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uuCleaninguExterior Care
Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside-lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction. However, if you see large amounts of water
accumulation, or large water drops building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 530
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 531
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 537
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 538
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 539
Jump Starting .................................... 540
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 543
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 544 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 546
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 546
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 547
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 548
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 549 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 550
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 552
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 555
Emergency Towing ........................... 556
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 557
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....558
Refueling ........................................... 559
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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Wheel Nut Wrench/Jack Handle Jack
Jack Handle Bar
Funnel
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Continued
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp
the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le 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. Move the shift lever to
(P .
2. Move the shift lever to
(R .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d 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.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
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 us e 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 that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
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.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is
specially adapted to fit th e holder shaft. Do not use
any other tool.
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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Continued
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5.Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
6. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
uMake sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely: • Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jacking Points
Jacking Point
Jack
Handle Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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1.Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire Do not over tighten the wh eel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
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