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Front air bags are not designed to inflate
in rear collisions, because occupants
are moved backward by the force of the
impact. In this case, inflated air bags
would not provide any additional benefit.
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Front air bags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, front air bag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags may
inflate depending on the severity of
impact.
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In an angled collision, the force of impact
may direct the occupants in a direction
where the air bags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit, and thus
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.
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Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this “underride” situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
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LIGHTING
Exterior Lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Parking lamp position
4. Headlamp position
Daytime running light (DRL) (if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day, especially
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated
lamp OFF when:
[ The headlamps are ON.
[ The parking lamps are ON.
[ The vehicle is turned off.
[ The parking brake is engaged.
Cornering lamp (if equipped)
While driving a corner, for greater
visibility and safety, either the left or
right side cornering lamp will turn on
automatically. The cornering lamp
will turn on when one of the following
conditions occur.
[ Vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (10
km/h) and steering wheel angle is
turned approximately 80 degrees with
the low beam on.
[ Vehicle speed is between 6 mph
(10 km/h) to 56 mph (90 km/h)
and steering wheel angle is turned
approximately 35 degrees with the
low beam on.
[ When the vehicle is in reverse with
one of the conditions above satisfied,
the light opposite to the direction the
steering wheel is turned will turn on.
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AUTO headlamp position (if equipped)
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor on
the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlamps when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
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6. While Driving
Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-5Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................................................................6-5
Before Starting .............................................................................................................6-5
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................. 6-6Key Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................... 6-6
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................................... 6-9
Manual Transmission ....................................................................................... 6-12Manual Transmission Operation ................................................................................ 6-12
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-14
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ........................................................... 6-15Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Operation .................................................... 6-15
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-19
Brake System ................................................................................................... 6-20Power Brakes ............................................................................................................. 6-20
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator....................................................................................... 6-20
Rear drum brakes ...................................................................................................... 6-20
Parking Brake .............................................................................................................. 6-21
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................................................................................... 6-22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-24
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-26
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................................................................... 6-27
Good Braking Practices ............................................................................................. 6-27
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ......................................................... 6-28LCD Display Message ................................................................................................ 6-30
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) .............................................................. 6-31System Description .................................................................................................... 6-31
System Setting............................................................................................................ 6-32
Warning and System Control .....................................................................................6-33
Detecting Sensor ........................................................................................................6-34
Limitations of the System ......................................................................................... 6-36