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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 392
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 393
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 400If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ... 401Emergency Engine Stop ................... 402
Jump Starting .................................... 403
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 406
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 407 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 409If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 409
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 410
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 411
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 411
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 412 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 413
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 416
Emergency Towing ........................... 417

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes FlatChanging a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P
.
2. Put the shift lever in
(R
.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire th at was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Continuously variable transmission modelsManual transmission modelsAll models

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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine StopThe ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you mus t stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place. With manual transmission models you can also downshift the
transmission to utilize engine braking.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, move the shift lever to
(P
after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the brake
pedal.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Models with smart entry system
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched
off.
Continuously variable transmission modelsCanadian continuously variable transmission modelsManual transmission models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehic le using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
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433Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 309
Operation ............................................... 310AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 328
Accessories and Modifications ................ 336
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 150
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 355
Engine Oil ............................................... 348
Washer ................................................... 359
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 144
Clock ...................................................... 100
Front Seats.............................................. 137
Head Restraints ....................................... 139
Mirrors.................................................... 135
Rear Seats ............................................... 143
Steering Wheel ....................................... 134
Temperature ............................................. 86
Air Conditioning Sys tem (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 155
Changing the Mode................................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 156
Sensor .................................................... 157
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 155 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153
Air Pressure ............................... 373, 421, 423
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 49
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator .............................................. 47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 48
Sensors ...................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
AM/FM Radio .................................... 168, 191
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 328
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 144
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 164
Audio System ............................................ 160
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 167, 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162
Error Messages ........................................ 211
General Information ................................ 217
Internet Radio .................................. 177, 200
iPod ......................................................... 197 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 179, 202, 207
Reactivating ............................................ 163
Recommended CDs ................................. 217
Recommended Devices............................ 219
Remote Controls ..................................... 164
Security Code .......................................... 163
Theft Protection ...................................... 163
USB Adapter Cable.......................... 161, 162
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 219
USB/HDMI
® Port ...................................... 161
Authorized Manuals ................................ 431
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 112
Customize ................................................. 94
Automatic Lighting .................................. 128
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 162
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 85
Average Speed ........................................... 85
BBattery...................................................... 381
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 409
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 381
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 382
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 149
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 182, 205
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 233, 264
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61

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Display Button.......................................... 185
Display/Information Button ...................... 83
Door Mirrors ............................................. 135
Doors ........................................................ 102
Auto Door Locking.................................. 112
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 112
Door Open Indicator ........................... 29, 71
Keys........................................................ 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 105
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 109
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 375
Driving ...................................................... 291
Braking ................................................... 326
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 304
Cruise Control ........................................ 315
Shifting Gear .......................................... 311
Shifting Position .............................. 305, 307
Starting the Engine ......................... 298, 300
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 384EEco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 314
Elapsed Time .............................................. 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 72, 411
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 318Emergency Engine Stop
........................... 402
Emergency Towing ................................... 417
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 115
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 427
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 355
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Oil ........................................................... 348
Starting ........................................... 298, 300
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ......................................... 355
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 356
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 355
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 70
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 70
Overheating ............................................ 407
Engine Oil ................................................. 348
Adding .................................................... 351
Checking ................................................. 349
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 341
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 67, 409
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 348
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 123
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 62
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 136
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 387
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 135
FFeatures..................................................... 159 Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 384
Oil ........................................................... 352
Flat Tire ..................................................... 393
Floor Mats ................................................. 386
Fluids Brake/Clutch ........................................... 358
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 357
Engine Coolant ....................................... 355
Manual Transmission ............................... 357
Windshield Washer ................................. 359
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 143
Foot Brake ................................................ 327
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel ...................................................... 19, 332
Economy ................................................. 335
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 81, 86
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 332
Refueling................................................. 332
Fuel Economy ........................................... 335
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 334
Message.................................................. 410
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 333
Fuses .......................................................... 413
Inspecting and Changing......................... 416

