Get Driving -> Honda Sensing? Guide for Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Towing a Trailer

1.5 L engine models

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your

warranties.

2.0 L engine models

Towing Preparation

1Towing Load Limits

Towing Load Limits

■

3

WARNING

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper

equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

■ Total trailer weight

Exceeding any load limit or improperly

loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a

crash in which you can be seriously hurt or

killed.

Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,

cargo, and everything in or on it must not

exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in

Check the loading of your vehicle and

trailer carefully before starting to drive.

excess of this can seriously affect vehicle

handling and performance and can damage

the engine and drivetrain.

Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.

If a public scale is not available, add the estimated

weight of your cargo load to the weight of your

trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and the

tongue load.

Total Load

Break-in Period.

Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first

600 miles (1,000 km).

Never exceed the gross weight ratings.

Gross weight information

2 Vehicle Specifications P. 634

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation

■ Tongue load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded

trailer on the hitch should be approximately

10% of the total trailer weight.

• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire

traction and steering control. Too little

tongue load can make the trailer unstable

and cause it to sway.

• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by

loading 60% of the load toward the front

of the trailer and 40% toward the rear.

Readjust the load as needed.

Tongue Load

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation

1Towing Equipment and Accessories

Towing Equipment and Accessories

■

Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and

maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/

territory, and local regulations.

Towing equipment varies by the size of your trailer, how much load you are towing,

and where you are towing.

Consult your trailer maker for proper installation and

setup of the equipment.

Improper installation and setup can affect the

handling, stability, and braking performance of your

vehicle.

■ Hitches

The hitch must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.

■ Safety chains

Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the

trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other

items are recommended or required for your towing

situation.

■ Trailer brakes

There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are

common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. If you choose electric brakes,

be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to attach trailer brakes to

your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as it will lower braking effectiveness and create a

potential hazard.

The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type

and brand. If a connector is required, it should only

be installed by a qualified technician.

■ Additional towing equipment

Many states and provinces/territories require special outside mirrors when towing a

trailer. Even if mirrors are not required in your locale, you should install special

mirrors if visibility is restricted in any way.

■ Trailer light

Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, province/territory, and

local regulations. Check with your local trailer sales or rental agency for the

requirements in the area where you plan to tow.

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uuTowing a TraileruDriving Safely with a Trailer

2.0 L engine models

Driving Safely with a Trailer

1Driving Safely with a Trailer

Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

■

Operating speed when towing a trailer must not

exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).

• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.

• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.

2 Towing Load Limits P. 407

Parking

In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel

chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.

• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while

driving.

• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.

• Check the pressure of the trailer tires, including the spare.

Models with Low Speed Braking Control

• Turn off the Low Speed Braking Control system. It may activate if it detects the

vehicle being towed as an obstacle.

2 System On and Off P. 467

• Turn off the rear parking sensor system.

2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 524

1Towing Speeds and Gears

Towing Speeds and Gears

■

When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do

not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds, the

trailer may sway or affect vehicle handling.

• Drive slower than normal.

• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

• Use the (D position when towing a trailer on level roads.

Turning and Braking

■

• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.

• Allow more time and distance for braking.

• Do not brake or turn suddenly.

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Behind a Motorhome

Driving in Hilly Terrain

■

• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the

climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool

down the engine if necessary.

Towing Behind a Motorhome

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs

to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

2 Emergency Towing P. 626

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds

when you pull up the electric parking

brake switch.

1Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when

starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in

thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400

meters).

Electric Parking Brake Switch

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all

electrical accessories such as the lights, climate

control system and rear defogger in order to reduce

battery drain.

Automatic transmission models

2. Depress the brake pedal.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,

an engine block heater will improve starting and

warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can

smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle

checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with

the engine or exhaust system.

Brake Pedal

Continuously variable transmission models

2. Check that the transmission is in (P, then

depress the brake pedal.

u Although it is possible to start the vehicle

in (N, it is safer to start it in (P.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from

theft.

If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s

fuel system is disabled.

