
uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
396
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image 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 jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How 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
may not fit the jacking point.
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 vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
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.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
1. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel cover, and
flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off
with a screwdriver or other tool.
The wheel cover cannot be removed without first
removing the wheel nuts.
Models with wheel cover
Models with aluminum wheels
Wheel
CoverModels with wheel cover
All models
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398
Handling the Unexpected
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. 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.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
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
ConeWing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor full-
size tire
Models with aluminum wheels
All models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
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 i-MID, but this is normal.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 322
■TPMS and the Spare Tire
U.S. models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is signifi cantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
u Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 349
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 127
Display Button .......................................... 185
Display/Information Button ...................... 83
Door Mirrors ............................................. 135
Doors ........................................................ 102
Auto Door Locking.................................. 112
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 112
Door Open Indicator ........................... 29, 71
Keys........................................................ 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 105
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 109
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 375
Driving ...................................................... 291
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 304
Braking ................................................... 326
Cruise Control ........................................ 315
Shifting Gear .......................................... 311
Shifting Position .............................. 305, 307
Starting the Engine ......................... 298, 300
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 314
Elapsed Time .............................................. 85 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 72, 411
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 318
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 402
Emergency Towing ................................... 416
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 115
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 425
Engine ....................................................... 422
Coolant ................................................... 355
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Oil ........................................................... 348
Starting ........................................... 298, 300
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ......................................... 355
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 356
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 355
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 70
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 70
Overheating ............................................ 407
Engine Oil ................................................. 348
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 349
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 341
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 409
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 348
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 123
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 62
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 136
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 387
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 135
F
Features.................................................... 159
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 384
Oil ........................................................... 352
Flat Tire ..................................................... 393
Floor Mats ................................................. 386
Fluids
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 358
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 357
Engine Coolant ....................................... 355
Manual Transmission ............................... 357
Windshield Washer ................................. 359
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 143
Foot Brake ................................................ 327
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 332
Economy ................................................. 335
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 81, 86
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 332
Refueling................................................. 332
Fuel Economy ........................................... 335
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 334
Message.................................................. 410
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Index
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 424
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 69
Seat Heaters ............................................. 151
Seats .......................................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Front Seats.............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 143
Seat Heaters ........................................... 151
Security System ........................................ 116
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 74
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 83
Select Lever ........................ 16, 305, 307, 311
Operation ......................... 16, 306, 308, 311
Releasing ................................................ 406 Won’t Move ............................................ 406
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 54
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 166
Shift Lever ........................... 16, 305, 307, 311
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 68
Shift Position Indicator ..................... 306, 308
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 305, 307, 311
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 46
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 74
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 107
SMS Text Message ............ 245, 259, 274, 283
Snow Tires ................................................. 380
Spare Tire .................................. 393, 419, 421
Spark Plugs ........................................ 418, 420
Specifications ............................................ 418
Specified Fuel ............................ 332, 418, 420
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .......................... 298, 300
Does Not Start ......................................... 400
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 122
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Steering Wheel ......................................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping .................................................... 330
Summer Tires ............................................ 380
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 122 System Message Indicator
.......................... 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 70
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 70
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 86
Temperature Sensor ................................... 86
Text Message .................................... 245, 259
Time (Setting) ........................................... 100
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 322
Indicator............................................ 72, 412
Tires ........................................................... 372
Air Pressure ............................. 373, 419, 421
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 372
Inspection ............................................... 372
Labeling .................................................. 373
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 393
Regulations ............................................. 375
Rotation .................................................. 379
Spare Tire ................................ 393, 419, 421
Summer .................................................. 380
Tire Chains .............................................. 380
Wear Indicators ....................................... 377
Winter..................................................... 380
Tools .......................................................... 392
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 297
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