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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 maintenance message on the 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.
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.Pull up on the engine compartment cover,
remove it from the pins.
2. Remove the holding clip s and the air intake
duct.
■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.
Pin
Engine Compartment Cover
Air Intake Duct
Clip
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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 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.
2 Oil Check P. 567
3.Start the engine and check the 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 climate con trol 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.
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 83
System Message ........................................ 88
Transmission .............................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 86
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF ............ 516
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................. 84, 515
Information ............................................... 637
Information Button .................................. 114
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 117
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 166
Intelligent Traction Management System ...................................................... 484
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 522
Interior Lights ........................................... 188
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 171
iPhone ....................................................... 311
iPod ............................................ 233, 281, 311
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 611
Jump Starting ............................................ 619
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 129
Keys ........................................................... 121
Lockout Prevention .................................. 129 Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 133
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Types and Functions ................................ 121
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 468
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 507
Indicator.................................................... 93
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 520
Language (HFL) ................................ 382, 408
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 69
Lights ................................................. 155, 575
Automatic ............................................... 156
Bulb Replacement ................................... 575
Daytime Running Lights........................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 155
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals ............................................ 154
Load Limits ................................................ 445
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 121
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 134
Childproof Door Locks............................. 133
From Inside ............................................. 131
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 121
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 129Low Battery Charge
................................. 624
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 624
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ....................... 86
Lower Anchors ..................................... 63, 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 639
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 445
Lumbar Support ....................................... 174M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ............... 80
Maintenance ............................................ 555
Battery .................................................... 594
Brake Fluid .............................................. 574
Cleaning ................................................. 600
Coolant .................................................. 571
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 559
Oil .......................................................... 567
Precautions ............................................. 556
Radiator .................................................. 572
Remote Control ...................................... 597
Remote Transmitter ................................ 596
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 575
Safety ..................................................... 557
Service Items ........................................... 561
Tires........................................................ 585
Transmission Fluid ................................... 573
Under the Hood ...................................... 563
Wireless Headphone ............................... 598
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Index
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 79, 625
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 113
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 171
Adjusting ................................................ 171
Door ....................................................... 172
Exterior ................................................... 172
Interior Rearview ..................................... 171
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 553
Moonroof ................................................. 149
MP3 ........................................... 236, 278, 291
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 236, 278, 291
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............ 114
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 549
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 640
O
Odometer................................................. 115
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 459
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 566
Adding ................................................... 568
Checking ................................................ 567
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 559
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 624
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 566 Viscosity .................................................. 566
Open Source Licences ............................... 312
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 564
Moonroof................................................ 149
Power Windows ...................................... 147
Tailgate ................................................... 135
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel ...................................................... 151
Outside Temperature Display .................. 116
Overheating .............................................. 622
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 478
Pandora® ................................................... 288
Panic Mode ............................................... 146
Parking ...................................................... 540
Parking Brake ........................................... 527
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 78, 626
Parking Sensor System ............................. 541
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 155
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 239, 294
Power Tailgate .......................................... 140
Power Windows ........................................ 147
Precautions While Driving ....................... 467
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 467
Rain ......................................................... 467 Pregnant Women
....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 607
R
Radiator.................................................... 572
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 231, 265
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 270
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 232, 268
Range ........................................................ 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 232, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 643
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 167
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 313
Rear Seats ................................................. 183
Second Row Seat ............................ 183, 184
Third Row Seat ........................................ 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 171
Refueling .................................................. 550
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 113
Gasoline .......................................... 550, 638
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 82
Regulations ............................... 525, 588, 641
Remote Engine Start ................................ 463
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Replacement Battery .................................... 596, 597, 598
Bulbs ....................................................... 575
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