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Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at 20C (68F): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8   12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after 
the engine and all the lights are 
turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max. 

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*: Diesel engine only
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*After changing engine oil P. 534
Panoramic roof 
shadeWhen the automatic open/
close function does not 
operateP. 490
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle. 

762 Alphabetical index
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Battery
Checking ............................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery................................. 709
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 336
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 434
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 434
Bottle holder............................. 478
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 227
Brake assist.............................. 319
Break-in tips ............................. 188
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 234
Care
Exterior.................................. 508
Interior ................................... 513
Seat belts .............................. 514
Cargo capacity ......................... 334
Cargo hooks ..................... 498, 500
CD player
*................................ 390
Chains ....................................... 336
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 160
Baby seats, installation ......... 169
Child seats, definition ............ 160
Child seats, installation ......... 169
Installing CRS with ISOFIX 
rigid anchor ......................... 174
Installing CRS with seat 
belts .................................... 171
Installing CRS with top 
straps .................................. 175
Junior seats, definition .......... 160
Junior seats, installation........ 169Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 155
Battery precautions ....... 540, 713
Child-protectors ...................... 75
Child restraint system ........... 160
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ........................ 103
Installing child restraints ....... 169
Panoramic roof shade 
precautions ......................... 491
Power window lock switch .... 117
Power window precautions ... 120
Removed key battery 
precautions ......................... 559
Seat belt precautions ............ 104
Seat heater 
precautions ......................... 487
Child-protectors......................... 75
Cigarette lighter ....................... 484
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 508
Interior................................... 513
Seat belts .............................. 514
Clock ................................. 232, 246
Coin box ................................... 480
Condenser ................................ 538
Console box ............................. 475
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 714
Cruise control .......................... 267
Cup holder................................ 477
Curtain shield airbags ............. 148
Customizable features ............ 753
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Daytime running light 
system .................................... 256
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 373
Dimension ................................ 724
Display
Trip information ..................... 241
Warning message ................. 616
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 519
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 470
Wattage................................. 748
Door lock
Back door ................................ 84
Side door................................. 72
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 84
Door glasses ......................... 117
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 72
Double locking system .......... 136
Side doors ............................... 72
Side mirrors........................... 114
Double locking system............ 136
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 188
Correct posture ..................... 146
Procedures............................ 184
Winter driving tips ................. 336
Driving position memory .......... 95
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 273
Electric power steering ........... 319
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery 
is discharged ...................... 706Emergency brake signal ......... 319
Emergency flasher .................. 596
Emergency tire puncture 
repair kit ................................. 668
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 706
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If the parking brake cannot 
be released......................... 697
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................... 696
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 709
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ................................ 609
If the warning light turns on... 609
If the warning message is 
displayed ............................ 616
If you cannot operate back 
door opener ........................ 705
If you cannot operate trunk 
opener ................................ 704
If you have a flat 
tire  ..................... 640, 654, 668
If you lose your keys ............. 703
If you think something is 
wrong.................................. 607
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls ................. 718
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 719
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency ................. 721
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed .................................. 597
If your vehicle overheats ....... 714D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

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Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage................................. 748
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 373
Hood.......................................... 523
Hooks
Cargo hook ................... 498, 500
Horn .......................................... 231
Identification
Engine ................................... 726
Vehicle .................................. 726
Ignition
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Keys ........................................ 36
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Ignition switch.................. 200, 205
Illuminated entry system......... 470
Indicator lights ......................... 235
Inside rear view mirror ............ 111
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 234
Intercooler ................................ 538
Intrusion sensor....................... 139
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 525
Vehicle-equipped 
jack ..................... 640, 654, 668
Jack handle .............. 640, 654, 668Keyless entry ............................. 62
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 36
If you lose your keys ............. 703
If your key battery 
is discharged .............. 556, 557
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Key number plate.................... 36
Keyless entry .......................... 62
Keys ........................................ 36
Mechanical key ....................... 36
Wireless remote control key ... 62
Knee airbag .............................. 148
Lane keeping assist ................ 310
Language
Multi-information 
display ........................ 239, 757
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 470
Emergency flasher switch ..... 596
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch................ 596
Headlight switch.................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 471
Personal/interior light 
main switch......................... 471
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Turn signal lever ................... 226
Vanity lights .......................... 482
Wattage ................................ 748
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

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Rear seat
Folding the seats..................... 92
Rear side sunshade ................. 494
Rear sunshade ......................... 493
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Wattage................................. 748
Rear view monitor system
*.... 300
Rear window defogger ............ 373
Rear window wiper and 
washer .................................... 266
Replacing 
Key battery .................... 556, 557
Fuses .................................... 560
Light bulbs............................. 576
Tires .............................. 640, 654
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........... 100
Child restraint system 
installation........................... 169
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................... 514
Emergency Locking 
Retractor ............................. 103
How to wear your seat belt ... 100
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ........................ 103
Pre-crash seat belt ................ 325
Pregnant women, proper seat 
belt use ............................... 105
Rear seat belt 
reminder light ...................... 244
Reminder light ....................... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 102Seat heaters ............................. 486
Seats
Adjustment 
precautions ........................... 91
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation .............. 169
Cleaning................................ 513
Driver’s seat position 
memory ................................ 95
Front seat adjustment ............. 90
Head restraint ......................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat .... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 486
Service reminder 
indicators .............................. 235
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 215
Manual transmission ............. 222
Multidrive .............................. 209
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from “P” .............. 696
Side airbags ............................. 148
Side mirror
Adjusting ............................... 114
Folding .................................. 115
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Smart entry & start system
Entry function .......................... 39
Starting the engine................ 200
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 743
Storage location ............ 640, 654
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

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USB memory ............................ 418
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 482
Wattage................................. 748
Vanity mirrors .......................... 482
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 726
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 319
VSC+ ......................................... 319
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 613
Seat belt reminder................. 613
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system ................... 609
Electric power steering 
warning light ....................... 611
Fuel level............................... 613
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 614
Pre-crash safety system 
warning light ....................... 611
Seat belt reminder light ......... 613
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 623
Brake light ............................. 618
Cruise control ........................ 619
Clutch switch ......................... 620
Engine oil ...................... 617, 624
Fuel filter ............................... 621
Headlight ............................... 628
LKA ............................... 620, 627Oil maintenance ............ 625, 626
Open door ............................. 622
Parking brake................ 621, 624
PCS .............................. 619, 626
Radar cruise 
control................. 619, 626, 627
Smart entry & start 
system ................................ 629
Speed limiter ......................... 620
Steering lock ......................... 618
Transmission fluid 
temperature ........................ 618
Trunk..................................... 623
Washer
Checking ............................... 542
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 336
Switch ........................... 261, 266
Washing and waxing ............... 508
Weight....................................... 724
Wheels ...................................... 551
Window glasses ...................... 117
Window lock switch ................ 117
Windows
Power windows ..................... 117
Rear window defogger .......... 373
Washer ......................... 261, 266
Windshield wipers ................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 374
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 556, 557
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 398
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

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What to do if...
What to do if... 
A tire punctures
P. 640If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
a spare tire for sedan)
P. 654If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
a spare tire for wagon)
P. 668If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
emergency tire puncture repair kit)
The engine does not start
P. 693If the engine will not start
P. 718If you run out of fuel and the 
engine stalls (diesel engine)
P. 127Engine immobilizer system
P. 709If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 696If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature 
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 714If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 703If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 709If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP.  7 2Side doors
P.  8 4Back door