7–47
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds
to indicate that the doors and the trunk lid
cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
lid by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and remove the key. A key removed from
the trunk may not function because its
functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-7).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the trunk are locked using
a separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver
that the key has been left in the vehicle
cabin. If this happens, open the door and
remove the key. A key removed from the
vehicle this way may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. Perform the applicable
procedure to restore the functions of the
key (page 3-7).
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-93).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9. The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory SettingAvailable Settings
Settings Change Method
Auto headlight off*3 (page 4-35).Time until headlights turn off30 seconds
120 seconds/90 seconds/60 seconds/30 seconds/Off*4
A—
Auto-light control (page 4-35).Timing by which lights turn onMedium
High/Med. High/Medium/Med. Low/Low
A—
High Beam Control System (HBC) (page 4-66).Operational/non-operational*5OnOn/OffA—
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (page 4-65).Operational/non-operational*5OnOn/OffA—
Lights-on reminder*6 (page 7-45).Warning beep volumeOffHigh/Low/OffA—
Coming home light system (page 4-38).Time until headlights turn off30 seconds
120 seconds/90 seconds/60 seconds/30 seconds/Off
A—
Leaving home light system (page 4-39).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/OffA—
Turn indicator (page 4-40).Beep volumeLowHigh/LowA—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-40).Operational/non-operationalOnOn/OffA—
System
LanguageLanguage indicated in displayEnglishDepends on market*7A—
TemperatureTemperature unit indicated in display°F or °C°F/°CAF
DistanceDistance unit indicated in displaymi or kmmi/kmA—
Fuel Economy Monitor (page 4-59).
Ending displayOn/offOffOn/OffB—
Fuel economy resetting procedureLinkage/non-linkage with fuel economy reset and trip meter resetOffOn/OffB—
*1 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*2 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-133
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...................................................4-65
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .........................................8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ......3-8
Operational range ............................3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ......................................7-45
Air Bag Systems .................................2-24
Ambient Temperature Display ............4-13
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............4-55
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume ....................5-55
Seek switch....................................5-56
Audio System ......................................5-13
AUX/USB/iPod mode ...................5-57
Antenna .........................................5-13
Audio control switch .....................5-55
Audio set (Type A) ........................5-22
Audio set (Type B) ........................5-34
Operating tips for audio system ....5-14
Satellite radio ................................5-46
Automatic Transmission .....................4-24
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-26
Direct mode ...................................4-33
Driving tips....................................4-33
Manual shift mode.........................4-27
Shift-lock override ........................4-26
Shift-lock system ...........................4-26
Shift position indication ................4-25
Transmission ranges ......................4-25
Warning light .................................4-25
B
Back Trim Storage Box .....................5-138
Battery .................................................6-36
Maintenance ..................................6-38
Replacement ..................................6-38
Specifications ..................................9-4
Battery Runs Out
.................................7-23
Jump-starting .................................7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep ......................................7-48
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-74
Bluetooth® audio (Type A) ..........5-112
Bluetooth® audio (Type B) ..........5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-96
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-102
Troubleshooting ..........................5-128
Body Lubrication ................................6-32
Brakes
Brakes assist ..................................4-53
Foot brake......................................4-51
Pad wear indicator .........................4-52
Parking brake ................................4-52
Warning light .................................4-52
Break-In Period ...................................3-43
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide ...............................3-24
Cell Phones .........................................8-19
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............2-15
Child-restraint system installation ...2-20
Installing child-restraint systems...2-21
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Fully automatic type ........................5-9
Gas specifications ............................9-6
Manual type .....................................5-5
Operating tips ..................................5-2
Vent operation .................................5-3
Clock ...................................................5-26
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Coming Home Light System ..............4-38
Console Box ......................................5-137
Convertible Top (Soft Top) .................3-34
Cruise Control .....................................4-89
Cruise control switch.....................4-89
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green) ....4-90
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................4-14
Cup Holder ........................................5-134
Customer Assistance .............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-13
Daytime Running Lights .....................4-39
Defogger
Mirror ............................................4-45
Rear window .................................4-45
Dimensions ...........................................9-5
Door Locks ..........................................3-10
Drive Selection ....................................4-61