2 Immobilizer System P. 184

Brake Pedal

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

All models

1Starting the Engine

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Bring the keyless remote close to the ENGINE

START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless

remote is weak.

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 604

The engine may not start if the keyless remote is

subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to

start the engine.

If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds

before starting the engine again.

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

1Remote Engine Start^*

Remote Engine Start^*

■

You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.

3

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can

rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly

enclosed areas.

■ To start the engine

Press the

the

button, then press and hold

button.

Go within the range,

and try again.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and

even kill you.

Some exterior lights flash once.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Never use the remote engine starter with

the vehicle parked in a garage or other

areas with limited ventilation.

The remote engine start may violate local laws.

Before using the remote engine start, check your

local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your

vehicle and the keyless remote, the range will be

reduced.

This distance may vary by external electrical

interference.

Some exterior lights flash six

times if the engine starts

successfully.

Exterior lights will not flash if

the engine does not start.

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

1Remote Engine Start^*

■ To stop the engine

The engine may not start by the remote engine start

if:

Go within the range,

and try again.

• You have disabled a remote engine start setting

using the audio/information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 351

• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.

• The transmission is in a position other than (P.

• The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is

unlocked.

The exterior lights will not flash when the keyless remote is

out of the keyless access system range.

The engine will not stop.

• You have already used the keyless remote twice to

start the engine.

• The battery charge is too low.

• Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.

• There is any antenna failure.

• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

• The telematics unit^*malfunctions.

• The security system alarm is not set.

Press and hold the

button for one second.

The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

1Remote Engine Start^*

The engine may stop while it is running if:

• You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of

starting the engine with the keyless remote.

• The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.

• The security system alarm is activated.

• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

• The hood is open.

• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

• The battery is low.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if there is

a problem with the emissions control systems.

• You press the ENGINE START/STOP button

without depressing the brake pedal.

Automatic transmission models

• The transmission is in a position other than (P.

Continuously variable transmission models

• You press the shift lever release button.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will

automatically precondition inside the vehicle.

When it is warm outside:

• The climate control system is activated in auto mode.

When it is cold outside:

• The defroster is activated at a moderately warm

temperature.

• The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are

activated.

• The seat heaters^*and heated steering wheel^*are

activated.

2 Heated Steering Wheel^*P. 236

2 Front Seat Heaters^*P. 237

2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation^*

P. 238

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

1Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

When the engine was started using the

■

When the engine was started using the

keyless remote

button on the

button on the keyless remote

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The engine stops when the transmission is taken out

of (P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is

pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.

When the engine was started in any case

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into (D. Select

(R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing

the electric parking brake switch while depressing the

brake pedal.

u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 508

When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle

more smoothly by manually releasing it with the

electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with

the accelerator pedal.

■ Hill start assist system

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.

1Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from

rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and

will not operate on small inclines.

Put the transmission into (D, (S^*or (L^*when facing uphill, or (R when facing

downhill, then release the brake pedal.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking

brake.

Stopping the Engine

■

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is

switched off.

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving

Precautions While Driving

1Precautions While Driving

In Rain

■

NOTICE

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or

driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

Do not change the transmission while pressing the

accelerator pedal. You could damage the

transmission.

Other Precautions

■

NOTICE

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.

Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an

extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in

the full left or right position for a while, the electric

power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system

goes into a protective mode, and limits its

performance. The steering wheel becomes harder

and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,

the EPS system is restored.

Repeated operation under these conditions can

eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while

driving, the engine will shut down and all steering

and brake power assist functions will stop, making it

difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not select (N while driving as you will lose engine

braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,

avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so

as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)

after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the

brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

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uuWhen DrivinguTransmission

Transmission

Creeping

■

When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force 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 gear/ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.

Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Automatic transmission models

Shifting

1Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

3

WARNING

■ Shift button positions

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended

without confirming that Park is engaged.

Park

Used when parking or starting the engine

Transmission is locked

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash

resulting in serious injury or death.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal

until you have confirmed that (P is shown

on the shift position indicator.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Drive

Used for:

To prevent malfunction and unintended engagement:

• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift

buttons.

