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DRIVING
Automatic Brake Hold
n
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the
vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1. Press the BRAKE HOLD button behind the shift
lever. The BRAKE HOLD indicator appears in the
instrument panel.
2. With the shift lever in Drive (D) or Neutral (N),
press the brake pedal and come to a complete
stop. The HOLD indicator appears, and brake hold
is applied. Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE HOLD button
again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
• Braking is applied for more than 10 minutes.
• The electric parking brake is engaged.
• The foot brake is pressed and the shift lever is moved to Park or Reverse.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
• There is a problem with the automatic brake hold system.
WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery
roads may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle
from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in
the vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic
brake hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park
(P) and applying the parking brake.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
Also known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), VSA helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It assists in
maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by regulating engine output and selectively
applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
n
VSA is turned on every time you start the engine, even
Automatic Brake
if you previously turned it off. If you turn VSA off, your
Hold Button
vehicle has normal braking and cornering ability, but
not VSA traction and stability enhancement.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a
beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF indicator
appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which may make it easier when trying to free your
vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
Eco Assist™ System
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine,
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
ECON Button
n
Press the ECON button to turn the system on or off.
The ECON Mode indicator appears when the system
is turned on.
Ambient Meter
n
Color-coded bars around the speedometer change
based on your driving style and brake or accelerator
pedal operation.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Spirited acceleration/deceleration
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VSA OFF Indicator
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