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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter 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 maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Remove the engine under cover.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
3. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
4. Remove the bolts and clips on the
undercarriage and remove the cover.
5. 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.
Under
Cover
Bolt Clip
Drain Bolt
Washer
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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.Open the fuse box cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal.
■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.
12-volt battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine 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.
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on 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 high temperature
indicator on may da mage 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 ha zard 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.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 310
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes off: Start driving again.
u The light does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Safety ...................................................... 301
Service Items............................................ 305
Tires ........................................................ 331
Transmission Fluid............................ 316, 317
Under the Hood....................................... 307
Maintenance Minder
TM............................. 303
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 72, 374
Manual Transmission
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 267
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................ 318
Fluid (MTF)............................................... 317
Operating the Shift Lever ......................... 261
Reverse Lockout....................................... 263
Shift UP/DOWN indicators........................ 262
Shifting.................................................... 261
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 247
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 89
Mirrors ....................................................... 139
Adjusting ................................................. 139
Door ........................................................ 140
Exterior .................................................... 140
Interior Rearview...................................... 139
Modifications and Accessories ................. 297
MP3 .................................................... 178, 186
Multi-Information Display .......................... 91
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 291
N
NORMAL Mode................................... 81, 270
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 390
O
Odometer................................................... 92
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 309
Adding .................................................... 311
Checking................................................. 310
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 303
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 372
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 309
Viscosity .................................................. 309
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 308
Power Windows ...................................... 124
Outside Temperature ................................. 93
Overheating .............................................. 370
P
Pandora®................................................... 185
Panic Mode ............................................... 123
Parking ...................................................... 290
Parking Brake ........................................... 284
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...................................... 70, 71, 375
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 55
Plus Sport System ............................... 82, 271
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 82
Power Door Mirror ................................... 140
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 97
Power Windows ....................................... 124
Precautions While Driving ....................... 254
Rain ........................................................ 254 Pregnant Women
....................................... 41
R
Radiator.................................................... 315
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 175
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 177
Range .......................................................... 93
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 177
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 393
Rear Cargo Console ................................. 150
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 137
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 325
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 325
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 139
Refueling .................................................. 293
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 89
Gasoline ......................................... 293, 388
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 282, 333, 391
Remote Transmitter ................................. 112
Replacement Battery .................................................... 341
Bulbs ...................................................... 320
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 342
Fuses ...................................................... 378
Tires........................................................ 337
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 328, 330
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 392
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 92
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