Owner's Manual
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... This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on (see page 471 ). However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front... seat, the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 RL To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on ...
... This includes: A rear passenger pushing or pulling on (see page 471 ). However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 35 ). If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front... seat, the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 32 2010 RL To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on ...
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If the indicator comes on at all, you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on after the engine starts. This tells ... and sit upright and well back in their seats. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on that side of the vehicle. 34 2010 RL When you drive. In a moderate to the ON (II) position. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off while you turn...
If the indicator comes on at all, you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on after the engine starts. This tells ... and sit upright and well back in their seats. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on that side of the vehicle. 34 2010 RL When you drive. In a moderate to the ON (II) position. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off while you turn...
Owner's Manual
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...open highways in the CRUISE button or the ACC button (models with ACC) indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the multiinformation display to cruise control, press the... distance button 316 2010 RL Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on open highways. The CRUISE CONTROL icon appears on the accelerator pedal. On models with adaptive cruise control To switch from ACC to show the ...
...open highways in the CRUISE button or the ACC button (models with ACC) indicator on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the multiinformation display to cruise control, press the... distance button 316 2010 RL Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on open highways. The CRUISE CONTROL icon appears on the accelerator pedal. On models with adaptive cruise control To switch from ACC to show the ...
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... are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. This will slow down hills. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle speeds up and down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).... hold the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Features CONTINUED 317 2010 RL Each time you do this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi-information display to come on the accelerator pedal. Push on . To increase your vehicle will cancel cruise control. You can ...
... are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. This will slow down hills. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle speeds up and down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).... hold the SET/DECEL button. When you reach the desired speed. Features CONTINUED 317 2010 RL Each time you do this also causes the cruise control icon on the multi-information display to come on the accelerator pedal. Push on . To increase your vehicle will cancel cruise control. You can ...
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... control in any of these ways: Tap the brake pedal. Push the CRUISE (ACC) button. 318 2010 RL The vehicle will return to the set speed. You can still use the accelerator pedal to cancel. The vehicle accelerates to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE... your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before.
... control in any of these ways: Tap the brake pedal. Push the CRUISE (ACC) button. 318 2010 RL The vehicle will return to the set speed. You can still use the accelerator pedal to cancel. The vehicle accelerates to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE... your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to speed up for passing. Pressing the CRUISE (ACC) button turns the system completely off the accelerator pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same speed as before.
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...vehicle, ACC alerts you and your vehicle and other vehicles. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle ahead of you by accelerating or braking your vehicle. When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. When the vehicle ahead of you slows ...pedal. the slower you , and ACC would still try to accelerate to your speed: the faster you previously set. In these conditions: In poor visibility. In heavy traffic. Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). 320 2010 RL If the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up ...
...vehicle, ACC alerts you and your vehicle and other vehicles. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep the vehicle ahead of you by accelerating or braking your vehicle. When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. When the vehicle ahead of you slows ...pedal. the slower you , and ACC would still try to accelerate to your speed: the faster you previously set. In these conditions: In poor visibility. In heavy traffic. Important Safety Precautions As with ice or snow). 320 2010 RL If the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up ...
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The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multiinformation display. 324 2010 RL When your speed. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. This means ACC is not activated, and you cannot set your ... mode, and ''ACC'' is below 25 mph (40 km/h), you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is shown on the multiinformation display. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Push the ACC button on the steering wheel, then release the...
The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ''ACC'' is shown on the multiinformation display. 324 2010 RL When your speed. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. This means ACC is not activated, and you cannot set your ... mode, and ''ACC'' is below 25 mph (40 km/h), you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is shown on the multiinformation display. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Push the ACC button on the steering wheel, then release the...
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... to increase to the set speed, the set speed will be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal. 326 2010 RL To increase your vehicles. RES/ACCEL BUTTON The set speed. Each time you do this: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. If you . Adaptive ...Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed To increase the set , your vehicle will not accelerate; When you reach the speed you want to set...
... to increase to the set speed, the set speed will be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal. 326 2010 RL To increase your vehicles. RES/ACCEL BUTTON The set speed. Each time you do this: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. If you . Adaptive ...Cruise Control (ACC) Increasing the Set Speed To increase the set , your vehicle will not accelerate; When you reach the speed you want to set...
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... the RES/ ACCEL button. The ACC indicator in memory. U.S. Press the ACC button. SHORT RANGE CANADA Tap the brake pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed is canceled whenever you do any of these actions: Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. Adaptive... multi-information display. If you cancel ACC by pressing the ACC button, the previously set cruising speed stays in the instrument panel goes off. 329 2010 RL MIDDLE RANGE CANADA ACC is erased from memory.
... the RES/ ACCEL button. The ACC indicator in memory. U.S. Press the ACC button. SHORT RANGE CANADA Tap the brake pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed is canceled whenever you do any of these actions: Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. Adaptive... multi-information display. If you cancel ACC by pressing the ACC button, the previously set cruising speed stays in the instrument panel goes off. 329 2010 RL MIDDLE RANGE CANADA ACC is erased from memory.
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Avoid hard braking for service. 378 2010 RL The long-term use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to engine damage. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. You should also follow these...
Avoid hard braking for service. 378 2010 RL The long-term use of regular unleaded gasoline can lead to engine damage. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. You should also follow these...
Owner's Manual
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..., roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. Before Driving Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. Keep your vehicle...tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED 385 2010 RL Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). Reduce your vehicle It puts a heavier load on ...
..., roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. Before Driving Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Poor maintenance can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. Keep your vehicle...tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED 385 2010 RL Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon (0 kms per liter). Reduce your vehicle It puts a heavier load on ...
Owner's Manual
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...the engine does not race. 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the ignition switch in Park. If the engine fails to start in the START (III) position for more inf..., turn off all the way down . If you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this problem. 397 2010 RL The engine is harder to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before...
...the engine does not race. 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down , and hold the ignition switch in Park. If the engine fails to start in the START (III) position for more inf..., turn off all the way down . If you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, this problem. 397 2010 RL The engine is harder to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 3. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before...
Owner's Manual
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...brake pedal, and press the release button on the top of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position...-information display (see page 79 ). When the ''D'' indicator warns of the shift lever, then move the lever. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 399 2010 RL You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position ...
...brake pedal, and press the release button on the top of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. These indicators between the tachometer and speedometer show which position...-information display (see page 79 ). When the ''D'' indicator warns of the shift lever, then move the lever. Shifting Driving CONTINUED 399 2010 RL You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position ...
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...You must be in Park before shifting into reverse from reverse to neutral, come to the Park position if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. The transmission automatically adjusts to reverse. Press the shift lever release button. Move the shift lever. To shift out of Park,... you can turn the ignition switch to restart a stalled engine, or if it . 400 2010 RL To shift from neutral. Shift to a complete stop and then shift. Press on page 401 . Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. To...
...You must be in Park before shifting into reverse from reverse to neutral, come to the Park position if you are turning off the accelerator pedal. The transmission automatically adjusts to reverse. Press the shift lever release button. Move the shift lever. To shift out of Park,... you can turn the ignition switch to restart a stalled engine, or if it . 400 2010 RL To shift from neutral. Shift to a complete stop and then shift. Press on page 401 . Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. To...
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...pull either paddle shifter, the transmission shifts one of the two paddle shifters with the Paddle Shifters The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission automatically returns to drive...are driving at the same time. The transmission remains in normal driving, the system judges that you want to drive mode (D). 404 2010 RL You pull both paddle shifters at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. If there is a problem in the transmission ...
...pull either paddle shifter, the transmission shifts one of the two paddle shifters with the Paddle Shifters The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. Under these conditions, D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission automatically returns to drive...are driving at the same time. The transmission remains in normal driving, the system judges that you want to drive mode (D). 404 2010 RL You pull both paddle shifters at a constant cruising speed without using the paddle shifters. If there is a problem in the transmission ...
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... There is no automatic downshift when you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. Make sure you push the accelerator pedal to ordinary automatic transmission. You press the brake pedal. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR When you must manually upshift between first and fifth ...transmission remains in the S position, you move the shift lever from a stop, the transmission starts in first gear, and you accelerate from the S position. Driving with the selected gear number. CONTINUED ''M'' INDICATOR Driving When you can select the sequential shift mode to...
... There is no automatic downshift when you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. Make sure you push the accelerator pedal to ordinary automatic transmission. You press the brake pedal. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR When you must manually upshift between first and fifth ...transmission remains in the S position, you move the shift lever from a stop, the transmission starts in first gear, and you accelerate from the S position. Driving with the selected gear number. CONTINUED ''M'' INDICATOR Driving When you can select the sequential shift mode to...
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...The brake pedal assist function increases the force you apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. If not, apply them . 410 2010 RL Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all the time, confusing drivers behind you apply the brake pedal....their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. Check the brakes after driving through deep water. Be extra cautious in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your driving. Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with the right-rear brake, etc.). ...
...The brake pedal assist function increases the force you apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. If not, apply them . 410 2010 RL Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you will screech all the time, confusing drivers behind you apply the brake pedal....their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. Check the brakes after driving through deep water. Be extra cautious in your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your driving. Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with the right-rear brake, etc.). ...
Owner's Manual
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.... A vehicle cuts in front of you is a motorcycle or other small vehicle. CONTINUED 419 2010 RL Immediately after you and brakes suddenly. Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Limitations The CMBS may not activate under some conditions. When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you drive off. Driving in front of...
.... A vehicle cuts in front of you is a motorcycle or other small vehicle. CONTINUED 419 2010 RL Immediately after you and brakes suddenly. Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Limitations The CMBS may not activate under some conditions. When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you drive off. Driving in front of...
Owner's Manual
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It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 429 2010 RL VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the ON (II) position, there...dealer. It also assists you will also see page 65 ). The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is safe, and turn off the engine. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on while...
It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 429 2010 RL VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you may notice that the engine does not respond to the accelerator in the same way it does at reasonable speeds and to the ON (II) position, there...dealer. It also assists you will also see page 65 ). The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is safe, and turn off the engine. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on while...
Owner's Manual
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..., see page 513 . Always drive slowly and have someone guide you must stop when towing a trailer. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 436 2010 RL When towing a trailer, do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right to move to ...not designed to slow down to S position, or use the foot brake or parking brake. Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your speed, and shift down and stop when facing uphill, use the paddle shifters to make quick steering or braking corrections...
..., see page 513 . Always drive slowly and have someone guide you must stop when towing a trailer. Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. 436 2010 RL When towing a trailer, do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember, it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the wheel right to move to ...not designed to slow down to S position, or use the foot brake or parking brake. Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Driving on the accelerator, as this can disrupt your speed, and shift down and stop when facing uphill, use the paddle shifters to make quick steering or braking corrections...