Fiat 124 Spider (2020 year). Manual in english — page 8

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Models Equipped With An Automatic

WARNING! (Continued)

Transmission

Starting The Engine

† Do not leave children or animals inside

Proceed as follows:

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

Before starting the engine, adjust the seat,

heat build-up may cause serious injury or

1.

Engage the parking brake and place the

the interior rear view mirrors, the door

death.

gear selector to P

(PARK) or N

mirrors, and fasten the seat belt correctly.

(NEUTRAL).

Never press the accelerator pedal for starting

WARNING!

2.

Fully depress the brake pedal without

the engine.

touching the accelerator.

† When leaving the vehicle, always remove

Models Equipped With A Manual

the key fob from the vehicle and lock

Transmission

3.

Place the start button in the ACC mode.

your vehicle.

†

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

Proceed as follows:

4.

Place the start button in the ON mode,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

push and release it as soon as the engine

1. Engage the parking brake and place the

starts. If the engine does not start within

† Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-

gear selector in NEUTRAL.

10 seconds, push the start button to OFF

tended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

2. Place the start button in the ACC mode.

mode and wait for 10-15 seconds before

repeating the starting procedure.

ously or fatally injured. Children should

3. Fully depress the clutch pedal without

be warned not to touch the parking

touching the accelerator.

Cold Weather Operation

brake, brake pedal or the transmission

gear selector.

4. Place the start button in the ON mode,

Regarding Cold Start Disable

† Do not leave the key fob in or near the

push and release it as soon as the engine

When the ambient temperature is extremely

vehicle, or in a location accessible to

starts. If the engine does not start within

low, the engine may not crank even when the

children, and do not leave the ignition of

10 seconds, push the start button to OFF

engine starting procedure is performed. At

a vehicle equipped with Advanced

mode and wait for 10-15 seconds before

Keyless Entry in the ACC or ON/RUN

this time, the Cold Start Disable Indicator

repeating the starting procedure.

mode. A child could operate power

light in the instrument cluster flashes.

windows, other controls, or move the

However, this does not indicate a problem.

vehicle.

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Perform the necessary procedures

(see

3. If the engine fails to start within

10

Stopping The Engine

“Warning lights And Messages” paragraph in

seconds, place the ignition in the STOP

Proceed as follows:

“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”

(OFF/LOCK) mode, wait five seconds to

chapter).

allow the starter to cool, then repeat the

1. Park the car in a position that is not

Extended Park Starting procedure.

dangerous for oncoming traffic, if

Regarding Ice Breaker

equipped with manual transmission

4. If the engine fails to start after eight

When the ambient temperature is low, the

place gear selector in FIRST

(1st) or

attempts, allow the starter to cool for at

start of cranking may be delayed after engine

REVERSE (R) gear, if equipped with

least 10 minutes, then repeat the proce-

starting procedure is performed. At this time,

automatic transmission place the gear

dure.

the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in the

selector to PARK (P).

instrument cluster illumintes. However, this

does not indicate a problem.

CAUTION!

2. Push and release the ignition button to

STOP the engine.

Refer to your authorized dealer regarding

To prevent damage to the starter, do not

other related parts which are to be input such

crank continuously for more than 10 seconds

BRAKE SYSTEM

as function name, operating scenario (condi-

at a time. Wait

10 to 15 seconds before

tion) of each function, indicator operation,

trying again.

This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that

and user operation/procedure information.

adjust automatically through normal use.

After Starting — Warming Up The Engine

Should power-assist fail, you can stop by

Extended Park Starting

applying greater force than normal to the

Proceed as follows:

NOTE:

brake pedal. But the distance required to

Extended Park condition occurs when the

1. Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a

stop will be greater than usual.

vehicle has not been started or driven for at

reduced RPM, without accelerating

NOTE:

least 30 days.

suddenly.

Always depress the brake pedal with the right

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables

2. It is recommended to wait until the

foot. Applying the brakes with the unaccus-

to the battery to ensure a full battery

digital engine coolant temperature indi-

tomed left foot could slow your reaction time

charge during the crank cycle.

cator starts moving before demanding

to an emergency situation resulting in insuf-

full performance.

ficient braking operation.

2. Place the ignition in the START mode

and release it when the engine starts.

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Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch

CAUTION!

WARNING! (Continued)

pedal or brake pedal, or hold the clutch

pedal depressed halfway unnecessarily.

Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order

† Be sure the park brake is fully disen-

Doing so could result in the following:

to avoid your shoe contacting the brake

gaged before driving; failure to do so can

pedal when depressing the accelerator

lead to brake failure and a collision.

† The clutch and brake parts will wear out

pedal.

more quickly.

† Always fully apply the park brake when

leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and

† The brakes can overheat and adversely

Parking Brake

cause damage or injury. Also be certain

affect brake performance.

to leave a manual transmission in

NOTE:

REVERSE

(R) or FIRST

(1st) gear.

WARNING!

Driving with the parking brake on will cause

Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to

excessive wear of the brake parts.

roll and cause damage or injury.

† Riding the brakes can lead to brake

failure and possibly a collision. Driving

WARNING!

with your foot resting or riding on the

Setting the Parking Brake

brake pedal can result in abnormally

† Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull

high brake temperatures, excessive

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

the parking brake lever fully upwards with

lining wear, and possible brake damage.

† Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-

sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a

You would not have your full braking

tended is dangerous for a number of

stationary position.

capacity in an emergency.

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should

Releasing the Parking Brake

† Driving a vehicle with the

“Brake

Warning Light” on is dangerous. A signif-

be warned not to touch the park brake,

Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking

icant decrease in braking performance or

brake pedal or the gear selector.

brake lever upwards, then press the release

vehicle stability during braking may

† Do not leave the key fob in or near the

button. While holding the button, lower the

occur. It will take you longer to stop the

vehicle or in a location accessible to chil-

parking brake lever all the way down to the

vehicle or will make your vehicle harder

dren. A child could operate power

released position.

to control. You could have a collision.

windows, other controls, or move the

Have the vehicle checked immediately.

vehicle.

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Brake Assist

MANUAL TRANSMISSION —

During emergency braking situations when it

IF EQUIPPED

is necessary to depress the brake pedal with

greater force, the brake assist system

Manual Transmission

provides braking assistance, thus enhancing

braking performance. When the brake pedal

WARNING!

is depressed hard or depressed more quickly,

You or others could be injured if you leave

the brakes apply more firmly.

the vehicle unattended without having the

NOTE:

park brake fully applied. The park brake

Parking Brake

should always be applied when the driver

† When the brake pedal is depressed hard or

1 — Parking Brake Lever

is not in the vehicle, especially on an

depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel

2 — Parking Brake Release Button

incline.

softer but the brakes will apply more

firmly. This is a normal effect of the brake

Warning Light

assist operation and does not indicate a

CAUTION!

malfunction.

The warning light turns on when the system

Never drive with your foot resting on the

has a malfunction. Refer to “Warning Lights

† When the brake pedal is depressed hard or

clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the

And Messages” in “Getting To Know Your

depressed more quickly, a motor/pump

vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal

Instrument Panel” for further information.

operation noise may be heard. This is a

partially engaged, as this will cause

normal effect of the brake assist and does

abnormal wear on the clutch.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator

not indicate a malfunction.

When the disc brake pads become worn, the

† The brake assist equipment does not

built-in wear indicators contact the rotors.

supersede the functionality of the

This causes a screeching noise to warn that

vehicle's main braking system.

the pads should be replaced. When you hear

this noise contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

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To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal

NOTE:

CAUTION! (Continued)

fully and put the gear selector

into the

A certain amount of noise from the transmis-

required position. The diagram

for gear

sion is normal. This noise can be most

† Do not apply any excessive lateral force

engagement is shown on the knob.

noticeable when the vehicle is idling in

to the gear selector when changing from

NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged (clutch

fifth to fourth gear. This could lead to the

pedal released), but it may also be heard

accidental selection of second gear,

when driving. The noise may also be more

which could result in damage to the

noticeable when the transmission is warm.

transmission.

This noise is normal and is not an indication

† Make sure the vehicle comes to a

of a problem with your clutch or transmis-

complete stop before shifting to

sion.

REVERSE (R). Shifting to REVERSE (R)

With Parking Sensor System

while the vehicle is still moving may

damage the transmission.

When the gear selector is shifted to the

† Reverse can only be engaged when the

Gear Selector

REVERSE (R) position with the ignition

vehicle is completely stationary. With

placed in the ON mode, the parking sensor

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down

the engine running, wait at least two

system is activated an audible sound is

while shifting, then release it slowly.

seconds with the clutch pedal fully

heard.

pressed before engaging reverse to

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to

CAUTION!

prevent damage to the gears.

prevent shifting to REVERSE (R) by mistake.

