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.
514Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 184
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 501
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 137
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 149
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 422
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 136
Door Mirrors ............................................. 150
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Indicator ............................ 29, 75
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ......................................... 12, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 117
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 442
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 333
Automatic Transmission ........................... 344
Braking .................................................... 385
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 450
EElapsed Time............................................. 100
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 485
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 376
Emergency ................................................ 492
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 503
Engine ....................................................... 500
Coolant ................................................... 426
Jump Starting .......................................... 477
Oil ........................................................... 421
Starting ................................................... 340
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 420
Engine Coolant ......................................... 426
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 427
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 426
Overheating ............................................ 481
Temperature Gauge .................................. 94
Engine Oil ................................................. 421
Adding .................................................... 423
Checking................................................. 422
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 414
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 421
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
e-pretensioners ........................................... 32 EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 176
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 150
FFeatures.................................................... 187
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 450
Oil .......................................................... 424
Flat Tire ..................................................... 457
Floor Mats ................................................ 452
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 428
Brake ...................................................... 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 426
Windshield Washer ................................. 429
Foot Brake ................................................ 387
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 364
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation .............................................. 173
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 18, 404
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
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Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Range ..................................................... 100
Recommendation............................ 404, 498
Refueling ................................................ 404
Fuel Economy ........................................... 406
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 18, 405
Fuses ......................................................... 487
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 491
Locations ................................ 487, 489, 490GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 406
Gauge ...................................................... 94
Information............................................. 404
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................ 404
Gauges ........................................................ 94
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 345
Glass (care) ............................................... 454
Glove Box ................................................. 161HHandling the Unexpected ....................... 455
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 286
Auto Answer .......................................... 301 Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 303
Automatic Transferring ............................ 301
Displaying Messages ................................ 321
Editing User Name ................................... 300
HFL Buttons ............................................. 286
HFL Menus .............................................. 288
HFL Status Display ................................... 287
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 287
Making a Call .......................................... 312
Options During a Call .............................. 318
Phone Setup ............................................ 292
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........... 307
Receiving a Call ....................................... 317
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail .............. 319
Ring Tone ................................................ 302
Roadside Assistance ................................. 325
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 320
Speed Dial ............................................... 304
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 299
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options ................................................. 297
Use Contact Photo .................................. 302
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ................... 227
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 155
Headlight Washers ................................... 143
Headlights ................................................. 137
Aiming .................................................... 430
Automatic Operation ............................... 138
Dimming ......................................... 137, 140 Operating................................................ 137
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 171
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 172, 173, 174
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 286
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 342
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 284
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 500
Engine and Transmission ......................... 500
Vehicle Identification ............................... 500
Illumination Control Buttons ................................................... 144
Immobilizer System .................................. 128
Indicator.................................................... 77
Indicators .................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ..................................... 81, 353
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 74
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 70, 388
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 69, 388
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 83, 380
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 70
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 484
Charging System ............................... 71, 483
Collision Mitigation Brake System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 83
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 78, 351
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 78, 350
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Door and Trunk Open .......................... 29, 75
Electric Parking Brake................................. 69
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 69, 485
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 74, 485
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 79
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 77
Keyless Access System ............................... 78
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 80
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 82, 372
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 68, 483
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 76, 381, 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 71, 484
Precision All Wheel Steer System................ 81
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 31, 73
Security System Alarm ............................... 77
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
SPORT Mode ..................................... 81, 349
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 74
System Message ........................................ 76
Transmission .............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 75, 376
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 75, 377
Information ............................................... 497
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control ................................... 144 Interface Dial
............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 149
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 471
Jump Starting ........................................... 477KKey Number Tag ....................................... 116
Keyless Access System .............................. 118
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 115
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 116
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 115
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 344LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 367
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 371
Language (HFL) ........................................ 287
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57
Lights ................................................. 137, 430
Automatic ............................................... 138
Bulb Replacement ................................... 430
Daytime Running Lights........................... 140 High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 159
Light Switches......................................... 137
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ............................................... 337
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 124
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
From Inside ............................................. 121
From Outside .......................................... 117
Keys........................................................ 115
Using a Key............................................. 120
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 120
Low Battery Charge ................................. 483
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 116
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 483
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 337
Lumbar Support ....................................... 153
MMaintenance............................................ 409
Battery .................................................... 448
Brake Fluid .............................................. 429
Cleaning ................................................. 451
Climate Control System .......................... 450
Coolant .................................................. 426
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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