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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.
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.
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.
■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 (%)
100 100 to 91
90
90 to 81
80 80 to 71
70
70 to 61
60 60 to 51
50
50 to 41
40 40 to 31
30
30 to 21
20 20 to 16
15
15 to 11
10 10 to 6
5
5 to 1
00

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer FluidCheck the amount of window washer fluid. Look for 1/2 mark on the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the indicator appears on the instrument panel. Pour the
washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
1Refilling Window Washer FluidNOTICEDo not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield
washer pump.
Models without washer level sensorWindshield
Washer Reservoir
Fill up to here
Models with washer level sensor

Index
279Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 183
Accessories and Modifications................ 190
Accessory Power Socket........................... 115
Active Head Restraints............................. 107
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 206
Engine Oil ............................................... 201
Washer ................................................... 211
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 201
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 110
Front Seats.............................................. 103
Head Restraints ....................................... 105
Headlights .............................................. 212
Mirrors.................................................... 102
Rear Seats ............................................... 108
Steering Wheel ....................................... 101
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)...................................... 118
Cooling................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 120
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233
Heating................................................... 119
Air Pressure...................................... 223, 269
Airbags....................................................... 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care .............................................. 48
Event Data Recorder ................................. 19Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 183
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 110
Audio System............................................ 122
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 126
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 123
Error Messages ........................................ 135
General Information ................................ 137
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 133
Recommended CDs ................................. 137
Recommended Devices ............................ 139
Remote Controls ......................................... 3
Security Code .......................................... 124
Theft Protection....................................... 124
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 123
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 139
Authorized Manuals................................. 277
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................... 84
Customize ................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission........................... 164
Creeping ................................................. 164
Fluid ........................................................ 208
Kickdown ................................................ 164Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 166, 168
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 253
Shifting ........................................... 165, 167
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 123
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 74
BBattery...................................................... 231
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Jump Starting .......................................... 251
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 231
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 232
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 114
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 140
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 60
Brake System............................................ 181
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 183
Brake Assist System ................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 210
Foot Brake............................................... 182
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Parking Brake .......................................... 181
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)...... 99

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Heating and Cooling System.................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 233
Heating ................................................... 119
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 140
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 70IIdentification Numbers............................ 270
Engine and Transmission.......................... 270
Vehicle Identification ............................... 270
Ignition Switch............................................ 94
Illumination Control................................... 99
Knob ......................................................... 99
Immobilizer System.................................... 90
Indicator .................................................... 70
Indicators..................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 256
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 71, 174
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 173
Daytime Running Lights ............................. 71
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 258
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High Temperature...................................... 67
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System .................................... 70Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 256
Low Temperature ...................................... 67
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 69, 178
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 71, 195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 257
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 258
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Shift Position ............................................. 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 67
TPMS ................................................ 69, 180
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 68, 176
VSA® OFF .......................................... 68, 177
Washer Level ............................................. 71
Information.............................................. 267
Information Display................................... 73
Instrument Panel........................................ 63
Brightness Control..................................... 99
Interior Lights........................................... 111
Interior Rearview Mirror.......................... 102
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)................ 238, 242
Jump Starting........................................... 251
KKeyless Lockout Prevention....................... 81
Keys............................................................. 77
Lockout Prevention ................................... 81
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 83
Remote Transmitter .................................. 79
Types and Functions.................................. 77
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 164LLATCH (Child Seats)................................... 54
Lights.................................................. 95, 212
Bulb Replacement ................................... 212
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96
Fog Lights ................................................. 96
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 111
Light Switches........................................... 95
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 95
Load Limits............................................... 157
Locking/Unlocking..................................... 77
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 83
From Inside ............................................... 82
From Outside ............................................ 79
Keys.......................................................... 77
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
Using a Key............................................... 80

285Index
Summer .................................................. 230
Tire Chains.............................................. 230
Wear Indicators....................................... 227
Winter .................................................... 230
Tools......................................................... 238
Towing a Trailer....................................... 159
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 264
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 178
Indicator ........................................... 69, 259
Transmission............................. 165, 167, 171
Automatic............................................... 164
Fluid ............................................... 208, 209
Manual ................................................... 171
Number .................................................. 270
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 169
Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168
Trip Meter.................................................. 73
Troubleshooting...................................... 237
Blown Fuse ..................................... 260, 261
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 18
Emergency Towing ................................. 264
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 250
Noise When Braking ................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 239, 245
Rear Door Won’t Open ....................... 17, 83
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 253
Warning Indicators.................................... 64Turn Signals................................................ 95
Indicators (Instrument Panel)...................... 70
UUnlocking the Doors............................ 79, 82
USB Adapter Cable........................... 122, 123
USB Flash Drives........................................ 139VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)....... 270
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 176
Off Button ............................................... 177
Off Indicator .............................................. 68
System Indicator ........................................ 68
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 201, 269
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 176WWarning Indicator On/Blinking............... 256
Warning Labels........................................... 62
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)............................................... 275
Watts......................................................... 268
Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 227
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)... 238, 242
Window Washers........................................ 97
Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 211
Switch ....................................................... 97Windshield.................................................. 97
Cleaning ................................................. 236
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 120
Washer Fluid ........................................... 211
Wiper Blades ........................................... 218
Wipers and Washers.................................. 97
Winter Tires.............................................. 230
Snow Tires .............................................. 230
Tire Chains .............................................. 230
Wipers and Washers................................... 97
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades ........................................... 218, 220
WMA................................................. 129, 133
Worn Tires................................................ 222