Cell Phones Warning
WA R N I N G
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in
vehicles in your country:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a
number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands. Use of these devices will
cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a passenger is unable
to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use. If use of a cell phone is
necessary despite this warning, use a hands-free system to at least leave the hands free to
drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or othe r electrical devices while the vehicle is moving
and, instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
▼ Tr e a d We a r
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test cour se.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi tions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variation s in driving habits, service
practices and differences in ro ad characteristics and climate.
▼Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contro lled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and
does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
▼ Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the hi
ghest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when teste d under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passeng er vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This inform ation identifies and describes the fundam ental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
▼ Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
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Traction: The traction grades, from highe st to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measure d under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Te m p e r a t u r e : The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent ing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipa te heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a spec ified indoor laboratory test whe el.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true sn ow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or p laced on all four wheels. Make
sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires
on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning a ppears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-MATCH
TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM D IAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT
BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/
DAMAGE-FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN
VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR
DAMAGE.
▼ Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
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WARNING
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended
tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's
manual:
Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in
severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and
increased risk of injury. Under-inflation inc reases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It results in unnecessary tire stress,
irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A ti re can lose up to half of its air pressure and
not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking at them.
▼Checking Tire Pressure
1. When you check the air pressure
, make sure the tires are cold ―meaning they are not
hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, rel ease air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the
valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, b ulges, cracks or other
irregularities.
▼ Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pr essure, and the
maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric u nit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
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shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
SAMPLE
WARNING
Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could
result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage , serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of
control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
GCW
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-60
Active Driving Display..................... 4-45
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-105
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system... 3-10
Operational range........................ 3-11
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-157
Collision warning.... .................. 4-159
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-159
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-69
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-45
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-90
Armrest Box...................................... 5-71
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-84
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-47
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-47 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-49
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-47
Direct mode................................. 4-56
Driving tips..................................4-57
Manual shift mode.......................4-50
Shift-lock system......................... 4-48
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-48
B
Battery............................................... 6-30Maintenance.................................6-32
Replacement................................ 6-32
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-19
Jump-starting............................... 7-19
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-109 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)..................... 4-113
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-48
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-25
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-69
Brakes
Brake assist.................................. 4-83
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-80
Foot brake....................................4-80
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-83
Warning light............................... 4-82
Break-In Period................................. 3-47
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-29
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console.................................. 5-70
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-49
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-44
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-49
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-51
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-55
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-64
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-64
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors... 3-18
Climate Control System...................... 5-2 Dual-zone automatic climate
control............................................ 5-5
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Index
Front Air Conditioner....................5-5
Fully Automatic Type....................5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Operating Tips............................... 5-2
Rear Air Conditioner................... 5-11
Vent operation................................5-3
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-3
Vent Operation (Rear)................... 5-9
Collision warning.............................. 7-49
Coming Home Light......................... 4-62
Cruise Control................................. 4-235 Cruise control switc h.................4-235
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-236
Cup Holder........................................ 5-67
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-63
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-70
Rear window........... .................... 4-70
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-121 Indication on display................. 4-121
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-125
Drive Selection..................................4-97
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-53
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-57
Break-in period............................ 3-47
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-53
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-48
Overloading............. .................... 3-52
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-47
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-54
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-93
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-93
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-80
Electric Parking B rake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Emergency Starting Push-starting................................ 7-22
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-22
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-25
Towing hooks............. ................. 7-26
Emission Control System..................3-28
Engine Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-29
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-29
Exterior Care..................................... 6-52 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-57
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-56
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-53
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-57
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-72
Headlights.................................... 4-58
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