AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: The system may notswitch the high beams off if the lights ofoncoming vehicles are hidden byobstacles, for example guard rails.
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if allof the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You set the lighting control to theautolamps position.
•The ambient light level is low enoughthat you require high beams.
•There is no traffic in front of yourvehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL LIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if anyof the following occur:
•You switch the system off.
•You set the lighting control to anyposition except autolamps.
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat you do not require high beams.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or a leadingvehicle's tail lamps.
•The system detects severe rain, snowor fog.
•The system detects street lighting.
•The camera has reduced visibility.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGHBEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Auto High Beam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when thesystem is ready to assist.
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Low Beam Warning
It illuminates when the lowbeam headlamp requires service.Have the system checked assoon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the engine is off, this isnormal operation. If it illuminateswhen the engine is on this indicates thatthe emission control system requiresservice. If it flashes, have your vehiclechecked immediately. See Starting andStopping the Engine – Warning Lamps(page 162).
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the powertrainrequires service. Have thesystem checked as soon aspossible.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 219).
Airbag
See Airbags (page 50).
Automatic High Beam Control
See Automatic High BeamControl Indicators (page 96).
Auto Hold
See Auto Hold (page 198).
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Auto-Start-Stop
See Auto-Start-Stop (page168).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 241).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 217).
High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 92).
Lamps On
See Exterior Lighting (page92).
Ready to Drive
See Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation (page 166).
Stability and Traction Control
See Stability Control (page202). See Traction Control(page 200).
Turn Signal
See Using the Turn SignalLamps (page 94).
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Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electricalcircuits and accessories are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after approximately 30 minutes ofinactivity in accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and startthe engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSHBUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLESWITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The green ready indicator illuminatesletting you know that your vehicle is readyfor driving. Since your vehicle is equippedwith a silent key start, the engine may notstart when your vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first timeon your drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow down, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLESWITH: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
When you start your vehicle, agreen indicator light appears inthe instrument cluster letting youknow that your vehicle is ready for driving.Since your vehicle is equipped with a silentkey start, the engine may not start whenyour vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first timeon your drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow down, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTERSTOPPING IT
The system allows you to start the enginewithin 10 seconds of switching it off, evenif it does not detect a valid passive key.
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REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
WARNING: When refueling alwaysshut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the fuel tankfiller valve. Never smoke or use a cellphone while refueling. Fuel vapor isextremely hazardous under certainconditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.
WARNING: The fuel system maybe under pressure. If you hear a hissingsound near the fuel filler inlet, do notrefuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,fuel may spray out, which could causeserious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not pry open thefuel tank filler valve. This could damagethe fuel system. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in fire, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not remove the fuelpump nozzle from its fully insertedposition when refueling.
WARNING: Stop refueling whenthe fuel pump nozzle automaticallyshuts off for the first time. Failure tofollow this will fill the expansion spacein the fuel tank and could lead to fueloverflowing.
WARNING: Do not overfill the fueltank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel sprayand fire.
WARNING: Wait at least fiveseconds before removing the fuel pumpnozzle to allow any residual fuel to draininto the fuel tank.
WARNING: Read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island.
1.When you stop your vehicle, shift intopark (P) and switch the ignition off.
2.Press the button on the left side of theinstrument panel next to the headlampswitch to open the fuel filler door. Thefuel filler door can take up to 15seconds to open before you can inserta fuel filler nozzle.
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Starting the Engine
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand moderately rev the engine, orgently press the accelerator to keepthe engine speed between 2000 and3000 RPM, as shown in yourtachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once you start the disabled vehicle, runboth vehicle engines for an additionalthree minutes before disconnecting thejumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps onwhen disconnecting the cables. The peakvoltage could blow the bulbs.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE -HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING: Do not connect thenegative jumper cable to any other partof your vehicle. Use the ground point.
Note:Your vehicle has a 12-volt battery thathas two pins accessible from under thehood. Your vehicle can be jumped the sameway conventional vehicles can by usingthese pins. The following illustration showsthe two connector pins used for jumpstarting your vehicle.
Positive (+) pin.A
Negative (-) pin.B
Note:If you are using a jump pack orbooster box, follow the manufacturer'sinstructions.
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1.Pull the red rubber boot backward.Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery.
2.Connect the other end of the positive(+) jumper cable to the positive (+)terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
3.Connect the negative (-) jumper cableto the negative (-) terminal of thebooster vehicle battery.
4.Make the final connection of thenegative (-) jumper cable to anexposed metal part of the disabledvehicle's engine, as shown in thefollowing illustration, away from thebattery and fuel injection system, orconnect the negative (-) jumper cableto a ground connection point ifavailable.
Starting the Engine
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand moderately rev the engine, orgently press the accelerator to keepthe engine speed between 2000 and3000 RPM, as shown in yourtachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once you start the disabled vehicle, runboth vehicle engines for an additionalthree minutes before disconnecting thejumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps onwhen disconnecting the cables. The peakvoltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to yourvehicle in the event of a serious impact.
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