Push the gear selector downward and shift to

† Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

REVERSE (R).

AUTOMATIC

except when shifting gears. Also, do not

use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an

TRANSMISSION — IF

A natural driving posture can be achieved by

hill or grade. Riding the clutch will cause

lightly gripping the gear selector from the

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needless clutch wear and damage.

side without having to rest your elbow on the

center console.

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Shift Interlock

If shifting to REVERSE (R) is difficult, shift

This vehicle is equipped with an interlock

back into neutral, release the clutch pedal,

system that holds the transmission gear

and try again.

selector in PARK (P) unless the brakes are

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NOTE:

Gear Position Indication

Even if you intend to use the automatic

In MANUAL (M) shift mode, the “M” of the

transmission functions as a traditional auto-

shift position indication illuminates and the

matic, you should also be aware that you can

number of the selected gear is displayed.

inadvertently shift into manual shift mode

and an inappropriate gear may be retained as

Gear Selector Positions

the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the

engine speed going higher or hear the engine

PARK (P)

racing, confirm you have not accidentally

PARK

(P) locks the transmission and

slipped into manual shift mode

(refer to

prevents the driveshaft from rotating.

“Manual Shift Mode” paragraph in this

section).

WARNING!

Shift Position Indication

† Never use the PARK position as a substi-

tute for the park brake. Always apply the

The gear selector position (PRNDM) is illu-

park brake fully when parked to guard

minated when the ignition is placed in the

against vehicle movement and possible

ON mode.

injury or damage.

NOTE:

† Your vehicle could move and injure you

If one of the following actions is performed,

and others if it is not in PARK. Check by

the gear selector position is displayed for five

trying to move the gear selector out of

minutes even if the ignition is placed in a

PARK with the brake pedal released.

mode other than ON.

Make sure the transmission is in PARK

before exiting the vehicle.

† The ignition is placed in the OFF mode.

(Continued)

† The driver's door is opened.

Gear Selector And Pattern

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WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

CAUTION!

† It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

† When leaving the vehicle, always make

† Before moving the transmission gear

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher

sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,

selector out of PARK, you must turn the

than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly

remove the key fob from the vehicle, and

ignition to the ON/RUN mode, and also

pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle

lock the vehicle.

press the brake pedal. Otherwise,

could accelerate quickly forward or in

damage to the gear selector could result.

† Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

reverse. You could lose control of the

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

† DO NOT race the engine when shifting

vehicle and hit someone or something.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another

Only shift into gear when the engine is

tended is dangerous for a number of

gear range, as this can damage the drive-

idling normally and your foot is firmly

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

train.

pressing the brake pedal.

ously or fatally injured. Children should

† Unintended movement of a vehicle could

be warned not to touch the park brake,

NOTE:

injure those in or near the vehicle. As

brake pedal or the transmission gear

† Shifting into PARK (P), NEUTRAL (N) or

with all vehicles, you should never exit a

selector.

vehicle while the engine is running.

REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is moving

† Do not leave the key fob in or near the

can damage your transmission.

Before exiting a vehicle, always come to

vehicle (or in a location accessible to

a complete stop, then apply the park

children), and do not leave the ignition

† Shifting into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R)

brake, shift the transmission into PARK,

(in a vehicle equipped with pushbutton

when the engine is running faster than idle

turn the ignition OFF, and remove the

start) in the ON/RUN mode. A child

can damage the transmission.

key fob. When the ignition is in the

could operate power windows, other

LOCK/OFF (key removal) position

(or,

controls, or move the vehicle.

with pushbutton start, when the ignition

is in the OFF mode), the transmission is

locked in PARK, securing the vehicle

against unwanted movement.

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REVERSE (R)

the brake pedal before moving the gear

The transmission may switch to AAS mode

selector from NEUTRAL (N) to prevent the

when driving up and down slopes, cornering,

This range is for moving the vehicle back-

vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

driving at high elevations, or depressing the

ward. Shift into REVERSE only after the

accelerator pedal quickly while the gear

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

DRIVE (D)

selector is in the DRIVE (D) position.

With Parking Sensor system: when the gear

DRIVE (D) is the normal driving position.

