
Convenient features
5-72
Automatic reverse
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During power opening or closing if the 
power liftgate senses any obstacle, the 
power liftgate will stop and move in the 
opposite direction.
The auto reverse function may not work 
if objects are too soft or thin, or if the 
liftgate is almost fully closed near the 
latched position.
Caution should be taken to prevent any 
objects from obstructing the liftgate 
opening.
If the automatic reverse feature operates 
more than two times while attempting 
to open or close the liftgate, the power 
liftgate may stop at that position. 
 WARNING
Never intentionally place any object 
or part of your body in the path of 
the power liftgate to make sure the 
automatic reverse function operates.
NOTICE
Do not put heavy objects on the power 
liftgate before you operate the power 
liftgate. Additional weight may damage 
the operation of the system.
Non-operating conditions of the 
power liftgate
•	The power liftgate does not open 
when the vehicle is in motion.
The chime will sound if you drive with 
the liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle 
immediately at a safe place and check 
if your liftgate is opened.
•	 Operating the power liftgate more 
than 5 times continuously could 
cause damage to the operating motor. 
If this occurs, the power liftgate 
system enters into thermal protection 
mode to prevent the motor from 
overheating. In thermal protection 
mode, the power liftgate will not 
operate. If any of the power liftgate 
buttons are pressed to try to open the 
liftgate, the chime will sound 3 times 
but the liftgate will not operate.
Allow the power liftgate system 
to cool for about 1 minute before 
operating the system again.   

Convenient features
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Automatic heating and air 
conditioning
The Automatic Climate Control System 
is controlled by setting the desired 
temperature.
1.
 Press the A
UTO button. (3)
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and 
air-conditioning will be controlled 
automatically by the temperature 
setting you select.
2.
 Turn the t
emperature control knob 
(1, 2) to the desired temperature. If 
the temperature is set to the lowest 
setting (Lo), the air conditioning 
system will operate continuously. 
After the interior has cooled 
sufficiently, adjust the knob to 
a higher temperature set point 
whenever possible.
To turn the automatic operation off, 
select any button of the following:
 - Mode selection butt
on
 - Fr
ont windshield defroster button 
(Press the button one more time 
to deselect the front windshield 
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign 
will illuminate on the information 
display once again.)
 - Fan speed con
trol button
The selected function will be 
controlled manually while other 
functions operate automatically.
For your convenience and to improve 
the effectiveness of the climate control, 
use the AUTO button and set the 
temperature to 73°F (23°C).
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 Information
Never place anything near the sensor to 
ensure better control of the heating and 
cooling system.
Manual heating and air 
conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be 
controlled manually by pushing buttons 
other than the AUTO button. In this case, 
the system works sequentially according 
to the order of buttons selected. When 
pressing any button except the AUTO 
button while using automatic operation, 
the functions not selected will be 
controlled automatically.
1.
 Start the engine.
2.
 Set the mode t
o the desired position. 
For improving the effectiveness of 
heating and cooling, select:
 - Hea
ting: 
 - Cooling: 
3. Set the temperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
5.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
6.
 If air conditioning is desired, turn the 
air conditioning s
ystem on.
7.
 Press the A
UTO button to convert to 
full automatic control of the system.    

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Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set as desired by 
pushing the fan speed control button.
More air is delivered with higher fan 
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan when the ignition 
switch is in the ON position could cause 
the battery to discharge. Operate the 
fan when the engine is running.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air 
conditioning system on (indicator light 
will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air 
conditioning system off.
OFF mode 
Push the OFF button to turn the climate 
control system off. However, you can still 
operate the mode and air intake buttons 
as long as the ignition switch is in the ON 
position.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the  position.
2.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
 Set the t
emperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the  position.
2.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
 Set the t
emperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
5.
 If dehumidified heating is desir
ed, 
turn the air conditioning system on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode 
to the 
 or  position.
Operation Tips
•	 To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes 
from entering the vehicle through the 
ventilation system, temporarily set the 
air intake control to the recirculated 
air position. Be sure to return the 
control to the fresh air position when 
the irritation has passed to keep fresh 
air in the vehicle. This will help keep 
the driver alert and comfortable.
•	 To prevent interior fog on the 
windshield, set the air intake control 
to the fresh air position and fan speed 
to the desired position, turn on the air 
conditioning system, and adjust the 
temperature control to the desired 
temperature.   

