492Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will damage the vehicle’s drive system.
1 Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
493Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
519Index
Winter .................................................... 447
Tools ......................................................... 456
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 339
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 339
Emergency .............................................. 492
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 381
Transmission ....................................... 17, 345
Automatic................................. 17, 344, 345
Fluid ....................................................... 428
Number .................................................. 500
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 346
TRIP Button .......................................... 96, 98
Trip Meter .................................................. 99
Troubleshooting ...................................... 455
Blown Fuse ............................. 487, 489, 490
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 22
Emergency Towing ................................. 492
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 474
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 457
Noise When Braking ................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 481
Premium Gasoline ........................... 404, 498
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 21, 123
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 480
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Trunk ........................................................ 125
Lid .......................................................... 125
Light Bulbs .............................................. 498 Release Handle ........................................ 494
Unable to Open ....................................... 494
Trunk Pass-through Cover ........................ 170
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 100
UUnlocking the Doors................................ 117
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 12, 121
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 262
USB Port .................................................... 189
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 118VValet Mode............................................... 162
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 500
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 376
Off Button ............................................... 377
Off Indicator ...................................... 75, 377
System Indicator ................................ 75, 376
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 421, 499
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 376WWarning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 483Warning Labels
........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 505
Watts ......................................................... 498
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 444
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 471
Window Washers ..................................... 141
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 429
Switch ..................................................... 141
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 130
Windshield
Cleaning ................................................. 454
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 184
Washer Fluid ........................................... 429
Wiper Blades ........................................... 436
Wipers and Washers................................ 141
Winter Tires .............................................. 447
Snow Tires .............................................. 447
Tire Chains .............................................. 447
Wipers and Washers ................................. 141
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 436
WMA ................................................. 224, 248
Worn Tires ................................................ 439
