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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 75)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
 
Indicator*
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red) Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open 
Indicator CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator
*
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System Indicator/
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 108)/Information Display* (P 110)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P 113)/System Indicators (P 76)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Washer Level 
Indicator
*
Models with information display
Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold 
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature GaugeBrake Depressing 
Indicator
Continuously variable 
transmission models
Brake Depressing 
Indicator
Manual transmission 
models
Ambient Meter
*
 Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default Setting
*2:Continuously variable transmission modelsSetup 
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door/
Window 
Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting 
for when the doors 
automatically lock.With Vehicle 
Speed*1/ Shift from 
P*2/ Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for  when the doors unlock 
automatically.
All Doors When 
Driver’s Door 
Opens
*1/ All Doors 
When Shifted to 
Park
*2/ All Doors 
When Ignitions 
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
ModeSets up the driver’s door or all the doors to unlock 
on the first push of the remote.Driver Door*1/ All 
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/ Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock 
and the security system to set after you unlock 
the vehicle without opening any door.90seconds /
60seconds /
30seconds
*1
Walk Away Auto Lock*Changes the settings for the auto lock function 
when you walk away from the vehicle.On /Off*1
Maintenance Info.Used to reset the engine  oil life display when the 
maintenance service has been performed.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the 
Vehicle  group as default.Yes/No
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission*
Driving
Continuously Variable Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l while driving uphill may cause the 
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. 
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving toward the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level 
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes
Models with SPORT mode
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly, 
but fully.
3. Move the shift lever from 
(D to (P.
3. Move the shift lever to 
(R or (1.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator goes off in about 15 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is se t, in particular if you are parked on an 
incline.
1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle  near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle 
stops completely.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake 
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are 
expected, do not apply the  parking brake but, if 
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so 
they will contact the curb  if the vehicle rolls down the 
slope or block the wheels  to keep the vehicle from 
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the 
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
Continuously variable transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 508
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 509Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 510
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 511
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 521Opening the Hood ........................... 523
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 524
Oil Check ......................................... 525
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 535
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 536
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 548
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 549Tire Labeling .................................... 549DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 551Wear Indicators................................ 553
Tire Service Life ................................ 553 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 554
Tire Rotation .................................... 555
Winter Tires ..................................... 556
Battery ............................................... 558
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 560
Heating System
*/Climate Control 
System* Maintenance .................... 562
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 563
Exterior Care.................................... 565
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 568
Modifications................................... 569
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit 
bottle (if equipeed)
●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 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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