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Safety system of your vehicle
Noise and smoke from inflating
air bag
When the air bags inflate, they make
a loud noise and may produce
smoke and powder in the air inside of
the vehicle. This is normal and is a
result of the ignition of the air bag
inflator. After the air bag inflates, you
may feel substantial discomfort in
breathing because of the contact of
your chest with both the seat belt and
the air bag, as well as from breathing
the smoke and powder. The powder
may aggravate asthma for some
people. If you experience breathing
problems after an air bag deploy-
ment, seek medical attention imme-
diately.
Though the smoke and powder are
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If
this is the case, wash and rinse with
cold water immediately and seek
medical attention if the symptoms
persist.
Occupant Classification
System (OCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Occupant Classification System in
the front passenger's seat.
Main components of the
Occupant Classification System
• A detection device located within
the front passenger seat cushion.
• Electronic system to determine
whether the passenger air bag sys-
tems should be activated or deacti-
vated.
• An indicator light located on the
instrument panel which illuminates
the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF" indicating the front passen-
ger air bag system is deactivated.
• The instrument panel air bag indi-
cator light is interconnected with
the OCS.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) System
(If equipped)
Once the system decides it is danger-
ous for a passenger to open a vehicle
door by sensing the approaching of a
vehicle from behind when the person
is opening the door, the warning mes-
sage “Watch for traffic” appears and
the alarming sound will continue for
maximum of five seconds.
This function works for ten minutes
even after the ignition is turned off.
The function will be released as soon
as the vehicle doors are locked with
the smart key.
The alarming sound will continue
while the Safe Exit Assist system is
in activation.
The Safe Exit Assist system is acti-
vated when you select ‘Setup →
Vehicle Settings →Driver Assistance
→Blind-Spot Safety →Safe Exit
Assist’ from the Settings menu in the
AVN system screen.
For detailed information, scan the
QR code in a separately supplied
simple manual.
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If a vehicle is approaching from
behind is too fast or a door is
opened too suddenly the alarm
system may not set off in time,
which can increase the chance
of an accident. Therefore, when
exiting the vehicle, always check
your surroundings to make sure
that there are no vehicles or
objects approaching.
WARNING
The safe Exist Assist system
may not operate normally when a
vehicle is coming rapidly two
lanes over from your vehicle or a
vehicle is approaching at a fast
speed from the rear in the lane
next to your vehicle.
The Safe Exist Assist system
may be activated later than nor-
mal or may not operate normally
if a vehicle is approaching fast
from the rear of your vehicle.
The Safe Exist Assist system will
not operate if there is a malfunc-
tion with the Blind-Spot Collision
Warning system as follows:
- When the BCW warning mes-
sage appears
- When the BCW sensor or the
sensor surrounding is polluted
or covered
- When the BCW does not warn
or warns wrongly
For more details, refer to cau-
tions and limitations in “Blind-
Spot Collision Warning/Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist” in chapter 5.
WARNING
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
Information
• Some driving information stored in
the trip computer resets if the bat-
tery is disconnected.
• The vehicle must be driven for a
minimum of 0.19 miles (300 meters)
since the last ignition key cycle
before the average fuel economy will
be recalculated.
Trip Modes
To change the trip mode, toggle the
" , " switch on the steering
wheel.
Fuel economy
Average Fuel Economy (1)
• The average fuel economy is calcu-
lated by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
• The average fuel economy can be
reset both manually and automati-
cally.
Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK button on the
steering wheel for more than 1 sec-
ond when the average fuel economy
is displayed.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
• Tripmeter
• Average Fuel Economy
• Timer
Accumulated Info
• Tripmeter
• Average Fuel Economy
• Timer
Drive Info
• Average Fuel Economy
• Instant Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Digital Speedometer
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Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average
fuel economy, select between "After
Ignition" or "After Refueling" from the
Settings menu in the AVN system
screen
- After ignition: When the engine has
been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
- After refueling: The average fuel
economy will reset automatically
after adding 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of
fuel or more and after driving speed
exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h).
For more details, scan the QR
code in a separately supplied
simple manual.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
The instantaneous fuel economy is
displayed according to the bar graph
in the LCD display while driving.
Accumulated Info display
This display shows the accumulated
trip distance (1), the average fuel
economy (2), and the total driving
time (3).
The information is accumulated start-
ing from the last reset.
To reset the details, press and hold
the OK button when viewing the
Accumulated driving info. The trip dis-
tance, the average fuel economy, and
total driving time will reset simultane-
ously.
The accumulated driving information
will continue to be counted while the
engine is still running (for example,
when the vehicle is in traffic or
stopped at a stop light).
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Drive Info display
This display shows the trip distance
(1), the average fuel economy (2),
and the total driving time (3).
The information is combined for each
ignition cycle. However, when the
engine has been OFF for 4 hours or
longer the Drive Info screen will
reset.
To reset the details, press and hold
the OK button when viewing the
Drive Info. The trip distance, the aver-
age fuel economy, and total driving
time will reset simultaneously.
The driving information will continue
to be counted while the engine is still
running (for example, when the vehi-
cle is in traffic or stopped at a stop
light).
Digital speedometer
This digital speedometer shows the
speed of the vehicle.
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A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Auto control wipe time adjust-
ment
C : Wash with brief wipes
Windshield Wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push
the lever upward and release.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is held in this
position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at
the same wiping intervals. To vary
the speed setting, move the
speed control lever. The top most
setting will run the wipers most
frequently (for more rain). The bot-
tom setting will run the wipers the
least frequently (for less rain).
LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.
HI : The wiper runs at a higher speed.
Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or
ice before using the wiper and washer,
it may damage the wiper and washer
system.
Information
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position, the wiper will
operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to the
OFF position when the wiper is not in
use.
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Driving your vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
• Make sure the hood, the trunk, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outer side
view mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
• Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
BEFORE DRIVING
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WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain
products of components contain
or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control sys-
tem helps to stabilize the vehicle dur-
ing cornering maneuvers. ESC
checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going.
ESC applies braking pressure to any
one of the vehicle's brakes and inter-
venes in the engine management
system to assist the driver with keep-
ing the vehicle on the intended path.
It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Always adjust your speed
and driving to the road conditions.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds. After both
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.
When operating
When the ESC is in oper-
ation, the ESC indicator
light blinks:
• 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 ESC is
active.
• When the ESC activates, the
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under rou-
tine conditions.
• If the Smart Cruise Control was in
use when the ESC activates, the
Smart Cruise Control automatically
disengages. The Smart Cruise
Control can be reengaged when
the road conditions allow. See
"Smart Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter.
• When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the
engine RPM (revolutions per
minute) may not increase even if
you press the accelerator pedal
deeply. This is to maintain the sta-
bility and traction of the vehicle and
does not indicate a problem.
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Never drive too fast for the road
conditions when cornering. The
ESC system will not prevent
accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
severe accidents.
WARNING