When Driving
Models without smart entry system
u The parking brake and brake system indicator comes on for 15 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch.
, then depress the brake pedal.u Although it is possible to start the vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in 
.
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
when reversing.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator goes off.
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Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to D, S, or L when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Models with smart entry system
u The parking brake and brake system indicator comes on for 15 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch.
, then depress the brake pedal.u Although it is possible to start the vehicle in N, it is safer to start it in 
.
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
.uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
You can remotely start the engine using the 
button on the smart entry remote.
|
Press the |
button, then press and hold |
|
|
the button. Go within the range, Some exterior lights flash once. and try again. LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six Exterior lights will not flash if times if the engine starts the engine does not start. successfully. |
When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the button, then press and hold the 
button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was transmitted successfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Press and hold the
button for one second.
Go within the range, and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
simultaneously.
When the engine was started in any case
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator goes off.
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator. Move the shift lever to D, S, or L when facing uphill, or R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
uuWhen DrivinguContinuously Variable Transmission
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■ Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again, and the indicator (green) goes off.
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
P. 486
The environmental and vehicle conditions that impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are varied.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 484, 485
If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in operation.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop appears on the driver information interface or the audio/information screen*.
2 Indicators P. 84
2 Customized Features P. 127, 366
* Not available on all models
uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the indicator (amber) will come on.
The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
The vehicle stops with the shift lever in D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you shift into 
quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.
u If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts.
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F (−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• 
is ON (indicator on).
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 538
from D or N on a slope (without the automatic brake hold system activated).u If you put the transmission into 
after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you move the shift lever other than 
. When operating the shift lever, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed.
• 
is ON (indicator on).
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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop
■ Starting Assist Brake Function Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine. This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.
uuWhen DrivinguECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
uuWhen DrivinguFront Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems; such as RDM, LKAS, ACC with Low Speed Follow, auto high-beam and CMBSTM, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate their functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing system to shut off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on it.
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uuWhen DrivinguFront Sensor Camera
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
■ To Set the Vehicle Speed
When driving at 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired speed. The moment you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with Low Speed Follow begins.
When driving slower than 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the button fixes the set speed to 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If your vehicle is stationary and a vehicle is detected ahead, your vehicle speed can be set, even with the brake pedal depressed.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts operating, the vehicle icon, distance bars and set speed appear on the driver information interface.
When you use ACC with Low Speed Follow, Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric Power Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to automatically compensate for natural steering pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for you to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
ACC with Low Speed Follow monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with Low Speed Follow range. If a vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with Low Speed Follow system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the vehicle’s set following-interval from the vehicle ahead.
2 To Set or Change Following-Interval P. 501
When a vehicle whose speed is slower than your set speed is detected in front of you, your vehicle starts to slow down.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Your vehicle maintains the set speed without having to keep your foot on the brake or accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at the set speed, ACC with Low Speed Follow accelerates your vehicle to the set speed, and then maintains it.
You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ACC with Low Speed Follow stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the following-interval while a vehicle ahead is within the ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The Stopped message appears on the driver information interface.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, the vehicle icon on the driver information interface blinks. If you press the RES/+ or –/ SET button, or depress the accelerator pedal, ACC with Low Speed Follow operates again within the prior set speed.
If no vehicle is ahead of you before you resume driving, depressing the accelerator pedal will resume operation of ACC with Low Speed Follow within the prior set speed.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
■ To Adjust the Vehicle Speed Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET button on the steering wheel.
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Press the 
(Interval) button to change the ACC with Low Speed Follow following- interval.
Each time you press the button, the following- interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of you) setting cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short following- interval.
Determine the most appropriate following- interval setting based on your specific driving conditions. Be sure to adhere to any following-interval requirements set by local regulation.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your reference.
|
Following-Interval |
When the Set Speed is: |
||
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50 mph (80 km/h) |
65 mph (104 km/h) |
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Short |
83 feet 25 meters 1.1 sec |
100 feet 31 meters 1.1 sec |
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Middle |
110 feet 33 meters 1.5 sec |
137 feet 42 meters 1.5 sec |
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Long |
154 feet 47 meters 2.1 sec |
200 feet 61 meters 2.1 sec |
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Extra Long |
204 feet 62 meters 2.8 sec |
272 feet 83 meters 2.9 sec |
When your vehicle stops automatically because a vehicle detected ahead of you has stopped, the distance between the two vehicles will vary based on the ACC with Low Speed Follow distance setting.
uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
To cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow, do any of the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC with Low Speed Follow indicator goes off.