Depending on the road and driving conditions/

selector is shifted to the REVERSE (R) posi-

From a stop, the transmission will automati-

vehicle operations, gear shifting could be

tion with the ignition placed in the ON mode,

cally shift through all available gears.

delayed or not occur, however, this does not

the parking sensor system is activated and

MANUAL (M)

indicate a problem because the AAS mode

an audible sound is heard.

will maintain the optimum gear position.

MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode posi-

NEUTRAL (N)

tion. Gears can be shifted up or down by

Shift-Lock System

In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and transmis-

operating the gear selector.

(Refer to

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of

sion are not locked. The vehicle will roll

“Manual Shift Mode” paragraph in this

PARK

(P) unless the brake pedal is

freely even on the slightest incline unless the

section).

depressed.

parking brake or brakes are applied.

WARNING!

To shift from PARK (P):

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn

braking on a slippery surface. The drive

2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode.

off the ignition to coast down a hill. These

wheels could lose their grip and the

are unsafe practices that limit your

vehicle could skid, causing a collision or

3. Press and hold the lock-release button on

response to changing traffic or road

personal injury.

the gear selector.

conditions. You might lose control of the

vehicle and have a collision.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

4. Move the gear selector.

Active Adaptive Shift

(AAS) automatically

NOTE:

When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF mode, the

Do not shift into NEUTRAL (N) when driving

controls the transmission shift points to best

gear selector cannot be shifted from PARK (P).

suit the road conditions and driver input.

the vehicle. Doing so will damage the trans-

This improves driving feel.

The ignition cannot be placed in the OFF mode

mission. Press the parking brake or depress

if the gear selector is not in PARK (P).

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Shift Lock Override

Manual Shift Mode

Indicators

If the gear selector will not move from PARK

The manual shift mode gives you the feel of

Manual Shift Mode Indication

(P) using the proper shift procedure,

driving a manual transmission vehicle by

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift

continue to press the brake pedal and

allowing you to operate the gear selector

position indication in the instrument panel

proceed as follows:

manually.

illuminates.

1.

Remove the shift lock override cover

This allows you to control engine RPM and

Gear Position Indication

using a cloth wrapped flat head screw-

torque to the drive wheels much like a

driver.

manual transmission when more control is

The numeral for the selected gear illumi-

desired.

nates.

2.

Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into

the Override Access Hole, and push the

To change to MANUAL (M) shift mode, shift

override button down.

the gear selector from DRIVE (D) to MANUAL

(M). To return to automatic shift mode, shift

the gear selector from MANUAL

(M) to

DRIVE (D).

You can shift between DRIVE

(D) and

MANUAL (M) mode at any time, without

taking your foot off the accelerator.

NOTE:

Instrument Panel

† If you change to manual shift mode when

the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to

1 — Manual Shift Mode Indication

Shift Lock Override Access Hole

2 — Gear Position Indication

M1.

3.

Push and hold the lock release button on

† If you change to manual shift mode while

the gear selector and move the gear

the vehicle is moving it will remain in the

selector.

current gear until a manual shift request is

made.

4.

Take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.

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SPORT MODE — IF

SPEED CONTROL

Activation / Deactivation

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NOTE:

Speed Control

When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-

The SPORT mode increases steering feed-

tion, the system status before it was turned

This is an electronically controlled driving

back to the driver with slight increase in

off is stored. For example, if the ignition is

assistance feature that allows the desired

effort and changes the transmission shift

placed in the OFF position while the Speed

vehicle speed to be maintained, without

schedules for more aggressive shifting. This

Control is operating, the system will be oper-

having to press the accelerator pedal.

driving mode is useful while driving on twisty

able when the ignition is ON the next time.

roads where more steering precision is

This feature can be used at a speed above

desired in spirited cornering.

25 mph (40 km/h) on long stretches of dry,

Activating Speed Control

straight roads with few variations, such as

Push the ON button located on the right side

To activate SPORT mode, toggle the SPORT

highways.

Mode button forward and hold for approxi-

of the steering wheel with the other Speed

mately two seconds. You will see “Sport”

It is therefore not recommended to use this

Control buttons. The warning light (amber) in

illuminate in the Instrument Panel cluster.

feature on city roads with traffic, or in areas

the instrument cluster display will illumi-

where the vehicle will stop frequently.

nate.

WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed.

