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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handlin g, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips, use a gauge to measure the pressure in all
tires. Even tires in good condition can lose 1 – 2 psi (10 – 20 kPa, 0.1 – 0.2 kgf/cm
2)
per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread . Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the si de of the tire. Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 467
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4 – 6 psi (30 – 40 kPa, 0.3 – 0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than
if checked when cold. 2 Tire Fill Assist P. 396
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
Measure the spare tire pressure once a month or
before long trips.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
Vehicles with optional spare tire
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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Index
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 514
Jump Starting ......................................... 507
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 471
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 191
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 393
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 245
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 278
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 400
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 406
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 404
Brake Assist System................................. 407
Fluid ....................................................... 452
Foot Brake .............................................. 403
Parking Brake.......................................... 400
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 515
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 393
Bulb Replacement .................................... 453
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 458
Brake/Taillights........................................ 457
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 457
Fog Lights ............................................... 453
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 453
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 454
Headlights .............................................. 453 High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 459
Puddle Lights ........................................... 459
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 459
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 456
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 453
Bulb Specifications ................................... 530
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 334
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 317, 319
CD Player ................................................... 232
Center Pocket ........................................... 190
Certification Label .................................... 532
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 453
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 514
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 478
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 476
Client Service Information ....................... 540
Climate Control System ............................ 198
Changing the Mode ................................ 201
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 205
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 475
Sensors ................................................... 206
Synchronized Mode................................. 202
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 198
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 408
Coat Hooks ............................................... 193
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 408
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 497, 531
Compass .................................................... 312
Console Compartment ............................. 189
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 449
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 330
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 423
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator.................................................... 84
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 353
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 404
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 404
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 394
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 515
Charging System ............................... 74, 514
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 348
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 516
Fog Lights .................................................. 83
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 85
Gear Position ............................................. 75
High Beam................................................. 83
Immobilizer System .................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 384
Lights On ................................................... 83
Low Fuel .................................................... 79 Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 514
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 396, 398
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 515
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
System .................................................... 88
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 84
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 80
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission ....................................... 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 83
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 81, 390
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 391
Information .............................................. 529
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 346
Integrated Dynamics System Button ........ 346
Interface Dial ............................................ 212
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 239
iPhone ............................................... 239, 256
iPod ................................................... 235, 256
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 500
Jump Starting ........................................... 507
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 145
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 147, 325
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 330
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 330
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 373
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 382
Language (HFL) ........................................ 279
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 373
Lights ................................................ 165, 453
Automatic............................................... 166
Bulb Replacement ................................... 453
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Fog Lights ............................................... 168
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Index
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 229
Snow Tires ................................................ 470
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 497, 531
Spark Plugs ............................................... 530
Specifications ........................................... 530
Specified Fuel ................................... 427, 530
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 504
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 507
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Stopping ................................................... 417
Summer Tires ............................................ 470
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 395
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator ......................... 82
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 206
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Text Message .................................... 306, 308
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 396, 518
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 396
Indicator ............................................ 82, 518
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 396, 518
Tires ........................................................... 462
Air Pressure ..................................... 463, 531
Chains ..................................................... 470
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 462
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 485
Inspection ................................................ 462
Labeling .................................................. 463
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 485, 497
Regulations ............................................. 465
Rotation .................................................. 469
Spare (Optional) .............................. 497, 531
Summer .................................................. 470
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Wear Indicators ....................................... 467
Winter ..................................................... 470
Tools .......................................................... 484
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 525 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 396
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 532
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
Troubleshooting ....................................... 483
Blown Fuse...................... 520, 521, 522, 523
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 525
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 504
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 485
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 512
Premium Gasoline ........................... 427, 530
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 485, 497
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 511
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
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