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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Turning the power system on automatically starts the engine if the High Voltage
battery charge level gauge shows two segments or less.2 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge P. 93
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi- information display. 1.Remove the engine under cover.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
3. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Drain Bolt
Washer
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood.1.Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. 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 jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt battery performance degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt 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 12-volt battery.
Booster Battery
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uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
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Handling the Unexpected
■ 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.
uNo steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
■The Engine Temperature Too Hot Message Appears on the
Multi-Information Display1The Engine Temperature Too Hot Message Appears on the Multi-Information Display
NOTICEContinuing to drive with the Engine Temperature
Too Hot message on the multi-information display
may damage the engine.
3WARNING
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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Handling the Unexpected
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 in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let the engine sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
3. Turn the power system on and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe indicator goes off: Start driving again.uThe indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Turn the power
off and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On ■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt 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.
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Index
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 76
System Message ........................................ 79
Transmission .............................................. 75
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 77, 443
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 77, 444
Information ............................................... 537
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 97
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 141
Interface Dial ............................................ 230
Interior Lights ........................................... 155
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 480
J
Jump Starting ............................................ 522
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 113
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 117
Keys ........................................................... 112
Lockout Prevention .................................. 117
Number Tag ............................................ 113
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................. 114
Types and Functions ................................ 112
Valet Key................................................. 124
Kickdown (Transmission) ......................... 419
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 439
LaneWatch TM
............................................. 445
Language (HFL) ................................ 335, 371
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Lights ................................................. 136, 484
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 155
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.... .............. 121
Childproof Door Locks............................. 120
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 114
Keys ........................................................ 112
Using a Key ............................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 117
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 528
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 76 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 74, 528
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 113
Lower Anchors ........................................... 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 413
M
Maintenance ............................................ 463
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 482
Cleaning ................................................. 505
Climate Control System .......................... 504
Coolant .......................................... 478, 480
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 467
Oil .......................................................... 474
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 503
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 469
Tires........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 481
Under the Hood ...................................... 471
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 74, 529
Map Lights ................................................ 156
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 92
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Index
Mirrors...................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Door ....................................................... 147
Exterior ................................................... 147
Interior Rearview ..................................... 146
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 462
Moonroof ................................................. 132
Motor Number ......................................... 540
MP3 ................... 184, 192, 215, 225, 254, 278
Multi-Information Display ......................... 94
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification) ......................... 540
O
Odometer ................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 473
Adding ................................................... 475
Checking ................................................ 474
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 467
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 473
Viscosity.................................................. 473
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 472
Moonroof ............................................... 132
Power Windows...................................... 129
Trunk ...................................................... 122 Outside Temperature Display
.................... 97
Overheating .............................................. 525
P
Pandora ®................................... 191, 223, 276
Panic Mode ............................................... 128
Parking ...................................................... 456
Parking Brake ........................................... 452
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 72, 530
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 136
POWER Button .......................................... 133
Power System
Turning on .............................................. 416
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 73
Power Windows ........................................ 129
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ............................. 93
Precautions While Driving ....................... 419
Rain......................................................... 419
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 510
R
Radiator .................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 182, 208, 247
Radio (XM ®) ...................................... 212, 251
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 183, 210, 249
Range .......................................................... 96 RDS (Radio Data System)
......... 183, 210, 249
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 543
READY Indicator ......................................... 73
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 142
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 164
Rearview Camera ..................................... 458
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 146
Refueling .................................................. 459
Fuel Gauge................................................ 92
Gasoline .......................................... 459, 538
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 449, 496, 541
Remote Transmitter ................................. 114
Replacement Battery .................................................... 503
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Fuses ............................................... 532, 533
Tires ........................................................ 499
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 491
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 542
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 96
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 35
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ........................................... 30
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