Your vehicle could go too fast for the

conditions, and you could lose control and

have an accident. Do not use Speed

Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are

winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

SPORT Button

Speed Control Buttons

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Setting A Desired Speed

Release the SET (-) button at the desired

WARNING!

speed, otherwise the speed will continue

Proceed as follows:

Leaving the Speed Control system on when

decreasing while the SET

(-) button is

not in use is dangerous. You could

pushed and held (except when the acceler-

1. Activate the Speed Control device by

accidentally set the system or cause it to

ator pedal is depressed).

pushing the ON button. The cruise

go faster than you want. You could lose

warning light (amber) illuminates.

NOTE:

control and have an accident. Always leave

the system off when you are not using it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

† Release the SET (-) button at the desired

must be more than 25 mph (40 km/h).

speed, otherwise the speed will continue

Deactivating Speed Control

decreasing while the SET

(-) button is

3. Set the Speed Control by pushing the

pushed and held (except when the accel-

Push the OFF/CAN button. The

warning

SET (-) button at the desired speed. The

erator pedal is depressed).

Speed Control is set at the moment the

light

(amber) in the instrument cluster

display turns off.

SET (-) button is pushed. Release the

† On a steep grade, the vehicle may momen-

accelerator pedal simultaneously. The

tarily slow down while ascending, or speed

When A Speed Has Been Set: the

warning

warning light (green) illuminates.

up while descending.

light

(green) in the instrument cluster

display is illuminated, push and hold the

NOTE:

† The Speed Control will cancel if the

OFF/CAN button or push the OFF/CAN

The Speed Control setting cannot be

vehicle speed decreases below

16 mph

button twice to deactivate.

performed under the following conditions:

(25 km/h) when climbing a steep incline.

† Automatic Transmission: the gear selector

† The Speed Control may cancel at about

When A Speed Has Not Been Set: the

warning light

(amber) in the instrument

is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.

9 mph (15 km/h) below the preset speed

such as when climbing a long, steep

cluster display is illuminated, push the OFF/

† Manual Transmission: the gear selector is

incline.

CAN button to deactivate.

in the NEUTRAL position or when the

clutch is disengaged

(clutch

is

The vehicle’s set speed is displayed in the

depressed).

instrument cluster display.

† The parking brake is applied.

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Increasing Speed

NOTE:

Resume Speed

Accelerate the vehicle to speed up tempo-

To increase speed using the Speed Control

If any other method besides the OFF/CAN

rarily with the accelerator pedal when the

buttons:

button was used to cancel cruising speed

Speed Control is on. Increasing the speed

(such as applying the brake pedal or pressing

† Push the RES (+) button and hold it, your

will not interfere with, or change the set

in the clutch pedal) and the system is still

vehicle will accelerate. Release the button

speed. Take your foot off the accelerator to

activated, the most recent set speed will

at the desired speed.

return to the set speed.

automatically resume when the RES

(+)

† Push the RES (+) button and release it

Decreasing Speed

button is pushed.

immediately, to adjust the set speed.

To decrease speed using the Speed Control

If the vehicle speed is below

16 mph

Multiple pushes of the button will increase

buttons:

(25 km/h), increase the vehicle speed up to

the set speed according to the number of

25 mph (40 km/h) or more and then push

times it is pushed.

† Push the SET (-) button and hold it, the

the RES (+) button.

vehicle will gradually slow down. Release

Increasing speed with a single RES (+) button

the button at the desired speed.

operation:

Temporarily Canceling The System

† If the instrument cluster display for

† Push the SET (-) button and release it

immediately to adjust the set speed.

WARNING!

vehicle speed is indicated in mph: speed

will increase in 1 mph increments.

Multiple button pushes will decrease the

Leaving the Speed Control system on when

set speed according to the number of

not in use is dangerous. You could

† If the instrument cluster display for

times it is pushed.

accidentally set the system or cause it to

vehicle speed is indicated in km/h: speed

Decreasing speed with a single SET (-) button

go faster than you want. You could lose

will increase in 1 km/h increments.

operation:

control and have an accident. Always leave

To increase speed using accelerator pedal:

the system OFF when you are not using it.

† If the instrument cluster display for

† Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate

vehicle speed is indicated in mph: the

to the desired speed.

speed will decrease in 1 mph increments.

† Push the SET (-) button and release it

† If the instrument cluster display for

immediately. This new set speed will be

vehicle speed is indicated in km/h: the

saved.

speed will decrease in 1 km/h increments.

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To temporarily cancel the system, use one of

will not be applied even if the transmis-

these methods:

sion is shifted down to a lower gear. If

deceleration is required, lower the set

† Slightly press the brake pedal.

speed or press the brake pedal.

