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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack
Jack Handle Bar
Funnel
Trunk

uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
554
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two tire tray holding bolts.
3. Pull out the tire tray with the handles, and
hook the rear of the ti re tray to the guides
on the back edge of the trunk.
4. Loosen the strap, then take the jack out.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Tire Tray
Tire Tray Holding Bolts
Handles
StrapJack

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the cap as shown
in the image, and remove the cap.
2. Remove the center cap and place the tire on
the pickup bed.
3. Place the spacer cone onto the wheel hub,
then secure the flat tire to the pickup bed
with the wing bolt as shown.
4. Securely store the jack on the tire tray using
the strap.
5. Release the tire tray and slide it back in
place.
6. Tighten the tire tray holding bolts securely.
7. Store the center cap and the tool box in the
trunk.
u Make sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.
If you remove the tire from the pickup bed,
reinstall the cap to its original location.
■Securing the Flat Tire on the Pickup Bed1 Securing the Flat Tire on the Pickup Bed
3WARNING
Loose items can be thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash and could seriously injure
the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Cap
Wing BoltSpacer Cone

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
P. 554
4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
Funnel

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uuRefueling uRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Handling the Unexpected
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable
fuel container on the left rear side of the pickup bed.
Whenever filling a fuel container, use an approved
fuel container, and place it on the ground. Do not fill
the fuel container in the vehicle, including the pickup
bed and the trunk. Make sure to put the fuel pump
nozzle in the fuel filler of the container securely and
to handle it properly.

598
Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 425
Creeping ................................................. 425
Fluid ........................................................ 521
Kickdown ................................................ 425
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 568
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 427
Shifting.................................................... 426
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 104
B
Battery....................................................... 540
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 540
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 541
Bed Lights .................................................. 184
Indicator .................................................... 88
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 470
Indicator .................................................... 85
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 219, 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 337, 362
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 522 Foot Brake............................................... 475
Indicator............................................ 72, 573
Parking Brake .......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 155
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 527
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 525
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 525
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 526
Headlights ............................................... 523
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 528
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 528
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 527
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 526
Bulb Specifications ................................... 586
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 185
Carrying Cargo ......................... 397, 399, 402
CD Player ................................................... 259
Certification Label .................................... 588
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 523
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571Child Safety
................................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 121
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 130
Child Seat ................................................... 53
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 55
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 56
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 55
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 57
Using a Tether .......................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 545
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 543
Climate Control System ........................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186
Clock ......................................................... 108
Coat Hook ................................................ 176

599
Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 478
Indicator ............................................. 86, 87
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 553, 587
Console Compartment ............................. 172
Controls .................................................... 107
Conversation Mirror ................................ 177
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 519
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 520
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 519
Overheating ............................................ 569
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 425
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 492
Cruise Control .......................................... 431
Indicator ................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 173
Customer Service Information ................ 596
Customized Features ............................... 303
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 148
Dead Battery ............................................ 565
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 333
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 154
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 187, 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 589
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 144
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 159 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 515
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 143
Display Button .......................................... 223
Door Mirrors ............................................. 160
Doors ......................................................... 109
Auto Door Locking .................................. 122
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 122
Door Open Message ............................ 32, 89
Keys ........................................................ 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 112
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 534
Driving ....................................................... 395
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 441
Automatic Transmission ........................... 425
Braking .................................................... 474
Cruise Control ......................................... 431
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 416
Starting the Engine .................................. 418
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 424
Driving Position Memory System ............. 156
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 542
E
ECON Button............................................. 428
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 85 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 78, 573
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 462
Emergency ................................................ 580
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 130
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 591
Engine ....................................................... 588
Coolant ................................................... 519
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Oil ........................................................... 514
Remote Engine Start................................ 420
Starting ................................................... 418
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 513
Engine Coolant ......................................... 519
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 520
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 519
Overheating ............................................ 569
Temperature Gauge ................................ 101
Engine Oil ................................................. 514
Adding .................................................... 516
Checking................................................. 515
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 514
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 140
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 78, 573
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 545
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 160

602
Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 454
Indicator .................................................... 84
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 472
Language (HFL) ................................. 338, 364
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 58, 63
Lights ................................................. 144, 523
Automatic ............................................... 145
Bed.......................................................... 184
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Interior .................................................... 169
Light Switches ......................................... 144
Lights On Indicator .................................... 79
Turn Signals ............................................. 143
Load Limits ................................................ 399
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 109
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 122
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
From Inside .............................................. 119
From Outside ........................................... 112
Keys ........................................................ 109
Using a Key ............................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
Low Battery Charge .................................. 571
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 78
Lower Anchors ...................................... 58, 63
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 587Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 399
Lumbar Support ....................................... 161M
Maintenance............................................. 503
Battery .................................................... 540
Brake Fluid .............................................. 522
Cleaning ................................................. 543
Climate Control System ........................... 542
Coolant ................................................... 519
Heating and Cooling System ................... 542
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 507
Oil ........................................................... 515
Precautions ............................................. 504
Radiator .................................................. 520
Remote Transmitter ................................. 541
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 523
Safety...................................................... 505
Service Items ........................................... 509
Tires ........................................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ................................... 521
Under the Hood ...................................... 511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 73, 572
Map Lights ................................................ 170
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 399
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 101
Mirrors ...................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................ 159
Door ....................................................... 160
Exterior ................................................... 160 Interior Rearview ..................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 549
Moonroof ................................................. 138
MP3 ........................................... 216, 259, 271
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................ 216, 259, 271
Multi-Information Display ....................... 102
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 496
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 588
O
Odometer................................................. 103
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 416
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 514
Adding ................................................... 516
Checking ................................................ 515
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 507
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 571
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 514
Viscosity.................................................. 514
Open Source Licenses .............................. 302
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 512
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows...................................... 134
Tailgate................................................... 126
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Outside Temperature Display ................. 104