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Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, 
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your 
vehicle’s battery  + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery 
charger to boost your 12-volt battery, 
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the 
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery -  terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow 
the correct procedure, seriously injuring 
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking 
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
Booster Battery
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4. Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt 
as shown. Do not conn ect this jumper cable 
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another 
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine 
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it 
turns over slowly, check that the jumper 
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1Jump Starting
Battery performance degrades  in cold conditions and 
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
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Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following 
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery  - 
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable  from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery  + 
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
The VSA ® and CMBS
TM * indicators may come on 
when your turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1 after 
re-connecting a battery.
Drive a short distance at more than12 mph (20 km/h). 
Each indicator should go off.  If either or both do not, 
have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Index
Spare Tire..................................  539, 571, 573
Spark Plugs ........................................  570, 572
Specifications ............................................ 570
Specified Fuel ............................  470, 570, 572
Speedometer ............................................. 109
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .................................  49
Starting the Engine ..........................  392, 394
Does Not Start ......................................... 546
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 149
Jump Starting .......................................... 549
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 162
Stopping .................................................... 467
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........  49
Switches (Around the Steering  Wheel) .............................................  4, 5, 149
System Message Indicator ..........................  85
T
Tachometer...............................................  109
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ...........  113, 117
Temperature Sensor .........................  113, 117
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ...................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................  84, 560 Tires
...........................................................  516
Air Pressure .............................  517, 571, 573
Checking and Maintaining ......................  516
Inspection ...............................................  516
Labeling ..................................................  517
Puncture (Flat Tire) ..................................  539
Regulations .............................................  519
Rotation ..................................................  523
Spare Tire ................................  539, 571, 573
Summer ..................................................  524
Tire Chains ..............................................  524
Wear Indicators .......................................  521
Winter.....................................................  524
Tools ..........................................................  538
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency ..............................................  565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) ....................................................  446
Indicator............................................  84, 560
Transmission .............................  401, 403, 407
Continuously Variable  Transmission..................................  401, 403
Fluid ........................................................  501
Manual ...................................................  407
Shift Lever Position Indicator......  79, 402, 404
Trip Meter .........................................  111, 115 Troubleshooting
......................................  537
Blown Fuse .....................................  561, 562
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................  30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .........  30
Emergency Towing .................................  565
Engine Won’t Start .................................  546
Noise When Braking .................................  30
Overheating ............................................  553
Puncture/Flat Tire ....................................  539
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................  552
Warning Indicators....................................  76
Trunk ........................................................  139
Lid ..........................................................  139
Light Bulb .......................................  570, 572
Release Lever ..........................................  567
Unable to Open ......................................  567
Turbo Engine Vehicle ..............................  474
Turn Signals ..............................................  154
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) .....................  85U
Unlocking the Doors ................................  125
Unlocking the Door s from the Inside.....  132
USB Adapter Cable ..................................  194
USB Flash Drives .......................  213, 269, 293
USB Port(s) ................................................  195
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start 
System .....................................................  125
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