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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
•Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
•Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.■What to do when the message appears:
1.Stop the engine.
2.Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3.Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.■Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
Index
316Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 214
Accessories and Modifications................. 225
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 158
Active Head Restraints............................. 149
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 243
Engine Oil ................................................ 238
Washer .................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 238
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 151
Front Seats .............................................. 144
Head Restraints........................................ 146
Mirrors .................................................... 142
Rear Seats................................................ 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 141
Temperature .............................................. 89
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 163
Changing the Mode ................................ 163
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 164
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 269
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 163
Sensor ..................................................... 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 165
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 163
Air Pressure....................................... 259, 306Airbags........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 18
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator........................................ 45, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 214
Indicator.................................................... 70
Armrest..................................................... 151
Audio System............................................ 168
Authorized Manuals................................ 314
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 115
Automatic Lighting.................................. 133
Automatic Transmission........................... 188
Creeping ................................................. 188
Fluid ........................................................ 245
Kickdown ................................................ 188
Operating the Shift Lever........... 12, 190, 192
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 191
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 189
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 89
Average Speed........................................... 90
BBattery...................................................... 267
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 292
Jump Starting ......................................... 287
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 267
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 268
Belts (Seat).................................................. 27
Beverage Holders..................................... 157
Blind Spot Information (BSI)................... 205
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 62
Brake System............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Brake Assist System................................. 215
Fluid ....................................................... 246
Foot Brake .............................................. 213
Indicator ........................................... 66, 294
Parking Brake.......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 137
Bulb Replacement.................................... 249
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 254
Daytime Running Light............................ 252
Fog Lights ............................................... 250
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 251
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 251
Headlights .............................................. 249
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 255
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 255
Side Turn Signal/
Emergency Indicator Lights.................... 252
Stop Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and
Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 253
321Index
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