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Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Park, and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
the accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
check the high temperature
indicator. If the high heat is due to
overloading, the engine should
start to cool down almost
immediately. If it does, wait until
the high temperature indicator
goes of f , then continue driving.
If the high temperature indicator
stays on, turn of f the engine.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the high
temperature indicator goes of f
bef ore checking the radiator.
1. 2.
3.
4.5.
6.
7.
289 412
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
399
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).The engine running generates the oil
pressure. When the Auto Idle Stop is
activated, the engine is stopped, the
oil pressure is dropped, and the low
oil pressure indicator does not come
on.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see
on page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on. 1.
2.
3.
4.
288
348
412
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
401
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A T readwear
T raction
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
420
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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Temperature
Tire L abeling
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire L abeling
Technical Inf ormation
421
(4) (3) (2)(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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Doors...........
Auto Door Locking . 107,130
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Auto Door Unlocking . 108,130
............
Childproof Door Locks . 131
............
Locking and Unlocking . 130
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 421
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .301
....................................
Economy .290
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 370
.......
Eco Guide Feedback Monitor . 73
Ecological Drive Assist System ..........................
(ECON Assist) .304
................................
ECON Button .124
..................................
ECON Mode .124
..............................
Economy, Fuel .290
............
Emergencies on the Road . 385
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 396
.....
Brake System Indicator . 63,404
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 387
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
..................
Checking the Fuses . 407Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 401
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
..................
Overheated Engine . 398
.........................
Emergency Brake .148
....................
Emergency Flashers .122
...........
Emergency Hatch Opener . 137
......................
Emergency Towing .412
.......................
Emissions Controls .425
........................
Emissions Testing .428
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 353
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
.........................
If It Won’t Start .394
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 403
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .337
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,401
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 348
...............................
Overheating .398
............................
Specif ications .418
............................
Speed Limiter .314
.......................................
Starting .303
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 425...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .162
.........................................
Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .370
...............................................
Oil .350
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 122
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 387
.....................................
Floor Mats .369
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 356
..........................................
Brake .357
..................
Windshield Washer . 355
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .246
........................
Four-way Flashers .122
............................
Front Airbags .10, 25
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Fuel .284
......................
Fill Door and Cap .285
...........................................
Gauge .73
................
Octane Requirement . 284
...............................
Oxygenated .284
........................
Reserve Indicator .70
........................
Tank, Filling the .285
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .407 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 259
..............................................
Hatch .136
......................................
Opening .136
............................
Open Indicator .68
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 120
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
......................
Reminder Beeper .119
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
.................................
Turning on .119
............................
Head Restraints .139
.............................
Heated Mirrors .145
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 303
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 118
.......................
Hood, Opening the .287
....................................................
Horn .4
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 290
.........................................
Gasoline .284
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
...........................................
Gauge .73
................
Octane Requirement . 284
........................
Tank, Filling the .285
................
Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges .............................
Charge/Assist .74
...............................................
Fuel .73
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 311
..........
Automatic Transmission . 311
......................................
Glove Box .154
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 416Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .128
............
Timing Control System . 426
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor .84
......................
Immobilizer System .127
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
...
Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62,89
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
..............................
Auto Idle Stop .66
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 404
.............................
Cruise Control .69
.................................
Cruise Main .69
................
Door/Hatch Open . 12,68
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .120
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
................................
ECON Mode .71
...................................
High Beam .69
....
High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
......................
IMA Battery Level .85
.................................
IMA System .66
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Indicators, Messages (MID).....................................
Lights On .69
......................................
Low Fuel .70
................
Low Oil Pressure . 62,401
.....
Low Temperature (Coolant) . 67
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .66, 328
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 403
..........................
Security System .70
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .65
.................................
Seat Belt .21, 62
.........................................
SRS .34, 64
.........................
System Message .70
.................................
TPMS .328, 329
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .69
12 Volt Battery Charging ..............................
System .63, 402
........................................
VSA Off .65
.................................
VSA System .65
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
...........................
Lower Anchors .47
...........................
Tether Anchors .51 .....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 376
...................................
Pressures .376
........................
Inf ormation Display .72
.................................
Inside Mirror .144
.............................
Inspection, Tire .376
............................
Instrument Panel .61
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 62
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 121
...............................
Interior Lights .157
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 181, 229
.......................
Label, Certif ication .416
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 119..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .359
.......................................
Indicator .62
.......................................
Parking .118
................................
Turn Signal .118
....................................
Load Limits .296
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 128
............................
Fuel Fill Door .286
..........................................
Hatch .136
...............................
Power Door .130
........................
Low Coolant Level .289
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .70
................................
Lower Anchors .47
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,401
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 418
................................................
Keys .127
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 389
.......................................
Jack, Tire .388
................................
Jump Starting .396
Index
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Tires...........................................
Snow .379
............................
Specif ications .419
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 388
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .334
..................
Emergency Towing . 412
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .356
...........................
Fluid Selection .356
..............
Identif ication Number . 417
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 312
.....................................
Treadwear .377
.................................
Trip Meter .78, 79
..................................
Turn Signals .119
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .385
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 420
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .284
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 191,240
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 189,238
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 352................................
Vanity Mirror .156
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 296
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .418
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 416
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .332
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,332
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .333
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,332
.............................
Vehicle Storage .383
.....................................
Ventilation .163
.................................................
VIN .416
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .349
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 57
....................
Warranty Coverages .433
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 355
...................................
Operation .117
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 125 ............
Alignment and Balance . 377
.....................................
Cleaning .380
..........................
Compact Spare .386
...............................
Nut Wrench .388
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .147
................
Operating the Power . 146
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .163
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .117
...................................
Def roster .164
.....................................
Washers .117
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .370
...................................
Operation .117
....................................
Worn Tires .376
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 413
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