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NOTICE
•	If you install an aftermarket HID 
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and 
electronic devices may not function 
properly.
•	 Prevent chemicals such as perfume, 
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand 
cleaner, and air freshener from 
contacting the interior parts 
because they may cause damage or 
discoloration.
USB Port
OTM050016
You can use an USB cable to connect 
audio devices to the vehicle USB port.
 Information
When using a portable audio device 
connected to the power outlet, noise may 
occur during playback. If this happens, 
use the portable audio device’s power 
source.
Antenna
Shark fin antenna
OTM049420
The shark fin antenna receives 
transmitted data. (for example: AM/FM, 
DAB, GPS)
Steering wheel remote controls
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NOTICE
Do not operate multiple audio remote 
control buttons simultaneously.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM   

Driving your vehicle
6-18
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the 
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (button type)
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) 
position.
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function 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 batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment. 
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7. 
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position. 
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
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. 
Move the shift lever/button into the P 
(Park) position, apply the parking brake, 
and place the ignition switch in the 
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key with 
you when exiting the vehicle.
 WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with 
the engine running, be careful not to 
depress the accelerator 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 flammable 
materials, such as dry grass, paper or 
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.   

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D (Drive) 
This is the normal driving position. The 
transmission will automatically shift 
through a 8-gear sequence, providing 
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D 
(Drive) button by depressing the brake 
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress 
the accelerator pedal smoothly. For extra 
power when passing another vehicle or 
driving uphill, depress the accelerator 
fully. The transmission will automatically 
downshift to the next lower gear (or 
gears, as appropriate). When the vehicle 
is stopped in D (Drive) position, if you 
open the driver’s door with the seat belt 
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D 
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s 
door with the seat belt unfastened, 
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically for protecting the 
dual clutch transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on 
the shift lever/button console, allows 
the driver to switch from NORMAL/ 
COMFORT mode to SPORT or ECO mode. 
(if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode 
Integrated Control System” later in this 
chapter. Shift-lock system 
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R 
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake 
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and move the 
shift lever to R (Reverse). (shift lever 
type) 
Depress the brake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (shift button type)
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function when 
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following 
to move the shift lever/button to N 
(Neutral) on a level ground.
1.
 Connect the batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7.
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position.
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral 
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.   

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System operation
Remote Smart Parking Assist button
Parking/View buttonSmart key
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Location Name Symbol Description
Inside 
vehicle Parking/View 
button
•	Press and hold the Parking/View button to 
turn on Remote Smart Parking Assist. Also, 
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance warning will 
automatically turn on. 
Parking 
Safety button
•	 Press the Parking Safety button while Remote 
Smart Parking Assist is operating to end system 
operation.
Smart  key Remote Start 
button
•	Press the Remote Start button after the door is 
locked with the engine off to start the engine 
remotely.
•	 Press the Remote Start button while Remote 
Forward/Backward function is operating to end 
function operation.
Forward  button
•	 When using the Remote Forward/Backward 
function, the vehicle moves in the direction of the 
button while the button is pressed.
Backward 
button   

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System operation status
Operation status Smart key LED Hazard 
warning  light
Under 
control Green LED 
continuously 
blinks
-
Pause Red LED 
continuously 
blinks Blinks
Off Red LED 
illuminates for 
4 seconds and 
then turns off Blinks 3 
times and 
turns off
Complete Green LED 
illuminates for 
4 seconds and 
then turns off Blinks 1 
time and 
turns off
 Ã
Operation status by the hazard 
w
arning light may not be applicable 
based on the regulation of your 
country.
 Ã If the smart ke
y is not within the 
operating range from the vehicle 
(approximately 13 ft. (4 m)), the 
smart key LED will not illuminate or 
blink. Use the smart key within the 
operating range.
How to turn off Remote Forward/
Backward function while operating
•	 Press the Parking/View () button 
while the infotainment system screen 
guides the driver using method 2.
•	 Shift the gear except to P (Park) 
while the infotainment system screen 
guides the driver using method 2.
•	 Press the Parking Safety (
) button 
or select ‘Cancel’ on the infotainment 
system screen.
•	 Press the Remote Start (
) button 
on the smart key while the vehicle 
is being controlled by RRemote 
Forward/Backward function. Remote 
Forward/Backward function will turn 
off. At this time, the engine will turn 
off.
•	 Get on the vehicle with the smart key. 
Remote Forward/Backward function 
will turn off. At this time, the engine 
will remain on.
The function will pause in the 
following conditions when: 
•	There is a pedestrian, animal or object 
in the direction the vehicle is moving
•	 The door or liftgate is open
•	 The Forward (
) or Reverse () 
button is not continuously pressed
•	 Simultaneously pressing multiple 
buttons on a smart key
•	 The smart key is not operated within 
13 ft. (4 m) from the vehicle
•	 Button of another smart key is pressed 
in addition to the operating smart key
•	 Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance 
Assist or Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist operates while the 
vehicle is being controlled in the 
reverse direction.