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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
In addition to the button/sw itch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
You can store two customized climate control
settings to the system and recall them from the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Shortcuts P. 220
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Icon
Shortcuts
Icon
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 361
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 233
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 187
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 193
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 183
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 184
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unc onsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
Remote Engine Start run timer extension
The power system is on fo r another 10 minutes from
the time of extension re quest. The max time is 20
minutes, if the extension request is made after 10
minutes of first 10 minutes.
The vehicle may start in EV mode depending on High
Voltage battery conditions.
u If the High Voltage battery is fully charged, the
gasoline engine may not start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is low, the
gasoline engine starts.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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Driving
■To turn the power system off
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you know
that the power system is turned off.
●Blinks when the remote is out of the
keyless access system range. The power
system will not be turned off.
1
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display (MID).
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.•The security system alarm is not set.
Before turning the power sy stem on, make sure to
check the door lock status using the remote. When
you press the button, wa it for the green LED to
blink. If the red LED turns on, the doors and tailgate
did not lock, and the power system is not turned on.
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250
Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, th e gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to
(P, and
confirm that
(P is shown on the gear position in dicator before releasing the brake.
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
(P.
• The vehicle is in stationary with the pow er mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2
km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is in other than
(P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
(P with the brake pedal
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
(P once you release
the brake pedal.
■When turning off the power mode
If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than
(P, the gear position auto matically changes to (P.
1When opening the driver’s door
While the system is designed to automatically change
the gear position to
(P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
( P before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 316
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
( P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 384
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 385
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 392
Power System Won’t Start ............... 404
Checking the Procedure ................... 404
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 405
Emergency Power System Off........... 406
Jump Starting .................................... 407
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 409 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 412If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 412
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 413
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 414
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 414
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 416 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 416
If the Power System Indicator Comes On .. 417Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 418
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 426
Emergency Towing ........................... 427
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 428
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 429Refueling ........................................... 430Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 430
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the outer side of the side panel cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1AS Door Lock10 A
2RR DR Door Lock7.5 A
3DR Door Lock7.5 A
4FR AS Door Unlock10 A
5RR DR Door Unlock7.5 A
6DR Door Unlock(7.5 A)
7D/L Main20 A
8−−
9ETS TELE20 A
10 IG1 RR 15 A
11Meter7.5 A
12 IG1 FR 20 A
13ACC7.5 A
14 − −
15DR P/Seat (SLI)20 A
16 S/R 20 A
17RR DR P/W20 A
18 Smart 10 A
19FR DR P/W20 A
20 − −
21Fuel Pump20 A
22 IG1 AS 15 A
23VSA7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A
25STRLD7.5 A
26 IG2 HAC 7.5 A
27DRL7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29DR P/Seat (LUM)7.5 A
30 INT Lights 7.5 A
31ETS TILT20 A
32 DR P/Seat (REC) 20 A
33−−
34−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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