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Convenience Features
Power Outlet
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A : Front seat,
B : Rear seat
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 180 W with the engine
running.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place
your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)
into a power outlet or touch the power
outlet with a wet hand.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the power
outlets:
[ Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
[ Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 180 W in electric
capacity.
[ Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
[ Close the cover when not in use.
[ Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
[ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
[ Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.
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Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4
Before Starting ............................................................................................................ 6-4
Engine Start/Stop Button ................................................................................. 6-5Engine Stop/Start Button Positions ........................................................................... 6-6
Starting the Engine ...................................................................................................... 6-7
Turning Off the Engine ................................................................................................ 6-8
Remote Starting .......................................................................................................... 6-9
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off ......................................................................................6-10Operating Conditions ................................................................................................ 6-10
Deactivating Conditions ........................................................................................... 6-10
System Operation ....................................................................................................... 6-10
Automatic Transmission ...................................................................................6-11Automatic Transmission Operation ............................................................................ 6-11
LCD Display Messages (Cluster) .................................................................................6-17
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) .......................................................................... 6-21
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-21
Braking System ............................................................................................... 6-23Power-Assist Brakes ................................................................................................... 6-23
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................ 6-23
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ..................................................................................6-24
Auto Hold ....................................................................................................................6-28
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................................................................... 6-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-33
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................................................................6-35
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................................................................... 6-37
Brake Assistant System (BAS) .................................................................................... 6-37
Good Braking Practices ............................................................................................ 6-38
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................................................................................... 6-39All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ............................................................................. 6-40
Emergency Precautions ............................................................................................. 6-41
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview ........................... 6-43System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-44
Limitations of the System ......................................................................................... 6-44
Multi-chamber Air Suspension ...................................................................... 6-45Vehicle Height Adjustment ...................................................................................... 6-45
Multi-Chamber Air Suspension Malfunction ........................................................... 6-46
Additional Height Adjustment Function ...................................................................6-47
Towing When the Air Suspension Malfunction ...................................................... 6-48
6. Driving Your Vehicle
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Power-Assist Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event of a vehicle power failure,
the power assist for the brakes will not
work. You can still stop your vehicle, but
it will require greater force and increased
pedal travel than normal. The stopping
distance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
Information
[ When the brake pedal is depressed
under certain driving conditions
or weather conditions, you may
temporarily hear a noise. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem
with your brakes.
[ While driving on a road with deicing
chemicals, brake noise or abnormal
tire wear may occur due to deicing
chemicals. In a safe traffic condition,
additionally apply the brakes to remove
deicing chemicals on the brake discs
and pads.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
[ Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormal high brake temperatures,
excessive brake lining and pad wear,
and increased stopping distances.
[ When descending down a long or
steep hill, use the paddle shifter
and manually downshift to a
lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of braking
performance.
[ Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the
vehicle may also pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while maintaining
a safe forward speed until brake
performance returns to normal.
Avoid driving at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high
pitched warning sound from your front
or rear brakes. You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur whenever
you depress the brake pedal.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
Always replace brake pads as complete
front or rear axle sets.
BRAKING SYSTEM
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ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:
[ Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and Parking Brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
[ When operating the vehicle
on a dynamometer, make sure
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or
standard brake system operation.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle
stay stable when accelerating or braking
suddenly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four tires
can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Vehicle Stability Management:
[ ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices.
[ Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. VSM will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, on slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.