Driving In Flooded Area .....................3-47
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission .................4-33
Break-in period..............................3-43
Driving in flooded area..................3-47
Driving on uneven road .................3-48
Floor mat .......................................3-44
Hazardous driving .........................3-44
Overloading ...................................3-47
Rocking the vehicle .......................3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment...................................3-43
Winter driving ...............................3-45
Driving on Uneven Road ....................3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .......4-57
DSC OFF indicator light ...............4-58
DSC OFF switch ...........................4-58
TCS/DSC indicator light ...............4-57
E
Emergency Starting
Push-starting ..................................7-26
Starting a flooded engine ...............7-26
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks ..............................7-31
Towing description ........................7-30
Emission Control System ....................3-23
Ending Screen Display ........................4-60
Engine
Coolant ..........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview .....6-26
Exhaust gas....................................3-24
Hood release ..................................6-24
Oil ..................................................6-27
Starting ............................................4-3
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...4-11
Essential Information ............................6-2
Event Data Recorder ...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................3-24
Exterior Care .......................................6-57
Aluminum wheel maintenance ......6-62
Bright-metal maintenance .............6-61
Convertible top maintenance.........6-62
Maintaining the finish ...................6-59
Plastic part maintenance ................6-64
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .............................4-46
Headlights .....................................4-35
Flat Tire .................................................7-3
Mounting the tire ...........................7-20
Removing a tire .............................7-16
Floor Mat ............................................3-44
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .................................6-31
Washer ...........................................6-31
Fluids
Classification ...................................9-4
Foot Brake ...........................................4-51
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Index
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) .........4-84
Fuel
Filler lid and cap............................3-25
Gauge ............................................4-12
Requirements.................................3-22
Tank capacity ..................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display .................4-60
Fuel Economy Monitor .......................4-59
Ending screen display ...................4-60
Fuel consumption display .............4-60
Fuel-Filler Lid
When fuel-filler lid cannot be
opened ...........................................7-29
Fuses ...................................................6-52
Panel description ...........................6-54
Replacement ..................................6-52
G
Gauges ...................................................4-9
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-46
Hazardous Driving ..............................3-44
Head Restraint .......................................2-6
Headlights
Coming home light system............4-38
Control...........................................4-35
Flashing .........................................4-38
High-low beam ..............................4-38
Leaving home light system ...........4-39
Leveling.........................................4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC) ....4-66
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) ....................4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ...................4-53
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-47
Hood Release ......................................6-24
Horn ....................................................4-46
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-64
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) .............................................4-65
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ......4-74
Camera and sensors .......................4-64
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-84
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ............................................4-66
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) .........................................4-69
Radar sensors (rear).......................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-81
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes.................................................7-33
Ignition
Switch ..............................................4-2
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ......................................7-46
Illuminated Entry System .................5-132
Immobilizer System ............................3-39
Indicator Lights ...................................4-18
Low engine coolant temperature ...4-20
Wrench ..........................................4-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................3-20
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level ....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ...............6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............6-31
Instrument Cluster .................................4-9
Interior Care ........................................6-64
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing .........................................6-66
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim ................................................6-65
Cleaning the window interiors ......6-66
Dashboard precautions ..................6-64
Interior Lights
Overhead light .............................5-131
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Index
J
Jack .......................................................7-4
Jump-Starting ......................................7-23
K
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) .................7-47
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ...........7-47
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep ....................................................7-46
