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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less
than 36 psi (250 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 36 psi
(250 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 522
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u You should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
Pressure Relief Button
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 514
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 190
8.Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 70
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 513
2.Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
2. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing
bolt with cloth or paper, and store them in
the spare tire well.
3. Store the jack and tools in the tool case.
Place the tool case and the trunk floor lid on
the flat tire.
4. Close the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-informati on display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific whee ls. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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25Start DIAG7.5 A
26Air Conditioning7.5 A
27Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Left e-pretensioner(20 A)
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmpsLocated inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1.Pry on the lower edge of the panel using
a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. Pull the outer panel towards you, then
remove it.
Outer Panel
Fuse locations are shown on the image
below.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number in the image and chart.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
3
12
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG Main 130 A
2ST MG30 A
3IG Main 230 A
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 245
Snow Tires ................................................ 500
Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® System...................................... 13
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 525, 557
Spark Plugs ............................................... 556
Specifications ........................................... 556
Specified Fuel ................................... 458, 556
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD ®)....... 415
SPORT Mode ............................................. 380
SPORT Mode Indicator ....................... 86, 380
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 46
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Stopping ................................................... 438
Summer Tires ............................................ 500
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 46
Surround View Camera System ............... 448
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 155
System Message Indicator ......................... 84
T
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83 Temperature Sensor
................................. 209
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 192
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 418
Indicator ............................................ 84, 542
Tires ........................................................... 492
Air Pressure ..................................... 493, 557
Chains ..................................................... 500
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 492
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 513
Inspection ................................................ 492
Labeling .................................................. 493
Regulations ............................................. 495
Rotation .................................................. 499
Spare (Optional) .............................. 525, 557
Summer .................................................. 500
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 514
Wear Indicators ....................................... 497
Winter ..................................................... 500
Tools .......................................................... 512
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 365
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 365
Emergency .............................................. 550
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 418
Transmission ....................................... 23, 373
Dual Clutch ............................... 23, 372, 373
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 80, 375 Number................................................... 558
Sequential Mode ..................................... 378
TRIP Button ............................................... 109
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 511
Blown Fuse.............................. 544, 546, 548
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 550
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................ 513, 525
Noise When Braking .................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 537
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 531
Premium Gasoline ........................... 458, 556
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 28, 144
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Trunk ......................................................... 146
Lid........................................................... 146
Light Bulbs .............................................. 556
Release Handle ........................................ 552
Unable to Open....................................... 552
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions ................... 111, 127
Turning on the Power .............................. 366
Does Not Activate ................................... 531
Jump Starting .......................................... 534
Remote Engine Start................................ 368
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 141, 368
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