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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
■Extended Towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “before towing
your vehicle procedure” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
1.Remove the 20 A accessory power socket
and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are
located in the interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 435
2.Remove the 15 A Back up fuse. This fuse is
located in the engine compartment fuse
box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 4333.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not
lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses before
you start driving your vehicle.
4. Shift to
(N.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not
lock.
1Towing Your Vehicle
Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start
driving your vehicle.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels without smart entry system
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
1. Remove the 20 A accessory power socket and 7. 5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the
interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Boxes P. 435
2.Remove the 15 A Back up fuse. This fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
2Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 4333.Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not lose them.
u Make sure to reinstall the fuses be fore you start driving your vehicle.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the clutch pedal.
u The indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button blinks.
5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/STOP button with the H logo on the smart entry remote
while the indicator is blinking.
u The indicator stop blinking, then stays on.
6. Shift to
(N.
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the clutch pedal.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
15 A Back Up Fuse
Interior Fuse Box
20 A Accessory
Power Socket Fuse
7.5 A ACC fuseModels with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 414
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 415
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 421
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....... 422
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 423
Jump Starting .................................... 424
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 426
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 427 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu
re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 429
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 429
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 430
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 431
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 431 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 432
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 433
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 437
Emergency Towing ........................... 438
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 439
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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the cargo area.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack Handle Bar Detachable Towing Hook
Tool Case Jack
Jack
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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 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 all
2Battery P. 403●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 433
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. 315, P. 317
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 112
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 88
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 437
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 438
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 424
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 4, 5, 118
T
Tachometer................................................ 85
Tailgate ..................................................... 109
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Tie-down Hooks ....................................... 154
Time (Setting) ............................................. 90
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .................................................... 347
Indicator ................................................... 76
Tires .......................................................... 394
Air Pressure..................................... 395, 443
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 394
Inspection ............................................... 394
Labeling .................................................. 395
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 415
Regulations ............................................. 397
Rotation.................................................. 401
Spare Tire ....................................... 415, 443
Summer .................................................. 402
Tire Chains.............................................. 402
Wear Indicators....................................... 399
Winter .................................................... 402
Tools ......................................................... 414
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 311 Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 438
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................................................... 347
Indicator .................................................... 76
Transmission ............................. 323, 325, 329
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 327
Continuously Variable .............................. 322
Fluid ........................................................ 380
Manual .................................................... 329
Number ................................................... 444
Shift Position Indicator ............... 72, 324, 326
Trip Meter ................................................... 87
Troubleshooting ....................................... 413
Blown Fuse ...................................... 433, 435
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 438
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 421
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 427
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 415
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 426
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 123
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
U
Unlocking the Doors .......................... 95, 101
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 228
USB Port(s) ................................................ 167
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 444
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 343
Off Button............................................... 344
Off Indicator.............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 373, 443
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 343
W
Wallpaper................................................. 198
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 429
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 449
Watts ......................................................... 442
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 399
Wheel Nut Wrench
(Jack Handle) ................................. 414, 418
Window Washers ..................................... 128
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 382
Switch ..................................................... 128
Windshield ................................................ 128
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