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4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................4-2
Ignition Switch
...............................4-2
Starting the Engine
.........................4-3
Turning the Engine Off
..................4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display
........4-9
Meters and Gauges
.........................4-9
Warning/Indicator Lights
.............4-16
Transmission
......................................4-21
Manual Transmission
Operation
......................................4-21
Automatic Transmission
Controls
........................................4-24
Switches and Controls
......................4-35
Lighting Control
...........................4-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....4-40
Windshield Wipers and Washer
...4-41
Rear Window Defogger
...............4-45
Horn
.............................................4-46
Hazard Warning Flasher
...............4-46
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* .........................................4-47
Brake
..................................................4-51
Brake System
...............................4-51
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ...........4-53
ABS/TCS/DSC
...................................4-55
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
.....4-55
Traction Control System (TCS)
...4-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ...4-57 Fuel Economy Monitor
.....................4-59
Fuel Economy Monitor* ...............4-59
Drive Selection
...................................4-61
Drive Selection* ...........................4-61
Power Steering ................................... 4-63
Power Steering
.............................4-63
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................. 4-64
i-ACTIVSENSE
*.......................... 4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* ..........................................4-65
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*.......................................... 4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* ......................................4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* .........................................4-74
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
* .......................................4-81
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ...........................................4-84
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ..................4-87
Cruise Control
...................................4-89
Cruise Control* .............................4-89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
....4-93
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
* .........................................4-93
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE*
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety a\
nd driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sen\
sors.
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the
systems.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
........................................................................\
......4-65
High Beam Control System (HBC)
........................................................................\
............4-66
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
........................................................................\
.4-69
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
........................................................................\
.......4-74
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........................................................................\
................4-81
Camera and Sensors
Forward sensing camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of th\
e vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 High Beam Control system (HBC) Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windsh\
ield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-84.
Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors.\
The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-87.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page
4-35). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off
*4
A —
Auto-light control (page 4-35). Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-66). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (page
4-65). Operational/non-operational*5On
On/Off A—
Lights-on reminder*6 (page
7-45). Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Coming home light (page 4-38). Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A
—
Leaving home light (page 4-39). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
Turn indicator (page
4-40). Beep volume
LowHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-40). Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
System
Language Language indicated in display EnglishDepends on
market*7A —
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in
display °F or °C
°F/°CAF
DistanceDistance unit indicated in display mi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-59).
Ending display On/off OffOn/Off B—
Fuel economy resetting procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter reset
Off
On/Off B—
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-133
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-65
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
.........................................8-18
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system
......3-8
Operational range
............................3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep
......................................7-45
Air Bag Systems
.................................2-24
Ambient Temperature Display
............4-13
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............4-55
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the volume
....................5-55
Seek switch .................................... 5-56
Audio System
......................................5-13
AUX/USB mode
...........................5-57
Antenna
.........................................5-13
Audio control switch
.....................5-55
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
...........5-22
Audio set
[Type B (touchscreen)]
..................5-34
Operating tips for audio system
....5-14
Satellite radio
................................5-46
Automatic Transmission
.....................4-24
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........4-26
Direct mode
...................................4-33
Driving tips .................................... 4-33
Manual shift mode .........................4-27
Shift-lock override
........................4-26
Shift-lock system
...........................4-26
Shift position indication
................4-25
Transmission ranges
......................4-25
Warning light
.................................4-25
B
Back Trim Storage Box .....................5-138
Battery
.................................................6-36
Maintenance
..................................6-38
Replacement
..................................6-38
Specifications
..................................9-4
Battery Runs Out
.................................7-23
Jump-starting
.................................7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep
......................................7-48
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-74
Bluetooth® audio (Type A) ..........5-112
Bluetooth® audio (Type B) ..........5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-96
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-102
Troubleshooting
..........................5-128
Body Lubrication
................................6-32
Brakes Brakes assist
..................................4-53
Foot brake ...................................... 4-51
Pad wear indicator
.........................4-52
Parking brake
................................4-52
Warning light
.................................4-52
Break-In Period
...................................3-43
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide
...............................3-24
Cell Phones
.........................................8-19
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions
............2-15
Child-restraint system installation ...2-20
Installing child-restraint systems ...2-21
Climate Control System
........................5-2
Fully automatic type
........................5-9
Gas specifications
............................9-6
Manual type
.....................................5-5
Operating tips
..................................5-2
Vent operation
.................................5-3
Clock
...................................................5-26
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10–4
Index
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) .........4-84
Fuel Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-25
Gauge
............................................4-12
Requirements ................................. 3-22
Tank capacity
..................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display
.................4-60
Fuel Economy Monitor
.......................4-59
Ending screen display
...................4-60
Fuel consumption display
.............4-60
Fuel-Filler Lid When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened
...........................................7-29
Fuses
...................................................6-54
Panel description
...........................6-56
Replacement
..................................6-54
G
Gauges ...................................................4-9
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-46
Hazardous Driving
..............................3-44
Head Restraint
.......................................2-6
Headlights Coming home light
........................4-38
Control ........................................... 4-35
Flashing
.........................................4-38
High-low beam
..............................4-38
Leaving home light
.......................4-39
Leveling ......................................... 4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC)
....4-66
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)
....................4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
...................4-53
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-47
Hood Release
......................................6-24
Horn
....................................................4-46
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
.............................................4-65
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
......4-74
Camera and sensors
.......................4-64
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
...4-84
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
............................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
.........................................4-69
Radar sensors (rear) .......................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-81
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-33
Ignition Switch
..............................................4-2
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
......................................7-46
Illuminated Entry System
.................5-132
Immobilizer System
............................3-39
Indicator Lights
...................................4-18
Low engine coolant temperature
...4-20
Wrench
..........................................4-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
................3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level
....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
...............6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-31
Instrument Cluster
.................................4-9
Interior Care
........................................6-66
Cleaning the floor mats
.................6-69
Cleaning the window interiors
......6-69
Instrument panel top maintenance ...6-68
Leather upholstery maintenance
...6-67
Panel maintenance
.........................6-68
Plastic part maintenance
................6-68
Seat belt maintenance
....................6-66
Upholstery maintenance
................6-67
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
.......6-67
Interior Lights Overhead light
.............................5-131
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