• Depress the brake pedal while the vehicle is moving forward.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when ACC with Low Speed Follow is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC with Low Speed Follow to automatically cancel:
The ACC with Low Speed Follow automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the following causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Press and hold the 
(interval) button for one second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on the driver information interface for two seconds, and then the mode switches to Cruise.
To switch back to ACC with Low Speed Follow, press and hold the 
button again for one second.
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.
Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired speed.
The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
When you use cruise control, Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric Power Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to automatically compensate for natural steering pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for you to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway altogether.
The front camera behind the rearview mirror monitors left and right lane markings (in white or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close to detected lane markings without a turn signal activated, the system, in addition to a visual alert, applies steering torque and alerts you with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel, to help you remain within the detected lane.
2 Customized Features P. 127, 366
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure message appears on the driver information interface.
If the system determines that its steering input is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the roadway, it may apply braking.
u Braking is applied only when the lane markings are solid continuous lines.
The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system beeps to alert you.
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uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
■ How the System Activates The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the following conditions are met:
* Not available on all models
uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Press the RDM button to turn the system on and off.
u The indicator in the button comes on and the message appears on the driver information interface when the system is on.
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white lines (or yellow lines).
• When driving on roads with double lines.
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
■ Lane Keep Support Function Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane, when the vehicle nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become
stronger.
When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering wheel vibration as well as a warning display.
uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and your vehicle is in the center of the lane.
• The vehicle speed is between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
u The LKAS is on in the driver information interface.
The system is ready to use.
u Lane outlines appear on the driver information interface.
The system is activated.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
u The dotted outer lines change to solid ones once the system starts operating after detecting the left and right lane markings.
To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.
The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the engine, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• Set the wipers to continuous operation.
u Turning the wipers off resumes the LKAS.
• Decrease the vehicle speed to 40 mph (64 km/h) or less.
u Increasing the vehicle speed to 45 mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the LKAS.
• Depress the brake pedal.
u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting the lane lines again once you release the brake pedal.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
• Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the wipers operate continuously.
u The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop or operate intermittently.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle runs on a curved road over the speed limit.
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including the windshield, gets dirty.
• When driving through a sharp curve.
• When driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
• When the ABS or VSA® systems engage.
A beeper will sound if the LKAS is automatically canceled.
uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
■ The LKAS Conditions and Limitations The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markings.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
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uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white lines (or yellow lines).
• When driving on roads with double lines.
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator. You may also notice some noise from the hydraulic brake system. You will also see the indicator blink.
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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
This button is on the driver side control panel. To partially disable VSA® functionality/ features, press and hold it until you hear a beep.
Your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but traction control function will be less effective.
To restore VSA® functionality/features, press the 
(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a beep.
VSA® is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.
uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle, particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you change lanes.
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* Not available on all models
uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
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uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatchTM*
LaneWatchTM*
LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these areas and allows you to check for vehicle, in addition to your visual check and use of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience while driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatchTM*
You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 366
Three lines that appear on the screen can give an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on the screen are from your vehicle, respectively. If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates that it is close to your vehicle whereas an object near line 3 is farther away.
uuWhen DrivinguReal Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM*
When the system senses a loss of front wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This allows you to utilize all available traction and may increase mobility.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.
If you excessively spin all four wheels and overheat the AWD system, only the front wheels receive power. Stop until the system cools down.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are significantly under-inflated.
This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
Before calibrating the TPMS:
2 Checking Tires P. 596
Make sure:
.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models with color audio system
You can calibrate the system from the customized features on the driver information interface.
u TPMS Calibration appears on the display.
u The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select Cancel or Calibrate.
then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models with Display Audio
You can calibrate the system from the customized feature on the audio/information screen.
.u When the calibration is complete, the display returns to the customization menu screen.
message appears, repeat step 6.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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