• Do not let passengers or children operate the shift

buttons.

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st and

10th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential mode

●

Driving in the sequential mode (when driving in

SPORT mode)

The beeper sounds and the message appears on the

driver information interface when you depress the

accelerator pedal with the transmission in (N.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and

Information Messages P. 109

■ (P (parking) button

Park your vehicle in a safe place with the

(P Button

power mode in ON, then apply the brakes and

press the (P button to put the transmission in

Park.

The indicators on the sides of the (P button

come on.

Put the transmission into (D or (R with the brake

pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures

(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the

shift position is indicated in the display. Always

confirm you are in the correct gear before driving.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Operation

Shift Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change (D to (R and vice versa, depress

the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then

select the intended shift position while maintaining

brake pressure.

M (sequential mode) Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

Use the shift position indicator and the shift button

indicator to check the shift position before selecting a

shift button.

Shift Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

If the indicator of the currently selected shift position,

or all the shift position indicators are blinking

simultaneously, there is a problem with the

transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Press the (P button.

Pull back the (R button.

Press the (N button.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine

speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine

speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a

slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the

transmission is in (N, (P or (R, the fuel supply may

be cut off even without the engine speed entering

the tachometer’s red zone.

Press the (D button.

The beeper sounds once when you change to (R.

2 Customized Features P. 351

Shift Button Indicator

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ When opening the driver’s door

1When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the transmission

automatically puts into (P;

While the system is designed to automatically put the

transmission into (P under the described conditions,

in the interest of safety you should always select (P

before opening the driver’s door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 518

• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or

slower.

• The transmission is in other than (P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

u If you manually put the transmission from (P with the brake pedal depressed,

the transmission will automatically return to (P once you release the brake

pedal.

If you want to drive the vehicle after the transmission

has automatically put into (P under the described

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,

depress the brake pedal, then change the shift

position.

■ When turning off the power mode

If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in

other than (P, the transmission automatically puts into (P.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the engine and lock

the doors.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]

With the engine running:

1If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash

mode]

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Select (N, then release the button to display (N (Neutral) hold mode on the driver

information interface.

Note that the transmission may not stay in (N

position while any of the following indicators is on:

• Transmission system indicator.

• Malfunction indicator lamp.

• Charging system indicator.

3. Press and hold (N again for two seconds.

u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle

is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an

attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed

after car wash mode has been activated, the

power mode will change to ACCESSORY and

a message will be displayed on the driver

information interface.

u For 15 minutes the transmission remains

in (N with the power mode in

ACCESSORY. After that, the

transmission automatically changes to

(P and the power mode changes to OFF.

u Manually changing to (P cancels

ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator

comes on and the power mode changes

to OFF. You must always put the

transmission into (P when car wash

mode is no longer needed.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ Restrictions on selecting a shift position

You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the transmission 1. Under these

2. If you try to change to 3. The shift position

How to change

is in:

circumstances:

the following:

remains in/changes to:

the shift position

The brake pedal is not

depressed.

(P

The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

Release the

The vehicle is moving at

low speed without the

brake pedal depressed.

accelerator pedal

and depress the

brake pedal.

Other shift position

(N

The vehicle is moving at

low speed with the

accelerator pedal

depressed.

(N

The vehicle is moving

forward.

Stop your vehicle in

a safe place, depress

the brake pedal, and

select the

appropriate shift

position.

(N or (D

(R

The vehicle is moving

backward.

(R or (N

(D

(P

(R, (N or (D

The vehicle is moving.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Sequential Mode

■

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without removing

your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential

mode.

■ When the transmission is in (D:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the gear selection

indicator will come on.

When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by (- paddle shifter and the lower

gear is available, the transmission properly selects single or double gear change.

Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically

switch off, and the gear selection indicator will go off.

Hold the (+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.

■ When the transmission is in (D with SPORT mode:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator

and gear selection indicator will come on.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s

red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.

