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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
Blind spot information (BSI) System*
Is designed to detect vehicl es in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle, 
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehi cles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the 
appropriate indicator comes on for a few se conds, providing assistance when you 
change lanes.
■How the system works
1 Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over 
reliance on BSI may result in a collision.
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an 
object is within the alert zone, the following 
situations may occur.
•The BSI alert indicator  may not come on due to 
obstruction (splashes, et c.) even without the Blind 
Spot Info Not Available  MID appearing.
•The BSI alert indicator may come on even with the 
message appearing.
The BSI alert i ndicator 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 betw een 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.
3WARNING
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 wh en 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 ZoneA
B
C
●The transmission is in (D.●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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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information (BSI) System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*
You can change the setting for BSI.
2 Customized Features  P. 344
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 BSI al ert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are 
detected.
•An object that does not re flect 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 sens ors have been improperly 
repaired or the rear bu mper has been deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For proper BSI use:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.
•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with 
labels or sticke rs 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.
■Comes on when●A vehicle enters the ale rt 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).
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the outside 
rearview mirror on both sides.
■Blinks and the beeper sounds when
You move the turn signal  lever in the direction 
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds 
three times. Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
Driving
LaneWatchTM*
LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear 
areas displayed on the audio/in formation 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.1 LaneWatchTM*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has 
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in 
a collision.
The LaneWatch func tion can be affected by weather, 
lighting (including headli ghts and low sun angle), 
ambient darkness, camera  condition, and loading.
The LaneWatch may not prov ide the intended display 
of traffic to the side and rear under the following 
conditions:
•Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered, 
changing the height of the vehicle. 
•Your tires are over or under inflated.
•Your tires or wheels are of varied size or construction.
3WARNING
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 LaneWatch while 
driving.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side 
of your vehicle, and behind you for other 
vehicles before changing lanes.
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CameraAudio/Information Screen
Move the turn signal 
lever to the passenger 
side.
Press the LaneWatch 
button.
Pull the turn signal 
lever back. Press the LaneWatch 
button again. The passenger side view 
display appears on the 
audio/information screen.
The system activates when you:
The system deactivates when you:
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
Driving
■Customizing the La neWatch settings
You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal : Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when 
you operate the turn signal light lever.
• Display Time after  Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining Lane Watch 
display time after you pull  the turn signal lever back.
• Reference Line : Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch 
monitor.
• Display : Adjusts display settings.
2Customized Features  P. 344
■Reference Lines
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 farther away.
1LaneWatchTM*
The LaneWatch camera view  is restricted. Its unique 
lens makes objects on the screen look slightly 
different from what they are.
LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift 
lever is in 
( R.
For proper LaneWatch operation:
•The camera is located in  the passenger side door 
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera 
lens is covered with dirt  or moisture, use a soft, 
moist cloth to keep the lens  clean and free of debris.
•Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers 
of any kind.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
1Reference Lines
The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to 
your vehicle. As always, m ake sure to visually confirm 
the safety of a lane chan ge before changing lanes.
The distance betwee n your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and 
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions 
and vehicle loading. For ex ample, the reference lines 
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the 
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more 
heavily loaded.
Consult a dealer if:
•The passenger side door mirr or, or area around it is 
severely impacted, resulting in changing the 
camera angle.
•The LaneWatch display doe s not come on at all.
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* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uIntelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*
Driving
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*
The Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)  is a full time all wheel drive system that automatically 
controls and transfers varying amount of engine torque to all wheels independently 
according to the driving conditions.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking 
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.
Avoid continuously driving on slippery surfa ces where a wheel is likely to spin out, 
and do not drive if the AWD indicator starts blinking. Driving continuously under 
such conditions can damage the system's torque distribution unit.
If the AWD indicator blinks while driving , it indicates the differential temperature is 
too high. If this happens, pull to the side of  the road when it is safe, shift to park, an 
idle the engine idle until the indicator goes  out. If the indicator does not go out, take 
your vehicle to a dealer  to have it checked.1Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4)*
NOTICE
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your 
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can 
cause transmission or re ar differential damage.
The i-VTM4 system 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.
2 Tire and Wheel Replacement  P. 593
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTPMS with Tire Fill Assist
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Driving
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
Monitors the tire pr essure while you are 
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes 
significantly low, the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 
indicator comes on and a message appears on 
the MID.1 TPMS with Tire Fill Assist
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.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator 
Comes On or Blinks P. 629
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in 
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become  over-inflated in warmer 
weather.
The Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator will not come 
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS audibly and visually informs you of 
changes in tire pressure of the individual ti re that you 
are adjusting using audibl e and visual indications.
2 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator 
Comes On or Blinks P. 629
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Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power 
mode to ON, and roll the multi-function 
steering-wheel controls until you see the tire 
pressure screen.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi 
(U.S.) or kPa (Canada).
Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire 
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire 
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on  the MID can be slightly 
different from the actual pr essure as measured by a 
gauge. If there is a signifi cant difference between the 
two values, or if the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator 
indicator and the message on the MID do not go off 
after you have inflated the tire to the specified 
pressure, have the system checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor Problem  may appear if you 
drive with the compact spare tire, or there is a 
problem with the TPMS.
If a change in tire pressure has been significant, the 
system beeps and the hazard  lights flash continuously 
for five seconds when the specified tire pressure is 
reached. Stop filling the tire.
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uuWhen Driving uTire 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 manufa cturer on the vehicle placard 
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a diff erent size than the size indicated 
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should 
determine the proper tire inflat ion 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-inf lated tire causes the tire to 
overheat and can lead to tire fail ure. Under-inflation also reduces 
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect  the vehicle’s 
handling and stopping ability.
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uuWhen Driving uTire 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 un der-inflation has not reached the 
level to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been eq uipped with a TPMS malfunction 
indicator to indicate when the sy stem 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 fo r 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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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with 
your foot.
To release:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fu lly before driving. The 
rear brakes and axle can  be damaged if you drive 
with the parki ng brake applied.
If you start driving without  fully releasing the parking 
brake, a buzzer sounds  as a warning, and Release 
Parking Brake  appears on the MID.
Always apply the parki ng brake when parking.
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