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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting su rfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch
the lips around the mounting holes, and
stop rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, tw o to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
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1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After dr iving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on
the multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3 WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior
in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICEDriving on an extremely un derinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheat ed tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Emergency Towing
Call 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 best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the fr ont tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying 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.
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Driving...................................................... 189
Automatic Transmission .......................... 202
Braking ................................................... 216
Cruise Control ........................................ 207
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 199
Driving Position Memory System ............ 114
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 271
Elapsed Time .............................................. 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 68, 301
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 210
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Oil .......................................................... 237
Starting................................................... 199
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 106
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 297
Temperature Gauge .................................. 74
Engine Oil ................................................. 237
Adding ................................................... 239
Checking ................................................ 238Displaying Oil Life ....................................
231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 237
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 68, 301
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 274
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 117
Features ..................................................... 145
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 271
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ............................................. 278, 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 273
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 244
Brake....................................................... 245
Engine Coolant........................................ 242
Windshield Washer.................................. 246
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 126
Foot Brake ................................................. 217
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 221
Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74Instant Fuel Economy .....
........................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 77
Recommendation .................................... 221
Refueling................................................. 221
Fuel Economy ........................................... 224
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 223
Message.................................................. 300
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 222
Unable to Unlock .................................... 309
Fuses .......................................................... 303
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations................................................. 303
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 224
Gauge ....................................................... 74
Information ............................................. 221
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 221
Gauges ........................................................ 74
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 275
Glove Box .................................................. 130
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 247, 248
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Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 106
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 116
Adjusting ................................................ 116
Stopping ................................................... 220
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 37
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 106
SYNC Mode .............................................. 143
System Message Indicator ......................... 69
Tachometer ................................................ 74
Tailgate ....................................................... 94
Unable to Open ...................................... 310
Temperature .............................................. 77
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Disp lay .................... 77
Temperature Sensor ................................ 144
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 137
Time (Setting) ............................................. 86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 212
Indicator ........................................... 68, 302
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 278
Tires .......................................................... 259
Air Pressure..................................... 260, 313
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 259
Inspection ............................................... 259Labeling ..................................................
260
Puncture (Flat Tire)........................... 278, 287
Regulations ............................................. 262
Rotation .................................................. 266
Spare Tire ........................................ 287, 313
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 278
Wear Indicators ....................................... 264
Winter ..................................................... 267
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 140
Tools .......................................................... 278
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 195
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 196
Load Limits .............................................. 195
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 198
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 212
Indicator ............................................ 68, 302
Transmission ............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Number ................................................... 314
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Position Indicator . ............................ 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 76
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 76
Troubleshooting ....................................... 277
Blown Fuse .............................................. 303
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 18Emergency Towing ..................................
308
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 297
Premium Gasoline ........................... 221, 312
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 278, 287
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 93
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 296
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Turn Signals .............................................. 107
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 132
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 89
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ......................................................... 10
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 146, 147
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 172
Valet Key ..................................................... 88
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 314
Vehicle Stabilit y Assist (VSA®).................. 210
Off Button............................................... 211
Off Indicator.............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation .............................................. 141
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