You can cancel this mode by holding the (+ paddle shifter for two seconds. When

the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and gear selection

indicator go off.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Sequential Mode Operation

Sequential Mode Operation

■

Each paddle shift operation makes a single or double

gear change.

To change gears continuously, release the paddle

shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

(- Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

(+ Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

If the gear selection indicator blinks when you try to

shift up or down, this means your vehicle speed is not

in its allowable gear range or the protection of

transmission system is necessary.

Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift

down while the indicator is blinking.

Downshifting when pulling

the (- paddle shifter.

Upshifting when pulling

the (+ paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

(Changes to a higher gear)

Gear Selection

Indicator

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters

Shifting

1Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

You cannot change the power mode from ON to

VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in (P.

■ Shift lever positions

The vehicle may move very slightly even in (N while

the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,

apply the parking brake.

Park

Used when parking or starting the engine

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Used for normal driving

Drive (S)

Release Button

Used:

●

For better acceleration

To increase engine braking

When going up or down hills

●

Low

Used:

●

To further increase engine braking

When going up or down hills

●

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from (D to (R

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the

brake pedal depressed.

Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come

to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Shift Position Indicator

(Transmission System Indicator)

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever

position before pulling away.

Tachometer’s red zone

If the transmission system indicator blinks when

driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with

the transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release

button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine

speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine

speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a

slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the

brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release

button is held down.

Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low

temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short

delay before the shift position is displayed. Always

confirm you are in the correct shift position before

driving.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters

Shifting

1Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

You cannot change the power mode from ON to

VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in (P.

■ Shift lever positions

The vehicle may move very slightly even in (N while

the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,

apply the parking brake.

Park

Used when parking or starting the engine

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Used:

●

For normal driving

When temporarily driving in the 7-speed

●

manual shift mode

When driving in the 7-speed manual

●

Release Button

shift mode (when driving in SPORT

mode)

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from (D to (R

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the

brake pedal depressed.

Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come

to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)

Indicator

Gear Selection Indicator

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever

position before pulling away.

Shift Position Indicator

(Transmission System Indicator)

Tachometer’s red zone

If the transmission system indicator blinks when

driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with

the transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release

button to shift.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine

speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine

speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a

slight jolt.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the

brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release

button is held down.

Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low

temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short

delay before the shift position is displayed. Always

confirm you are in the correct shift position before

driving.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

17-Speed Manual Shift Mode

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

■

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission

shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter

under the following conditions:

Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest

threshold of the higher speed position.

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing

your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed

manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful

when engine braking is needed.

Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest

threshold of the lower speed position.

■ When the transmission is in (D:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the

number is displayed in the gear selection indicator.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant

speed or accelerate, and the number in the gear selection indicator goes off.

You can cancel this mode by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed

temporarily before making a turn.

When the engine speed reaches near the

tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up

automatically.

When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold

of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts

down automatically.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces

may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-

speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back

to the normal (D driving mode.

■ When the transmission is in (D with SPORT mode:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the

speed number are displayed in the gear selection indicator. As the vehicle speed

slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the

vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s

red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, pressing the SPORT button. When

the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear selection

indicator go off.

Continued

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

■

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed

change.

To change continuously, release the paddle shifter

before pulling it again for the next speed.

(- Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

(+ Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

The gear selection indicator blinks when you cannot

shift up or down. It indicates that your vehicle speed

is not in its allowable shifting range.

Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift

down while the indicator is blinking.

Downshifting when pulling

the (- paddle shifter.

(Changes to lower speed

number)

Upshifting when pulling

the (+ paddle shifter.

(Changes to higher speed

number)

432

uuWhen DrivinguSPORT Mode^*

SPORT Mode^*

SPORT Mode Indicator

Models without adaptive

damper system

Models with adaptive

damper system

SPORT Button

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance, transmission and handling^*.

This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it

on the last time you drove the vehicle.

The ambient meter color changes to a constant red and the turbo meter appears on

the driver information interface.

* Not available on all models

433

uuWhen DrivinguECON Mode

ECON Mode

1ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has

greater temperature fluctuation.

