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Your vehicle at a glance
11. Instrument cluster ....................................3-49
2. Horn ........................................................3-21
3. Driver’s front air bag ................................2-47
4. Key ignition switch/ ....................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button ..........................5-9
5. Light control/Turn signals ........................3-90
6. Wiper/Washer ........................................3-101
7. Audio system/Navigation system ..............4-4
8. Hazard warning flasher switch ..................6-2
9. Manual climate control system/ ............3-110
Automatic climate control system ..........3-118
10. Passenger's front air bag ......................2-47
11. Glove box ............................................3-133
12. USB charger ........................................3-158
13. Power outlet ........................................3-137
14. Automatic transmission shift lever/
Dual clutch transmission
shift lever ......................................5-14, 5-20
15. Drive mode button ................................5-46
16. Heated steering wheel ..........................3-20
17. Parking Distance Warning (Reverse)
OFF button ..........................................3-107
18. Seat warmer ..........................................2-18
19. Seat warmer/Air ventilation seat............2-19
20. AWD lock button ....................................5-39
21. DBC button ............................................5-36
22. Cruise control/Smart cruise control
button/switch ................................5-93, 5-97
23. Cup holder ..........................................3-135
24. Steering wheel audio controls/ ................4-3
Bluetooth
®wireless technology
hands-free controls ..................................4-4
[A-F] : Type A ~ Type F
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Accessing Your Vehicle .........................................3-3
Remote Key.........................................................................3-3
Smart Key ............................................................................3-6
Immobilizer System .........................................................3-11
Door Locks ............................................................3-13
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ....3-13
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .......3-14
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features .............3-16
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks ...............................3-17
Theft-Alarm System ............................................3-18
Steering Wheel .....................................................3-18
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-18
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-19
Heated Steering Wheel (for Canada) .........................3-20
Horn ....................................................................................3-21
Mirrors ...................................................................3-21
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-21
Side View Mirrors ...........................................................3-32
Windows ................................................................3-35
Power Windows ...............................................................3-36
Sunroof..................................................................3-39
Sunroof opening and closing .......................................3-40
Sliding the sunroof .........................................................3-40
Tilting the sunroof ..........................................................3-40
Sunshade ...........................................................................3-41Resetting the sunroof ....................................................3-41
Sunroof Open Warning ..................................................3-42
Exterior Features .................................................3-43
Hood ...................................................................................3-43
Liftgate ..............................................................................3-44
Fuel Filler Door ................................................................3-46
Instrument Cluster ...............................................3-49
Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-50
Gauges and Meters ........................................................3-51
Transmission shift indicator .........................................3-54
Warning and Indicator Lights .......................................3-55
LCD Display Messages ...................................................3-67
LCD Display ...........................................................3-72
LCD Display Control ........................................................3-72
LCD Display Modes .........................................................3-73
Trip Computer .......................................................3-83
Head Up Display (HUD) .......................................3-87
Lighting..................................................................3-90
Exterior Lights .................................................................3-90
Smart cornering lamp ....................................................3-97
Interior Lights...................................................................3-98
Welcome System ...........................................................3-100
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Range
The range is the estimated dis-
tance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining fuel.
If the estimated distance is below
1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will
display "----" as range.
Information
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been inter-
rupted, the range function may not
operate correctly.
• The range may differ from the actu-
al driving distance as it is only an
estimate of the available driving
range for the vehicle and driving
conditions.
• The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallon
(6 liters) of fuel are added to the
vehicle.
• The range may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
Transmission shift indicator
Automatic transmission/
Dual clutch transmission shift
indicator
This indicator displays the gear posi-
tion of the shift lever.

Reverse : R
Neutral : N

Sport Mode
- Auto Transmission : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Dual Clutch Transmission : 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Convenient features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock
- Disable: The auto door lock operation will be canceled.
- Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3
mph (15 km/h).
- Enable on shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the vehicle is shifted from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position (only when the engine is run-
ning).
Auto Unlock
- Disable: The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
- On Key Out: All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed from the
key ignition switch (if equipped with remote key).
- Vehicle Off: All doors will be automatically unlocked when the Engine Start/Stop button is set
to the OFF position. (if equipped with smart key)
- On shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transmission is shifted to
the P (Park) position (only when the engine is running).
Two Press Unlock
- Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore, all doors will unlock if the
door unlock button is pressed.
- On: Only the driver's door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. When the door
unlock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback
To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing the lock button on the remote
key, and pressing it again within 4 seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indi-
cate that all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
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Driving your vehicle
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Before driving.........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Ignition switch ........................................................5-6
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-14
Automatic Transmission Operation .............................5-14
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-18
Dual clutch transmission .....................................5-20
Dual Clutch Transmission Operation ..........................5-20
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-27
Braking system.....................................................5-29
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-29
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-30
Parking Brake...................................................................5-30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-34
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-36
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-37
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-37
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-39
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-40
AWD operation.................................................................5-41
Emergency precautions .................................................5-44
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-46
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ...5-47
BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning) ...........................5-48
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) .........5-50
Detecting sensor .............................................................5-52
Limitations of the System .............................................5-53
Declaration of conformity .................................5-55
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)
system - Camera type.........................................5-56
System setting and activation......................................5-56
FCA warning message and system control ..............5-58
FCA sensor........................................................................5-60
System malfunction ........................................................5-62
Limitations of the system .............................................5-64
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)
system-sensor fusion type
(Front radar + Front camera) ............................5-69
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-69
FCA Warning Message and System Control ............5-71
FCA Sensor .......................................................................5-73
System Malfunction .......................................................5-74
Limitations of the System .............................................5-76

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Starting the engine Vehicle with automatic transmission/
dual clutch transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
Information
• It is best to maintain a moderate
engine speed until the vehicle engine
comes up to normal operating tem-
perature. Avoid harsh or abrupt
acceleration or deceleration while
the engine is still cold.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm,
always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the
engine while warming it up.To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not hold the ignition key in
the START position for more
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
seconds before trying again.
Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
NOTICE
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Driving your vehicle
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button positions
- Vehicle with automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission
Button Position Action Notice
OFF
To turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the
OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.
ACC
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable.If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging.

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Driving your vehicle
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Button Position Action Notice
ON
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
START
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF → →
ACC → →
ON → →
OFF
However, the engine may start if you depress
the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-
ing the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF
position.
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine Information
• The engine will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for
the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the " " indicator
will blink and the warning "Key not
in vehicle" will come on and if all
doors are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when using
the ACC position or if the vehicle
engine is ON.Vehicle with automatic transmission/
dual clutch transmission:
1. Always carry the smart key with
you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains station-
ary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Aggressive accelerat-
ing and decelerating should be
avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the
engine while warming it up.
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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as
high heels, ski boots, sandals,
flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move and lead
to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is
normal. The vehicle may sud-
denly move if the brake pedal
is released when the rpm is
high.
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Move shift lever. Press the shift button, then move shift lever.
Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.OOS057004
Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
When using Manual Shift
Mode, use caution when shift-
ing from a higher gear to a
lower gear on slippery roads.
This could cause the tires to
slip and may result in an acci-
dent.
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