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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights IndicatorsLights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System 
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control 
Indicator
Parking Brake 
and Brake System 
Indicator Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel 
Gauge
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 77)/Information Display (P 78)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID) 
(P 81)/System Indicators (P 68)
Tailgate Open 
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Washer Level 
Indicator
*
Ambient MeterTemperature GaugeElectric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
All-Wheel Drive 
(
AWD) System 
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Canada U.S.
Canada
U.S.
*
 Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Turn Signal 
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn signal 
lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals if you press 
the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly  - A turn signal 
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs  P. 292
High Beam 
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam headlights 
are on.—
Lights On 
Indicator●Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or 
in AUTO* when the exterior lights are on.
●If you remove the key from  the ignition switch while 
the lights are on, a chime s ounds when the driver's 
door is opened.
Fog Light 
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn 
the ignition switch to ON 
(w, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side airbag 
system is automatically shut off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with your side 
airbags.
●Comes on when nobody  is sitting in the 
passenger seat  - Have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
●Comes on when someone  is sitting in the seat - 
Have the passenger sit properly.
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You 
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Slide the lid using the release knob to open or 
close the console compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
■Console Compartment
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use 
the seat heaters. The  HI setting heats the seats 
faster than the  LO setting.
The indicator for your  setting comes on while 
the seat heater is in use. Press the button on 
the opposite side to turn the heater off. The 
indicator goes off.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off. 
When a comfortable temp erature is reached, 
select  LO to keep the seat warm.
■Seat Heaters*1Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in  LO when the 
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may 
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO  setting, the heater runs continuously and 
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when 
using seat heaters. 
Persons with a diminished ability to sense 
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, 
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or 
with sensitive skin should not use seat 
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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321Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and  non-slippery and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact 
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains  on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire  goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it 
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire, 
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your 
vehicle's  + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use 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 conn ect 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 e ngine 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 engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
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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331Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the   mark or the engine suddenly loses 
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■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.
u No steam or spray present:  Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present:  Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
needle at the   mark  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 on level ground 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 three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 280
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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