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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 grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is co nnected 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.
3WARNING
A 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.
Booster
Battery
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows: •The high temperature indicator comes on 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
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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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.
uAdd oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 232
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Door ........................................................ 120
Exterior .................................................... 119
Interior Rearview...................................... 119
Modifications and Accessories ................. 220
MP3 .................................................... 147, 151
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 213
N NORMAL Mode ................................... 76, 197
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 308
OOdometer .................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Viscosity .................................................. 231
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 230
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 290
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 212
Parking Brake ........................................... 208
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 295
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 198
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 120
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 181
Rain ........................................................ 181
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 271
R
Radiator .................................................... 237
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 145
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 117
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 130
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 247 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 247
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 119
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 214
Refueling .................................................. 216
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 216, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 206, 255, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 262
Bulbs ...................................................... 242
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 263
Fuses .............................................. 297, 298
Tires........................................................ 259
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 250, 252
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
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