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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterYou must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display.
1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil FilterNOTICEYou may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Drain Bolt
Washer
Oil Filter

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump StartingTurn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the fuse box cover on the positive +
terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.■
Jump Starting Procedure
1Jump 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 jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3
WARNING
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.
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Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating 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.
u Move the shift lever to
(P
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
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 OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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483Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf 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 on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.2 Oil Check P. 422
3.Start the engine and check the 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 control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning 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 engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

517Index
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 413
Oil .......................................................... 422
Precautions ............................................. 410
Radiator .................................................. 427
Remote Transmitter ................................ 449
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 430
Safety ..................................................... 411
Service Items ........................................... 416
Tires........................................................ 439
Transmission Fluid ................................... 428
Under the Hood ...................................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 71, 484
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 337
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 94
Mirrors ...................................................... 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Door ....................................................... 150
Exterior ................................................... 150
Interior Rearview ..................................... 149
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 407
Moonroof ................................................. 132
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 95
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 403
NNumbers (Identification)......................... 500
OOdometer.................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 421, 499
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking ................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 421, 499
Viscosity .......................................... 421, 499
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 194
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 494
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 419
Moonroof................................................ 132
Power Windows ...................................... 130
Trunk ...................................................... 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99
Overheating .............................................. 481
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 348
Pandora® ................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 129
Parking ...................................................... 398
Parking Brake ........................................... 385
Parking Sensor System ............................. 399 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 137
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 175
Power Windows ....................................... 130
Precautions While Driving ....................... 343
Rain ........................................................ 343
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............ 378
Indicator.................................................... 81
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 457
RRadiator.................................................... 427
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 100
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 503
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 145
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 174
Rear Temperature Control Dial ............... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Refueling .................................................. 404
Fuel Gauge................................................ 94
Gasoline .......................................... 404, 498
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations ............................... 383, 442, 501
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117