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Driving
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by 
delivering a large volume of compressed air  into the engine using a turbine driven by 
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.
• When the engine is cold just after starting, avoid revving the engine or sudden 
acceleration.
• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance 
Minder. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its 
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It  is lubricated and cooled by engine 
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or 
interval, deteriorated engine oil may caus e failure such as sticking and abnormal 
noise of the turbine bearing.1 Turbo Engine Vehicle*
The scheduled maintenance  intervals for replacing 
the filter is indicated on the driver information 
interface. Follow the information of when to replace 
them. 2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 479
The temperature gauge pointer is at the   mark 
when you restart the engi ne after driving under high 
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly 
terrain. This is normal.  The gauge goes down after 
you idle or drive the vehi cle for about one minute.
H
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance 
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.  This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000 
miles).
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures.  This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines  (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. 
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Inspect idle speed every 256,000 km (160,000 
miles).
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, 
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. 
This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
7●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE 
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and 
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one 
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning  evaporators must be certified (and 
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with  a dust and pollen filter that collects 
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let 
you know when to  replace the filter.
We recommend that you repl ace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your 
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Climate Control System Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from  venting, never replace the 
evaporator with one removed from a used or 
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your  vehicle’s air conditioning system is 
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if 
proper procedures  are not followed.
The air conditioner labe l is found under the hood:
2 Safety Labels  P. 73
2 Specifications  P. 570, 572
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable Refrigerant
: Requires Registered 
Technician to Service
: Air Conditioning 
System
1Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the climate control system 
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up 
easily, the filter may need to be replaced. Please 
contact a dealer for replacement.
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode...................  405
Operation ...............................................  406
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................  457
Accessories and Modifications ................  535
Accessory Power Socket ...........................  180
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) ...........................  90, 416
Adding the Coolant .................................  500
Additives
Coolant ..................................................  499
Engine Oil ...............................................  492
Washer ...................................................  503
Additives, Engine Oil ...............................  492
Adjusting
Armrest ..................................................  173
Clock ......................................................  120
Front Head Restraints ..............................  168
Front Seats..............................................  166
Mirrors....................................................  163
Rear Seats ...............................................  172
Steering Wheel .......................................  162
Temperature ...................................  113, 117
Adjusting the Clock .................................  120
Adjusting the Sound ........................  206, 241
Agile Handling Assist ...............................  443 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control 
System) ....................................................  185
Changing the Mode ................................  187
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ...............................................  188
Dust and Pollen Filter ...............................  529
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...................  187
Sensor .....................................................  191
Synchronized Mode .................................  190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............  185
Air Pressure ...............................  517, 571, 573
Airbags ........................................................  46
Advanced Airbags .....................................  52
After a Collision .........................................  49
Airbag Care ...............................................  59
Event Data Recorder ....................................  0
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  49
Indicator ..............................................  57, 81
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator .........  58
Sensors ......................................................  46
Side Airbags ..............................................  53
Side Curtain Airbags ..................................  55
AM/FM Radio ....................................  208, 248
Android Auto ............................................  285
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  457
Indicator ....................................................  81
Apple CarPlay ...........................................  282
Armrest .....................................................  173
Audio Remote Controls ............................  197 Audio System
............................  194, 201, 219
Adjusting the Sound........................  206, 241
Audio/Information Screen................  202, 220
Changing the Home Screen Icon  Layout ...................................................  224
Changing the Screen Interface ................  238
Closing Apps ...........................................  240
Customizing the Meter............................  225
Display Setup ..................................  207, 242
Error Messages ........................................  289
General Information ................................  292
Home Screen...........................................  231
iPod ................................................  210, 260
Limitations for Manual Operation ............  243
Menu Customize .....................................  239
MP3/WMA/AAC ..............................  213, 269
Reactivating ............................................  196
Recommended Devices............................  293
Remote Controls .....................................  197
Security Code ..........................................  196
Selecting an Audio Source .......................  243
Status Area .............................................  237
Theft Protection ......................................  196
USB Flash Drives ......................................  293
USB Port(s) ..............................................  195
Wallpaper Setup..............................  204, 229
Audio/Information Screen ...............  202, 220
Authorized Manuals ................................  581
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................  135
Customize .......................................  136, 298
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Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 454
Indicator ............................................  78, 454
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................  78, 454
Automatic Lighting .................................. 155
Average Fuel Economy .....................  112, 116
Average Speed .......................................... 116
B
Battery....................................................... 525
Charging System Indicator .................  79, 555
Jump Starting .......................................... 549
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 525
Maintenance (Replacing)..........................  527
Belts (Seat) ..................................................  38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 178
Bluetooth ® Audio .............................  216, 272
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.............  329, 352
Booster Seats (For Children) .......................  71
Brake System ............................................. 451
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 457
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 454
Brake Assist System ................................. 458
Fluid ........................................................ 502
Foot Brake ...............................................  453
Indicator (Red) ...........................  76, 557, 558
Parking Brake .......................................... 451
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 160Bulb Replacement
....................................  504
Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear 
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights ...  511
Fog Lights ...............................................  506
Front Side Marker Lights..........................  509
Front Turn Signal Lights ...........................  508
Headlights ...............................................  504
High-Mount Brake Light ..........................  512
Parking/Daytime Running Lights ..............  510
Rear License Plate Light ...........................  512
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator 
Lights ....................................................  510
Taillight ...................................................  512
Bulb Specifications ...........................  570, 572
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...............................  72
Carrying Cargo .................................  387, 389
Certification Label ....................................  574
Changing Bulbs ........................................  504
Charging System Indicator .................  79, 555
Child Safety .................................................  60
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................  141
Child Seat ....................................................  60
Booster Seats ............................................  71
Child Seat for Infants.................................  62
Child Seat for Small Children .....................  63
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat 
Belt .........................................................  67 Larger Children .........................................  70
Rear-facing Child Seat...............................  62
Selecting a Child Seat ...............................  64
Using a Tether ..........................................  68
Cleaning the Exterior ...............................  532
Cleaning the Interior ...............................  530
Climate Control System ...........................  185
Changing the Mode................................  185
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows ..............................................  188
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  529
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode...................  187
Sensors ...................................................  191
Synchronized Mode ................................  190
Using Automatic Climate Control............  185
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking 
SystemTM) ................................................  459
Coat Hooks ...............................................  183
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) .................................................  459
Compact Spare Tire ..................  539, 571, 573
Console Compartment .............................  177
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping.................................................  400
Fluid .......................................................  501
Kickdown ...............................................  400
Operating the Shift Lever ................  402, 404
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................  552
Shifting ...........................................  401, 403
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