Key Suspend Function ..........................3-7
Keyless Entry System ...........................3-3
Keys ......................................................3-2
Key suspend function ......................3-7
Transmitter ......................................3-4
L
Label Information .................................9-2
Lane-Change Signals ..........................4-40
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ...............................................4-69
LDWS switch ................................4-72
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Warning Sound ....................................7-47
Leaving Home Light System ..............4-39
Light Bulbs
Replacement ..................................6-45
Specifications ..................................9-7
Lighting Control..................................4-35
Lights-on Reminder ............................7-45
Lubricant Quality ..................................9-4
M
Maintenance
Information ......................................6-2
Scheduled ........................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor ..........................6-20
Manual Transmission Operation .........4-21
Recommendations for shifting ......4-22
Message Indicated on Display ............7-43
Meters and Gauges ................................4-9
Mirror Defogger ..................................4-45
Mirrors
Outside mirrors..............................3-28
Rearview mirror ............................3-29
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ....................4-10
Outside Mirrors ...................................3-28
Outside Temperature Display ..............4-13
Overhead Light .................................5-131
Overheating .........................................7-27
Overloading .........................................3-47
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood ...........................6-25
Engine compartment overview .....6-26
Key battery replacement ...............6-38
Opening the hood ..........................6-24
Owner maintenance precautions ...6-22
P
Parking Brake ......................................4-52
Personalization Features .......................9-9
Power Steering ....................................4-63
Power Windows ..................................3-31
R
Radar Sensors (Rear) ..........................4-87
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........4-81
Rear Window Defogger ......................4-45
Rearview Mirror ..................................3-29
Recommended Oil ..............................6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data ..................8-21
Recreational Towing ...........................3-49
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ...............................................8-17
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Replacement
Fuse ...............................................6-52
Key battery ....................................6-38
Light bulbs ....................................6-45
Tires ...............................................6-43
Wheel ............................................6-43
Wiper .............................................6-33
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) ...7-47
Rocking the Vehicle ............................3-45
S
SRS Air Bags
How the SRS air bags work ..........2-31
Limitations to SRS air bag ............2-35
Monitoring.....................................2-42
Passenger occupant classification
system ............................................2-37
SRS air bag deployment criteria ...2-34
Supplemental restraint system
components ...................................2-29
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................8-13
Satellite Radio .....................................5-46
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................3-43
Scheduled Maintenance ........................6-4
Seat ........................................................2-4
Seat Belt System .................................2-10
3-point type ...................................2-10
Automatic locking ...........................2-9
Emergency locking ..........................2-9
Extender ........................................2-13
Pregnant women ..............................2-9
Seat belt precautions .......................2-7
Seat Belt Warning Beep ......................7-46
Seat Side Box ....................................5-137
Seats
Head restraint ..................................2-6
Seat warmer .....................................2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .......................3-39
Theft-deterrent system ..................3-41
Service Publications ............................8-49
Specifications ........................................9-4
Speedometer ........................................4-10
Starting the Engine ................................4-3
Steering Wheel ....................................3-27
Horn...............................................4-46
Storage Compartments ......................5-137
Back trim storage box .................5-138
Console box .................................5-137
Seat side box ...............................5-137
Sunvisors ...........................................5-131
T
Tachometer ..........................................4-11
Theft-Deterrent System .......................3-41
Tiedown
Hook ..............................................7-31
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep ...7-47
Tire Information ..................................8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .......4-93
Tires ....................................................6-41
Flat tire ............................................7-3
Replacing a tire .............................6-43
Replacing a wheel .........................6-43
Snow tires ......................................3-46
Specifications ..................................9-8
Tire chains .....................................3-46
Tire inflation pressure ....................6-41
Tire rotation ...................................6-42
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) .......................................8-22
Towing
Recreational towing ......................3-49
Trailer towing ................................3-49
Towing Description .............................7-30
Traction Control System (TCS) ..........4-56
TCS/DSC indicator light ...............4-56
Transmitter ............................................3-4
Trip Computer .....................................4-14
Trip Meter ...........................................4-10
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