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Emissions TestingTesting of Readiness CodesYour vehicle has “Readiness Codes,” as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some States use these codes as a test to see if your vehicle's emissions components
are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1, without starting the
engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are
not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for six hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P
(automatic transmission/CVT) or
(N
(manual
transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about
three minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again only after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility dete rmines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing faci lity determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.

Index
546Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 411
Operation ................................................ 412AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 442
Accessories and Modifications ................. 450
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 140
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 469
Engine Oil ................................................ 463
Washer .................................................... 474
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 463
Adjusting Clock ......................................................... 86
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Head Restraints........................................ 130
Mirrors .................................................... 125
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Steering Wheel ........................................ 124
Temperature .............................................. 84
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 205, 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 144
Sensor ..................................................... 147 Synchronized Mode................................. 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Air Pressure ............................... 486, 531, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 163, 189, 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 442
Indicator.................................................... 71
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 155
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound................ 161, 187, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 152
Error Messages ........................................ 264
General Information ................................ 270
HDD ........................................................ 238
Internet Radio ......................... 171, 203, 256
iPod ........................................ 168, 199, 248
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 173, 206, 259
Reactivating ............................................ 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 271
Recommended Devices............................ 273
Remote Controls ..................................... 155 Security Code ......................................... 153
Theft Protection ...................................... 153
Touch Screen .................................. 179, 212
USB Flash Drives...................................... 273
USB Port ................................................. 151
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 98
Customize ...................................... 285, 303
Automatic Lighting .................................. 116
Automatic Transmission Creeping................................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 472
Kickdown ............................................... 408
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 19, 414
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 517
Shifting ................................................... 413
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 152
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 83
BBattery...................................................... 494
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 520
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 494
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 495
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 139
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 176, 209, 262
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 314, 351
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63

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DimmingHeadlights ............................................... 115
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 464
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 115
Display Button .......................... 157, 182, 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 126
Doors ........................................................... 88
Auto Door Locking .................................... 98
Auto Door Unlocking ................................. 98
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 31, 72
Keys .......................................................... 88
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................................. 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 91
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 95
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 488
Driving ....................................................... 391
Automatic Transmissi on/CVT ................... 408
Braking .................................................... 440
Cruise Control ......................................... 421
Shifting Gear ................................... 413, 417
Shifting Position....................................... 409
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Driving Position Memory System ............. 122
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 73, 522
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 432
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 513
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 102
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 469
Jump Starting .......................................... 514
Oil ........................................................... 463
Starting ........................................... 401, 403
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 469
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 469
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 470
Overheating ............................................ 518
Temperature Gauge .................................. 81
Engine Oil ................................................. 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 463
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 111EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
........ 73
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide) ................................................ 64
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 126
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 500
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
FFeatures.................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 497
Oil .......................................................... 467
Flat Tire ..................................................... 505
Floor Mats ................................................ 499
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 472
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 473
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 471
Engine Coolant ....................................... 469
Manual Transmission .............................. 471
Windshield Washer ................................. 474
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 134
Foot Brake ................................................ 441
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 424
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127

551Index
MMaintenance............................................ 451
Battery .................................................... 494
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 473
Cleaning ................................................. 498
Climate Control System .......................... 497
Coolant .................................................. 469
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 455
Oil .......................................................... 464
Precautions ............................................. 452
Radiator .................................................. 470
Remote Transmitter ................................ 495
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 475
Safety ..................................................... 453
Service Items ........................................... 457
Tires........................................................ 485
Transmission Fluid ................................... 471
Under the Hood ...................................... 459
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 69, 521
Manual Transmission ............................... 417
Map Lights ................................................ 136
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 395
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 125
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 450
Moonroof ................................................. 109
MP3 ................... 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259 Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 445
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 534OOdometer.................................................... 83
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking ................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 463
Viscosity .................................................. 463
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 461
Moonroof................................................ 109
Power Windows ...................................... 106
Trunk ........................................................ 99
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 518PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 411
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 415
Pandora® ................................... 172, 204, 257
Panic Mode ............................................... 105 Parking
...................................................... 444
Parking Brake ........................................... 440
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 522
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 115
Power Windows ....................................... 106
Precautions While Driving ....................... 407
Rain ........................................................ 407
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 505
RRadiator.................................................... 470
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 163, 189, 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 193, 232
Radio Data System (RDS) ......... 164, 191, 230
Range .......................................................... 84
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 164, 191, 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 121
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 134
Rearview Camera ..................................... 446
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Refueling .................................................. 447
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .................................. 447, 530, 532
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 438, 488, 535

