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Sunroof Open Warning
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If the driver turns off the engine when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for several
seconds and the sunroof open warning
will appear on the cluster LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully
when leaving your vehicle. If the
sunroof is left open, rain or snow may
wet the interior of the vehicle.
Also, leaving the sunroof open when the
vehicle is unattended may invite theft.
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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood.
After the hood has been lifted halfway,
it will raise completely by itself. Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 30 cm (12 in.) from the
closed position) and push down to
securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
[ Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
[ Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
[ Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall or be damaged.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Smart Tailgate (if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the tailgate can be opened with hands-
free activation using the smart tailgate
system.
Using smart tailgate
The hands-free smart tailgate system
can be opened automatically when the
following conditions are met: [ The smart tailgate option is enabled in
the Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen.
[ The smart tailgate is activated and
ready 15 seconds after all the doors
are closed and locked.
[ The smart tailgate will open when
the smart key is detected in the area
behind the vehicle for 3 seconds.
Information
The smart tailgate will NOT operate when: [ A door is not locked or closed.
[ The smart key is detected within
15 seconds from when the doors were closed and locked.
[ The smart key is detected within
15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and within 1.5 m (60 in.)
from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).
[ The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Settings To activate the Smart Tailgate, go to
User Settings Mode and select Smart
Tailgate on the LCD display.
2. Detect and Alert The smart tailgate detecting area
extends approximately 50-100 cm
(20-40 in.) behind the vehicle. If you
are positioned in the detecting area
and are carrying the smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound to alert you that
the smart tailgate will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the tailgate to open. If you
have unintentionally entered the detecting
area and the hazard warning lights and
chime starts to operate, move away from
the area behind the vehicle with the smart
key. The tailgate will remain closed.
3. Automatic opening After the hazard warning lights blink and the chime sounds 6 times, the
smart tailgate will open.
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Fuel Filler Door (Plug-in Hybrid
Vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the fuel filler door open button.
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3. Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized.
The message is displayed when the
fuel filler door opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized.
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message is displayed.
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5. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
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6. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
7. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
8. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
NOTICE
[ It may take up to 20 seconds to
unlock fuel filler door.
[ If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the door to
break the ice and release the door.
[ Do not pry on the door. If necessary,
spray around the door with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
WARNING
[ Before refueling, be sure to check
what type of fuel is used for your
vehicle. If you put diesel fuel into
a gasoline-powered vehicle or
gasoline into a diesel-powered
vehicle, it may affect the fuel system
and cause serious damage to the
vehicle.
[ Add fuel into the fuel tank within
20 minutes after opening the fuel
filler door. After 20 minutes, the fuel
tank may shut off, causing fuel to
overflow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler door opening button.
[ Do not leave the fuel filler door
opened for an extended period of
time. It may discharge the battery.
[ Close the fuel filler door after fueling
the vehicle. If you start the vehicle with the fuel filler door opened,
the message, “Check fuel door”,
illuminates on the LCD display.
[ Avoid refueling the vehicle while
charging the (high-voltage) hybrid
battery. It may cause a fire or an
explosion due to static electricity.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door and press the rear center edge of fuel filler door.
3. When the fuel filler door is closed well, it will lock in 5 seconds.
à If the fuel door is opened again as soon as it is closed, the fuel door will
not lock. Then, close the fuel door well again and it will lock in 5 seconds.
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The Head-Up Display is an optional
feature that allows the driver to view
information projected onto a transparent
screen while still keeping your eyes
safely on the road ahead while driving.
Head-Up Display Settings
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[ Head-up display can be enabled from
the Settings menu in the User Settings
mode on the instrument cluster LCD
display. Select:
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Head-Up Display
[ After turning on the head-up
display, you can change the settings
of ‘Display Height’ and ‘Content
Selection’ of the Head-Up Display.
Head-Up Display Information
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1. Turn by Turn (TBT) navigation
2. Traffic
3. Speedometer
4. SCC set speed
5. SCC vehicle distance
6. Highway Driving Assist
7. Lane Following Assist
8. Lane Safety
9. Blind-Spot Safety
10. Highway Auto Speed Change
Information
If you select Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information as Head-Up
Display contents, the Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information will not be
displayed in the instrument cluster LCD
display.
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