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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by 
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal.  Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when  the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly dow n. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before  the ABS activates. However, you may feel 
the ABS activate immediately if yo u are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under  6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correc tly if you use a tire of 
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS  indicator comes on while driving, there 
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS will  not operating. Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing 
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is 
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, your vehicle may need more 
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, 
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped  with snow chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine 
compartment when the brakes are applied, or 
when system checks are being performed after the 
engine has been  started and while the vehicle 
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the ve hicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBSTM is designed to alert you when a 
potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.
■How the system works
1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS
TM is designed to reduce the severity of an 
unavoidable collision. It do es not prevent a collision 
nor stop the vehicle automati cally. It is still your 
responsibility to  operate the brake  pedal and steering 
wheel appropriately acco rding to the driving 
conditions.
The CMBS
TM may not activate or may not detect a 
vehicle in front of y our vehicle under certain 
conditions:
2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 462
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 400
Be careful not to have the  radar sensor cover strongly 
impacted.
1 How the system works
Rapid vibrations on the  steering wheel alert you 
when your vehicle speed  is between 19 and 62 mph 
(30 and 100 km/h) with an oncoming vehicle 
detected in front of you.
When the CMBS
TM activates, it may automatically 
apply the brake. It will be  canceled when your vehicle 
stops or a potential coll ision is not determined.
The radar sensor is 
in the front grille.
The camera is 
located behind 
the rearview 
mirror.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ah ead when your vehicle speed is about 3 
mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you.
When to use
The CMBSTM activates when:●The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected 
in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a 
collision.
●Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a 
collision with an oncoming detected vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you.
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
■When the system activates
At system’s earliest collision alert st age, you can change the distance (Long/
Normal /Short ) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through audio/
information screen setting options.
2 Customized Features  P. 295
■Vibration alert on the steering wheel
When a potential collision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the 
system alerts you with rapid vibration on the steering wheel, in addition to visual and 
audible alerts. u Take appropriate action to prevent a col lision (apply the brakes, operate the 
steering wheel, etc.).
1 When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS
TM is also designed to detect 
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian  detection feature may not 
activate or may not detect  a pedestrian in front of 
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating  the pedestrian detection 
limitations from the list. 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations  P. 462
The head-up warning  uses a lens located at the front 
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.
Lens
The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and 
stops if the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change 
lanes, etc.)
Beep
Head-up 
Warning
Visual Alerts
Audible Alert
Tactile Alert
1 Vibration alert on the steering wheel
Vibration alert function is  disabled when the electric 
power steering (EPS) system indicator comes on. 2 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator  P. 84
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
The system has three alert stages for a possible collis ion. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of 
the stages before initiating the last stage.
■Collision Alert Stages
Distance between vehicles
CMBSTM
The radar sensor  detects a vehicleE-pretensioner/
Reactive Force PedalAudible & Visual WARNINGSSteering 
WheelBraking
Stage one
There is a risk of a 
collision with the 
vehicle ahead of 
you.
Increases the 
accelerator pedal 
resistance force.
When in  Long, visual and 
audible alerts come on at a 
longer distance from a vehicle 
ahead than in  Normal setting, 
and in Short , at a shorter 
distance than in  Normal.
In case of 
an 
oncoming 
vehicle 
detected, 
rapid 
vibration is 
provided.
—
Stage 
two
The risk of a 
collision has 
increased, time to 
respond is 
reduced.Retracts the driver’s 
seat belt gently a few 
times, providing a 
physical warning.
Visual and audible alerts.—
Lightly 
applied
Stage 
three 
The CMBSTM 
determines that a 
collision is 
unavoidable.Forcefully tightens 
driver and front 
passenger seat belts.
Forcefully 
applied
Your Vehicle Vehicle 
Ahead
Normal
Short
Long
Accelerator Pedal
Your 
Vehicle Vehicle 
Ahead
Your 
VehicleVehicle 
Ahead
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display 
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into 
(R.
You can view three different camera mo des on the rearview display. Press the 
interface dial to switch the angle.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see 
the corner ends of the bum per or what is underneath 
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects 
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is  safe to drive before backing 
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and 
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do 
not rely on the rearview display which does not give 
you all information about conditions at the back of 
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture, 
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free 
of debris.
You can change the  Fixed Guideline and Dynamic 
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features  P. 295
Fixed Guideline
On : Guidelines appear when you put the 
transmission into 
( R.
Off : Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On : Guidelines move according to the steering wheel 
direction.
Off : Guidelines do not move.
Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm) Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 39 inches 
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches 
(50 cm)
* Not available on all models
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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Driving
Following can be displayed when the system is on.
Guide lines : Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the 
rear surroundings. The distance may appear  differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines : Indicate vehicle direction while th e steering wheel is in the current 
position.
Depending on your parking situation, you can select  Back-in Left Park Guidance, 
Back-in Right Park Guidance , Left Parallel Park Guidance, or Right Parallel 
Park Guidance from Parking Guidance Menu  to display:
Initial position guide : Marks the point 
where your vehicle is headed when reversing.
Steering position alignment guide : 
Indicates when to change the steering wheel 
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Operating the navigation  system or audio system 
while the surround view camera system screen is 
displayed cancels the surr ound view camera system 
screen and starts up the  navigation system screen.