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Locations ......................................... 413, 414GGasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 335
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 332
Instant Fuel Economy ........................... 81, 86
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 69
Refueling ................................................. 332
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable Transmission .................................. 305, 307
Manual Transmission ............................... 312
Glass (care) ................................................ 388
Glove Box .................................................. 147HHalogen Bulbs ........................................... 364
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 391
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) ....................... 233, 264
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 249, 276
Automatic Transferring ............................ 247
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 247
Displaying Messages ........................ 260, 285
HFL Buttons ..................................... 233, 264
HFL Menus ...................................... 235, 266 HFL Status Display ........................... 234, 265
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 234
Making a Call .................................. 253, 279
Options During a Call ...................... 258, 282
Phone Setup.................................... 240, 270
Receiving a Call ............................... 257, 282
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail...... 259, 283
Ring Tone................................................ 275
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 284
Speed Dial ....................................... 250, 277
Text Message .................. 245, 259, 274, 283
To Clear the System ................................ 248
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 246
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail
Options ......................................... 245, 274
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 139
Headlights ................................................. 127
Aiming .................................................... 360
Automatic Operation............................... 128
Dimming ......................................... 127, 130
Operating................................................ 127
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 151
Heating and Cooling System ................... 152
Cooling ................................................... 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 154
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 384
Heating ................................................... 153
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )....................... 233, 264
High Beam Indicator .................................. 73 Hill Start Assist System
..................... 299, 302
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 424
Vehicle Identification............................... 424
Ignition Switch ......................................... 122
Illumination Control ................................ 132
Knob ...................................................... 132
i-MID ........................................................... 83
Immobilizer System .................................. 116
Indicator ................................................... 74
Indicators .................................................... 66
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 66
Charging System............................... 67, 409
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 316
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 315
Door Open.......................................... 29, 71
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 314
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 72, 411
Fog Light .................................................. 73
High Beam ................................................ 73
High Temperature ..................................... 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 74
i-VTEC ................................................ 75, 82
Lights On .................................................. 73
Low Fuel ................................................... 69
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 67, 409
Low Temperature...................................... 70

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Safety Check............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 69
Seat Heaters ............................................. 151
Seats .......................................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Front Seats.............................................. 137
Rear Seats ............................................... 143
Seat Heaters ........................................... 151
Security System ........................................ 116
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 74
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 83
Select Lever ........................ 18, 305, 307, 311
Operation ......................... 18, 306, 308, 311
Releasing ................................................ 406
Won’t Move ........................................... 406
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 166
Shift Lever .......................... 18, 305, 307, 311
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 68
Shift Position Indicator .................... 306, 308 Shifting (Transmission)
............. 305, 307, 311
Side Airbags ................................................ 44
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 46
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 74
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 107
SMS Text Message ............ 245, 259, 274, 283
Snow Tires ................................................. 380
Spare Tire .................................. 393, 421, 423
Spark Plugs ........................................ 420, 422
Specifications ............................................ 420
Specified Fuel ............................ 332, 420, 422
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .......................... 298, 300
Does Not Start ......................................... 400
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 122
Jump Starting .......................................... 403
Steering Wheel ......................................... 134
Adjusting ................................................. 134
Stopping .................................................... 330
Summer Tires ............................................ 380
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 122
System Message Indicator .......................... 73
TTachometer................................................. 81 Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 70
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 70
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 86
Temperature Sensor ................................... 86
Text Message .................................... 245, 259
Time (Setting) ........................................... 100
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 322
Indicator............................................ 72, 412
Tires ........................................................... 372
Air Pressure ............................. 373, 421, 423
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 372
Inspection ............................................... 372
Labeling .................................................. 373
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 393
Regulations ............................................. 375
Rotation .................................................. 379
Spare Tire ................................ 393, 421, 423
Summer .................................................. 380
Tire Chains .............................................. 380
Wear Indicators ....................................... 377
Winter..................................................... 380
Tools .......................................................... 392
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 297
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 297
Emergency .............................................. 417
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 322
Indicator............................................ 72, 412