Drive Mode Integrated Control System ......................................................6-44Drive Mode ........................................................................\
.....................................6-44
N Mode ....................................................................\
...............................................6-46
NGS (N Grin Shift) .....................................................................\
.............................6-48
Vehicle Characteristic ........................................................................\
....................6-49
Performance Option ........................................................................\
............ 6-51Performance Option Settings ........................................................................\
.........6-51
Launch Control ........................................................................\
............................... 6-52
Shift Light ........................................................................\
........................................ 6-55
N Track Sense Shift (for DCT) ........................................................................\
........ 6-57
N Power Shift (for DCT) ........................................................................\
.................. 6-59
N Sound Equalizer ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-59
Maximum Performance Driving
(How to drive with Octane Number Learning) ..................................................... 6-61
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
..6-62Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................\
.............................. 6-62
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................\
.............................. 6-62
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
..........................6-63
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
..............................6-63
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
..........................6-63
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
................6-64
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
.............................6-64
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
......................6-65Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
.................. 6-65
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
......................... 6-67
Vehicle Load Limit ........................................................................\
.............. 6-69Tire Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
..... 6-70
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
....................... 6-73
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Driving Your Vehicle6-62
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the below
suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and keep a longer braking distance.
• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
• When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid
unnecessary wheel spin.
• Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while the
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,
or mud.
WARNING
Downshifting with an intelligent
variable transmission while driving on
slippery surfaces can cause an accident.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
of the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire
or other damage. Try to avoid spinning
the wheels as much as possible to
prevent overheating of either the tires
or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle
to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56
km/h).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
"Towing" in chapter 8.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
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Tire Loading Information Label
OCN7N061249NOCN7N061249N
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that can
be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
849 lbs. (385 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum
combined weight of occupants and
cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a
trailer, the combined weight includes the
tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total: 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a driver,
your vehicle may carry. However, the
seating capacity may be reduced based
upon the weight of all of the occupants,
and the weight of the cargo being carried
or towed. Do not overload the vehicle as
there is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo, the
vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
Do not using this vehicle for trailer
towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will
increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer.
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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit, including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry. Overloading can
shorten the life of the vehicle. If the
GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts
on the vehicle can break, and it can
change the handling of your vehicle.
These could cause you to lose control
and result in an accident.
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Certification label
OBH059070OBH059070
The certification label is located on the
driver’s door sill at the center pillar and
shows the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle,
all occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maximum
weight that can be supported by the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle, including
all occupants, accessories, cargo, and
trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on your front
and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Be sure
to spread out your load equally on both
sides of the centerline.
WARNING
Overloading
• Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the front
or rear axle and vehicle capacity
weight. Exceeding these ratings
can affect your vehicle’s handling
and braking ability, and cause an
accident.
• Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can cause
heat buildup in your vehicle’s tires
and possible tire failure, increased
stopping distances and poor vehicle
handling-all of which may result in a
crash.
NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Do not overload your
vehicle.
WARNING
If you carry items inside your vehicle
(for example, suitcases, tools, packages,
or anything else), they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items will keep going and can cause
an injury if they strike the driver or a
passenger.
• Put items in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
• Do not stack items, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle above the tops of
the seats.
• Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
• When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it.
TRAILER TOWING
Do not using this vehicle for trailer
towing.
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• Detecting vehicle
OCN7N071079LOCN7N071079L
If the vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward from
the cab, or when the vehicle in front
of you has higher ground clearance,
additional special attention is
required. Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist may not be able
to detect the cargo extending from
the vehicle. In these instances,
you must maintain a safe braking
distance from the rearmost object,
and if necessary, steer the vehicle
and depress the brake pedal to
reduce your driving speed in order to
maintain distance.
WARNING
• When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is
turned off due to safety reasons.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may operate if objects that are
similar in shape or characteristics
to vehicles and pedestrians are
detected.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate on bicycles,
motorcycles, or smaller wheeled
objects, such as luggage bags,
shopping carts, or strollers.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
if interfered with strong
electromagnetic waves.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate for 15 seconds after
the vehicle is started, or the front
view camera is initialized.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Lane Keeping Assist:
• The driver has the responsibility to
safely drive and control the vehicle,
and should not solely rely on Lane
Keeping Assist
• The operation of Lane Keeping
Assist can be cancelled or not
work properly depending on road
conditions and surroundings. Always
be cautious while driving.
• Refer to “Limitations of Lane Keeping
Assist” if the lane is not detected
properly.
• When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Lane Keeping Assist is turned off due
to safety reasons.
• If the vehicle is driven at high speed,
the steering wheel will not be
controlled. The driver must always
follow the speed limit when using
Lane Keeping Assist. •
If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Lane Keeping
Assist warning message may not be
displayed and audible warning may
not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning
sound of Lane Keeping Assist if the
surrounding is noisy.
• If you attach objects to the steering
wheel, steering may not be assisted
properly.
• Lane Keeping Assist may not operate
for 15 seconds after the vehicle is
started, or the front view camera is
initialized.
• Lane Keeping Assist will not operate
when:
- The turn signal or hazard warning
flasher is turned on
- The vehicle is not driven in the
center of the lane when Lane
Keeping Assist is turned on or right
after changing a lane
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
or VSM (Vehicle Stability
Management) is activated
- The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve
- The vehicle speed is below 35 mph
(55 km/h) or above 130 mph (210
km/h)
- The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes
- The vehicle brakes suddenly
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Driver Assistance System7-32
• Driving where the road is merging/
dividing
OCN7N071099LOCN7N071099L
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving where the road merges
or divides. The function may not
detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
• Driving on an inclined road
OCN7N071058LOCN7N071058L
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving on a sloped road. The
function may not detect the vehicle
in the next lane or may incorrectly
detect the ground or structure.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving. •
Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
OCN7N071059 OCN7N071059
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving where the heights of
the lanes are different. The function
may not detect the vehicle on a
road with different lane heights
(underpass joining section, grade
separated intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
WARNING
• When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, make sure that
you turn off Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly if
interfered by strong electromagnetic
waves.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate for 15 seconds
after the vehicle is started, or the
front view camera or rear corner
radars are initialized.
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