If you press the  CAMERA button while the vehicle 
speed is more than 15 mph (25 km/h), the standby 
screen appears.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20 
km/h), the screen switches  to a surround view camera 
system image.
1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances indi cated by the guide lines 
and camera views on the display may differ from the 
actual positions/distances  due to the changes in the 
vehicle height, road condi tions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be  used as a reference only.
The guide lines can be tu rned on and off using the 
audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features  P. 295
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until 
you turn them back on.
To see the guidance on how to use the reference 
lines and guides while they appear on the display, 
press and hold the  CAMERA button or the interface 
dial. To close the guidance, press and hold the 
CAMERA  button or the interface  dial again, or press 
the  BACK  button.
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uuSurround View Camera System*uWhen Parking Your Vehicle
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When Parking Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the  rear view when the gear position is 
changed to 
(R.
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle1 When Parking Your Vehicle
The ground view can be disp layed even with the door 
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and 
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system 
when the door mirrors are folded.
Folded
Not folded
1 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When changing the gear position from/to 
(R, you 
may experience a delay in  switching between the 
audio/information screen  and a rear view image.
Rear Wide View
Rear Normal View
Rear Ground View
When the 
steering wheel is 
turned more than 
90 degrees.
The projection lines 
appear approx. 10 
inches (25 cm) 
outside the vehicle 
body.
Blind spots 
appear in 
black.
Press the CAMERA  
button.
Approximate distances 
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the 
projection lines indicate 39 inches (1 m)
20 inches 
(50 cm)
39 inches 
(1 m)
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uuSurround View Camera System*uWhen Parking Your Vehicle
Driving1. With your vehicle at a complete stop, press the  CAMERA button, then press the 
MENU  button. Rotate   to select  Back- in left park guidance  or Back-in right 
park guidance . Press  .
2. Move the vehicle forward perpendicular  to the parking space and stop where the 
initial positioning guide in the display is at the center of the parking space.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left  (if the parking space is on the passenger 
side) at a stop.
u The steering positi on alignment guide is displayed.
4. Slowly move the vehicle forward.
u
Stop the vehicle when the steering position alignment guide enters the parking space.
5. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right  (if the parking space is on the passenger 
side) at a stop.  Start reversing the vehicle slowly.
6. Stop the vehicle when it is  parallel to the parking lines.
7. Return the steering wheel to its center pos ition, then reverse the vehicle slowly 
until it is parked within the space.
■Reversing into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines1 Reversing into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines
If the steering position ali gnment guide does not fit in 
the parking lines, the parking space is too small for 
the vehicle.
Reference lines can be usef ul only when the parking 
space is in a rectangular shape with straight parking 
marks and when vehicles in  the next parking spaces 
are within the spaces.
Must be wider than approx. 8 feet (2.5 m)
The initial positioning 
guide must come here.
Must be wider than approx. 20 feet (6 m) Make sure the guides 
are within the parking 
space when reversing.Initial 
Positioning 
Guide
Steering Position 
Alignment Guide
A
B
C
Steering position alignment 
guide enters the parking 
space. (Step 4)
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Driving1. Press the  CAMERA  button, then press the  MENU button. Rotate   to select 
Left parallel park guidance  or Right Parallel park guidance . Press  .
2. Move the vehicle forward parallel to the  parking space and stop when the initial 
positioning guide shown in the display overlaps the front corner of the space.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right  (if the parking space is on the passenger 
side) at a stop.
u The steering position alignment guide is displayed.
4. Slowly reverse the vehicle.
u Stop the vehicle when the steering po sition alignment guide overlaps the 
sideline of the parking space.
5. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left (if the parking space is on the passenger 
side) at a stop. Reverse the vehicle slowly.
6. Stop the vehicle when it is parallel to the parking lines.
7. Return the steering wheel to its center pos ition, then reverse the vehicle slowly 
until it is parked within the space.
■Parallel Parking into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines1Parallel Parking into a Parking Space Marked with Parking Lines
Reference lines can be usef ul only when the parking 
space is in a rectangular shape with straight parking 
marks and when vehicles in  the next parking spaces 
are within the spaces.
Initial 
Positioning 
Guide
Steering Position 
Alignment Guide
Must be wider than approx. 20 feet (6 m)
Must be 
wider than 
approx. 8 
feet (2.5 m)
Must be longer than approx. 21 feet (6.5 m)
A B
C
Initial 
positioning 
guide 
overlaps the 
front corner 
of the space. 
(Step 2)
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uuSurround View Camera System*uWhen Parking Your Vehicle
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You can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for the 
system. Pressing the  CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 12 mph 
(20 km/h) changes th e image as follows.
■Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle1Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), 
the front or side view on the screen automatically 
switches to the audio information screen. The front 
or side view screen resumes when the vehicle speed 
is reduced below 12 mph (20 km/h).
0 mph (0 km/h)
Down Up Camera 
Screen
Camera 
Screen
Audio/information 
Screen
Audio/information 
Screen 15 mph (25 km/h)
12 mph (20 km/h)
0 mph (0 km/h)
Side 
View Front Wide View
Front Ground View
Press and hold the 
CAMERA  button.
A Combined Image of 
Both Side Views
Approximate distance 
the reference line 
indicates. Blind spots 
appear in black.
Projection lines 
appear.
Press the  CAMERA 
button.
When the 
steering wheel is 
turned more 
than 90 degrees.
approx. 3 feet (1 m)
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