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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

In the following situations, the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the
selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:

•

The High Voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.

•

The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.

•

Hybrid system protection is needed.

•

The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle
is stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.

If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will cancel automatically.

Increase the deceleration stage

when pulling the

(

paddle

selector (left side)

Paddle Selector

Decrease the deceleration stage

when pulling the

(

paddle

selector (right side)

When to use

Shift position is in

(

Deceleration Stage

When SPORT mode is

OFF, the deceleration

stage appears.

When SPORT mode is

ON, the deceleration

stage and

appear.

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

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When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the

(

selector

(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.

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When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with

will appear in the driver information interface. The deceleration

stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the

(

selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,

deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappears.

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ECON Mode

Driving

ECON Mode

*1:Models without adaptive damper system
*2:Models with adaptive damper system

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 climate control system and the accelerator pedal response.

ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuation.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Driving

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Alerts pedestrians when the vehicle transmission is in a position other than

(

and

is traveling at speeds of 22 mph (36 km/h) or less.

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.

SPORT Mode

P. 429

* Not available on all models

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(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 and motor output and selectively applying the
brakes.

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

engine and motor do 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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VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(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

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

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.

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

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(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 12-volt 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.

VSA

System

Indicator

When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

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 turn the

power system on, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.

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VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

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.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

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.

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.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA

OFF

Indicator

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

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.

Agile 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.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire 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.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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.

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.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 564

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.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires than
the condition at calibration.

•

Tire chains are used.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

•

Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

•

Rotate the tires.

•

Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

•

Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

Checking Tires

P. 564

Make sure:

•

The vehicle is at a complete stop.

•

The transmission is in

(

•

The power mode is in ON.

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TPMS Calibration

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

) OFF, adaptive cruise control

TPMS Calibration

The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-
60 mph (48-97 km/h).
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.

If the Tire chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.

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.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.

Customized Features

P. 357

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

button.

Select

Settings

Select

Vehicle

Select

TPMS Calibration

Select

Calibrate

•

If the

Calibration Failed To Start.

message appears, repeat step 6.

•

The calibration process finishes
automatically.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

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Driving

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.

U.S. models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

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.

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Blind spot information System

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Driving

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.”

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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How the system works

Blind spot information System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, blind spot information
system has limitations. Overreliance on blind spot
information system may result in a collision.

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.

•

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.

WARNING

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.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Alert zone range

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Radar Sensors:

underneath

the rear

bumper

corners

Alert Zone

●

The transmission is in

(

●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h)

* Not available on all models

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Blind spot information System

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located on the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.

Comes on when:

•

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.

•

You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

Blind spot information System

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.

•

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.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.

You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system.

Customized Features

P. 357

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

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Blind spot information System

Driving

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Blind spot information system on and off

When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol

and push it.

The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected

OFF

setting each

time you start the power system.

Blind spot information System

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.

•

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 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.

Left Selector

Wheel

Safety Support Switch

* Not available on all models

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High Voltage Battery

Driving

High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery charge
level will become low. Extended periods of time at a low state of charge will shorten
battery life. To maintain the battery state of charge, drive your vehicle for more than
30 minutes at least once every three months.
Extreme high temperatures can affect the battery life. You can minimize the effects
by parking the vehicle in the shade during the summer.

High Voltage Battery

Be careful not to let the High Voltage battery drain
too much. If the battery level becomes close to zero,
it will make it impossible to start the engine.

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