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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf 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 indica tor 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 acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with 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 th e 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 re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
■Fuse box A
Located behind the instrument panel.
Fuse locations are shown on the label under
the steering column.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Boxes
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Door Lock(20 A)
2––
3Smart*(10 A)
4Driver Side Door Unlock15 A
5Passenger Side Door Unlock15 A
6Driver Door Unlock(10 A)
7Driver Door Lock(10 A)
8Driver’s Power Window20 A
9Passenger’s Power Window20 A
10Rear Left Power Window20 A
11Rear Right Power Window20 A
12Driver Side Door Lock15 A
13Passenger Side Door Lock15 A
14––
15Right Headlight High Beam10 A
16STS*(7.5 A)
17ACC Socket (Console*)(20 A)
18Moonroof*(20 A)
19Front Seat Heater*(20 A)
20––
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21––
22Washer15 A
23Rear Wiper(10 A)
24A/C7.5 A
25Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
26Starter Cut7.5 A
27ABS/VSA7.5 A
28SRS10 A
29Left Headlight High Beam10 A
30ACG10 A
31Power Window10 A
32Fuel Pump15 A
33SRS7.5 A
34Meter7.5 A
35Mission SOL7.5 A
36Front ACC Socket20 A
37ACC7.5 A
38ACC Key Lock7.5 A
39Option(10 A)
40Rear Wiper10 A
41−−
42−−
* Not available on all models
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Index
445
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 323
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 342
Accessories and Modifications ................ 351
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 149
Additives Coolant .................................................. 368
Engine Oil ............................................... 363
Washer ................................................... 372
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 363
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 143
Front Seats.............................................. 133
Head Restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights .............................................. 373
Mirrors.................................................... 131
Rear Seats ............................................... 140
Steering Wheel ....................................... 130
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 197
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 157
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ...................................... 156, 158
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 397
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling................................................... 156 Heating ................................................... 155
Air Pressure ....................................... 385, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 51, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 342
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest ..................................................... 143
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 168
Audio System ............................................ 162
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Error Messages ........................................ 219
General Information ................................ 223
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 185, 210
Recommended CDs ................................. 223
Recommended Devices ............................ 225
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 168
Security Code .......................................... 167
Theft Protection ....................................... 167
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 225
USB Port(s) .............................................. 163
Audio/Information Screen ............... 171, 192
Authorized Manuals ................................. 441 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
................. 103
Customize ............................................... 104
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 160
Automatic Transmission ........................... 318
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 323
Creeping ................................................. 318
Kickdown ................................................ 318
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 320, 322
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 416
Shifting ........................................... 319, 321
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ........................................................ 370
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 165
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 84
B
Battery...................................................... 393
Charging System Indicator................. 71, 419
Jump Starting .......................................... 414
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 393
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 395
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 248
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 340
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 342
Brake Assist System ................................. 343
Fluid ........................................................ 371
Foot Brake............................................... 341
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 328
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 421
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 332
Emergency ................................................ 428
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 437
Engine Coolant .................................................. 368
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Number .................................................. 434
Oil .......................................................... 363
Starting........................................... 311, 313
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 116
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 369
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 368
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 417
Engine Oil ................................................. 363
Adding ................................................... 365
Checking ................................................ 364
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 357
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 419
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 363
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 75, 421
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 400
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 131
F
Features..................................................... 161
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 397
Oil ........................................................... 366
Flat Tire ..................................................... 405
Floor Mats ................................................. 398
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 370
Brake ....................................................... 371
Engine Coolant ........................................ 368
Manual Transmission ............................... 370
Windshield Washer .................................. 372
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 177
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................. 341
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 347
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 347
Refueling ........................................... 21, 347
Fuel Economy ............................................ 350 Fuel Fill Cap
........................................ 21, 349
Message.................................................. 420
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 348
Fuses .......................................................... 423
Inspecting and Changing......................... 427
Locations................................................. 423
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 350
Gauge ....................................................... 85
Information ............................................. 347
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 347
Gauges ........................................................ 82
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .................. 319, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 326
Glass (care) ................................................ 401
Glove Box .................................................. 146
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 373, 375
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 403
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 248
Menus..................................................... 250
Phone Setup.................................... 254, 279
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
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Index
Headlights................................................. 121
Aiming .................................................... 373
Dimming ......................................... 121, 125
Operating ................................................ 121
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 129
Heating and Cooling System .................... 154
Cooling ................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 397
Heating ................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 248
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine and Transmission.......................... 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
Ignition Switch .......................................... 116
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
Indicator .................................................... 78
Indicators ..................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70
Charging System ............................... 71, 419
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 79, 330
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 79, 329
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 31, 75 ECON Mode .............................................. 78
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 75, 421
Fog Light ................................................... 77
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 419
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 76, 336
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 79, 357
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 420
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 421
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 79
Shift Position ............................................. 72
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 74, 332
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 333
Washer Level ............................................. 79
Information .............................................. 431
Information Display ................................... 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 128 Interior Lights
........................................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 131
Internet Radio .................................. 208, 209
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 404, 408
Jump Starting ........................................... 414
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 90
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 93
Types and Functions.................................. 90
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 318
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Index
Setting the Clock........................................ 88
Shift Lever .......................... 20, 319, 321, 325
Shift Position Indicator .............. 72, 320, 322
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 319, 321, 325
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 218
Snow Tires ................................................ 392
Spare Tire ......................................... 405, 433
Spark Plugs ............................................... 432
Specifications ........................................... 432
Specified Fuel ................................... 347, 432
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starter System Indicator ............................ 77
Starting the Engine .......................... 311, 313
Does Not Start ........................................ 411
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 116
Jump Starting ......................................... 414
Steering Wheel ........................................ 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Stopping ................................................... 344
Summer Tires ............................................ 392
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 116T
Tachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Tie-down Hooks ........................................ 151
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 336
Indicator .................................................... 76
Tires ........................................................... 384
Air Pressure ..................................... 385, 433
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 384
Inspection ................................................ 384
Labeling .................................................. 385
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 405
Regulations ............................................. 387
Rotation .................................................. 391
Spare Tire ........................................ 405, 433
Summer .................................................. 392
Tire Chains .............................................. 392
Wear Indicators ....................................... 389
Winter ..................................................... 392
Tools .......................................................... 404
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 307
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 428 TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 336
Indicator.................................................... 76
Transmission ............................. 319, 321, 325
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 323
Automatic ............................................... 318
Fluid ........................................................ 370
Manual ................................................... 325
Number................................................... 434
Shift Position Indicator............... 72, 320, 322
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 403
Blown Fuse...................................... 423, 425
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 428
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 411
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 417
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 405
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 416
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77
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