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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You 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
information display
*/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.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You 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.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Drain Bolt
Washer
Drain Bolt
Washer
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. 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.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
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.
Booster Battery
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
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 Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If 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 ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 473
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out 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 heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running 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 engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Index
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................. 73, 442
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 443
Washer Level ............................................. 81
Information ............................................... 545
Information Display .................................... 84
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control ................................... 125
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 142
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 130
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 521
Jump Starting ............................................ 528
K
Key Number Tag ......................................... 92
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 91
Lockout Prevention .................................... 98
Master Keys ............................................... 91
Number Tag .............................................. 92
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 100
Remote Transmitter ................................... 94
Types and Functions .................................. 91
Valet Key ................................................... 92
Won’t Turn ................................................ 24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 425
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 439
LaneWatchTM............................................. 444
Language (HFL) ........................ 320, 332, 367
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 59, 62
Lights ................................................. 119, 484
Automatic ............................................... 120
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights........................... 122
Fog Lights ............................................... 122
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 142
Light Switches ......................................... 119
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................ 119
Load Limits ................................................ 413
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 91
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 101
Childproof Door Locks............................. 100
From Inside ............................................... 99
From Outside ............................................ 94
Keys .......................................................... 91
Using a Key ............................................... 98
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
Low Battery Charge ................................. 534
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 534
Lower Anchors ...................................... 59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 546, 548
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 413
M
Maintenance............................................ 461
Battery .................................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 481
Cleaning ................................................. 510
Climate Control System .......................... 509
Coolant .................................................. 478
Heating and Cooling System ................... 509
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 465
Oil .......................................................... 473
Precautions ............................................. 462
Radiator .................................................. 479
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 484
Safety ..................................................... 463
Service Items ........................................... 467
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 480
Under the Hood ...................................... 469
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 71, 535
Map Lights ................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 413
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 83
Mirrors ...................................................... 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Door ....................................................... 131
Exterior ................................................... 131
Interior Rearview ..................................... 130
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 460
Moonroof ................................................. 113
MP3 ................... 173, 179, 200, 210, 239, 263
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Index
Multi-View Rear Camera......................... 455
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 550
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 472
Adding ................................................... 475
Checking ................................................ 473
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
Viscosity.................................................. 472
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 471
Moonroof ............................................... 113
Power Windows...................................... 110
Tailgate................................................... 105
Outside Temperature ................................ 86
Adjusting .................................................. 86
Overheating ............................................. 532
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 430
Pandora ®.......................................... 208, 261
Panic Mode ............................................... 109
Parking ..................................................... 453 Parking Brake
........................................... 449
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 70, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 119
Power Windows ........................................ 110
Precautions While Driving ....................... 424
Rain ......................................................... 424
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 517
R
Radiator.................................................... 479
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 171, 193, 232
Radio (XM ®) ...................................... 197, 236
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 172, 195, 234
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 172, 195, 234
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 553
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 126
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 139
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 130
Refueling ................................................... 456
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 83
Gasoline .................................. 456, 546, 548
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Regulations ............................... 447, 500, 551
Remote Transmitter ................................... 94
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 507 Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 493
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 85
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 153
Seats .......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133
Rear Seats ............................................... 139
Seat Heaters ............................................ 153
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