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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance 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
only 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.
*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).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110ºF, 43ºC), in very low temperatures (under
-20ºF, -29ºC), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance 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 * fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace VTM-4 r * rear differential fluid*5
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if yo u have performed the maintenance service.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w
.
2. Dis
play the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL/RESET button.
3. Press and hold
the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
u The
oil life reset mode is displa yed on the multi-information display.
4. Select RESE
T with the / button, then press the SE L/RESET button.
u The service code
will disappear and the engi ne oil life display will return to 100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select CAN CEL, then press the SEL/RESET button.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
Maintenance Item Codes Engine Oil Life
/
(information)
Button
SEL/RESET
Button

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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
Check the battery condition monthly. Look at
the test indicator window and check the
terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio
system is disabled.
2Reactivate the audio system P. 174
• The clock resets.
2 Setting the Clock P. 98
• The navigation system * is disabled.
2Refer to the navigation system manual
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
The test indicator's color information is on the
battery.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry
the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help
prevent future corrosion.
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 prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
Test Indicator Window
* Not available on all models

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Index
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Odometer............................................. 81, 86
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..........
... 340
Oil (Engine) .
............................................. 392
Adding ................................................... 394
Checking ................................................ 393
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Viscosity.................................................. 392
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 390
Moonroof ............................................... 123
Power Windows...................................... 120
Tailgate................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .............
84, 87
Overheating .....................
........................ 448
P
Panic Mode............................................... 119
Parking ........
............................................. 364
Parking Brake ...................
........................ 360
Parking Brake and 
Brake System Indicator ..
.................. 68, 452
Parking Sensor System .....
........................ 365
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ............
..... 49
Passing Indicators .............
........................ 125
Power Tailgate .................
........................ 112
Power Windows ...............
........................ 120
Precautions While Driving ....................
... 344Driving Guidelines

for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 344
Rain ......................................................... 344
Pregnant Women ................
....................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .....................
..................... 435
R
Radiator.................................................... 398
Radio (AM/FM) .....................
............. 186, 219
Radio (XM ®) ....
.......................................... 223
Radio Data System (RDS) .....
............. 189, 222
Range ..............
...................................... 82, 88
RDS (Radio Data System) .....
............. 189, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) .......
470
Rear Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button ...................
131
Rear Entertainment System .....................
251
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ..
..... 146, 147, 148
Rearview Camera .................
............. 369, 370
Rearview Mirror ...................
..................... 135
Refueling .........
.......................................... 371
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 80
Gasoline .......................................... 371, 464
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations .....
.......................... 357, 417 , 467
Remote Transmitter ............
..................... 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 424
Bulbs ....................................................... 402
Fuses ............................... 454, 455, 456 , 457Tires ........................................................
420
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 410
Reporting Safety Defects .......
.................. 469
Resetting a Trip Meter ...........
.............. 82, 87
S
Safe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ......
......................................... 28
Safety Labels ......
......................................... 66
Safety Message ..
......................................... 21
Seat Belts ...........
......................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking................................................... 36
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 60
Pregnant Women ...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters.......
....................................... 162
Seats ...................
....................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 137
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
Seat Heaters ............................................ 162
Security System ..
....................................... 118
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76

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Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 76
SEL/RESET Knob.................................... 81, 85
Select Lever .....................
.................... 14, 346
Operation .......................................... 14, 347
Releasing ................................................. 447
Won’t Move ............................................ 447
Selecting a Child Seat .....
............................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ....
.................. 175, 216
Setting the Clock ............
............................ 98
Shift Lever ..
......................................... 14, 346
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............
69, 347
Shifting (Transmission) ...
.......................... 346
Shoulder Anchor .............
............................ 33
Side Airbags ....................
............................ 44
Cutoff System............................................ 46
Off Indicator .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .......
............................ 47
Snow Tires ..
............................................... 422
Spare Tire ...
....................................... 435, 465
Spark Plugs .
............................................... 464
Specifications ..................
.......................... 464
Specified Fuel ..................
.................. 371, 464
Speedometer ...................
............................ 80
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .....
............................ 40
Starting the Engine ........
.......................... 342
Does Not Start ......................................... 444
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Steering Wheel ...............
.......................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping .....
............................................... 364 Storage Compartment
.......
...................... 154
Summer Tires .
........................................... 422
Sunglasses Holder ...............
...................... 161
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .....
... 40
Switches 
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........
2, 3, 124
Synchronized Mode ...........
...................... 167
System Message Indicator ..
........................ 73
T
Tachometer................................................. 80
Tailgate ..........
........................................... 110
Unable to Open....................................... 461
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............... 84, 87
Temperature Gauge ...........
........................ 80
Temperature Sensor ...........
.......... 84, 87, 170
Time (Setting) .....................
........................ 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..........
........................................... 355
Indicator............................................ 74, 453
Tires ................
........................................... 414
Air Pressure ..................................... 415, 465
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 414
Inspection ............................................... 414
Labeling .................................................. 415
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 435
Regulations ............................................. 417
Rotation .................................................. 421
Spare Tire ........................................ 435, 465Summer ..................................................
422
Tire Chains.............................................. 422
Wear Indicators....................................... 419
Winter .................................................... 422
Tools .................
........................................ 434
Towing a Trailer ....................
................... 329
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 333
Load Limits ............................................. 329
Towing Your Vehicle ............
................... 339
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 339
Emergency .............................................. 459
TPMS 
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........
355
Indicator ........................................... 74, 453
Transmission .....
........................................ 346
Automatic............................................... 346
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Number .................................................. 466
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 69, 347
Trip Meter ........
............................ 82, 87, 177
Troubleshooting ...................
................... 433
Blown Fuse ..................... 454, 455, 456, 457
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 19
Emergency Towing ................................. 459
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 444
Noise When Braking ................................. 19
Overheating ............................................ 448
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 435
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 18, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 447