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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle's + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle's - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
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.2.0 ℓ engine models
Booster Battery
Booster Battery
2.4 ℓ engine models
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes 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.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
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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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If 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 in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off 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 climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running 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 engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box .................................................. 132
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 274, 276
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 303
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 179
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 195
Automatic Transferring ............................ 193
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 193
HFL Buttons ............................................. 179
HFL Menus .............................................. 181
HFL Status Display.................................... 180
Making a Call .......................................... 198
Options During a Call .............................. 202
Phone Setup ............................................ 186
Receiving a Call ....................................... 201
Speed Dial ............................................... 196
Text Message................................... 191, 203
To Clear the System ................................. 194
To Create a Security PIN........................... 192
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 126
Headlights ................................................. 114
Aiming .................................................... 274
Automatic Operation ............................... 115
Dimming ......................................... 114, 117
Operating ................................................ 114
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 135 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 179
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 70
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 219
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 177I
Identification Numbers ............................ 334
Engine and Transmission ......................... 334
Vehicle Identification ............................... 334
Illumination Control ................................. 119
Knob ....................................................... 119
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 71
Indicators .................................................... 64
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 320
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 72, 230
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 72, 229
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 68, 322
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 71
Keyless Access System ............................... 72
Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 67
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 320
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 69, 234, 235
Maintenance Minder ............................... 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 321 Parking Brake and Brak
e System ....... 64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 72
Shift Lever Position.................................... 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 71
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 70
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ............................................... 70
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................ 68, 232
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 68, 233
Information .............................................. 329
Information Buttons ............................ 79, 83
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 119
Interior Lights ........................................... 131
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 121
Internet Radio .......................................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 176
iPod ........................................................... 158
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 308
Jump Starting ........................................... 314
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 94
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Index
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
SMS Text Message ............................ 191, 203
Snow Tires ................................................ 294
Spare Tire ................................. 305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs ....................................... 330, 332
Specifications ........................................... 330
Specified Fuel ........................... 243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 216
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 112
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Steering Wheel ........................................ 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Stopping ................................................... 241
Summer Tires ............................................ 294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
System Message Indicator ......................... 70
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature ................................ 81
Temperature Sensor ................................ 139
Text Message .................................... 191, 203 Time (Setting)
............................................. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Tires ........................................................... 286
Air Pressure ............................. 287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 286
Inspection ................................................ 286
Labeling .................................................. 287
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 289
Rotation .................................................. 293
Spare Tire ................................ 305, 331, 333
Summer .................................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wear Indicators ....................................... 291
Winter ..................................................... 294
Tools .......................................................... 304
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 215
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 215
Emergency .............................................. 327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 234
Transmission ..................................... 222, 226
Automatic ............................................... 222
Fluid ................................................ 270, 271
Manual .................................................... 226
Number ................................................... 334
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 65, 223
Trip Meter ................................................... 80 Troubleshooting
....................................... 303
Blown Fuse...................................... 324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20
Emergency Towing .................................. 327
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 318
Premium Gasoline ................... 243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 317
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 102
Lid........................................................... 102
Light Bulb........................................ 330, 332
Turn Signals .............................................. 114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
U
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 95
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................... 12, 99
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 142, 143
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 176
Using the Keyless Access System ............... 96
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
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