
571
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 572
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 573
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 580
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 592
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 593
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 594
Jump Starting .................................... 595
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 598
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 599 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 601
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 601
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 602
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 603
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 604 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 605
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 606
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 607
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 610
Emergency Towing ........................... 611
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 612
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....613
Refueling ........................................... 614
* Not available on all models
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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 dr iver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 593
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 164
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 all2Battery P. 558●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 607
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 respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 424, 427
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 156
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 109
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 610
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 611
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 595
Models with smart entry system
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the engine as follows: 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing. The buttons on
the smart entry remote should be facing
you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
Models with smart entry system
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Index
Immobilizer System.................................. 156
Immobilizer System Indicator............... 86, 87
Indicators .................................................... 76
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .......................... 91, 446
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 81
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 78, 485
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 78, 485
Brake Depressing ...................................... 89
Charging System............................... 79, 601
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 88, 442
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 88, 441
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 37, 83
ECON Mode ..................................... 88, 440
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 83, 605
Fog Light .................................................. 85
High Beam ................................................ 85
Immobilizer System ............................. 86, 87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 92, 466
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 78, 601
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 84, 477, 480, 606
Maintenance Minder......................... 88, 511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 602
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 77, 604 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)........................................ 76, 603, 604
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 90
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 40, 80
Security System Alarm ............................... 87
Shift Lever Position .................................... 79
SPORT Mode ..................................... 83, 439
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 81
System Message ........................................ 85
Transmission System .................................. 80
Turn Signal ................................................ 85
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 82, 471
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 82, 472
Washer Level ............................................. 88
Information ............................................... 615
Information Display .................................. 110
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 111, 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 75
Brightness Control ................................... 174
Interior Lights ........................................... 187
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
iPod ................................................... 228, 278
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 576
Jump Starting ........................................... 595
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 137
Keys ........................................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 136
Number Tag ............................................ 137
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 148
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Types and Functions ................................ 136
Won’t Turn ............................................... 29
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 433
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 464
LaneWatchTM............................................ 475
Language (HFL) ................................ 362, 386
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 65
Lights ................................................. 168, 536
Automatic ............................................... 169
Bulb Replacement ................................... 536
Daytime Running Lights........................... 171
Fog Lights ............................................... 171
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Interior .................................................... 187
Light Switches ......................................... 168
Lights On Indicator .................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 168
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) ................. 474
Load Limits ................................................ 421
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Index
Precautions While DrivingRain ........................................................ 432
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 573
R
Radio (FM/AM)................................. 226, 266
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 270
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 227, 268
Range ................................................ 111, 117
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 227, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 623
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 175
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 198
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 185
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Refueling .................................................. 501
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 109
Gasoline ......................... 501, 614, 616, 618
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 81
Regulations .............................. 480, 551, 621
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement Battery .................................................... 560
Bulbs ...................................................... 536
Fuses .............................................. 607, 608
Tires........................................................ 554
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 545
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 622Resetting a Trip Meter
..................... 110, 116
Rev Indicators ........................................... 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 460
On and Off .............................................. 461
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 73
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 41
Checking ................................................... 45
Fastening ................................................... 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 44
Reminder................................................... 40
Warning Indicator ................................ 40, 80
Seat Heaters ...................................... 197, 198
Seats .......................................................... 179
Adjusting ................................................. 179
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 197
Front Seats .............................................. 179
Rear Seat Heaters .................................... 198
Rear Seats ............................................... 185
Security System ......................................... 156
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 64 Selector Knob (Audio)
.............................. 219
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
Shift Lever ................................... 24, 434, 436
Releasing................................................. 598
Won’t Move ............................................ 598
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 79, 435
Shift Up Backlight .................................... 109
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 434, 436
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 43
Side Airbags ................................................ 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 299
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 270
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 139
Snow Tires ................................................. 556
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 281
Spare Tire .................................. 573, 617, 619
Spark Plugs ....................................... 616, 618
Specifications ............................................ 616
Specified Fuel ........................... 501, 616, 618
Speedometer ............................................ 108
SPORT Mode ............................................. 439
SPORT Mode Indicator ............................. 439
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 49
Starting the Engine .......................... 424, 427
Does Not Start......................................... 592
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting .......................................... 595
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 176
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