† Press the clutch pedal (if equipped with a

When the Speed Control system is tempo-

manual transmission).

rarily canceled, the speed cannot be reset.

† Push OFF/CAN button.

RADAR SENSORS — IF

If the RES (+) button is pushed when the

vehicle speed is

25 mph

(40 km/h) or

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Radar Sensor Locations

higher, the system reverts to the previously

set speed.

Rear Radar Sensors

Always keep the surface of the rear bumper

NOTE:

The following systems use the rear radar

near the radar sensors clean so that the radar

sensors operate normally. Also, do not apply

If any of the following conditions occur, the

sensors:

Speed Control system is temporarily

items such as stickers.

† Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

canceled:

CAUTION!

† Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

† The parking brake is applied.

If the rear bumper receives a severe

The radar sensors function by detecting the

† Automatic Transmission: the gear selector

impact, the system may no longer operate

radio waves reflected off of a vehicle

is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.

normally. Stop the system immediately

approaching from the rear, or an obstruction,

and contact an authorized dealer.

† Manual Transmission: the gear selector is

sent from the radar sensor.

in the NEUTRAL position.

The radar sensors are installed inside the

The detection ability of the radar sensors has

† Automatic Transmission: the Speed Control

rear bumper, one each on the left and right

limitations. In the following cases, the detec-

cannot be canceled while driving in

sides.

tion ability may be decreased, and the

manual mode (gear selector shifted from D

system may not operate normally:

to M position). Therefore, engine braking

† The rear bumper near the radar sensors

has been damaged.

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† Snow, ice or mud has adhered to the radar

The radar sensors are regulated by the rele-

REAR PARK ASSIST — IF

sensors on the rear bumper.

vant radio wave laws of the country in which

EQUIPPED

the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven

† Operating in weather conditions such as

abroad, authorization from the country in

rain, snow and fog.

Rear Park Assist

which the vehicle is driven may be required.

NOTE:

NOTE:

WARNING!

Under the following conditions, the radar

sensors cannot detect objects or it may be

† For repairs or replacement of the radar

† Do not rely completely on the parking

difficult to detect them:

sensors, bumper repairs, paint work, or

sensor system and be sure to confirm the

replacement near the radar sensors,

safety around your vehicle visually when

† Stationary objects on a road or a road side

consult an authorized dealer.

driving. This system can assist the driver in

such as small, two-wheeled vehicles, bicy-

operating the vehicle in the forward and

cles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping

† Turn off the radar system when pulling a

backward directions while parking. The

carts.

trailer or while an accessory, such as a

detection ranges of the sensors are limited,

bicycle carrier, is installed to the rear of

† Vehicle shapes which do not reflect radar

therefore, driving the vehicle while relying

the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves

waves well such as empty trailers with a

only on the system may cause an accident.

emitted by the radar will be

blocked

low vehicle height and sports cars.

Always confirm the safety around your

causing the system to not

operate

vehicle visually when driving.

Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the

normally.

radar sensors adjusted for each vehicle to a

† Parking and other potentially dangerous

maneuvers are, however, always the

loaded vehicle condition so that the radar

sensors detect approaching vehicles

driver’s responsibility. When performing

these operations, always make sure that

correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors

has changed, contact an authorized dealer.

there are no other people

(especially

children) or animals on the route you

want to drive into. The parking sensors

are an aid for the driver, but the driver

must never allow their attention to lapse

during potentially dangerous maneuvers,

even those executed at low speeds.

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The Rear Park Assist System uses four ultra-

† The system may not operate normally

† The vehicle is moving towards a tall or

sonic sensors (two rear sensors and two rear

under the following conditions:

square curbstone.

corner sensors) to detect obstructions around

† Mud, ice, or snow adhered to the sensor

† An obstruction is too close to the sensor.

the vehicle while parking the vehicle in a

area (operation will return to normal when

garage, or during parallel parking when the

† Obstructions under the bumper may not

removed).

gear selector is in REVERSE.

be detected. Obstructions that are lower

† The sensor area is frozen (operation will

than the bumper or thin which may have

The system is equipped with an assist device

return to normal when the ice is thawed).

been initially detected but are no longer

to notify the driver of the approximate

detected as the vehicle approaches more

distance from the vehicle to the surrounding

† The sensor is covered by a hand or exces-

closely.

obstruction using a audible alert.

sive force has been applied to the bumper.

