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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indica tor Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem wi th the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
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.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (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.
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at a dealer.
■What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time
Release the parking brake.
2 Parking Brake P. 401
•If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after
releasing the parking brake, immedi ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and call a dealer.
u To Prevent your vehicle from moving , change the gear position to
(P.
• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get
your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
1If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
If you apply parking brak e, it may not release.
If the electric parking bra ke indicator also turns on,
the parking brake is still applied.
When the electric parking br ake indicator blinks at
the same time as the electric parking brake system
indicator, the system must be checked. The parking
brake may not operate under these conditions.
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517Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
Sub Fuse Box*360 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR20 A
Main Fan*2, *330 A
Main Fuse125 A
2
IG Main30 A
F/B Main60 A
F/B Main 260 A
Headlight Main30 A
IG Main 230 A
Starter Cut 140 A
Injector*2, *320 ASub Fan*1
Rear Defroster40 A
Main Fan*130 ASub Fan*2, *3
Wiper30 A
Heater Motor40 A*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD
3
Headlight Washer*2, *3(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake30 A
SH-AWD*320 A
4− −
5−−
6− −
7−−
8 STRLD*1, *27.5 A
9Interior Lights*1, *25 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Front Fog Lights*(7.5 A)
13Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop*1, *210 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 332
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 505
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 317
Automatic Transmission .......................... 332
Braking ................................................... 401
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 332
Shifting Gear ................................... 333, 340
Starting the Engine.................................. 324
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 332
Creeping ................................................. 332
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 332
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 341
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 509
Shifting ................................................... 340
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 514
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 514
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 391
Emergency ................................................ 522 Emissions Testing
(Readiness Codes) ...... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant .................................................. 449
Jump Starting ......................................... 505
Oil .......................................................... 443
Remote Engine Start ............................... 327
Starting................................................... 324
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 510
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 179
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 368
Features .................................................... 209
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 532
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................... 532
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 348
IDS Button ................................................. 348
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator .................................................... 83
Indicators ..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 355
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 405
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 395
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 513
Charging System ............................... 74, 512
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 351
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 350
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 514
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 514 Fog Lights ................................................. 83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 85
Gear Position............................................. 75
High Beam ................................................ 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 385
Lights On .................................................. 83
Low Fuel ................................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 512
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 397, 399
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 513
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
System .................................................... 88
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 84
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 80
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission ....................................... 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 83
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 81, 391
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 392
Information .............................................. 527
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 172
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 348
IDS Button .............................................. 348
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 187
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 242
iPhone ............................................... 242, 258
iPod ................................................... 238, 258
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 498
Jump Starting ........................................... 505
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 145
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ................................. 139, 147, 327
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 332
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 332
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Index
Sequential Mode...................................... 338
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 339
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 342
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 343
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 396
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 333
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 341
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 333, 340
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 470
Spare Tire (Optional) ............... 495, 529, 531
Spark Plugs ....................................... 528, 530
Specifications ........................................... 528
Specified Fuel ........................... 426, 528, 530
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 348
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 348
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 324
Does Not Start ........................................ 502
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 505 Remote Engine Start ................................ 327
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 417
Summer Tires ............................................ 470
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 396
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 207
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 484
Text Message .................................... 308, 310
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 397, 515
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 397
Indicator ............................................ 82, 515
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 397, 515
Tires ........................................................... 462
Air Pressure ............................. 463, 529, 531
Chains ..................................................... 470
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 462
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 483
Inspection ................................................ 462 Labeling .................................................. 463
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 483, 495
Regulations ............................................. 465
Rotation .................................................. 469
Spare (Optional) ...................... 495, 529, 531
Summer .................................................. 470
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 484
Wear Indicators ....................................... 467
Winter..................................................... 470
Tools .......................................................... 482
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 323
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 323
Emergency .............................................. 522
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 397
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 333, 340
Automatic ................................. 18, 332, 333
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 332, 340
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 334
Number................................................... 532
Sequential Mode ..................................... 338
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 342
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 341
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
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