Before you get into your vehicle, examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After you get into your vehicle, check a number of things before driving, as described in this section.
The ENGINE START/STOP button illuminates when the front door is opened for your convenience. The light turns off approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed. It also turns off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.
The automatic transmission has 6 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. The transmission selects the individual speeds automatically depending on the balance between the fuel economy and the power.
The paddle shift function is available when the vehicle is in D (Drive).
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, a parking brake, and various braking system enhancements for safe driving.
The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system automatically turns your vehicle off after a certain amount of time (set by you) to reduce fuel and energy consumption and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
When a deceleration event is predicted by analyzing the navigation path and road information, the driver is notified when to release the accelerator pedal. A single notification sound and a cluster indicator inform the driver, helping to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and minimize brake use.
The drive mode integrated control system allows the driver to select the drive mode appropriate for the surrounding environment.
When you activate all-wheel drive (AWD), it distributes driving forces appropriately to the front and rear wheels. AWD could improve driving performance by maximizing the driving force of the vehicle on severe road conditions, such as steep hills or unpaved or slippery roads.
To protect the atmospheric environment in urban areas, EV mode automatically expands when the vehicle enters a road inside the Green Zone based on navigation information, and also when departing from home based on the driving history.
Active Air Flap (AAF) controls the air flap below the front bumper to cool vehicle parts and improve fuel economy.
When towing a trailer, select TOW mode to adjust the shift pattern for heavy loads and ensure smoother driving.
In poor weather or road conditions, you should drive even more carefully than usual.
Severe winter weather can lead to increased tire wear and additional issues. To minimize issues related to winter driving, you should follow the suggestions in these sections:
If you are considering towing a trailer with your vehicle, you should first check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to determine their legal requirements.
The tire and loading information label on the driver side door displays your vehicle’s load limit.
This section offers guidance for properly loading your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle maximizes your vehicle’s design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, from your vehicle’s specifications, and from the certification label:
