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WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components including
components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit harmful chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Before Entering the Vehicle
[ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
[ Remove frost, snow, or ice.
[ Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
[ Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
[ Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
[ Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
[ Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
[ Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
[ Verify all the lights work.
[ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
[ Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the vehicle is in the ON position.
[ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
[ ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.
[ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
[ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
[ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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DRIFT mode is a driving mode that
automatically activates rear wheels(2WD)
and brakes or Electronic Limited Slip
Differential(e-LSD) to easily achieve drift
with a small steering wheel angle and
accelerator pedal.
To Activate DRIFT Mode
Pull and hold the left and right paddle
shift levers for more than 3 seconds at
the same time to switch to drift mode.
When activated DRIFT mode, the
message "DRIFT mode activated" and
the DRIFT indicator will illuminate on the
instrument panel.
To activate the DRIFT mode, satisfy all of
the following conditions:
- Gear in P (Park)
- The ESC OFF is in state 2
- The drive mode is SPORT mode
- Depress the brake pedal
DRIFT Mode Disabled
The DRIFT mode will be cancelled or
limited when:
- If the driving mode is changed to a
mode other than SPORT during DRIFT
mode operation
- The ESC OFF stage 2 is released
- When pull and hold the left and right
paddle shift levers for more than 3
seconds at the same times during
DRIFT mode operation
- The power down warning
(
) indicator or service warning()
indicator is illuminate
- The ESC or e-LSD indicator is
illuminate
WARNING
[ The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle when using DRIFT
mode.
[ Use the drift mode in wide and flat
road surface without pedestrians,
vehicles or obstacles for the safety of
vehicles and pedestrians.
[ Always look ahead cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.
[ If you drive in DRIFT mode
continuous, it can cause premature
wear or damage to drive shafts and
brake parts.
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Driving Your Vehicle
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.
During your trip, occasionally check
to be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and trailer brakes are still
working.
Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, move your hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn signals
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your
signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s
important to check frequently to be sure
the trailer bulbs are still working. You
must also check the lights every time
you disconnect and then reconnect the
wires.

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Tire Sidewall Labeling ................................................................................................ 9-27
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................. 9-30
All Season Tires ...........................................................................................................9-34
Summer Tires .............................................................................................................9-34
Snow Tires...................................................................................................................9-34
Radial-Ply Tires ...........................................................................................................9-34
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ...............................................................................................9-35
Fuses ................................................................................................................ 9-36
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ........................................................................ 9-37
Motor Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ...................................................... 9-38
Fuse/Relay Panel Description....................................................................................9-39
Light Bulbs .......................................................................................................9-49Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement ............................................................................................................. 9-50
Puddle Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................... 9-51
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement .................................................................... 9-51
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ..................................................................9-52
License Plate Lamp Replacement .............................................................................9-52
Front Trunk Lamp Replacement ................................................................................9-53
Interior Light Replacement ........................................................................................9-53
Appearance Care ............................................................................................ 9-55Exterior Care ...............................................................................................................9-55
Interior Care ............................................................................................................... 9-60
California Perchlorate Notice ......................................................................... 9-63