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 dual clutch transmission is an automatically shifting manual transmission. It delivers the driving feel of a manual transmission while providing the convenience of a fully automatic transmission.
The paddle shift function is available when the vehicle is in D (Drive) or manual mode.
The smart regeneration system controls regenerative braking automatically according to the gradient of the road and the driving condition of the vehicle ahead. The system minimizes unnecessary operation of the brake and accelerator pedals, improving the vehicle’s electrical efficiency and assisting you while driving.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, a parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
The ABS is designed to help prevents the wheels from locking so that your vehicle remains stable and you can still steer it.
The ESC is designed to stabilizes your vehicle when turning to mitigate against loss of control that could lead to an accident.
A vehicle has the tendency to roll backward when it starts moving after you have stopped it on a steep hill. The HAC system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward by engaging the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
The BAS may provide additional pressure when you momentarily and strongly engage the brake pedal in situations where sudden braking is required.
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.
The drive mode integrated control system allows the driver to select the drive mode appropriate for the surrounding environment.
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.
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:
This vehicle does not support a trailer package.
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:
