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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
The condition of the battery is monitored by a sensor located on the negative
terminal of the battery. If there is a probl em with this sensor, the multi-information
display will display a warning message. If this happens, have you vehicle inspected
by a dealer.
Check the battery termin als for corrosion monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 210
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 138
•The navigation system* is disabled.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Charging the Battery*
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
* Not available on all models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After dr iving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-siz e tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
Spacer
Cone Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tire
For
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 505
uMake sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 161
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 471●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 520
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 322
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 155
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 117
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 524
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 525
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 507
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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.
• The Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears on the multi-information
display.
• 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.
H
H
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Engine
Temperature Too Hot message on the
multi-information display goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAX
MIN
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Index
Customized Features........................ 126, 257
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 507
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 205
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ....................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Braking .................................................... 400 Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 511
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 516
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 390
Emergency ................................................ 525
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant ................................................... 449
Jump Starting .......................................... 507
Oil ........................................................... 443 Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 367
Features .................................................... 207
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 485
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
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Index
Brake ...................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 451
Engine Coolant ....................................... 449
Windshield Washer ................................. 452
Fog Lights ................................................. 168
Foot Brake ................................................ 403
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection ............................. 367
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................................ 179
Adjusting ................................................ 179
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 351
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 427
Economy................................................. 430
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 124
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 79
Range ..................................................... 124
Recommendation............................ 427, 530
Refueling ................................................ 427
Fuel Economy ........................................... 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 428
Fuses ......................................................... 520
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 524
Locations ........................ 520, 521, 522, 523
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 430 Gauge ..................................................... 117
Information ............................................. 427
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Refueling ................................................. 427
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 338
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ........................................ 477, 479
Glove Box .................................................. 188
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 483
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 278
Auto Answer ........................................... 293
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 295
Automatic Transferring ............................ 293
Displaying Messages ................................ 308
HFL Buttons ............................................. 278
HFL Menus .............................................. 280
HFL Status Display ................................... 279
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 279
Making a Call .......................................... 299
Options During a Call .............................. 305
Phone Setup ............................................ 285
Receiving a Call ....................................... 304 Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 306
Ring Tone................................................ 294
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 307
Speed Dial ............................................... 296
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 292
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 290
Use Contact Photo .................................. 294
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 181
Headlight Washers ................................... 171
Headlights ................................................. 165
Aiming .................................................... 453
Automatic Operation............................... 166
Dimming ......................................... 165, 168
Operating................................................ 165
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 195
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 278
High Beam Indicator .................................. 83
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 275
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 532
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine
Number and Transmission Number ........ 532
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator.................................................... 83
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Index
High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 186
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 319
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 514
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 531
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 319
Lumbar Support ....................................... 179
M
Maintenance............................................ 431
Battery .................................................... 471
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning ................................................. 476
Climate Control System .......................... 475 Coolant ................................................... 449
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 435
Oil ........................................................... 444
Precautions .............................................. 432
Radiator .................................................. 450
Remote Transmitter ......................... 473, 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 453
Safety ...................................................... 433
Service Items ........................................... 438
Tires ........................................................ 462
Transmission Fluid ................................... 451
Under the Hood .............................. 440, 441
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 515
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 319
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 481
Moonroof .................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 232, 242
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 443, 531
Adding .................................................... 446
Checking................................................. 444
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 443, 531
Viscosity .......................................... 443, 531
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 213
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 527
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 442
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161
Outside Temperature ............................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Overheating .............................................. 512
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 337
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 341
Pandora ®................................................... 240
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ...................................................... 417
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