ECON Button

ECON Mode Indicator

*1

*2

*3

*4

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 and climate control system.

*1: Models without the adaptive damper system

*2: Models with the adaptive damper system

*3: Models without SPORT mode

*4: Models with SPORT mode

434

uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop^*

Auto Idle Stop^*

1Auto 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 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is

specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.

Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type

may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent

Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace

the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified

type. Ask a dealer for more details.

The environmental and vehicle conditions that

Auto Idle Stop

Indicator (Green)

impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are

varied.

2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 437

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is

about to move again, and the indicator

(green) goes off.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

• Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when the

ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

2 ECON Mode P. 434

2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

P. 439

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.

* Not available on all models

Continued

435

uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop^*

1Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

■

If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is

activated, the engine will restart.

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press

Auto Idle Stop System

Indicator (Amber)

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.

Auto Idle Stop

OFF Button

436

uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop^*

1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

■

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop

function is activated.

If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart

automatically.

The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.

When you shift into (P 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 restart.

In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

■ Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.

• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,

the vehicle stops without depressing the brake pedal

and Auto Idle Stop may activate.

In such cases, the engine may restart if you change

the shift position other than (D.

• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.

• 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.

Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes

the engine to no longer restarts automatically. Follow

the standard procedure to start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 412

• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.

• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

• The transmission is in a position other than (D.

• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h)

after the engine starts.

• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

is on (indicator on).

• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.

• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below -4°F

(-20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

Models with SPORT mode

• The SPORT mode is on.

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uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop^*

■ Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

• The steering wheel is operated.

• Altitude is high.

• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

• The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.

• The fan speed is high.

• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between

the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

438

uuWhen DrivinguAuto Idle Stop^*

1The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

■

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle

Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when

the engine restarts.

• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).

• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system activated).

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

■ The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed^*1when:

1The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed^*1when:

• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,

you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop

is in operation.

• A steering wheel is operated.

• The transmission is put into (R, (S^*, and (L^*, or when it is set from (N to (D.

u If you put the transmission into (P 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 (P. When operating the shift lever, the brake pedal

must be firmly depressed.

If the automatic brake hold system has been turned

off, or if there is a problem with the system, the

engine will restart automatically when you release

the brake pedal.

• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while

stopped on an incline.

• The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.

• The battery charge becomes low.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 513

• The accelerator pedal is depressed.

• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

is on (indicator on).

• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set

temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with

ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Models with SPORT mode

• The SPORT mode is changed to on.

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.

* Not available on all models

439

uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Damper System^*

Adaptive Damper System^*

Constantly controls your vehicle’s front and rear dampers according to current road

conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.

You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.

2 SPORT Mode^*P. 433

* Not available on all models

440

uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA® helps 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.

1Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA® may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and

type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, there may be a problem with the

system. While this may not interfere with normal

driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

VSA® Operation

■

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.

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You

still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate

for the conditions and always leave a sufficient

margin of safety.

VSA® System

Indicator

The main function of the VSA® system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The

system also includes a traction control function.

The Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety support and

low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in

amber along with a message in the driver information

interface when you set the power mode to ON after

reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Continued

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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

1Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control

VSA® On and Off

■

(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.

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets

stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier

to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.

VSA® OFF Indicator

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

Your vehicle will have normal braking and

cornering ability, but traction control function

will be less effective.

function becomes less effective. This allows for the

wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should

only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.

To restore VSA® functionality/features, press

the

beep.

(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to

switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA® system switched off.

VSA® is turned on every time you start the

engine, even if you turned it off the last time

you drove the vehicle.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the

engine compartment while system checks are being

performed immediately after starting the engine or

while driving. This is normal.

442

uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and

helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

1Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in

all driving situations. You still need to drive and

corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and

always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not

activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine

compartment while the agile handling assist is

activated. This is normal.

443

uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1Tire 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.

The system does not monitor the tires when driving

at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and

altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can

trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS

indicator to come on and a message to appear

on the driver information interface.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

• Warm weather can become under-inflated in

colder weather.

• Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer

weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come

on as a result of overinflation.

