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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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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order.
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster
battery - terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery
+ terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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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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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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