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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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uuParking Your Vehicle uWhen Stopped
Driving
Always set the parking brake, in particu lar if you are parked on an incline.1When Stopped
In extremely cold temper atures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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571Continued
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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uuSurround View Camera System*u
576
Driving
Following can be displayed when the system is on.
Guide lines: Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the
rear surroundings. The distan ce may appear differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines : Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the current
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances indi cated by the guide lines
and camera views on the display may differ from the
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the
vehicle height, road conditions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be used as a reference only.
The guide lines can be tu rned on and off using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 345
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until
you turn them back on.
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uuSurround View Camera System*u
Driving
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the shift position is
changed to
(R.
■Using the Surround View Camera System1 Using the Surround View Camera System
The ground view can be displayed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system
when the door mirrors are folded.
When changing the shift position from/to
( R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
audio/information screen and a rear view image.
Folded
Not folded
Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel is
turned more than
90 degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 16
inches (40 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
appear in
black.
Approximate distances
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate 39 inches
(1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
39 inches
(1 m)
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585
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 586
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..587
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 588
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 589
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 595
Opening the Hood ........................... 596
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 598
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 599
Oil Check ......................................... 600
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 601 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter .. 602
Engine Coolant ................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ............................ 606
Brake Fluid ....................................... 607
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 607
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 608
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 610Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 615
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 616
Tire Labeling .................................... 616
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 618
Wear Indicators ............................... 620
Tire Service Life ................................ 620
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 621
Tire Rotation .................................... 622
Winter Tires ..................................... 623
Battery ............................................... 624
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 626
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 628CleaningInterior Care .................................... 629
Exterior Care.................................... 631
Accessories and Modifications ........ 634
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589Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the driver inform ation interface every time you set the power mode to
ON. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.
3. Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance screen is displayed. The engine oil
life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items due soon.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 591
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
Remaining Engine Oil Life
Maintenance Service Items
Right Selector Wheel
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by rolling the right selector
wheel, this message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engi ne oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears. Roll the right
selector wheel to switch to another
display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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