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uu Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire u
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7.Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket. Be careful not to pinch the cord in
a door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
to other accessory power sockets.
8. St
art the engine.
u Keep the engine running w hile
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 61
9. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the
air compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure
relief button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory
power socket.
14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
1Inflating An Under-inflated Tire
3 WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
Pressure Relief Button
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the extension
bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off
the ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1 How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely.
•Do not use while the engine is running.•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3 WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Wheel Nut Wrench as Jack Handle Extension
Bar
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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
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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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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 battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt boos ter battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable:
Engine mounting bolt
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 ju mper 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.
3 WARNING
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 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.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam 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.
3 WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level a nd check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge. 
If the temperature gauge need le has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the syst em with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3 WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX Reserve Tank
MIN
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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 ha zard 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.
2 Oil Check P. 238
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out 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 climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Handling the Unexpected........................ 277
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 175
Help Features........................................... 176
HFL Buttons ............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 176
Making a Call .......................................... 181
Menus ..................................................... 177
Muting a Call........................................... 182
Phone Setup ............................................ 179
Phonebook .............................................. 183
Receiving a Call ....................................... 182
Sending Numbers or Names During a 
Call ........................................................ 182
Transferring a Call ................................... 182
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 107
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ...... ......................... 108
Dimming ......................................... 107, 109
Operating ................................................ 107
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 113
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 139
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 175
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 173
Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission.......................... 314Vehicle Identification ..
............................. 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 106
Illumination Control ................................. 112
Knob ....................................................... 112
Immobilizer System .................................. 100
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 299
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 208
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 207
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 301
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ...... ............................. 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 299
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 212, 214
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 300
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 301
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 70
Supplemental Restraint System .. .......... 45, 67
System Message ........................................ 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ................................................ 69VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 210
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 67, 211
Information .............................................. 311
Information Buttons .................................. 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 77
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 112
Interior Lights ........................................... 128
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 117
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
Key Number Tag ........................................ 88
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 90
Keys ............................................................. 87
Lockout Prevention ................................... 90
Number Tag.............................................. 88
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 93
Remote Transmitter .................................. 89
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 87
Types and Functions.................................. 87
Valet Key .................................................. 88
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 202
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