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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System P. 559
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 558
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.
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Driving
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the br ake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while th e vehicle 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
engine. 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 not be in
( P or (R.●The automatic brake
hold system indicator
changes to the
automatic brake hold
indicator. Braking is
kept for up to 10
minutes.
●Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.
■Canceling the system
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in a other
than
( P or (N. The
system is canceled and
the vehicle starts to
move.
●The automatic brake
hold indicator
changes to the
automatic brake hold
system indicator. The
system continues to
be on. Accelerator
Pedal
Brake
Pedal
Automatic
Brake Hold
Button
Comes On Changes to Changes to
U.S.Canada
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, an d helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if yo u are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sou nds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuBraking uBrake Assist System
Driving
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generati ng greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■When the distance between your ve hicle and obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the ce nter sensors detect obstacles.
Interval between
beepsDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorGauge
Audio/information Screen
Corner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Rear: About 43-24 in (110-60 cm)
Front: About 39-24 in
(100-60 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm) About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Gauge
Indicators light
up where the
sensor detects
an obstacle.
Audio/information screen
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Models with surround view camera system
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt or
moisture, activate the rearview camera washer or use
a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of
debris.
2 Rear Wiper/Washers P. 179
You can change the Guidelines setting. 2 Customized Features P. 345
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Fixed: Fixed Guidelines appear.
Dynamic: Guidelines that move according to the
steering wheel direction appear.
Both: Fixed guidelines and dynamic guidelines
appear.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
* Not available on all models
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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. Swipe to
highlight the view mode icon and click the A-Zone Touchpad to change the mode.
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 245
: 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 be fore you turned the power mode to OFF,
Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to 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 ne xt time you put the transmission into
(R.
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uuSurround View Camera System*u
Driving
The system may not work properly under the following conditions.
■Surround View Camera System Limitations
ConditionsSolutions
The images may not
appear clearly when:●You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.
●Camera temperatures are high.●A sudden change between lig ht and dark such as an
entrance or exit of a tunnel.
●You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)
Do not use the surround view camera system but rely
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow
the system to work properly.
●A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or
debris.
●A camera lens is scratched.
Clean rear camera lenses with the rearview camera
washer or a soft cloth mois turized with water, mild
detergent or glass cleaner.
2 Rear Wiper/Washers P. 179
The audio/information screen is dirty.Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.
A camera angle is
altered.A camera or the area around the camera has been
severely impacted.Do not use the surround view camera system and
contact a dealer.
An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.
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