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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the
information display/multi-information display.
1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2.Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3.Remove the bolts on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
4.Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterNOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under CoverBolt
Drain Bolt
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's + terminal.
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12 volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5.If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6.Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNINGA battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
•Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
uNo steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1How to Handle Overheating
NOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNINGSteam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If 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 on level ground 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 three minutes.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 2783.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe indicator goes off: Start driving again.
uThe indicator does not go off 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.
1If 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.
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Index
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information.............................................. 341
Information Display................................... 78
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 120
iPod®......................................................... 164
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 322
Jump Starting........................................... 326
KKey Number Tag........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 100
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 242
LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 195LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 57, 61
Lights................................................. 112, 287
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System...................... 100
Low Battery Charge.................................. 331
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 331
Lower Anchors...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 229
MMaintenance............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 307
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285Cleaning ................................................. 312
Climate Control System ........................... 311
Coolant ................................................... 282
Heating and Cooling System ................... 311
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Control....................................... 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 308
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 287
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 272
Tires ........................................................ 298
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Wireless Headphone................................ 310
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 332
Map Lights................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit............................... 229
Meters, Gauges........................................... 77
Mirrors...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 264
Moonroof................................................. 110
MP3................................................... 161, 169
Multi-Information Display......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 259

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Index
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 344
OOdometer.................................................... 78
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines.............. 237
Oil (Engine)............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 331
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 276
Moonroof ................................................ 110
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Tailgate ................................................... 104
Outside Temperature................................. 80
Adjusting ................................................... 80
Overheating.............................................. 329
PPandora®................................................... 167
Panic Mode............................................... 107
Parking...................................................... 258
Parking Brake............................................ 254
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 68, 333Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 49
Passing Indicators..................................... 112
Power Windows....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving....................... 241
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 319
RRadiator.................................................... 283
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 156
Radio (XM®).............................................. 159
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 158
Range.................................................... 79, 82
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 158
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 347
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System™.................................................. 251
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 118
Rear Entertainment System..................... 174
Rear Seat Back.......................................... 130
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 129
Rearview Camera..................................... 259
Rearview Mirror....................................... 120
Refueling.................................................. 260
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline .......................................... 260, 342Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Regulations.............................. 252, 301, 345
Remote Transmitter................................... 99
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 308
Bulbs ...................................................... 287
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 294
Fuses .............................................. 335, 336
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 296
Tires........................................................ 304
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 346
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 79
SSafe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check............................................... 28
Safety Labels.............................................. 66
Safety Message.......................................... 22
Seat Belts.................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 60
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters............................................. 139