6
Before Driving ........................................................................\
...........................6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................\
................6-4
Before Starting ........................................................................\
....................................6-4
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................\
.........6-5Engine Stop/Start Button Positions ........................................................................\
...6-6
Starting the Engine ........................................................................\
..............................6 -7
Smart Key Slot - Emergency Starting ........................................................................\
6-8
Turning Off the Engine ........................................................................\
........................6-8
Remote Start ........................................................................\
........................................6-9
Automatic Transmission ........................................................................\
..........6-10Automatic Transmission Operation ........................................................................\
...6-10
LCD Display Messages (Cluster) ........................................................................\
........6-16
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ........................................................................\
..6-19
Good Driving Practices ........................................................................\
......................6-19
Braking System ........................................................................\
........................6-21Power-Assist brakes ........................................................................\
...........................6-21
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ........................................................................\
................ 6-21
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
........................................................................\
..........6-22
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
............................................6-26
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
..........6-30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.....6-31
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-34
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
...........6-35
Good Braking Practices ........................................................................\
....................6-36
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................................................\
............6-37All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ........................................................................\
......6-37
Emergency Precautions ........................................................................\
.....................6-39
Electronic Control Suspension ........................................................................\
6-41System Malfunction ........................................................................\
...........................6-41
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview .......................................6-41
System Malfunction ........................................................................\
..........................6-42
Limitations of the System ........................................................................\
.................6-42
6. Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
............6-43ISG System Operation ........................................................................\
.......................6-43
ISG System Off........................................................................\
................................... 6-45
Forced to Restart Engine
........................................................................\
..................6-46
ISG Malfunction ........................................................................\
.................................6-46
Coasting ........................................................................\
..................................6-47Coasting Setting ........................................................................\
.................................6-47
Coasting Operating Conditions ........................................................................\
.........6-47
Coasting Release Conditions ........................................................................\
...........6-48
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................................................6-49Drive Mode ........................................................................\
........................................6-49
Active Sound Design ........................................................................\
................ 6-51
Special Driving Conditions
........................................................................\
......6-51Hazardous Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
..........6-51
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................................\
...........................6-51
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
..............................6-52
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
..................................6-52
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
..............................6-53
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
....................6-53
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
.................................6-53
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
.........................6-54Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
.....................6-54
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
............................6-56
Vehicle Load Limit ........................................................................\
..................6-58The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
........6-59
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
..........................6-63
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06
6-5
ORG3060001
Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/ Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle 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 gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button 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.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
Driving Your Vehicle
6-6
Engine Stop/Start Button Positions
Button PositionAction Notes
OFF To turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the vehicle
shifted to D (Drive) or R (Reverse),
the gear will automatically shift to
P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the gear shifted to
N (Neutral), the Engine Start/Stop
button will change to the ACC
position.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories
are usable. If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake
pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent
the battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/ Stop button with the gear
shifted to the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/Stop
button changes as follows:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
Ã
To prevent vehicle battery discharge, the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the
OFF position when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position with
the gear in P (Park) for a certain period of time. When the function operates, the tail
lamps will turn off. To use the tail lamps again, turn the headlamp switch located on
the steering column to the OFF and ON position again.
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6 -7
Starting the Engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
Information
• The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by pressing the P button.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
Driving Your Vehicle
6-8
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to shift the
gear to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the gear in N (Neutral)
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the Engine Start/Stop button in
an attempt to restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the engine.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If you
are not able to replace the fuse, you
can start the engine by pressing and
holding the Engine Start/Stop button
for 10 seconds with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC position.
For your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
Smart Key Slot - Emergency
Starting
ORG3060002
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by placing the smart
key in the smart key slot for emergency
starting. After placing the smart key
in the smart key slot, press the Engine
Start/Stop button.
Turning Off the Engine
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the
brake pedal fully.
2. Press the P button to shift to P (Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the OFF position and apply the
parking brake.
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6-11
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
• ALWAYS check the surrounding
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 vehicle is
shifted to the P (Park) position, then
apply the parking brake, then press
the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not followed.
• When using the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode), do not use
engine braking (shifting from a
high gear to lower gear) rapidly on
slippery roads. The vehicle may slip
causing an accident.
Rotary shifter/ Rotary gear shift dial
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
ORG3060005
To shift the gear to P (Park), press the P
button while depressing the brake pedal.
If you turn the engine off in R (Reverse),
N (Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
WARNING
• Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
• After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
• When parking on an incline, shift
the gear to P (Park) and apply the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downhill.
Automatic gear shift to P (Park)
The gear is shifted to P (Park)
automatically for safety reasons under
the following conditions:
- When the engine is turned off with
the gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N
(Neutral).
-When the driver’s door is opened with
the gear in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
with the seat belt unfastened and the
vehicle is at a standstill.
-When the driver’s door is opened with
the gear in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
is turned off.
In situations the gear must be in P (Park),
always check if the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by checking the cluster.
Driving Your Vehicle
6-12
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
rearward.
ORG3060006
To shift the gear to R (Rear), rotate
the shift dial counterclockwise while
depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the
R (Reverse) position, if you open
the driver's door with the seat belt
unfastened, the gear will automatically
shift to P (Park).
However, if the vehicle is in motion, the
gear may not automatically shift to P
(Park) to prevent automatic transmission
damage.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
in motion.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
ORG3060007
To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the
shift dial clockwise from R (Reverse) or
counterclockwise from D (Drive) while
depressing the brake pedal.
Always depress the brake pedal when
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to
another gear.
If you turn the engine off in N (Neutral),
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park).
However, if you need to stay in N
(Neutral) with the engine off, refer to “To
stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is OFF”
in the following page.
CAUTION
The engine can be started with the gear
in N (Neutral), but for you safety, be
sure to start the engine with the gear in
P (Park).