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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily
suspended in the following situations.—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 398-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-The Integrated Dynamics System mode is in
SPORT, SPORT+* or INDIVIDUAL mode
(when the Auto Idle Stop setting is set to
Disable ).2Auto Idle Stop P. 398
2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 396
-The battery temperature is too low.
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 398
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.
■Switching the Display1Switching the Display
If a warning initially appear s, you can - after reading
it - press the right sele ctor wheel to proceed
immediately to the cont ent or to any other
warning(s).
Right Selector Wheel Warning Messages Trip Computer
Sport Gauge
Settings Maintenance
Navigation/
Compass
*Current Speed
Integrated Safety
Switch Driver Attention
Monitor
Minimal
Speed/Distance
Units Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
SH-AWD®
*
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats
1Seats
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
1Front Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Mode Selector
*
2 Seat Control
Interface* P. 170
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
Change the SiriusXM ® settings.
1. Select MENU .
2. Select SiriusXM Settings .
3. Select an option.
• Tune Mode: Choose whether to group by category or channel number when
changing channels.
• Scan Mode: Select the scan mode from all channels or favorites.
• Tune Start: Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to
a music channel favorite.
• Sports Notifi cation Setup: Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your
favorite teams.
2 Live Sports Alert P. 248
•Traffic & Weather Setup: Set to receive traffic and weather information.
2Traffic and Weather Information P. 250
•Manage Program Alerts: Change settings for the alert function.
2Manage Program Alert P. 252
■SiriusXM Settings
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shif t operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
When the transmission is in
( S and SPORT ,
SPORT+*, or INDIVIDUAL mode, to prioritize the
engine performance enhanc ement, the transmission
may not allow for shifting up while the engine speed
is low.
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
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Driving
Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicle. There are four or five modes to select
from: COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT , SPORT+*, and INDIVIDUAL .
Turn the Dynamic Mode switch to select COMFORT, NORMAL , SPORT or
SPORT+
*. Press the button to select INDIVIDUAL. The mode you have selected
appears on the audio/information screen.
1 Integrated Dynamics System
The mode may not be able to be change when:
•The vehicle is turning
•The VSA ® system is activating
•There is a problem with the engine, transmission,
the brake system, the VSA ®, the EPS, the Active
Damper System
*, and the SH-AWD ®*
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
Driving
■Selecting the Dynamic Mode
INDIVIDUAL Setting screen
2 P. 396 COMFORT
mode
NORMAL mode
SPORT mode
Changing modes
alters the screen on
the multi-
information display.
Currently selected
mode is displayed in
the right bottom.
Audio/Information Screen
Button
INDIVIDUAL
mode
Turn
Currently
selected mode
Press and hold
Press the or button on
the True Touchpad Interface
2
P. 210
SPORT+ mode*
Dynamic Mode
Switch
Push
Turn and hold
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntegrated Dynamics System
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Driving
■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driv ing styles according to the following chart.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 302
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 395
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effort and reduced ride
firmness (if Active Damper System is equipped)Blue
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhite
SPORTEnhances vehicle response through increased steering effort, heightened
throttle response, modified active sound control, and more responsive ride
and/or handling (if Active Damper System and/or SH-AWD ® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System w ill stay disabled regardless of
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 398
Red
SPORT+
Further enhances vehicle response for performance driving through
increased steering effort, maximized throttle response, maximum emotional
engine sound with active sound control, maximized ride and handling using
Active Damper System and SH-AWD ®, and enhanced control for Agile
Handling Assist, VSA ®, and Traction Control.Red
INDIVIDUALEach category can be customized separate ly to suit the driver’s preference
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 396
Blue, white, or red
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL
Settings P. 396
3.0 L engine models
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