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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 254Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 255Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 256
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 257
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 265Opening the Hood ........................... 267
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 268
Oil Check ......................................... 269
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 271Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 272
Engine Coolant ................................ 275
Transmission Fluid ............................ 277
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 280
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 281
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 282Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 295Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 297Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 298Tire Labeling .................................... 298DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 300Wear Indicators................................ 302 Tire Service Life ................................ 302
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 303
Tire Rotation .................................... 304
Winter Tires ..................................... 305
Battery ............................................... 306
Remote Transmitter Care
*
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 307
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System
* Maintenance ....... 308
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 309
Exterior Care.................................... 311
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
1.8 ℓ engine models
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
2.4 ℓ engine models

360Index
Brake System............................................. 241
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 243
Brake Assist System ................................. 244
Fluid ........................................................ 280
Foot Brake ............................................... 242
Indicator ............................................ 66, 339
Parking Brake .......................................... 241
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 123
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 282
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights and
Rear Side Marker Lights ......................... 291
Fog Lights ................................................ 286
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 289
Headlights ............................................... 282
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 294
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 293
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 292
Bulb Specifications ............................ 346, 348CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 62
Carrying Cargo .................................. 215, 217
CD Player ........................................... 155, 162
Center Pocket ............................................ 137
Certification Label .................................... 350
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 282
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 337
Child Safety ................................................. 50
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104 Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 111
Child Seat .................................................... 50
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 52
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 57
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 311
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 309
Climate Control System ............................ 146
Changing the Mode ................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 147
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 308
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ..... .............. 147
Sensors ................................................... 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Clock ............................................................ 98
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 280
Coat Hook ................................................. 140
Compact Spare Tire .................. 315, 347, 349
Console Compartment ............................. 136
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 275
Adding to the Radiator ......... ............... .... 276
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 275 High Temperature Indicator ...................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 226
Cruise Control .......................................... 233
Indicator ................................................... 74
Cup Holders .............................................. 138
Customer Service Information ................ 358
Customized Features ................................. 85
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 121
Dead Battery ............................................ 331
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ................................. 145, 147
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 351
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 118
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 126
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 269
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 118
Display/Information Button ...................... 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator ........................... 29, 70
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside...................................... 103

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 300
Driving ...................................................... 213
Automatic Transmission .......................... 226
Braking ................................................... 241
Cruise Control ........................................ 233
Shifting Gear .................................. 227, 229
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 308EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 232
Elapsed Time .............................................. 83
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 71, 339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 236
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 111
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 353
Engine ....................................................... 350
Coolant .................................................. 275
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Oil .......................................................... 268
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 117
Engine Coolant ........................................ 275
Adding to the Radiator ......... .................. 276 Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 275
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Engine Oil ................................................. 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 268
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 339
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 311
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 308
Oil ........................................................... 272
Flat Tire ..................................................... 315
Floor Mats ................................................. 310
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 277
Brake/Clutch............................................ 280
Engine Coolant........................................ 275
Manual Transmission ............................... 278
Windshield Washer.................................. 281 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 72
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 133
Foot Brake ................................................ 242
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 247
Economy ................................................. 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ................................................. 80, 83
Recommendation .................................... 247
Refueling................................................. 247
Fuel Economy ........................................... 250
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 249
Message.................................................. 338
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 248
Fuses .......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing......................... 343
Locations......................................... 341, 342
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 247
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 247

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

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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