
404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the key-
less access with push button start system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When
the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in
before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn
the push-button ignition switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the push-button ignition switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 238, 245
ABS........................................... 217
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 398
Air conditioning filter.............. 326
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 326
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 245
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 238
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 104, 112
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 118
Airbag warning light .............. 369
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 112
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 124
General airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Locations of airbags ............... 89
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 121
Proper driving
posture ......................... 87, 118
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 112
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 112
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 118
SRS airbags ........................... 89
Alarm .......................................... 83Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................256
Audio system
Audio input ............................256
AUX port................................256
iPod .......................................256
Portable music player............256
USB memory .........................256
USB port................................256
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................245
Automatic light
control system .......................202
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................396
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................256
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............342
Wattage .................................425
Battery
Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............402
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................229
Bottle holders ...........................262
Brake
Fluid ......................................304
Parking brake ........................185
Brake assist..............................217
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control .................................191A
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Care
Alcantara®............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231
Child restraint system
Booster seats,
definition ............................. 134
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 138
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 134
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 138
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................124
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 134
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 138
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 139
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 141
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 144Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 118
Battery precautions ....... 309, 405
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 138
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window
precautions ........................... 73
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 332
Seat heater precautions ........ 272
Seatbelt guide ......................... 59
Seatbelt precautions ............... 62
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
Clock ......................................... 267
Condenser ................................ 304
Console tray ............................. 263
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 407
Cruise control .......................... 212
Cup holders .............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 443
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 205
Defogger
Rear window......................... 254
Side mirror ............................ 254
Dimension ................................ 414
Dinghy towing ......................... 235
Display
Multi-information display....... 197
Trip information .................... 198
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 293
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 258
Wattage ................................ 425
Doors
Door lock .................... 23, 37, 42
Door windows ......................... 70
Side mirrors ............................ 67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 371
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 151
Correct posture....................... 87
Procedures ........................... 148
Winter drive tips.................... 229Electric power steering ...........217
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does
not operate properly............398
If the engine will not start ......393
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P.................396
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............402
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................368
If the warning light
turns on ...............................368
If you have a flat tire .............382
If you lose your keys .............397
If you think something is
wrong ..................................366
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................410
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................359
If your vehicle overheats ....... 407DE

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Keyless access with
push button start system
Antenna location .....................25
“Keyless access” entry
function .................................23
Starting the engine ................ 162
Keyless entry..............................37
Keys
Access key ..............................20
Engine switch ................162, 171
If you lose your keys ............. 397
If your access key
battery is discharged........... 398
Key number.............................20
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................20
Mechanical key .......................21
Transmitter ..............................37
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Wattage.................................425
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................342
Wattage.................................425
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..............258
Engine switch light ................ 258
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 358
Hazard warning flasher
switch .................................. 358
Headlights switch .................. 202
Interior light switch ................ 259
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Turn signal lever.................... 184
Vanity lights........................... 266
Wattage.................................425
Load capacity ........................... 228Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 293
General maintenance............ 289
Maintenance data ................. 414
Maintenance requirements ... 286
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 238
Manual transmission ............... 181
Meter
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 191
Meters ................................... 187
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 254
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors........................ 266
Multi-information display ........ 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 15K
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Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 299
Opener
Engine hood ......................... 296
Fuel filler lid ............................ 74
Trunk lid.................................. 45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 67
Outside temperature
display ................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ............... 407
Parking brake .......................... 185
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 202
Power outlets........................... 269
Power windows ......................... 70
Radiator.................................... 304
Rear seats .................................. 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear window defogger............ 254
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 334
Key battery ........................... 329
Light bulbs ............................ 342
Tires ..................................... 382
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ..................... 449
REV indicator........................... 152Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt ..............58
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................60
Child restraint system
installation ...........................138
Cleaning and maintaining
the seatbelts .......................281
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................60
How to wear your seatbelt....... 58
How your child should
wear the seatbelt ..................60
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use ...............62
Reminder light .......................371
Seatbelt guide .........................59
Seatbelt pretensioners ............59
Seat heaters..............................271
Seating capacity.......................228
Seats
Adjustment ..............................51
Adjustment precautions...........52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............138
Cleaning ................................280
Head restraint..........................56
Properly sitting in the seat .......87
Seat heaters ..........................271O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 382If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 393If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 402If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 396If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 407If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 397If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 402If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The trunk cannot be openedP. 4 5Trunk lid
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 410If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 368If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...