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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter 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 ma intenance message on the
information display
*/multi-information display*/i-MID.
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.
WasherDrain Bolt
Oil Filter
* 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 + 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
volts. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not conn ect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■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.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
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
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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 or spray comes 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 hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 443
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 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 th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical system s, 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
Load Limits............................................... 351
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 139
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 138
From Inside ............................................. 137
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys........................................................ 130
Using a Key............................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 136
Low Battery Charge ................................. 499
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 499
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 132
Lower Anchors ..................................... 59, 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 351
M
Maintenance............................................ 425
Battery .................................................... 474
Brake Fluid .............................................. 450
Cleaning ................................................. 478
Climate Control System .......................... 477
Coolant .................................................. 447
Heating and Cooling System ................... 477
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 429
Oil .......................................................... 443
Precautions ............................................. 426
Radiator .................................................. 448
Remote Transmitter ................................ 475 Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 452
Safety ...................................................... 427
Service Items ........................................... 434
Tires ........................................................ 465
Transmission Fluid ................................... 449
Under the Hood ...................................... 440
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 500
Map Lights ................................................ 186
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 351
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 173
Adjusting ................................................. 173
Door ........................................................ 174
Exterior .................................................... 174
Interior Rearview ..................................... 173
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 424
Moonroof .................................................. 152
MP3 ........................................... 218, 226, 253
Multi-Information Display ......................... 96
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 417
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 512
O
Odometer.............................................. 93, 97
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 358
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 442
Adding .................................................... 444 Checking................................................. 443
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 429
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 499
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 442
Viscosity .................................................. 442
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 441
Moonroof ............................................... 152
Power Windows ...................................... 150
Tailgate ................................................... 140
Outside Temperature ........................... 95, 98
Adjusting ............................................ 95, 98
Overheating .............................................. 497
P
Pandora®........................................... 224, 252
Panic Mode ............................................... 149
Parking ...................................................... 416
Parking Brake ........................................... 405
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 70, 501
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 256
Power Tailgate ......................................... 143
Power Windows ....................................... 150
Precautions While Driving ....................... 366
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 366
Rain ........................................................ 366
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