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Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance
Dust and Pollen Filter
The heating and cooling system*/climate control system* is equipped with a dust
and pollen filter that collects pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The
Maintenance Minder
TM messages will let you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust a nd pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the heating and cooling system
*/
climate control system* deteriorates noticeably, and
the windows fog up easily, the filter may need to be
replaced. Please contact a dealer for replacement.
* Not available on all models
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
408
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d 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 coolan t 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 high temperature
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 How 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 system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
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 TankMIN
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409
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. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off 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 th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical system s, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If 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.
* Not available on all models
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Index
431
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 309
Operation ............................................... 310
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 328
Accessories and Modifications ................ 336
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 150
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 355
Engine Oil ............................................... 348
Washer ................................................... 359
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 144
Clock ...................................................... 100
Front Seats.............................................. 137
Head Restraints ....................................... 139
Mirrors.................................................... 135
Rear Seats ............................................... 143
Steering Wheel ....................................... 134
Temperature ............................................. 86
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 155
Changing the Mode................................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 156 Sensor ..................................................... 157
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 155
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153
Air Pressure ............................... 373, 419, 421
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................. 22
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
AM/FM Radio .................................... 168, 191
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 328
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 144
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 164
Audio System ............................................ 160
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 167, 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162 Error Messages ........................................ 211
General Information ................................ 217
Internet Radio ................................. 177, 200
iPod ........................................................ 197
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 179, 202, 207
Reactivating ............................................ 163
Recommended CDs ................................. 217
Recommended Devices............................ 219
Remote Controls ..................................... 164
Security Code .......................................... 163
Theft Protection ...................................... 163
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 161, 162
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 219
USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 161
Authorized Manuals ................................ 429
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 112
Customize ................................................. 94
Automatic Lighting .................................. 128
Automatic Transmission
Creeping ................................................. 304
Kickdown ................................................ 304
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 406
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 304
Fluid ........................................................ 357
Operating the Shift Lever........... 16, 306, 308
Shifting ........................................... 305, 307
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 85
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Index
Fuel Fill Door....................................... 17, 333
Fuses .......................................................... 413
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 415
Locations ......................................... 413, 414
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 335
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 332
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 81, 86
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 332
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ......... 305, 307
Manual Transmission ............................... 312
Glass (care) ................................................ 388
Glove Box .................................................. 147
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 364
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 391
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)....................... 233, 264
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 249, 276
Automatic Transferring ............................ 247
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 247
Displaying Messages ........................ 260, 285 HFL Buttons..................................... 233, 264
HFL Menus ...................................... 235, 266
HFL Status Display ........................... 234, 265
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 234
Making a Call .................................. 253, 279
Options During a Call ...................... 258, 282
Phone Setup.................................... 240, 270
Receiving a Call ............................... 257, 282
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail...... 259, 283
Ring Tone................................................ 275
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 284
Speed Dial ....................................... 250, 277
Text Message .................. 245, 259, 274, 283
To Clear the System ................................ 248
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 246
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 245, 274
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 139
Headlights ................................................. 127
Aiming .................................................... 360
Automatic Operation............................... 128
Dimming ......................................... 127, 130
Operating................................................ 127
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 151
Heating and Cooling System ................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®) ...................... 233, 264
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 299, 302
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 422
Engine and Transmission ......................... 422
Vehicle Identification............................... 422
Ignition Switch ......................................... 122
Illumination Control ................................ 132
Knob ...................................................... 132
i-MID ........................................................... 83
Immobilizer System .................................. 116
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 66
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 66
Charging System............................... 67, 409
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 316
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 315
Door Open.......................................... 29, 71
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 314
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 72, 411
Fog Light .................................................. 73
High Beam ................................................ 73
High Temperature ..................................... 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
i-VTEC ................................................ 75, 82
Lights On .................................................. 73
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Index
Heating and Cooling System .................... 384
Maintenance MinderTM............................ 341
Oil ........................................................... 349
Precautions .............................................. 338
Radiator................................................... 356
Remote Transmitter ................................. 382
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 360
Safety ...................................................... 339
Service Items............................................ 343
Tires ........................................................ 372
Transmission Fluid.................................... 357
Under the Hood....................................... 345
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 410
Manual Transmission ................................ 311
Map Lights ................................................ 146
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 295
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 135
Adjusting ................................................. 135
Door ........................................................ 135
Exterior .................................................... 135
Interior Rearview...................................... 135
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 336
Moonroof .................................................. 121
MP3 ............................ 171, 179, 194, 202, 207
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 422
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 348
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking................................................. 349
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 341
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 67, 409
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 348
Viscosity .................................................. 348
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 347
Moonroof ............................................... 121
Power Windows ...................................... 119
Trunk ...................................................... 113
Outside Temperature Display .................... 86
Overheating .............................................. 407
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 309
Pandora® ........................................... 178, 201
Panic Mode ............................................... 118
Parking ...................................................... 330
Parking Brake ........................................... 326
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................................. 66, 411
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 127
Power Windows ....................................... 119 Precautions While Driving
....................... 303
Rain ........................................................ 303
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 393
R
Radiator.................................................... 356
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 168, 191
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 170, 192
Range .......................................................... 85
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 170, 192
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 425
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 133
Rear Seat Access ....................................... 142
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 143
Rearview Camera ..................................... 331
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 135
Refueling .................................................. 332
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ................................. 332, 418, 420
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Regulations .............................. 324, 375, 423
Remote Transmitter ................................. 105
Replacement Battery .................................................... 382
Bulbs ...................................................... 360
Fuses .............................................. 413, 414
Tires........................................................ 378
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 370
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