE
Do not leave the lamp switches on for
an extended period of time when the
engine is turned off.
Luggage compartment lamp
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The luggage compartment lamp comes
on when the liftgate is opened.
NOTICE
The luggage compartment lamp comes
on as long as the liftgate is open.To
prevent unnecessary battery system
drain, close the liftgate securely after
using the luggage compartment.
Vanity mirror lamp
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Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
•
: The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
•
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
NOTICE
Always have the switch in the off
position when the vanity mirror lamp
is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed
without the lamp off, it may discharge
the battery or damage the sunvisor.

While Driving
6
6. While Driving
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...........................6-5Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................\
.................6-5
Before Starting ........................................................................\
.....................................6-5
Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
..........................6-6Key Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
..............................6-6
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................\
...................6-9
Manual Transmission ........................................................................\
...............6-12Manual Transmission Operation ........................................................................\
........6-12
Good Driving Practices ........................................................................\
......................6-14
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ...........................................................6-15Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Operation ....................................................6-15
Good Driving Practices ........................................................................\
......................6-19
Braking System ........................................................................\
.......................6-20Power Brakes ........................................................................\
.....................................6-20
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ........................................................................\
............... 6-20
Rear drum brakes
........................................................................\
..............................6-20
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
......................................6-21
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
............6-22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.....6-24
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-26
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
...........6-27
Good Braking Practices ........................................................................\
.....................6-27
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................................................6-28
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
.............................................................6-30System Description ........................................................................\
...........................6-30
System Setting ........................................................................\
.................................... 6-31
Warning and System Control
........................................................................\
.............6-32
Detecting Sensor ........................................................................\
................................6-33
Limitations of the System ........................................................................\
..................6-35

While Driving
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Key Ignition Switch (if equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
• NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ignition switch or related
parts. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle 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 resulting in an
accident.
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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 directional control and
braking function, which could cause an
accident.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is in P (Park,
for intelligent variable 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.
IGNITION SWITCH