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6-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the fron\
t of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
● In certain automatic car washes, the roof antenna (if equipped) or rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle
from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the antenna or rear
spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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Daytime running light system .................................... 212
Defogger Front windshield.................... 290
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 284, 290
Rear window ................. 284, 290
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing .......................... 192
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 473
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 101
Back door.............................. 115
Door lock......................... 99, 116
Door windows ....................... 146
Open door warning buzzer ... 106
Open door warning light........ 419
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Side doors............................... 97
Downhill assist control system .................................... 250
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 263
Off-road precautions ............. 276
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 272 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 107
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 451
Replacing the battery............ 383
Emergency flashers ................ 406
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................... 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds................................ 417
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 417
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 426
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 450
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 415
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 460
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 407
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 409
If your vehicle overheats....... 457
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Head restraints ........................ 137
Headlights ................................ 208Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ................... 391, 393, 403
Wattage ................................ 473
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 282, 288
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 284, 290
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Hill-start assist control............ 264
Hood ......................................... 353
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 307
Cargo net hooks ................... 308
Grocery bag hooks ............... 310
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 140
I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification Engine................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 193, 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 299
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 345
Moon roof.............................. 156
Power back window .............. 152
Power windows ..................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 82
Interior lights............................ 297
Intuitive parking assist............ 229 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 433
Jack handle .............................. 437
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 155
Power back window .............. 152
Power windows..................... 147
KDSS ........................................ 264
Keyless entry ........................... 104 Smart key system ................. 104
Wireless remote control .......... 97
Keys ............................................ 90 Battery-saving function ......... 107
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 451
Key number plate ................... 90
Keyless entry .......................... 97
Mechanical key ....................... 92
Replacing the battery............ 383
Warning buzzer .................... 106
Wireless remote control
key........................................ 97
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 353
Hood lock release lever ........ 353
Shift lever.............................. 201
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wiper lever ................... 216, 219
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License plate lights ................. 208Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs............. 402
Wattage ................................ 473
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 391
Wattage ................................ 473
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Front Interior light.................. 298
Headlight switch.................... 208
Interior lights list .................... 297
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 117
Personal lights ...................... 298
Rear interior light .................. 298
Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Vanity lights .......................... 312
Wattage ................................ 473
Limited slip differential ........... 264
Load capacity........................... 175
Lock steering column ........................... 194, 198
Luggage compartment features .................................. 307
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 350
General maintenance ........... 346
Maintenance data ................. 462
Maintenance requirements ... 344
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 345
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 417
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 282
Master warning light................ 426 Meter ........................................... 81
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 82
Meters..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 284, 290
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 144
Vanity mirrors ....................... 312
Moon roof ................................. 154
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 156
Jam protection function ........ 155
Operation .............................. 154
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 263
Multi-information display.......... 83 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor ....................... 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 426
Multi-terrain Select .................. 256
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution s ............... 276
Oil Engine oil .............................. 356
Opener Back door ............................. 116
Hood ..................................... 353
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Outer foot lights....................... 297
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144Adjusting and folding ............ 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 284, 290
Outside temperature display .................................... 314
Overhead console ................... 304
Overheating, Engine................ 457
Parking brake ........................... 207 Operation .............................. 207
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 417
Parking lights ........................... 208
Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs............. 394
Wattage ................................ 473
Pen holder ................................ 305
Personal lights ......................... 298
Power back window ................ 150 Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 150
Power outlets ................... 315, 320
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 363
Warning light ......................... 419
Power windows........................ 146
Door lock linked window operation ............... 148
Jam protection function......... 147
Operation .............................. 146
Window lock switch............... 146 Radiator .................................... 360
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 247
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 123
Folding down ........ 125, 127, 129
Rear step bumper .................... 116
Rear turn signal lights ............ 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 144
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 150
Rear window defoggers....................... 284, 290
Rear window wiper .................. 219
Refueling .................................. 222
Capacity................................ 464
Fuel types ............................. 464
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 224
Replacing Fuses .................................... 386
Key battery ........................... 383
Light bulbs ............................ 389
Tires...................................... 433
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 498
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 345
Roof luggage carrier ............... 170
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Safety Connect ........................ 331
Seat belt reminder light........... 420
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 342
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 420
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 418
Seat heaters ............................. 295
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 295
Seating capacity ...................... 175
Seats ................................. 120, 123
Adjustment .................... 120, 123
Adjustment precautions ................. 122, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 341
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 212
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Intuitive parking assist .......... 229
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 201 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 204
Shift lock system ..................... 203
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Side mirrors ............................. 144
Adjusting and folding ............ 144
Side turn signal lights ............. 206
Slide deck................................. 310
Smart key system .................... 104 Antenna location ................... 104
Entry functions ........................ 97
Starting the engine ............... 196
Snow tires ................................ 275
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 472
Storage location.................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 468
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer.............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 198 Column lock release ............. 199
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 140
Adjustment............................ 140
Storage feature ........................ 300
Storage precautions................ 173
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 460
Sun visors ................................ 312
Switches Cruise control switch............. 225
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches .................. 99
Driving position memory switches.............................. 133
Emergency flashers switch ... 406
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 324
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Light switches ....................... 208
Moon roof switches ............... 154
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 144
Power back window switch ................................. 150
Power door lock switch ........... 99
Power window switches ........ 146
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 284, 290
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 219
Seat heater switches ............ 295
Seat ventilator switches ........ 295
“SOS” button ......................... 331
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 265
Window lock switch............... 146
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 216 Tachometer ................................ 81
Tail lights.................................. 208
Light switch ........................... 208
Telephone switches
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Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Tire inflation pressure............. 375 Maintenance data ................. 472
Warning light......................... 420
Tire information ....................... 477 Glossary ............................... 483
Size....................................... 479
Tire identification number ..... 478
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 481
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 371 Function ................................ 371
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 371
Registering ID codes ............ 371
Warning light......................... 420
Tires .......................................... 369 Chains .................................. 274
Checking............................... 369
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
Inflation pressure .................. 472
Information............................ 477
Replacing.............................. 433
Rotating tires ........................ 370
Size....................................... 472
Snow tires ............................. 275
Spare tire .............................. 433
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 371
Warning light......................... 420
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Tools ......................................... 434
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 175
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 192
Emergency towing ................ 411
Trailer towing ........................ 176
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 263
Trailer Sway Control................ 263
Transmission ........................... 201
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 81
Turn signal lights..................... 206 Replacing light bulbs..... 394, 400
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
USB port
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Valet key ..................................... 90
Vanity lights ............................. 312 Wattage ................................ 473
Vanity mirrors .......................... 312
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 463
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 263
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 295
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 263 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 417
Downshifting ......................... 204
Intuitive parking assist .......... 229
Key reminder ........ 194, 421, 429
Open door............................. 419
Open moon roof reminder. ... 421
Seat belt reminder ................ 420
Warning lights ........................... 77 ABS ...................................... 418
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 419
Brake system ....... ................. 417
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 419
Charging system................... 417
Cruise control ....................... 418
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 418
KDSS .................................... 419
Low engine oil pressure........ 417
Low fuel level ........................ 419
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 419
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 417
Master warning light ..... 420, 426
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 419
Open door............................. 419
Power steering...................... 419
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 418
Seat belt reminder light......... 420
Slip indicator ......................... 418
SRS ...................................... 418
Tire pressure ........................ 420
Unengaged “Park” ................ 419
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