552Index
Remote Transmitter.................................... 91
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 495
Bulbs ....................................................... 475
Fuses ............................................... 524, 525
Tires ........................................................ 491
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 483
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 536
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 83SSafe Driving................................................. 27
Safety Check ................................................ 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 34
Checking ................................................... 38
Fastening ................................................... 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder ................................................... 33
Warning Indicator ................................ 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 143
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................. 127
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Seat Heaters ............................................ 143 Security System
......................................... 103
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 74
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 156, 178
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 415
Operation................................................ 416
Shift Lever ........................... 18, 409, 413, 417
Operation.......................... 18, 410, 414, 417
Releasing................................................. 517
Won’t Move ............................................ 517
Shift Lever Position Indicator .... 70, 410, 414
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 409, 413, 417
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ................................ 193, 232
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ....................................................... 93
Snow Tires ................................................. 493
Spare Tire .................................. 505, 531, 533
Spark Plugs ....................................... 530, 532
Specifications ............................................ 530
Specified Fuel ........................... 447, 530, 532
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 401, 403
Does Not Start......................................... 511
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 110
Jump Starting .......................................... 514 Steering Wheel
........................................ 124
Adjusting ................................................ 124
Stopping ................................................... 444
Summer Tires ............................................ 493
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 142
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 110
SYNC Mode .............................................. 146
TTachometer................................................ 81
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Temperature Sensor .......................... 84, 147
Time (Setting) ............................................. 86
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 436
Indicator ........................................... 73, 523
Tires .......................................................... 485
Air Pressure............................. 486, 531, 533
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 485
Inspection ............................................... 485
Labeling .................................................. 486
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 505
Regulations ............................................. 488
Rotation.................................................. 492
Spare Tire ............................... 505, 531, 533
Summer .................................................. 493
Tire Chains.............................................. 493

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Wear Indicators....................................... 490
Winter .................................................... 493
Tools ......................................................... 504
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 397
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 398
Load Limits ............................................. 397
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 400
Emergency .............................................. 527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 436
Indicator ........................................... 73, 523
Transmission ............................. 409, 413, 417
Automatic............................................... 413
Continuously Variable (CVT).................... 409
Fluid ............................................... 471, 472
Manual ................................................... 417
Number .................................................. 534
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 70, 410, 414
Trip Meter .................................................. 83
Troubleshooting ...................................... 503
Blown Fuse ..................................... 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 527
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 511
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 518
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 505
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 517
Warning Indicators.................................... 68 Trunk
........................................................... 99
Lid ............................................................. 99
Light Bulb ........................................ 530, 532
Main Switch ............................................ 101
Turn Signals .............................................. 115
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 73
UUnlocking the Doors .................................. 91
Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ........ 13
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 273
USB Port .................................................... 151
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ....................................................... 93VValet Key ............................................. 89, 101
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 432
Off Button ............................................... 433
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Ventilation ................................................ 144
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 463, 531, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 432
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 79
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 520
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 539
Watts ................................................. 530, 532
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 490
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 508
Window Washers ..................................... 119
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 474
Switch ..................................................... 119
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 106
Windshield ................................................ 119
Cleaning ................................................. 501
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 145
Washer Fluid ........................................... 474
Wiper Blades ........................................... 483
Wipers and Washers................................ 119
Winter Tires .............................................. 493
Snow Tires .............................................. 493
Tire Chains .............................................. 493
Wipers and Washers ................................. 119
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 483
WMA ................. 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259
Worn Tires ................................................ 485