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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 f ilter 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 accordan ce with the maintenance message on the
information display
*/multi-information display*.
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.
Washer
Drain Bolt
* Not available on all models
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523Continued
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 jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + 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-
volt. 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 grounding point as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump 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 th e 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 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. 466
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 within 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 the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, 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
M
Maintenance............................................. 451
Battery..................................................... 499
Brake Fluid............................................... 473
Cleaning .................................................. 505
Climate Control System ........................... 504
Coolant ................................................... 470
Heating and Cooling System .................... 504
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 455
Oil ........................................................... 466
Power Steering Fluid ................................ 474
Precautions .............................................. 452
Radiator................................................... 471
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone ............................................ 502
Remote Transmitter ................................. 500
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 475
Safety ...................................................... 453
Service Items.................................... 457, 461
Tires ........................................................ 490
Transmission Fluid.................................... 472
Under the Hood....................................... 463
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 529
Map Lights ................................................ 177
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 399
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 158
Adjusting ................................................. 158
Door ........................................................ 159
Exterior .................................................... 159
Interior Rearview...................................... 158 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 450
Moonroof ................................................. 141
MP3 ................................... 221, 229, 252, 262
Multi-Information Display ......................... 96
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 544
O
Odometer............................................. 93, 97
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 465
Adding .................................................... 467
Checking................................................. 466
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 455, 459
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 528
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 465
Viscosity .................................................. 465
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 464
Moonroof ............................................... 141
Power Windows ...................................... 138
Sliding Doors ........................................... 127
Tailgate ................................................... 121
Outside Temperature Display .............. 95, 98
Overheating .............................................. 526
P
Pandora®........................................... 228, 260
Panic Mode ............................................... 137 Parking
..................................................... 440
Parking Brake ........................................... 436
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................... 70
Parking Sensor System ............................. 441
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 147
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 129
Power Tailgate ......................................... 123
Power Windows ....................................... 138
Precautions While Driving ....................... 411
Rain ........................................................ 411
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 511
R
Radiator.................................................... 471
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 218, 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 219, 247
Range .................................................... 94, 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 219, 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 547
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 276
Rear Seats (Folding Down) .............. 162, 173
Rearview Camera ..................................... 445
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 158
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