† Always have the system inspected by an

† The vehicle is on a steep incline.

authorized dealer if any force is applied to

† Under extremely hot or cold weather

the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If

conditions.

the sensors have been repositioned in any

way, they cannot detect obstructions.

† The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines,

gravel, or grass covered roads.

† The system may have a malfunction if the

audible signal does not operate. Contact

† Anything which generates ultrasound is

an authorized dealer.

near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's

horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle,

† The beeper which indicates a system

Parking Sensor Locations

the air brakes of a large-sized vehicle, or

malfunction may not be heard if the

NOTE:

another vehicle's sensors.

ambient temperature is extremely cold, or

† Do not install any accessories within the

mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor

detection ranges of the sensors. It may

† The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in

area. Remove any foreign material from

affect the system operation.

road conditions causing water splash.

the sensor area.

† Depending on the type of obstruction and

† A antenna for a radio transmitter is

† When installing a trailer hitch, contact an

the surrounding conditions, the detection

installed to the vehicle.

authorized dealer.

range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors

may not be able to detect obstructions.

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NOTE:

Sensor Detection Range

Parking Sensor Audible Alert

The following types of obstructions may not

The sensors detect obstructions within the

The audible alert will sound while the system

be detected:

following range:

is operating according to the following chart:

† Thin objects such as wire or rope.

† Lateral Detection Range: 22 inches (55 cm)

Rear Sensor

† Things which absorb sonic waves easily

† Rear Detection Range: 59 inches (150 cm)

Distance

such as rain or snow.

Distance

Between

Audible

System Operation

† Angular shaped objects.

Detection

Vehicle And

Alert (*)

Area

The system is operational when the ignition

Obstruction

† Very tall objects, and those which are wide

is placed in the ON position, and the gear

at the top.

Farthest

Approx. 59 -

Slow

selector is shifted to REVERSE. When an

distance

23 inches

intermittent

† Small, short objects.

audible signal sounds, the system is enabled

(150 cm -

sound

for use.

60 cm)

CAUTION!

Far distance

Approx. 23 -

Medium

† Only have repairs on the bumper in the

17 inches

intermittent

area of the sensors carried out by an

(60 - 45 cm)

sound

authorized dealer. Repairs on the

Middle

Approx. 17 -

Fast

bumper that are not carried out properly

distance

13 inches

intermittent

may compromise the operation of the

(45 - 35 cm)

sound

parking sensors.

Close

Within

Continuous

† Only have the bumpers repainted or any

distance

approx.

sound

retouches to the paint work in the area of

13 inches

the sensors carried out by an authorized

(35 cm)

dealer. Incorrect paint application could

affect the operation of the parking

(*) The rate at which the intermittent audible

sensors.

alert increases as the vehicle approaches the

obstruction.

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When A Warning Alert Is Activated

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP

Rear Corner Sensor

The system notifies the driver of an obstacle

CAMERA

Distance

Distance

by activating the audible alert.

Audible

Operation

Detection

Between

Beep

How To Check

Alert (**)

Area

Vehicle And

The camera is located on the trunk lid, above

The system may

Obstruction

the license plate.

have a malfunction.

The audible alert is

Far distance

Approx. 22 -

Medium

Contact an

not heard.

14 inches

intermittent

authorized dealer as

(55 - 38 cm)

sound

soon as possible.

Middle

Approx. 14 -

Fast

When the ignition is

Remove any foreign

distance

9.8 inches

intermittent

placed in the ON

material from the

(38 - 25 cm)

sound

position, or if the

sensor area. If the

Close

Within

Continuous

parking sensor

system continues to

distance

approx.

sound

detects a problem

sound the audible

9.8 inches

while driving, an

alert, contact an

(25 cm)

intermittent audible

authorized dealer as

Rear Camera Location

alert is heard one to

soon as possible.

(**) The rate at which the intermittent audible

four times (*).

Changing

The Display To Rear View

Camera

alert increases as the vehicle approaches the

Mode:

obstruction.

(*) The number of times the audible alert is

heard changes depending on the malfunction

NOTE:

Place the gear selector in the REVERSE posi-

location.

tion, after the ignition is placed in the ON

If an obstruction is detected in a zone for six

seconds or more, the audible alert stops,

position, to switch the display to rear-view

camera mode.

unless the obstruction is within the close

distance zone. If the same obstruction is

detected in another zone, the corresponding

audible alert is heard.

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