
419
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. 179
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 94
•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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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Turn the jack's end bracket anti-clockwise
to loosen it, then remove the jack.
5. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
Jack
AWD models
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
All models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
438
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before
driving.
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and
can seriously injure the occupants.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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Index
B
Battery...................................................... 419
Charging System Indicator ................ 75, 451
Jump Starting ......................................... 446
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 419
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 421
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ..................................... 153
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 260, 283
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 68
Brake System ............................................ 363
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 369
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 366
Brake Assist System................................. 370
Foot Brake .............................................. 365
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 72
Indicator (Red) .................................. 72, 453
Parking Brake.......................................... 363
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brake/Clutch System Fluid ....................................................... 395
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 134Bulb Replacement
.................................... 397
Back-Up Light .......................................... 402
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 403
Fog Lights ................................................ 399
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 399
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights ............... 398
Headlights ............................................... 397
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 403
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 404
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 401
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 400
Bulb Specifications ................................... 466
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69
Cargo Cover .............................................. 159
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 155
Carrying Cargo .................................. 315, 317
CD Player ........................................... 191, 214
Certification Label .................................... 468
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 397
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 451
Child Safety ................................................. 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108 Child Seat
.................................................... 57
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 59
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 60
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 64
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 59
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 426
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 424
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Synchronized Mode................................. 172
Clock ............................................................ 94
Coat Hook ................................................. 157
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 434, 467
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 333
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 338
Creeping ................................................. 333
Kickdown ................................................ 333
Operating the Shift Lever........... 21, 335, 337
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 448
Shifting ........................................... 334, 336
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Fluid ........................................................ 394
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Index
Select/Reset Knob...................................... 89
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 61
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 182
Setting the Clock ........................................ 94
Shift Lever .......................... 21, 334, 336, 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator .... 75, 335, 337
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 334, 336, 340
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 51
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 53
Siri ® Eyes Free ........................................... 230
Snow Tires ................................................ 418
Spare Tire ......................................... 434, 467
Spark Plugs ............................................... 466
Specifications ........................................... 466
Specified Fuel ................................... 374, 466
Speedometer .............................................. 88
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 47
Starter System Indicator ............................ 80
Starting the Engine .......................... 325, 328
Does Not Start ........................................ 443
Engine Switch Buzzer ...................... 122, 125
Jump Starting ......................................... 446
Steering Wheel ........................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Stopping ................................................... 371
Summer Tires ............................................ 418
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 47
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 122T
Tachometer ................................................. 88
Tailgate ..................................................... 113
Unable to Open ....................................... 462
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 77
Tie-down Hooks ........................................ 158
Time (Setting) ............................................. 94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 359
Indicator ............................................ 79, 455
Tires ........................................................... 409
Air Pressure ..................................... 411, 467
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 409
Inspection ................................................ 410
Labeling .................................................. 411
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 434
Regulations ............................................. 413
Rotation .................................................. 417
Spare Tire ........................................ 434, 467
Summer .................................................. 418
Tire Chains .............................................. 418
Wear Indicators ....................................... 415
Winter ..................................................... 418
Tools .......................................................... 432
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 319
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 320
Emergency .............................................. 461 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 359
Indicator............................................ 79, 455
Transmission ............................. 334, 336, 340
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 338
Continuously Variable ............................. 333
Fluid ........................................................ 394
Manual ................................................... 340
Number................................................... 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 75, 335, 337
Trip Meter ................................................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 431
Blown Fuse...................................... 456, 458
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 461
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 443
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 449
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 434
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 26, 108
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 448
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Turn Signals .............................................. 127
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 80
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