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Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons
(P140)
❙Parking Brake
(P212)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P236)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P113)
❙Driver Side Interior Fuse Box
(P296)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P143)
❙Power Window Switches
(P125)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P37)❙Rearview Mirror
(P142)
❙Panoramic Glass Roof/
Sunshade Switch
(P128)
❙Map Lights (Front)
(P153)
❙HomeLink® Button
(P169)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P37)
❙Glove Box
(P154)
❙Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
(P188)
❙Passenger Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P296)
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Visual Index
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❙Fog Lights
(P134, 250)
❙How to Refuel
(P222)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P235)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P135, 256)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
❙Tires
(P258, 277)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P108)
❙Headlights
(P132, 249)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker/Daytime Running
Lights
(P132, 251)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P255)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P116)❙Tailgate Open Handle
(P117)
❙Stop/Taillights
(P253)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P253)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P253)
❙Rearview Camera () See the Navigation Manual❙Rear License Plate Lights
(P255)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P254)
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8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator VSA® OFF IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorSide Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
IndicatorShift Lever Position
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P66)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsTemperature
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator Keyless Access
System Indicator
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
CanadaCanada
U.S.
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
M (sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position Indicator
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14Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P227)
Under the Hood
(P235)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery regularly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P249)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P256)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P258)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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16Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.
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17Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:●The exterior lights are left on.●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher
is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The headlight switch is off or in .
•The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
When the headlights are on, the daytime running lights are off.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on.
2Fog Light Indicator P. 73
Fog Light Switch
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
Driving
•Store or secure all items on board properly.
uCarrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 175
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
uThey can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
•Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
uAn object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
•If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
uThey may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
•Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 113
•Adjust your seating position properly.
uAdjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 144
2Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 146
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
uAdjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2Adjusting the Mirrors P. 142
2Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 141
■Interior Checks
1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.