
uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
370
Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if yo u have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly
pressing the (select/reset) knob.
3. Press and hold the knob for ten seconds
or more.
u The engine oil life indicator and the
maintenance item codes blink.
4. Press the knob for five seconds or more.
u The displayed maintenance items
disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil f ilter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the Maintenance Minder message on
the information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts and clips on the
undercarriage and remove the under
cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under
Cover
Bolt Clip
Washer
Drain Bolt
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the Maintenance Minder message on the information
display helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life.
■Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
■Tires with rotation marksRotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional trea d patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not fr om one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
Whenever tires are rotated, you must calibrate the
TPMS. 2 TPMS Calibration P. 347
Front
Direction Mark
U.S. models
Front
Front
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Maintenance
Battery
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is being monitored by the sensor on the negative terminal. If
there is a problem with the sensor, the warning message on the information display
will let you know. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery termina ls for corrosion monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Audio System Theft Protection P. 170
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 90
•The navigation system* is disabled.
2 Refer to the navigation system manual
1Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
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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Index
Fog Lights ................................................ 385
Headlights ............................................... 383
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 388
Rear License Plate Light............................ 389
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights.................................................... 386
Bulb Specifications .................................... 442
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 155
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 151
Carrying Cargo .................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 182
Certification Label .................................... 444
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 383
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 429
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 410 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 408
Climate Control System ............................ 160
Clock ............................................................ 90
Coat Hook ................................................. 153
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 415, 443
Console Compartment ............................. 149
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 322
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 327
Creeping ................................................. 322
Fluid ........................................................ 380
Kickdown ................................................ 322
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 324, 326
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 426
Shifting ........................................... 323, 325
Controls ....................................................... 89
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 378
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 322
Cruise Control ........................................... 333
Indicator.................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 150
Customer Service Information ................. 452
Customized Features ................................ 229
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Dead Battery ............................................ 424
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 445
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 123
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 374
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 123
Display Setup .................................... 179, 201
Door Mirrors ............................................. 133
Doors .......................................................... 92
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 92
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 397
Driving ...................................................... 305
Braking ................................................... 351
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 322
Cruise Control ........................................ 333
Shifting Gear .......................... 323, 325, 329
Starting the Engine ......................... 315, 317
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 407
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 332
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 343
Emergency ................................................ 438
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 447
Engine Coolant .................................................. 378
Jump Starting ......................................... 424
Number .................................................. 444
Oil .......................................................... 373
Starting........................................... 315, 317
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 118
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Engine Oil ................................................. 373
Adding ................................................... 375
Checking ................................................ 374
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 431
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 410
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 133
F
Features..................................................... 165
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 376
Flat Tire ..................................................... 415
Floor Mats ................................................. 409
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 381
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 380
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Manual Transmission ............................... 380
Windshield Washer .................................. 382
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 180
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 140
Foot Brake ................................................. 352
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 336
Indicator .................................................... 78
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................. 135
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 358
Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 358 Refueling........................................... 21, 358
Fuel Economy ........................................... 361
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 360
Message.................................................. 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 359
Fuses .......................................................... 433
Inspecting and Changing......................... 437
Locations................................................. 433
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Information ............................................. 358
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 358
Gauges ........................................................ 85
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission................................. 323, 325
Manual Transmission ............................... 330
Glass (care) ........................................ 408, 411
Glove Box .................................................. 149
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 383, 385
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 413
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 251
Menus..................................................... 253
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Index
Phone Setup .................................... 257, 284
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 142
Headlights ................................................. 123
Aiming .................................................... 383
Dimming ......................................... 123, 127
Operating ................................................ 123
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 131
Heating and Cooling System .................... 157
Cooling ................................................... 159
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 407
Heating ................................................... 158
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 251
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ...................... 316, 320
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 444
Engine and Transmission.......................... 444
Vehicle Identification ............................... 444
Ignition Switch .......................................... 118
Illumination Control ................................. 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System .................................. 112
Indicator .................................................... 80
Indicators ..................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70 Charging System ............................... 71, 429
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 334
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 333
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 31, 75
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 332
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ........................................... 75, 431
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 78
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 429
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure .................................... 347
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 81, 367
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 430
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 431
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 81
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 76
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ........................................... 74, 343
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 344
Washer Level ............................................ 81
Information .............................................. 441
Information Display ................................... 86
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 130
Interior Lights ........................................... 147
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
Internet Radio .................................. 211, 212
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 414, 418
Jump Starting ........................................... 424
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 92
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 104
Remote Transmitter .................................. 97
Types and Functions.................................. 92
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 322
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Index
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 340
Indicator ................................................... 79
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 345
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
Lights ................................................ 123, 383
Bulb Replacement ................................... 383
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Fog Lights ............................................... 126
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 147
Light Switches......................................... 123
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 123
Load Limits ............................................... 309
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 92
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104
From Inside ............................................. 101
From Outside ............................................ 95
Keys.......................................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Using a Key............................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Low Battery Charge ................................. 429
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 443
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
M
Maintenance............................................. 363
Battery .................................................... 403
Brake Fluid .............................................. 381
Cleaning .................................................. 408
Coolant ................................................... 378
Heating and Cooling System .................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 367
Oil ........................................................... 374
Precautions .............................................. 365
Radiator .................................................. 379
Remote Transmitter ................................. 405
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 383
Safety ...................................................... 365
Service Items ........................................... 369
Tires ........................................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ................................... 380
Under the Hood ...................................... 371
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 430
Manual Transmission ................................ 329
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 331
Map Lights ................................................ 148
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 85
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door........................................................ 133
Exterior .................................................... 133
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 362
Moonroof .................................................. 117 MP3
........................................... 182, 188, 213
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 356
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 444
O
Odometer................................................... 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 373
Adding .................................................... 375
Checking................................................. 374
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
Viscosity .................................................. 373
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 117
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 372
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 109
Overheating .............................................. 427
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 20, 327, 328
Pandora ®................................................... 212
Panic Mode ............................................... 114
Parking ...................................................... 355
Parking Brake ........................................... 351
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