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uuWhen Driving uBlind Spot Information (BSI) System*
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle1Blind Spot Inform ation (BSI) System*
Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The system
does not work properly fo r the following reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI al ert indicators to come on.
BSI may be adversel y affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are detected.
•An object that does not re flect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.
•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
•The system picks up external electrical interference.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.
•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For proper BSI operation:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or sticke rs of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the re ar bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind to
overtake you with a speed difference of no
more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference of
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h). Comes On
BSI Alert Indicator: Lo
cated near the outside
door mirrors.
Blinks and the beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction of the
detected vehicle. The beeper sounds three times. Blinks
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 510
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 511
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 520
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak...521
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 522
Jump Starting .................................... 523
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 525
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 526 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 528
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 528
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 529
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 530
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On ................................................. 531 If the TPMS Indicator Comes On ...... 531
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 532
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 533
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 538
Emergency Towing ........................... 539
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate ............................................ 540
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 521
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 143
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 499●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 533
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 407, 409
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 135
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 92
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 538
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 539
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 523
Models with multi- information display
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
TemperatureGauge ....................................................... 92
Outside Temperature Display ............... 95, 98
Temperature Gauge ................................... 92
Temperature Sensor ..................... 95, 98, 203
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 169
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 428
Indicator .................................... 76, 531, 532
Tires ........................................................... 490
Air Pressure ..................................... 491, 543
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 490
Inspection ................................................ 490
Labeling................................................... 491
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 511
Regulations.............................................. 493
Rotation .................................................. 497
Spare Tire ........................................ 511, 543
Summer................................................... 498
Tire Chains .............................................. 498
Wear Indicators ....................................... 495
Winter ..................................................... 498
Tools .......................................................... 510
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 401
Equipment and Accessories...................... 402
Load Limits .............................................. 401
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 406
Emergency............................................... 539 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 428
Indicator.................................... 76, 531, 532
Transmission ............................................. 413
Automatic ............................................... 412
Fluid ........................................................ 472
Number................................................... 544
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 72, 414
Trip Meter ............................................. 94, 97
Troubleshooting ....................................... 509
Blown Fuse.............. 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 22
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 539
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 520
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating ............................................ 526
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 511
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 525
Sliding Door Won’t Open .................. 23, 119
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Tucking away the One-Motion Third row
magic Seat ............................................... 173
Turn Signals .............................................. 147
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside ................................................ 118 USB Flash Drives
....................................... 275
USB Port .................................................... 207
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 113
V
Vacuum ..................................................... 191
Valet Key .................................................. 111
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 544
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 426
Off Button .............................................. 427
Off Indicator ............................................. 74
System Indicator ....................................... 74
Ventilation ....................................... 194, 198
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 465, 543
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 426
W
Warning and Information
Messages ............................................. 84, 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 528
Warning Labels .......................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 549
Watts ........................................................ 542
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 495
Wheel Cover ............................................. 515
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 514
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