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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 318
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 319
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 326
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ..........................................327
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 328
Jump Starting .................................... 329
Shift Lever Do es Not Move.............. 331 Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 332
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 334
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 334
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 335
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 336
If the ECPS Indicator* Comes On ..... 336 If the Low Tire Pres
sure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 337
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 338
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse............................................ 340
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 343
Emergency Towing ........................... 344
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 346
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate ............................................ 347
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with lo w oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.

Index
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 255
Accessories and Modifications ................ 267
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 157
Active Head Restraints ............................. 148
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 235
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 285
Engine Oil ............................................... 280
Washer ................................................... 290
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 280
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 150
Front Seats.............................................. 143
Head Restraints ....................................... 145
Mirrors.................................................... 141
Rear Seats ............................................... 149
Steering Wheel ....................................... 140
Temperature ............................................. 91
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ...................... 163
Changing the Mode................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows................ ....................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mo de................... 163
Sensor .................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................ 165
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 163
Air Pressure ...................................... 301, 350 Airbags
........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision... ................................ 30, 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator ........................................ 46, 72, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 47
Sensors...................................................... 35
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 44
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 173
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 255
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 150
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 190
Audio System ............................................ 168
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 172
Auxiliary Input Jack ........ .......................... 169
Error Messages ........................................ 188
General Information ................................ 191
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 183
Reactivating............................................. 170
Recommended CDs ................................. 192
Recommended Devices ............................ 194
Remote Controls ..................................... 190
Security Code .......................................... 170
Theft Protection....................................... 170
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 169 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 194
Authorized Manuals ................................ 358
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 113
Automatic Lighting .................................. 132
Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Creeping ................................................. 227
Fluid ........................................................ 287
Kickdown ................................................ 227
Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 229, 231
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 230
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 331
Shifting ................................................... 228
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 91
Average Speed ........................................... 92
B
Battery...................................................... 309
Charging System Indicato r................. 69, 334
Jump Starting .......................................... 329
Maintenance (Checking th e Battery) ........ 309
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 310
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 27
Beverage Holders ..................................... 156
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .................... 246
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 197
Bluetooth ®Audio ...................................... 186
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 253
Anti-lock Brake System (A BS)................... 255

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Index
Lockout Prevention System..................... 107
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 303
Driving ...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 227
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 232
Shifting Gear .......................................... 228
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Driving Position Memory System ............ 138
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 312
E
ECPS (Electric Contro lled Power Steering
System) .............................................. 73, 336
Elapsed Time .............................................. 92
Electric Controlled Po wer Steering System
(ECPS)
Indicator ........................................... 73, 336
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 243
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 354
Engine ....................................................... 351
Coolant .................................................. 285
Jump Starting ......................................... 329
Oil .......................................................... 280
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 127
Engine Coolant ........................................ 285
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 286
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 285 Overheating ............................................ 332
Temperature Gauge .................................. 87
Engine Oil ................................................. 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking ................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 280
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 142F
Features..................................................... 167
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 283
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission.... ....................... 287
Brake....................................................... 288
Engine Coolant........................................ 285
Windshield Washer.................................. 290
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 149
Foot Brake ................................................. 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 38
Front Seat Heaters
and Seat Ventilation .............................. 161 Front Seats
................................................ 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 263
Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Range ....................................................... 92
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 266
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 265
Message.................................................. 335
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 264
Fuses Locations................................................. 338
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 266
Gauge ....................................................... 87
Information ............................................. 263
Instant Fuel Economy ....... ......................... 92
Low Fuel Indicator .......... ........................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 87
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 228
Glass (care) ................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 153

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Index
Keys........................................................... 103
Lockout Prevention .......... ....................... 107
Number Tag............................................ 105
Rear Door Won’t Open ...... ..................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 106
Types and Functions................................ 103
Valet Key ................................................ 105
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown .................................................. 227
L
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 55
Lights .............. .................................. 131, 291
Automatic............................................... 132
Bulb Replacement ................................... 291
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 133
Fog Lights ............................................... 133
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 75
Interior.................................................... 151
Light Switches......................................... 131
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 131
Load Limits ............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 103
Auto Door Locking/Unlock ing ................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 112
From Inside ............................................. 111
From Outside .......................................... 106
Keys........................................................ 103
Using a Key.......... ........................... 107, 108 Lockout Preven
tion System...................... 107
Low Battery Charge .................................. 334
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 334
Lower Anchors ............................................ 55
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 213
M
Maintenance............................................. 269
Battery .................................................... 309
Brake....................................................... 288
Cleaning.................................................. 313
Climate Control ....................................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 285
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 273
Oil ........................................................... 281
Precautions.............................................. 270
Radiator .................................................. 286
Remote Transmitter ................................. 310
Replacing Light Bulbs..... .......................... 291
Safety ...................................................... 271
Service Items ........................................... 275
Tires ........................................................ 300
Transmission Fluid ......... .......................... 287
Under the Hood ...................................... 277
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 335
Map Lights ................................................ 152
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 213
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 87 Mirrors
...................................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................ 141
Door ....................................................... 142
Exterior ................................................... 142
Interior Rearview ..................................... 141
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 267
MP3 ................................................... 177, 183
Multi-Information Display ......................... 88
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 351
O
Odometer................................................... 90
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 280
Adding .................................................... 282
Checking................................................. 281
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 273
Low Oil Pressure Indicato r ................. 68, 334
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 280
Viscosity .................................................. 280
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 278
Panoramic Glass Roof .............................. 126
Power Windows ...................................... 123
Tailgate ........................................... 114, 347
Outside Temperature Display .................... 91
Overheating .............................................. 332

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Index
Vehicle Identification Number................. 351
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 243
Off Button ............................................... 244
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 280, 350
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 243
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 80
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 334
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (W arranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 356
Watts ......................................................... 350
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 305
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 323
Window Washers ...................................... 134
Adding/Refilling Fluid ........ ....................... 290
Switch ..................................................... 134
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 123
Windshield ................................................ 134
Cleaning .................................................. 316
Washer Fluid............................................ 290
Wiper Blades ........................................... 298
Wipers and Washers ................................ 134
Winter Tires ............................................... 308
Snow Tires ............................................... 308
Tire Chains .............................................. 308 Wipers and Washers
................................. 134
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 298
WMA ................................................. 177, 183
Worn Tires ................................................ 300
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 175