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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterYou must change the engine oil and oil filter 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 accordance with the maintenance message on the
information display
*/multi-information display
*.
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 drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterNOTICEYou 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.
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
Drain Bolt Washer
* Not available on all models

528Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.■Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
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WARNING
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 Battery4-cylinder models6-cylinder modelsBooster Battery

532Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
•Steam is coming 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.
uNo steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
uSteam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1How to Handle OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
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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534Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf 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 minute.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.2Oil Check P. 473
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out 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 the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning 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 engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

567Index
MMaintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 481
Cleaning ................................................. 510
Climate Control System .......................... 509
Coolant .................................................. 478
Heating and Cooling System ................... 509
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 480
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 71, 535
Map Lights................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit............................... 413
Meters, Gauges.......................................... 83
Mirrors...................................................... 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 130
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 460
Moonroof................................................. 113
MP3................... 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 455
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 550OOdometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine)............................................... 472
Adding .................................................... 475
Checking ................................................. 473
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 472
Viscosity .................................................. 472
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 471
Moonroof................................................ 113
Power Windows ...................................... 110
Tailgate ................................................... 105
Outside Temperature................................. 86
Adjusting................................................... 86
Overheating.............................................. 532PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode)...................................................... 430
Pandora®........................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode............................................... 109
Parking...................................................... 453Parking Brake........................................... 449
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 70, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 51
Passing Indicators..................................... 119
Power Windows....................................... 110
Precautions While Driving....................... 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 517
RRadiator.................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM)......................... 171, 193, 232
Radio (XM®)...................................... 197, 236
Radio Data System (RDS)......... 172, 195, 234
RDS (Radio Data System)......... 172, 195, 234
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 553
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 126
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 139
Rearview Mirror....................................... 130
Refueling.................................................. 456
Fuel Gauge................................................ 83
Gasoline .................................. 456, 546, 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations............................... 447, 500, 551
Remote Transmitter................................... 94