
337Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf 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 the 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 heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

362Index
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 227
Manual Transmission ............................... 230
Glass (care) ................................................ 312
Glove Box .................................................. 136HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 313
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 181
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ............................................ 197
Automatic Transferring ............................ 195
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 195
HFL Buttons ............................................. 181
HFL Menus .............................................. 183
HFL Status Display.................................... 182
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 182
Making a Call .......................................... 201
Options During a Call .............................. 206
Phone Setup ............................................ 188
Receiving a Call ....................................... 205
Speed Dial ............................................... 198
Text Message................................... 193, 207
To Clear the System ................................. 196
To Create a Security PIN........................... 194
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 130 Headlights
................................................. 118
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 119
Dimming ......................................... 118, 121
Operating................................................ 118
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 141
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 145
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 181
High Beam Indicator .................................. 72
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 350
Engine and Transmission ......................... 350
Vehicle Identification .............. ................. 350
Ignition Switch ......................................... 117
Illumination Control ................................. 123
Knob ....................................................... 123
i-MID ........................................................... 81
Immobilizer System .................................. 112
Indicator.................................................... 73
Indicators .................................................... 66
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 69
Charging System ............................... 67, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 74, 234
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 74, 233 Daytime Running Lights ............................ 71
Door Open.......................................... 29, 70
ECON Mode ..................................... 74, 232
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 72
High Beam ................................................ 72
High Temperature ..................................... 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 73
i-VTEC ................................................ 74, 78
Lights On .................................................. 72
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 71, 238, 239
Maintenance Minder......................... 74, 257
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 339
REV..................................................... 74, 78
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 31, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 73
Shift Lever Position.................................... 67
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 47, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 68
Trunk Open .............................................. 71
Turn Signal ............................................... 72
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 236
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 237
Washer Level ............................................ 74

364Index
MP3............................................ 155, 162, 170NNumbers (Identification) .......................... 350OOdometer.............................................. 79, 82
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 268
Viscosity .................................................. 268
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 267
Moonroof ................................................ 116
Power Windows ...................................... 114
Trunk....................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 335PPandora®................................................... 169
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 245
Parking Brake ............................................ 241
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 339 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ....................................... 114
Precautions While Driving ....................... 225
Rain ........................................................ 225
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 315, 322
RRadiator.................................................... 276
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 154, 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 161
Range .................................................... 80, 83
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 161
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 353
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 124
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 133
Rearview Camera ..................................... 246
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 126
Refueling .................................................. 247
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline .................................. 247, 346, 348
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 239, 300, 351
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 307
Bulbs ....................................................... 282
Fuses ............................................... 341, 342 Tires........................................................ 303
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 295
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 352
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 79, 82
SSafe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................................................. 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 141
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Seat Heaters ........................................... 141
Security System ........................................ 112
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 73

365Index
Select Lever................................ 16, 227, 229
Operation ................................. 16, 228, 229
Releasing ................................................ 334
Won’t Move ........................................... 334
Select/Reset Knob ................................ 79, 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 156
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................. 16, 227, 229
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 67, 228
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 227, 229
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
SMS Text Message ............................ 193, 207
Snow Tires ................................................ 305
Spare Tire ................................. 315, 347, 349
Spark Plugs ....................................... 346, 348
Specifications ........................................... 346
Specified Fuel ........................... 247, 346, 348
Speedometer .............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 223
Does Not Start ........................................ 330
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 117
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Steering Wheel ........................................ 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Stopping ................................................... 245
Summer Tires ............................................ 305
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 117
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
TTachometer................................................. 77
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 84
Temperature Sensor ................................... 84
Text Message .................................... 193, 207
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 71, 340
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 322
Tires ........................................................... 297
Air Pressure ............................. 298, 347, 349
Checking and Maintaining....................... 297
Inspection................................................ 297
Labeling .................................................. 298
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 315
Regulations ............................................. 300
Rotation .................................................. 304
Spare Tire ................................ 315, 347, 349
Summer .................................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 322
Wear Indicators ....................................... 302 Winter..................................................... 305
Tools .......................................................... 314
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 219
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 220
Load Limits .............................................. 219
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 222
Emergency .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 238
Indicator............................................ 71, 340
Transmission ..................................... 227, 229
Automatic ............................................... 227
Fluid ................................................ 277, 278
Manual ................................................... 229
Number................................................... 350
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 67, 228
Trip Meter ............................................. 79, 82
Troubleshooting ....................................... 313
Blown Fuse...................................... 341, 342
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 330
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 335
Premium Gasoline ........................... 247, 348
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 315, 322
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 20, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 334
Warning Indicators .................................... 66

366Index
Trunk......................................................... 109
Lid ........................................................... 109
Light Bulb ........................................ 346, 348
Turn Signals ............................................... 118
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72UUnlocking the Doors ................................. 101
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................ 103
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 150, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 180VValet Key................................................... 100
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 350
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 236
Off Button ............................................... 237
Off Indicator .............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 268, 347, 349
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 236WWallpaper.................................................... 92
Warning and Information Messages ......... 75
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 337
Warning Labels ........................................... 63 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 355
Watts ................................................. 346, 348
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 302
Wheel Cover ............................................. 319
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 318
Window Washers ..................................... 122
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 281
Switch ..................................................... 122
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 114
Windshield ................................................ 122
Cleaning ................................................. 312
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 145, 147
Washer Fluid ........................................... 281
Wiper Blades ........................................... 295
Wipers and Washers................................ 122
Winter Tires .............................................. 305
Snow Tires .............................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Wipers and Washers ................................. 122
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 295
WMA ......................................... 155, 162, 170
Worn Tires ................................................ 297