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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 338
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 339Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 340
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 341
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 345Opening the Hood ........................... 347
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 348
Oil Check ......................................... 349
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 351
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 352
Engine Coolant ................................ 355
Transmission Fluid ............................ 357
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 358
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 359
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 360
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 370
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 372
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 373Tire Labeling .................................... 373DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 375Wear Indicators................................ 377 Tire Service Life ................................ 377
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 378
Tire Rotation .................................... 379
Winter Tires ..................................... 380
Battery ............................................... 381
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 382
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 384
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 385
Exterior Care.................................... 387
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
1.8 ℓ engine models
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
2.4 ℓ engine models
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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
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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Index
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 297
Emergency............................................... 416
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 322
Indicator ............................................ 72, 412
Transmission .............................. 305, 307, 311
Automatic (CVT) .............................. 305, 307
Fluid ........................................................ 357
Manual .................................................... 311
Number ................................................... 422
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 68, 306, 308
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 391
Blown Fuse ...................................... 413, 414
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 416
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 400
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating............................................. 407
Premium Gasoline............................ 332, 420
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 393
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 406
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Trunk ......................................................... 113
Lid ........................................................... 113
Light Bulb ........................................ 418, 420
Turn Signals ............................................... 127
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 73U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 105
Unlocking the Doo rs from the Inside........ 11
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 160, 162
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 219
USB/HDMI ® Port ................................ 160, 161
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 107
V
Valet Key ................................................... 103
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 422
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 318
Off Button............................................... 319
Off Indicator.............................................. 71
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 348, 419, 421
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 318
W
Wallpaper........................................... 95, 187
Warning and Information Messages ......... 76
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 409
Warning Labels ........................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 427
Watts ................................................. 418, 420
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 377 Wheel Cover
............................................. 397
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 396
Window Washers ..................................... 131
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 359
Switch .................................................... 131
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 119
Windshield ............................................... 131
Cleaning ................................................. 388
Defrosting/Defogging ..................... 154, 156
Washer Fluid ........................................... 359
Wiper Blades........................................... 370
Wipers and Washers ............................... 131
Winter Tires .............................................. 380
Snow Tires .............................................. 380
Tire Chains.............................................. 380
Wipers and Washers ................................ 131
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 370
WMA ......................... 171, 179, 194, 202, 207
Worn Tires ................................................ 372
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