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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder
TM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the multi-information display every time you set the power mode to ON.
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.To Use Maintenance Minder
TM
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2.Press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life appears on the
multi-information display.■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 233
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)
Calculated Engine Oil
Life (%)
100 100 to 91
90
90 to 81
80 80 to 71
70
70 to 61
60 60 to 51
50
50 to 41
40 40 to 31
30
30 to 21
20 20 to 16
15
15 to 11
10 10 to 6
5
5 to 1
00
Maintenance
Service Items
Remaining
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET Button

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Sub Items Main
Item
*1: If the message SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display is
reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect these items:
•Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
•Suspension components
•Driveshaft boots
•Brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
•All fluid levels and condition of fluids
•Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections
#
*4: If you regularly drive in very high (over 110 °F, 43 °C) or very low (-20 °F, -29 °C) temperatures, or
regularly tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles/12,000 km, then every 15,000 miles/24,000 km.CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer fluid
4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
*5

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234Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2.Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL/RESET button.
3.Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
uThe oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4.Select RESET with the button.
uThe service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.■Resetting the Display
1Resetting the DisplayNOTICEFailure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET Button ButtonMaintenance Item
Codes

267Maintenance
BatteryChecking the BatteryCheck the battery condition monthly. Look at the test indicator window and check
the terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
•The audio system is disabled.
2Refer to the Navigation Manual
•The clock resets.
2Refer to the Navigation Manual
•The navigation system is disabled. A PIN code will be required.
2Refer to the Navigation Manual
Charging the BatteryDisconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1BatteryWARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry
the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help
prevent future corrosion.
3
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear protective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.

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Replacement
Battery .................................................... 268
Bulbs ...................................................... 249
Fuses ...................................................... 295
Tires........................................................ 264
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 256
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 309
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 89
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror.......................... 143SSafe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check............................................... 26
Safety Labels.............................................. 64
Safety Message.......................................... 19
Seat Belts.................................................... 27
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 31
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 29
Checking .................................................. 33
Fastening .................................................. 30
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 32
Reminder .................................................. 28
Warning Indicator ............................... 28, 69
Seat Heaters..................................... 161, 162
Seats.......................................................... 144
Adjusting ................................................ 144
Front Seats.............................................. 144
Rear Seats ............................................... 150Seat Heaters .................................... 161, 162
Security System......................................... 122
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 75
SEL/RESET Button........................................ 87
Select Lever......................................... 12, 189
Operation .......................... 12, 190, 191, 192
Releasing ................................................. 289
Won’t Move ............................................ 289
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 53
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 191
Setting the Clock.......................................... 9
SH-AWD®................................................... 204
Indicator .................................................... 76
Shift Lever........................................... 12, 189
Shift Position Indicator....................... 68, 190
Shifting...................................................... 189
Shoulder Anchor......................................... 31
Side Airbags................................................ 41
Cutoff System ........................................... 43
Off Indicator .............................................. 43
Side Curtain Airbags................................... 44
Side Storage Compartment..................... 156
Snow Tires................................................. 266
Spare Tire.......................................... 277, 306
Spark Plugs................................................ 306
Specifications............................................ 306
Specified Fuel.................................... 221, 306
Speedometer.............................................. 86
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 37Starting the Engine.................................. 185
Does Not Start......................................... 284
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Steering Wheel......................................... 141
Adjusting ................................................ 141
Stopping................................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-AWD®)
System..................................................... 204
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 37
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................. 2, 3, 129
SYNC Mode............................................... 165
System Message Indicator.......................... 72
TTachometer................................................. 86
Tailgate..................................................... 116
Unable to Open....................................... 303
Temperature
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor................................. 166
Time (Setting)............................................... 9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 208
Indicator............................................ 72, 294