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uuEmergency Towingu
Handling the Unexpected
For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable
towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper.1.Push the right edge of the cover with your
finger, then remove it.
2. Take the towing hook and the wheel nut
wrench out of the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and
tighten it with the wheel nut wrench.
■Towing Hook1Towing Hook
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not
tow at an angle. This hook should not be used to tow
the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.
Make sure to use the properly-designed and attached
towing equipment.
NOTICE
Do not slip the clutch for a long time to get unstuck.
This may overheat and damage the transmission.
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Towing Hook

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 272
Driving ...................................................... 191
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 202
Braking ................................................... 220
Cruise Control ........................................ 212
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 198
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 280
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Guide ............................................... 9, 86
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 77
Elapsed Time .............................................. 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 72, 302
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 215
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 252
Jump Starting ......................................... 294 Oil ........................................................... 247
Starting ................................................... 198
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 109
Engine Coolant ......................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Engine Oil ................................................. 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS
(Electric Power Steering System) ..... 72, 302
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 283
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 118
F Features ..................................................... 135
Filters ......................................................... 280
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 280
Oil ........................................................... 250
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 282 Fluid
Clutch ..................................................... 256
Manual Transmission ....................... 254, 255
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 256
Engine Coolant ....................................... 252
Windshield Washer ................................. 257
Foot Brake ................................................ 221
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 113
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 232
Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 232
Refueling................................................. 232
Fuel Economy ........................................... 235
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 234
Message.................................................. 301
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 233
Fuses .......................................................... 304
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations......................................... 304, 305

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown .................................................. 202
L
L Mode ...................................................... 207
Language (HFL) ........................................ 174
Lights ................................................ 110, 258
Automatic............................................... 111
Bulb Replacement ................................... 258
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 75
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 124
Light Switches......................................... 110
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 110 Load Limits
................................................ 195
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 300
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 299
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 312
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 195
M
Maintenance ............................................. 237
Battery .................................................... 278
Brake Fluid .............................................. 256
Cleaning .................................................. 281
Climate Control ....................................... 280
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 256
Coolant ................................................... 252 Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Oil ........................................................... 247
Precautions .............................................. 238
Radiator .................................................. 253
Remote Transmitter ................................. 279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 258
Safety ...................................................... 239 Service Items ........................................... 243
Tires ........................................................ 269
Transmission Fluid ................................... 254
Under the Hood ...................................... 245
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 195
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................ 118
Door ....................................................... 118
Exterior ................................................... 118
Interior Rearview ..................................... 118
Modifications and Accessories ................. 236
MP3 ................... 145, 149, 156, 158, 162, 165
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
N Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314