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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................ 506
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .....................511
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 514
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 516
Hood ................................................ 518
Positioning a floor jack.............. 519
Engine compartment................522
Tires ................................................ 535
Tire inflation pressure...............557
Wheels........................................... 559
Air conditioning filter................. 561
Electronic key battery ..............563
Checking and replacing
fuses ..............................................566
Light bulbs .....................................570
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 580
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 581
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .................................... 582
If you think something is
wrong .......................................... 589
Fuel pump shut off
system ......................................... 590
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 591
If a warning message is
displayed..................................... 597
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................................. 619
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................633
If the engine will not start ........648
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............ 650
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................654
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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Driving
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4-4. Refueling
●Close both side doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 683
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
579
8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 580
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................. 581
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...........................................582
If you think something is
wrong...........................................589
Fuel pump shut off
system ..........................................590
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 591
If a warning message is
displayed .................................... 597
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) .................................... 619
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 633
If the engine will not start ........ 648
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............650
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 654
If your vehicle overheats ......... 659
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 664
5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collisio n, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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First-aid kit storage belt .....................498
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............... 619
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................633
Floor mats ................................................... 40
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 677
Brake........................................................ 679
Washer ...................................................534
Fog lights ....................................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Follow me home system .................... 265
Footwell light .......................................... 492
Wattage..................................................682
Front fog lights .........................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Front personal lights ............................ 494
Front position lights.............................. 264
Light switch ........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Front seats ............................................... 209
Adjustment ........................................... 209
Cleaning ....................................................511
Correct driving posture..................... 42
Driving position memory ................ 214
Head restraints ..................................... 217
Jam protection function ................... 210
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Seat position memory ....................... 214
Seat ventilators ..................................... 491
Front turn signal lights ........................ 260
Replacing light bulbs ............572, 577
Turn signal lever................................. 260
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel ...............................................................281
Capacity................................................... 671
Fuel gauge ..................................... 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ............590
Information............................................ 683
Refueling .................................................. 281
Type ...............................................671, 683
Warning light....................................... 593
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Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ............ 134, 141
Current fuel consumption...... 134, 141
Fuel filler door ......................................... 281
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 283
Refueling ................................................. 281
Fuel gauge ........................................ 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 590
Fuses .......................................................... 566
Gauges ...................................................... 124
Glove box ................................................ 496
Glove box light ...................................... 496
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 443
Head restraints ........................................ 217
Headlight cleaner................................. 273
Headlights ............................................... 264
Automatic High Beam
system...................................................267
Follow me home system................ 265
Light switch........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs ........................577
Heaters
Air conditioning system ................. 478
Heated steering wheel ................... 490
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 484
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Hill-start assist control........................ 349
Hood ........................................................... 518
Open .........................................................518
Pop Up Hood .........................................62
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 498
Coat hooks........................................... 504
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............ 40
Horn ............................................................. 221
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