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When trouble arises
3255-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is sign ificantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti re maintenance, an d it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TP MS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detects a malfunctio n, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

3325-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.■
The compact spare tire ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.●
Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
( → P. 364)■
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pr essure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.■
If you have a flat rear tire
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with t he tire removed from the front of
the vehicle.STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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When trouble arises
3435-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING■ Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not allow open flame or use matc hes, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.

414Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

415Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................ 208
ABS........................................... 184
Air conditioning filter .............. 284
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 284
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 208
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ....................... 80, 88
Airbag precautions for
your child.............................. 97
Airbag warning light .............. 318
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 104
General airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 66
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 101
Proper driving
posture ........................... 64, 97 Side airbag operating
conditions..............................88
Side airbag
precautions ...........................97
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions..............................88
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ..............97
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ................390
SRS airbags ............................66
Anti-lock brake system............184
Audio input ...............................217
Audio system
Audio input ............................217
AUX port................................217
iPod .......................................217
Portable music player............217
Steering wheel audio
switches ..............................218
USB memory .........................217
USB port................................217
Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................174
Automatic light control
system ....................................172A

418Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 184
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 306
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 338
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 339
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 341
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 317
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 317
If you have a flat tire ............. 327
If you lose your keys ............. 340
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 315
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .......................... 350
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 307
If your vehicle overheats ....... 345 Engine
Compartment ........................ 257
Engine switch ........................ 142
Hood ..................................... 253
How to start the engine ......... 142
Identification number............. 355
If the engine will not start ...... 338
Ignition switch ....................... 142
Overheating .......................... 345
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 360
Checking ............................... 261
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system ...... 61
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 358
Checking ............................... 258
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 200
Engine switch........................... 142
Engine switch light .................. 220
EPS............................................ 184
Event data recorder ................... 18E

420Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 255
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 327
Jack handle .............................. 327
Jam protection function
Power windows .......................55
Keyless entry..............................24
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 142
If you lose your keys ............. 340
Key number .............................22
Keyless entry...........................24
Keys ........................................22
Wireless remote
control key ............................24
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 298
Wattage ................................. 365
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 298
Wattage ................................. 365 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 306
Engine switch light ................ 220
Hazard light switch ................ 306
Headlights switch .................. 172
Interior light switch ................ 221
Replacing light bulbs ............. 298
Trunk light ............................... 31
Turn signal lever ................... 155
Wattage................................. 365
Load capacity ........................... 199
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 250
General maintenance............ 246
Maintenance data ................. 354
Maintenance requirements ... 244
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 208
Manual transmission ............... 152
Meter
Indicators .............................. 161
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 159
Meters ................................... 158
Multi-information display ....... 165
Settings ................................. 165
Warning lights ....................... 317J
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423Alphabetical index
Tachometer
Tachometer .......................... 158
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 172
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system..... 61
Theft prevention labels ............. 63
Tire inflation pressure ............ 364
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 376
Size ...................................... 373
Tire identification number ..... 372
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 374
Tires
Chains .................................. 202
Checking .............................. 270
Compact spare tire ............... 327
If you have a flat tire ............. 327
Inflation pressure .................. 277
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 270
Information ........................... 370
Replacing ............................. 327
Rotating tires ........................ 270
Size ...................................... 364
Snow tires............................. 200
Spare tire .............................. 327
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 320 Tools .........................................327
Towing
Dinghy towing........................205
Emergency towing.................307
TRAC .........................................184
“TRACK” mode ......... ...............186
Traction control........................184
Transmission shift
switches .........................148, 150
Trip meter .................................158
Trunk
Opener ....................................30
Trunk light
Wattage .................................365
Turn signal lights
Switch....................................155
USB port ...................................217
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification
number ...................................355
Vehicle stability control...........184
VSC............................................184T
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