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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder
TM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance Minder
TM
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2.Press the (Select/Reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0%. Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)
Calculated Engine Oil
Life (%)
100100 to 91
90
90 to 81
8080 to 71
70
70 to 61
6060 to 51
50
50 to 41
4040 to 31
30
30 to 21
2020 to 16
15
15 to 11
1010 to 6
5
5 to 1
00

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Maintenance
To switch the display, press the (Select/Reset) knob.■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Information Display
Oil Life Display
Explanation
Information
Maintenance Minder Indicator
The engine oil life indicator starts
to appear along with other due
soon maintenance item codes
when the remaining oil life
becomes 15 percent.
The engine oil is approaching the
end of its service life.
Starts to come on when the
remaining engine oil life becomes
15 percent.
It goes off when the display is
switched.
The SERVICE message also starts
to appear along with the engine oil
life indicator and the maintenance
item codes.
The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
The remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). The
negative distance on the display
blinks.
The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced
immediately.
Stays on as a reminder even when
the display is switched.

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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
1Maintenance Service Items•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Sub Items Main
Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.CODE
Maintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil
*1
B
●Replace engine oil
*1 and oil filter
●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system
#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections
#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: 4WD only
*5: 6-cylinder models
*6: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).CODE
Maintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2
●Replace air cleaner element
*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter
*3
●Inspect drive belt
3●Replace transmission and transfer
*4 fluid
4
●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
*5, *6
●Inspect valve clearance
5●Replace engine coolant
6
●Replace rear differential fluid
*4

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468Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2.Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (Select/Reset) knob.
3.Press and hold the knob for ten seconds
or more.
uThe engine oil life indicator and the
maintenance item codes blink.
4.Press the knob for five seconds or more.
uThe displayed maintenance items
disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■Resetting the Display
1Resetting the DisplayNOTICEFailure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the system showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
You can reset the engine oil life display using the
audio/information screen.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
Models with audio/information screen
* Not available on all models

506Maintenance
BatteryChecking the BatteryCheck the battery condition monthly by inspecting the terminals and cable ends for
corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
•The audio system is disabled.
2Reactivating the audio system P. 166
•The clock resets.
2Setting the Clock P. 88
•The navigation system
* is disabled.
2Refer to the navigation system manual
Charging the BatteryDisconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1BatteryWARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Please consult a dealer for more information.
3
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear protective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models

568Index
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 493
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 85SSafe Driving................................................. 27
Safety Check................................................ 31
Safety Labels............................................... 67
Safety Message........................................... 25
Seat Belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 34
Checking ................................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder ................................................... 33
Warning Indicator ................................ 33, 71
Seat Heaters.............................................. 153
Seats.......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Seat Heaters ............................................ 153
Security System......................................... 107
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 80
Select Lever................................. 18, 426, 428
Operation.................................. 18, 427, 429
Releasing................................................. 531
Won’t Move ............................................ 531
Select/Reset Knob....................................... 84
Selecting a Child Seat................................. 58
Selector Knob (Audio)...................... 169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 430
Setting the Clock........................................ 88
Shift Lever................................... 18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator.......... 427, 429
Shifting (Transmission)..................... 426, 428
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags................................................ 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator.............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System....................................................... 96
Snow Tires................................................. 505
Spare Tire.................................. 517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs....................................... 546, 548
Specifications............................................ 546
Specified Fuel........................... 456, 546, 548
Speedometer.............................................. 83
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 42Starting the Engine.......................... 420, 422
Does Not Start ........................................ 525
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 114
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Steering Wheel........................................ 129
Adjusting ................................................ 129
Stopping................................................... 453
Summer Tires............................................ 505
Sunglasses Holder.................................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................ 2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode................................. 161
TTachometer................................................ 83
Tailgate..................................................... 105
Light Bulb ....................................... 546, 548
Unable to Open ...................................... 544
Temperature Gauge.................................. 83
Temperature Sensor................................ 162
Time (Setting)............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 446
Indicator ........................................... 75, 537
Tires.......................................................... 497
Air Pressure............................. 498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 497
Inspection ............................................... 497
Labeling .................................................. 498