490Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
491Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2.Pull the release lever toward you.
uThe release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
517Index
Tools......................................................... 454
Towing a Trailer....................................... 341
Towing Your Vehicle............................... 341
Emergency .............................................. 490
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 380
Transmission....................................... 15, 347
Automatic................................. 15, 346, 347
Fluid ....................................................... 426
Number .................................................. 498
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 349
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 348
TRIP Button.......................................... 96, 98
Trip Meter.................................................. 99
Troubleshooting...................................... 453
Blown Fuse ............................. 485, 487, 488
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 20
Emergency Towing ................................. 490
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 472
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 455
Noise When Braking ................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 479
Premium Gasoline ........................... 403, 496
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 19, 123
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 478
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Trunk........................................................ 125
Lid .......................................................... 125
Light Bulbs .............................................. 496
Release Handle ....................................... 492Unable to Open ....................................... 492
Trunk Pass-through Cover........................ 170
Turn Signals.............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions........................... 100
UUnlocking the Doors................................ 117
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside........................................... 10, 121
USB Flash Drives........................................ 263
USB Port.................................................... 189
Using the Keyless Access System.............. 118VValet Mode............................................... 162
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 498
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 375
Off Button ............................................... 376
Off Indicator ...................................... 75, 376
System Indicator ................................ 75, 375
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 419, 497
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 375WWarning and Information Messages......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 481
Warning Labels........................................... 65Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 503
Watts......................................................... 496
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 442
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 469
Window Washers..................................... 141
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 427
Switch ..................................................... 141
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 130
Windshield
Cleaning ................................................. 452
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 183
Washer Fluid ........................................... 427
Wiper Blades ........................................... 434
Wipers and Washers................................ 141
Winter Tires.............................................. 445
Snow Tires .............................................. 445
Tire Chains .............................................. 445
Wipers and Washers................................. 141
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 434
WMA................................................. 225, 249
Worn Tires................................................ 437
XXM® Radio................................................ 222
