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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 228
Safety When Performing Maintenance...229Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 230
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 231
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 235
Opening the Hood ........................... 236
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 237
Oil Check ......................................... 238
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 239Engine Coolant ................................
242
Transmission Fluid ............................ 244
Brake Fluid ....................................... 245
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 246
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 247Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 255
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 259
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 260
Tire Labeling .................................... 260
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................. 262Wear Indicators ...............................
264
Tire Service Life ................................ 264
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 265
Tire Rotation .................................... 266
Winter Tires ..................................... 267
Battery ............................................... 268
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 270
Replacing the Battery ....................... 270Climate Control System Maintenance.. 271Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 272
Exterior Care.................................... 274
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Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your ve hicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when wash ing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Tran smission Fluid P. 244
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.2 Brake Fluid P. 245
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259
•Check the operation of th e exterior lights monthly.2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
• Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 255
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts th at are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the multi-information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 233
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the
service manual. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 321
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first. After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire .... 278
Tools .................................................. 286
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 287
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 287
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 293
Jump Starting .................................... 294
Shift Lever Do es Not Move.............. 296
Overheating ...................................... 297
How to Handle Overheating ............. 297Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
299
Comes On......................................
If the Charging System Indicator
299
Comes On .....................................
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks ....................300If the Brake System Indicator Comes On ..301If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 301System Indicator Comes On ................If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
302
Indicator Comes On or Blinks.......... Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 303
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each
Fuse............................................ 305
307
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........
Emergency Towing ........................... 308
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel .......................................... 309
Fill Door
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate ...................................................310
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Index
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 225
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 237
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 237
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 127
Front Seats.............................................. 119
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 117
Rear Seats ............................................... 126
Steering Wheel ....................................... 116
Temperature ............................................. 77
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 141
Changing the Mode................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 271
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 141
Sensor .................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode ................................ 143
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 141
Air Pressure ...................................... 260, 313 Airbags
........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff Syst em ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 152
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 218
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 127
Audio System ............................................ 146
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 151
Auxiliary Input Jack ...... ............................ 148
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 162
Recommended CDs ................................. 170
Recommended Devices ............................ 172
Remote Controls ..................................... 150
Security Code .......................................... 148
Theft Protection....................................... 148
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 147
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 172
Authorized Manuals ................................. 321Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 93
Customize ........................................... 80, 82
Automatic Lighting .................................. 108
Automatic Transmission ........................... 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 204
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 148
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 77
Average Speed ........................................... 78
Battery ...................................................... 268
Charging System Indi cator................. 65, 299
Jump Starting .......................................... 294
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 270
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 165
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60
Brake System ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 218
Brake Assist System ................................. 219
Fluid ........................................................ 245
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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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LATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights ................................................ 107, 247
Automatic............................................... 108
Bulb Replacement ................................... 247
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 109
Fog Lights ............................................... 109
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 128
Light Switches......................................... 107
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 107
Load Limits ............................................... 193
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 87
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 93
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 93
From Inside ............................................... 91
From Outside ............................................ 89
Keys.......................................................... 87
Lockout Prevention Syst em ....................... 90
Using a Key............................................... 90
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 90
Low Battery Charge ................................. 299
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 193Maintenance
............................................. 227
Battery .................................................... 268
Brake Fluid .............................................. 245
Cleaning.................................................. 272
Climate Control ....................................... 271
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Oil ........................................................... 238
Precautions.............................................. 228
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 270
Replacing Light Bulbs... ............................ 247
Safety ...................................................... 229
Service Items ........................................... 233
Tires ........................................................ 259
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 300
Map Lights ................................................ 128
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 193
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 74
Mirrors ....................................................... 117
Adjusting................................................. 117
Automatic Dimming ................................ 117
Door........................................................ 117
Exterior.................................................... 117
Interior Rearview ..................................... 117
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 225
Moonroof .................................................. 105
MP3 ................................................... 156, 162 Multi-Information Display
......................... 75
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314
Odometer ................................................... 76
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 237
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 238
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 237
Viscosity .................................................. 237
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 236
Moonroof ............................................... 105
Power Windows ...................................... 102
Tailgate ..................................................... 94
Outside Temperature Display .................... 77
Overheating .............................................. 297
Paddle Shifters (S equential Shift 
Mode) ................................................ 13, 205
Panic Mode ............................................... 101
Parking ...................................................... 220
Parking Brake ........................................... 216
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Viscosity (Oil)..................................... 237, 313
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 210
Warning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 299
Warning Labels ........................................... 62
Warranties (W arranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 319
Watts ......................................................... 312
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 264
Window Washers ...................................... 110
Adding/Refilling Fluid ...... ......................... 246
Switch ..................................................... 110
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 102
Windshield ................................................ 110
Cleaning .................................................. 275
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 142
Washer Fluid............................................ 246
Wiper Blades ........................................... 255
Wipers and Washers ................................ 110
Winter Tires ............................................... 267
Snow Tires ............................................... 267
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wipers and Washers ................................. 110
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 255
WMA ................................................. 156, 162
Worn Tires ................................................. 259XM
® Radio ................................................ 154
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