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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
Driving
Integrated Dynamics System
Constantly controls your ve hicle’s engine, transmission, High Voltage battery, EPS,
dampers, brakes, VSA ® and SH-AWD® according to the mode you select.
You can choose between four modes, QUIET mode, SPORT mode, SPORT+ mode
and TRACK mode by turning the switch on the center console.
Current mode is displayed on the Driver Information Interface, and each mode will
appear differently.1 Integrated Dynamics System
You can set the mode to be selected when you set
the power mode to ON.
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The mode may not be able to be changed under
some driving conditions. If mode change is necessary,
reduce speed or cornering speed.
This message will also be shown if you try to change
modes when any vehicl e systems have failed.
SPORT mode SPORT+ mode
Hold
QUIET mode TRACK mode
Integrated Dynamics
System Mode Switch
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uuWhen Driving uLaunch Control
Continued
Driving
Launch Control
Your vehicle controls the engine and transmission response to maximize
acceleration from standstill.
1.Use the Integrated Dynamics System mode
switch to set the Integrated Dynamics
System mode to TRACK.
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2.Depress the brake pedal firmly and change
the gear position to .
3. Release the parking brake.
1Launch Control
Do not use this system when driving on wet or
slippery surfaces as you may lose control of the
vehicle.
The system puts a tremend ous load on the engine
and transmission. Frequent use of this system may
lead to reduced vehicle life.
The system does not function when:
•VSA ® is off.
•The vehicle is not at standstill.
•The gear position is not in .•A gear other than 1st gear is selected when the
system is in manual mode.
•The parking brake is applied.•The vehicle is facing uphill or downhill on a steep
slope.
•The transmission temperatur e is too cold or too
hot.
•There is a problem with a vehicle system.
3WARNING
Using this system on public roads that are
used by other vehicles and pedestrians can
result in a collision involving serious injury
or death.
D/M
D/M
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uuWhen Driving uLaunch Control
Driving
4. While keeping the brake pedal firmly
depressed, depress the accelerator pedal all
the way, beyond th e point when the
transmission downshifts.
5. When Launch Mode Ready is displayed in
the driver information interface, release the
brake pedal at once.
6. To cancel launch mode, take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Launch Mode
Cancelled is displayed in the driver
information interface.
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.u The electric parking brake indicator goes
off.
You can release the parki ng brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
•When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
•When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Electric parking brak e system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. Use this system only while the vehicl e is temporarily stopped, like at traffic
lights and in heavy traffic.
■Automatic Brake Hold1 Automatic Brake Hold
3WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
3WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in
( P and applying the parking
brake.
■Turning on the system
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
■Activating the system
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must be in or
( N.●The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
D/M
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in or
( R. The system is
canceled and the vehicle
starts to move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
D/M
Accelerator PedalBrake PedalAutomatic Brake
Hold Button
Goes
Off
On On
U.S.
Canada
Comes
On
Comes
On
Comes
On
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn the
system on or off. The indicator in the button
comes on when the system is on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle wh en the transmission is
not in
(P, and the vehicle speed is less than 5
mph (8 km/h).
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera mode s on the rearview display. Touch the
appropriate icon to switch the mode. : Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If the last used viewing mo de was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is
selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used before you turned off the power system,
Wide view mode is selected next time you turn the power system on and put the
transmission into
(R.
• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 second s after you change
from
(R, Wide view mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 380
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 381Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 382
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 383
Maintenance Under the Hood and Hatch Maintenance Items Under the Hood and Hatch ............................................. 389
Opening the Hatch .......................... 391
Opening the Hood ........................... 392
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 393
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 394
Oil Check ......................................... 395 Adding Engine Oil ............................ 398
Cooling System ................................ 400
Inverter Coolant ............................... 402
Transmission Fluids .......................... 403
Brake Fluid ....................................... 404
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 404
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 405
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 408Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 411
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 412Tire Labeling .................................... 412DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 414Wear Indicators................................ 416
Tire Service Life ................................ 416 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 417
Tire Rotation .................................... 418
Winter Tires ..................................... 419
Cold Weather Driving ...................... 420
12-Volt Battery ................................. 421
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 422
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 423CleaningInterior Care .................................... 424
Exterior Care.................................... 426
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 431
Modifications................................... 432
Storage .............................................. 433
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