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and

type of tire.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 575

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on

with a delay or may not come on at all when:

• You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the

steering wheel.

• You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

• Tire chains^*are used.

* Not available on all models

444

uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on

under the following conditions:

• A compact spare tire is used.

• There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,

such as when towing a trailer^*, than the condition

at calibration.

• Tire chains^*are used.

The Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety support and

low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in

amber along with a message in the driver information

interface when you set the power mode to ON after

reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

Continued

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1TPMS Calibration

TPMS Calibration

■

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is

installed.

The calibration process requires approximately 30

minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-

60 mph (48-97 km/h).

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

• Rotate the tires.

• Replace one or more tires.

During this period, if the power mode is set to ON and

the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may

notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on

briefly. This is normal and indicates that the calibration

process is not yet complete.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 575

Make sure:

• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• The transmission is in (P.

• The power mode is in ON.

446

uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

You can calibrate the system from the

customized feature on the audio/information

screen.

1TPMS Calibration

If the tire chains^*are installed, remove them before

calibrating the TPMS.

1. Set the power mode to ON.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even

when the properly inflated specified regular tires are

installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2. Press the

button.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Vehicle.

5. Select TPMS Calibration.

6. Select Calibrate.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the

same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a

dealer for details.

• If the Calibration Failed To Start.

message appears, repeat steps 5-6.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

* Not available on all models

447

uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

U.S. models

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required

Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard

or tire inflation pressure label.

(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.

448

uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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.

449

uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

Blind 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.”

1Blind spot information Syste m^*

3

WARNING

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.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to

change lanes before doing so may result in

a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on the blind spot

information system when changing lanes.

■ How the system works

●

The transmission is in (D.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side

of your vehicle, and behind you for other

vehicles before changing lanes.

●

Your vehicle speed is

between 20 mph (32 km/h)

and 100 mph (160 km/h).

Important Safety Reminder

Radar Sensors:

Like all assistance systems, the blind spot information

system has limitations. Overreliance on the blind spot

information system may result in a collision.

Alert Zone

underneath the

rear bumper

corners

A

Alert zone range

B

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)

B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

The blind spot information system alert indicator may

not come on under the following conditions:

• A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more

than two seconds.

C

• A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and the

vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10

km/h).

• An object not detected by the radar sensors

approaches or passes your vehicle.

• A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a

motorcycle or other small vehicle.

* Not available on all models

450

uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

1Blind spot information Syste m^*

■ When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an

object is within the alert zone, the following

situations may occur.

Comes On

Located on the outside rearview mirror on

both sides.

• The blind spot information system alert indicator

may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,

etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information

System Not Available driver information

interface appearing.

Comes on when:

Blinks

• A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind

to overtake you with a speed difference of

no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your

vehicle.

• The blind spot information system alert indicator

may come on even with the message appearing.

• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference

of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

You can change the setting for the blind spot

information system.

2 Customized Features P. 351

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:

You move the turn signal lever in the direction

of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds

three times.

The system does not operate when in (R.

2.0 L engine models

Turn the system off when towing a trailer.

The system may not work properly for the following

reasons:

• The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the

radar coverage.

• The trailer itself can be detected by the radar

sensors, causing the blind spot information system

alert indicators to come on.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

1Blind spot information Syste m^*

■ Blind spot information System On and Off

When you turn the blind spot information

Left Selector Wheel

The blind spot information system may be adversely

affected when:

• Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

• An object that does not reflect radio waves well,

such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

• Driving on a curved road.

system on and off, do the following.

1. Press the safety support switch.

2. Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

• A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent

lane.

• The system picks up external electrical interference.

• The rear bumper or the sensors have been

improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been

deformed.

The blind spot information system is in the

previously selected ON or OFF setting each

time you start the engine.

Safety Support Switch

• The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

• In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

• Making a turn at an intersection.

• Driving on a bumpy road.

• Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.

For a proper blind spot information system operation:

• Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

• Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with

labels or stickers of any kind.

• Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear

bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be

repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly

impacted.

* Not available on all models

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