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3
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the AC
inverter while the engine is not
running.
When not using the AC inverter,
make sure to close the AC invert-
er cover.
After using an electric accessory
or equipment, pull the plug out.
Leaving the accessory or equip-
ment plugged in for a long time
may cause battery discharge.
Do not use an electric accessory
or equipment the power con-
sumption of which is greater
than 150W (115V).
Some electric accessories or
equipments can cause electron-
ic interference. It may cause
excessive audio noise and mal-
functions in other electric sys-
tems or devices in the vehicle.
Do not use broken electric
accessories or equipments,
which may damage the AC
inverter and electrical systems
of the vehicle. Do not use two or more electric
accessories or equipments at
the same time. It may cause
damage to the electrical sys-
tems of the vehicle.
When the input voltage is lower,
outlet LED will blink and the AC
inverter will turn off automatical-
ly. If the input voltage goes up to
normal, the AC inverter will turn
on again.
NOTICE
To reduce a risk of serious or
fatal injuries:
Do not use a heated electric
device such as a coffeepot,
toaster, heater, iron, etc.
Do not insert foreign objects
into the outlet and do not
touch the outlet as you may
get shocked.
Do not let children touch the
AC inverter.
WARNING
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USB Charger (if equipped)
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use.
OLX2048084
■Front
OLX2049085N
■Rear (2nd row)
The USB charger is designed to recharge batteries of small size electrical
devices using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged when the ignition switch is ON.
Insert the USB charger into the USB port, and re-charge a smart phone or a
tablet PC.
OLX2048086L
■Rear (3rd row, left side)
■Center console storage
OLX2048087L
■Rear (3rd row, right side)
OLX2049412L
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5
Before Driving ........................................................5-5
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-5
Before Starting ..................................................................5-5
Ignition Switch ........................................................5-7
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-7
Engine Start/Stop Button .............................................5-10
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-15
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-15
Parking ...............................................................................5-18
LCD display message ......................................................5-19
Good driving practices ...................................................5-20
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ..........................5-22
Braking system.....................................................5-23
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-23
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-24
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-24
Auto Hold ..........................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-39
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-39
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) .........................................5-42
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-42
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-43
AWD Operation ................................................................5-44
LCD display message ......................................................5-47
Emergency Precautions.................................................5-48
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ...........................5-50
To Activate the ISG System ..........................................5-50
To Deactivate the ISG System......................................5-53
ISG System Malfunction ................................................5-53
Battery Sensor Deactivation ........................................5-54
Drive Mode Integrated Control system
(2WD) .....................................................................5-55
Drive Mode .......................................................................5-55
Drive Mode Integrated Control system
(AWD) ....................................................................5-59
Drive Mode .......................................................................5-59
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system....................................................................5-63
System Setting and Operation .....................................5-63
FCA Warning Message and Brake Control ...............5-66
FCA Sensor (Front Radar/Front Camera) .................5-68
System Malfunction .......................................................5-70
Limitations of the System .............................................5-72
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Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotice
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, put the
key in at the ACC position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.
The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position.
ACCSome of the electrical accessories are usable.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has
started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the
ignition switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when
the engine is not running in order to prevent the battery
from discharging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you
let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the key.
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5
Engine Start/Stop button positions
Button Position Action Notice
OFFTo turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in P (Park).
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton without the gear in P (Park), the Engine
Start/Stop button does not turn to the OFF
position, but turns to the ACC position.
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are
usable.If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position with the gear in P (Park) for more
than one hour, the battery power will turn off
automatically to prevent the battery from dis-
charging.
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Button Position Action Notice
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 run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the brake pedal
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with
the gear in the P (Park) or in the N (Neutral)
position.
For your safety, start the engine with the gear
in the P (Park) position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF → →
ACC → →
ON → →
OFF
However, the engine may start if you depress
the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-
ing the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF
position.
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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
the N (Neutral) position 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 engine.To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp switch fuse is
blown, you can't start the engine
normally. 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.
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds
except when the stop lamp switch
fuse is blown.
For your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting the
engine.
Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly,
you can start the engine by pressing
the Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key in the direction of the pic-
ture above.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the
brake pedal fully.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton to the off position and apply
the parking brake.
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NOTICENOTICE
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When the battery is discharged:
You cannot shift the gear when the
battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift button to N (Neutral)
on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from
another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting termi-
nals inside the engine compart-
ment.
For more information refer to
"Jump Starting" in chapter 6.
2. Release the parking brake with
the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)
position. Refer to the "Stay in
Neutral when vehicle is Off" in this
chapter.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Press the P button, apply the parking
brake, and place the ignition switch
in the LOCK/OFF position. Take the
Key with you when exiting the vehi-
cle.
The gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically for safety
under the following conditions.
- When the driver unfastens the
seat belt and opens the driver’s
door.
- When the engine is turned off with
the gear shifted to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or N (Neutral).When you stay in the vehicle
with the engine running, be
careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start
a fire.
The exhaust gas and the
exhaust system are very hot.
Keep away from the exhaust
system components.
Do not stop or park over flam-
mable materials, such as dry
grass, paper or leaves. They
may ignite and cause a fire.WARNING