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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 461)
Under the Hood (P 469)
● 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 (P 484)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 493)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 497)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior. ■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system *
/climate control
system *
as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system *
/climate control system *
in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then
goes off.
● Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the parking
brake not fully released.
● Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator comes on while
driving P. 536
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 536
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil pressure is
low.
● Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534
U.S.
Canada
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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen *
. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Outside Temperature,
Trip Meter B
Engine Oil Life
Odometer, Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature,
Trip Meter A
■Odometer
Select/Reset Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features*u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature. With Vehicle Speed
*1
/
Shift from P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. Driver Door with Shift
to P
*1
/All Doors with
Shift to P /Driver Door
with IGN Off /All Doors
with IGN Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote. Driver Door
*1
/All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1
/Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors and the
tailgate to relock and the security system to set
after you unlock the vehicle without opening any
door or the tailgate. 90seconds
/
60seconds /
30seconds *1
Mainte-
nance
Info. Maintenance Reset
Resets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service. —
Default All
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle Settings group as default. Yes
/No
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uuCustomized Features*u
Continued
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle Speed
*1
/
Shift from P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. Driver Door with Shift to P
*1
/All Doors with
Shift to P /Driver Door
with IGN Off /All Doors
with IGN Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote. Driver Door
*1
/All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1
/Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors and the
tailgate to relock and the security system to set
after you unlock the vehicle without opening any
door or the tailgate. 90seconds
/
60seconds /
30seconds *1
Mainte-
nance
Info. Maintenance Reset
Resets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service. —
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle Settings
group as default. Default
/OK
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped 1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Move the shift lever from
(D to (P .
4. Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1When Stopped
NOTICEThe following can damage the transmission: • Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
• Moving the shift lever into
(P before the vehicle
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.
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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the information display.• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liter Kilometers L per 100 km
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