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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil f ilter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordan ce with the maintenance message on the
information display/intelligent multi-information display (i-MID). 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
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
NOTICE
You 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.
Under CoverBolt
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 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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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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Index
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 72, 249
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 250
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information .............................................. 343
Information Display ................................... 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 81
Interior Lights ........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
iPod ®......................................................... 164
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 324
Jump Starting ........................................... 328
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102 Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Types and Functions .................................. 97
Valet Key ................................................... 98
Won’t Turn ................................................ 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 242
L
Language (HFL)......................................... 195
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 57, 61
Lights ................................................. 112, 289
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement .................................... 289
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights ................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside .............................................. 101
From Outside ............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 333
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 68, 333
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 229
M
Maintenance............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 309
Brake Fluid .............................................. 287
Cleaning ................................................. 314
Climate Control System ........................... 313
Coolant ................................................... 284
Heating and Cooling System ................... 313
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 280
Precautions ............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 285
Remote Control....................................... 311
Remote Transmitter ................................. 310
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 289
Safety...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 274
Tires ........................................................ 300
Transmission Fluid ................................... 286
Under the Hood ...................................... 277
Wireless Headphone................................ 312
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 334
Map Lights ................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 229
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
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Index
Mirrors....................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................. 120
Door ........................................................ 121
Exterior .................................................... 121
Interior Rearview...................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 266
Moonroof .................................................. 110
MP3 .................................................... 161, 169
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 261
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 346
O
Odometer.................................................... 78
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 279
Adding .................................................... 281
Checking ................................................. 280
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 333
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 279
Viscosity .................................................. 279
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 278
Moonroof ................................................ 110
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Tailgate ................................................... 104 Outside Temperature
................................. 80
Adjusting .................................................. 80
Overheating .............................................. 331
P
Pandora®................................................... 167
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 260
Parking Brake ........................................... 256
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 335
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 112
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 241
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 321
R
Radiator.................................................... 285
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 156
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 158
Range .................................................... 79, 82
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 158
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 349Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 251
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 118
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 174
Rear Seat Back .......................................... 130
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 129
Rearview Camera ..................................... 261
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 120
Refueling .................................................. 262
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 77
Gasoline ......................................... 262, 344
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .............................. 254, 303, 347
Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Replacement Battery .................................................... 310
Bulbs ...................................................... 289
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 296
Fuses .............................................. 337, 338
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 298
Tires........................................................ 306
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 348
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 79
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels .............................................. 66
Safety Message .......................................... 22
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