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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
pull over saf ely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the
equivalent of LOCK (0). For
more inf ormation, see pages and . Open the trunk. Pull up the handle
on the trunk f loor lid. Raise the lid
by lif ting it up with the handle,
then hook the handle to the trunk
opening to keep the lid open.
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HANDLE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Take the jack out of the tool kit
case. Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINT
EXTENSION JACK
WHEEL NUT
WRENCH
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
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BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
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94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Unhookthehandlefromthetrunk
opening and lower the trunk f loor
lid, then close the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ). Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
To remove the spacer cone,
squeeze the tabs on the wing bolt
to disengage it f rom the center of
the spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the
spacer cone, reverse this
procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
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SPACER CONE
TAB
SPACER CONE For compact
spare tireFor normal
tire
WING BOLT
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Start the engine.
Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch.
ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I).
For more inf ormation, see pages and .
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On SH-AWD models
Except SH-AWD models
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 136
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Dead Battery .555
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 596
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 139
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Def rosting the Windows . 221
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Dimensions .578
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Dimming the Headlights . 133
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
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Engine Oil .448
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 481
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Disc Changer .241
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Disposal of Used Oil .512
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Capacities Chart .578
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo .455
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .364
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CD Changer .241
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CD Player .295
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Certif ication Label .576
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Chains .541
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Changing a Flat Tire .547
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .510
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When to .497
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Charging System Indicator . 65,559
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 460
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 147
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
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Client Service Inf ormation . 594
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Climate Control System . 216,217
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On/Off Button .219
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Clock .373
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Clutch Fluid .520
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CO in the Exhaust . 57,588
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 461,463
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Compact Spare Tire .546
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Compass .378
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Console Compartment . 208
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Consumer Inf ormation . 594
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .512
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Checking .449
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Proper Solution .512
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Water Temp Hot Message . 76Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .587
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 382
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Cup Holders .206
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Customer Service Of f ice . 594
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Doors.....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 170
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Lockout Prevention . 147,171
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Monitor Indicator . 12,71
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Power Door Locks . 146
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Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 169
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 581
Downshif ting, ..............
Manual Transmission . 465
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .473
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .459
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Economy .450
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control .222
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Dual and Pollen Filter . 532
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Fan, Interior .220
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Economy, Fuel .450
Electronic Stability Control ............................
(ESC) System .484
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Emergencies .545
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Battery, Jump Starting . 555 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 561
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Changing a Flat Tire . 547
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Charging System Indicator . 559
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Checking the Fuses . 563
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 139
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 552
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 572
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Jump Starting .555
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 559
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 560
Manually Opening Fuel Fill .......................................
Door .562
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Overheated Engine . 557
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Towing .570
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Emergency Brake .204
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Emergency Engine Start . 464
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Emergency Flashers .139
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Emergency Towing .570
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 150
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Emissions Controls .587
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Emissions Testing .590
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 512
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 76
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If It Won’t Start .552 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .64, 560
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Oil Lif e .84, 497
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,559
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 509
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Overheating .557
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Specif ications .579
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Speed Limiter . 466,471
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Start/Stop Button . 177,182
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Starting .461, 463
Starting System .........................
Message .462, 464
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Engine Compartment Covers . 508
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Engine Coolant .512
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 177
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Ethanol in Gasoline .445
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 587
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
Index
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