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When trouble arises
455 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the key-
less access with push button start system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When
the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in
before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn
the push-button ignition switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the push-button ignition switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 276, 283
ABS........................................... 251
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
Air conditioning filter.............. 364
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 364
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 283
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 276
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 106, 114
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 123
Airbag warning light .............. 404
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 114
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 129
General airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Locations of airbags ............... 91
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 126
Proper driving
posture ......................... 89, 123
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 114
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 114
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 123
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners .......... 502
SRS airbags ........................... 91Alarm ...........................................85
Anti-lock brake system............251
Audio input ...............................294
Audio system
Audio input ............................294
AUX port................................294
iPod .......................................294
Portable music player............294
USB memory .........................294
USB port................................294
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................283
Automatic headlight
leveling system ......................231
Automatic light
control system .......................228
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........181
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................447
Manual mode ........................184
Mode select switch ................183
Paddle shift levers .................184
AUX port ...................................294
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............380
Wattage .................................475
Battery
Checking ...............................344
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............453
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Bottle holders ...........................300
Brake
Fluid ......................................342
Parking brake ........................192
Brake assist..............................251
Break-in tips .............................157A
B
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Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control .................................196
Care
Alcantara
®............................. 322
Aluminum wheels .................. 315
Exterior.................................. 314
Interior ................................... 318
Seatbelts ............................... 319
Cargo capacity ......................... 263
Chains ....................................... 270
Child restraint system
Booster seats,
definition ............................. 139
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 143
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 139
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 143
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................129
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 139
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 143
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 144
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 146
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 149Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 123
Battery precautions ....... 347, 456
Child restraint system ........... 139
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 143
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window
precautions ........................... 75
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 370
Seat heater precautions ........ 309
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 322
Aluminum wheels.................. 315
Exterior.................................. 314
Interior ................................... 318
Seatbelts ............................... 319
Clock ......................................... 305
Condenser ................................ 342
Console tray ............................. 301
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 340
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 458
Cruise control .......................... 237
Cup holders .............................. 301
Curtain airbags .......................... 91
Customizable features ............ 493
Daytime running light
system .................................... 230
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 292
Side mirror ............................ 292
Dimensions .............................. 464
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
C
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Display
Drive information .................. 216
Multi-information
display ........................ 205, 213
Trip information .................... 206
Warning messages............... 414
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 331
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 296
Wattage ................................ 475
Doors
Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Drive information .................... 216
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 406
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 157
Correct posture....................... 89
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips.................... 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
If the engine will not start...... 444
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 402
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 402
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 414
If you have a flat tire ............ 431
If you lose your keys............. 448
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 400If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................461
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................393
If your vehicle overheats .......458
Engine
Compartment ........................336
Engine hood ..........................334
Engine switch ................169, 178
How to start the
engine .........................169, 178
Identification number .............465
If the engine will not start ......444
Ignition switch................169, 178
Overheating...........................458
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................470
Checking ...............................340
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........194, 218
Engine hood .............................334
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil
Capacity ................................468
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Engine switch ...................169, 178
Engine switch light ..................296
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................310
Fluid
Brake .....................................342
Washer ..................................348
Fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front passenger occupant
detection system ...................129
E
F
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Front passenger's seatbelt
reminder light......................... 406
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................53
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Wattage.................................475
Front turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 191
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 467
Fuel gauge ............................ 194
Fuel pump shut off system .... 401
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 476
Refueling .................................76
Fuel door.....................................76
Fuel filler lid ................................76
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 401
Fuses......................................... 372
Gauges ...................................... 194
Glove box.................................. 299
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 392
Hazard warning flashers
Switch.................................... 392
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................58
Headlights
Automatic headlight
leveling................................ 231
Switch.................................... 228
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 308
Side mirror............................. 292
Hill start assist ......................... 258
Horn...........................................193I/M test ...................................... 330
Identification
Engine................................... 465
Vehicle .................................. 465
Ignition switch.................. 169, 178
Ignition switch light
Ignition switch light ................ 296
Illuminated entry system......... 296
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicator lights ......................... 198
Inside rear view mirror .............. 68
Interior light
Interior light ........................... 297
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage................................. 475
Jack
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 431
Jack handle .............................. 431
Jam protection function
Power windows ....................... 73
Keyless access with
push button start system
Antenna location ..................... 27
“Keyless access” entry
function ................................. 25
Starting the engine................ 169
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Access key.............................. 22
Engine switch................ 169, 178
If you lose your keys ............. 448
If your access key
battery is discharged .......... 449
Key number............................. 22
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Transmitter.............................. 38
G
H
I
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K
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Rear turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 191
Rear view camera..................... 242
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Outside rear view mirrors ........69
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 372
Key battery ............................ 367
Light bulbs............................. 380
Tires ...................................... 431
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 499
REV indicator ........................... 159
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt..............60
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................62
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 143
Cleaning and maintaining
the seatbelts ....................... 319
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................62
How to wear your seatbelt.......60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt ..................62
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use ...............64
Reminder light ....................... 406
Seatbelt guide .........................61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seat heaters..............................308
Seating capacity....................... 267Seats
Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 143
Cleaning................................ 318
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 89
Seat heaters.......................... 308
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 198
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 181
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
Manual transmission ............. 188
Shift lock system ..................... 447
Side airbags ............................... 91
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 380
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage................................. 475
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 474
Storage location .................... 431
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications .......................... 464
Speedometer ............................ 194
Steering
Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 67
Meter control switches .......... 214
Storage feature ........................ 298
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 461
Sun visors ................................ 303
S
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 431If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 444If the engine will not start
P. 8 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 453If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 447If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
(vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display)
The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
illuminates (vehicles with a color multi-information display)
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 458If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 448If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 453If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The trunk cannot be openedP. 4 6Trunk lid
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 461If the vehicle becomes stuck