
705What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 266)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 268)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 648)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 269)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 185)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 274)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 645)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 648)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 282
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 282
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)

706What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 6 8 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 274)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 233)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 273)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 614)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 291)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 610, 618)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 119)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

711Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130
Emergency flashers................. 600
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 644
Replacing the battery ............ 575
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 610
If a warning light turns on ...... 610
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 644
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 648
If you have a flat tire.............. 625
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 657
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 608
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 658
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 603
If your vehicle overheats ....... 654
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 547
Engine switch................ 266, 269
Hood ..................................... 545
How to start the
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 668
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 657
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 654
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 683
Checking ............................... 553
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 134
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 550
Oil level warning light ............ 614
Oil pressure warning light ..... 610
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 552
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Starting the engine ........ 266, 269
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 511
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 528
EVAK ......................................... 528
Flat tire ...................................... 625
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 685
Brake..................................... 688
Clutch .................................... 687
Steering................................. 689
Transfer................................. 686
Washer.................................. 559
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Warning light ......................... 612
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 591
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 587
Wattage ................................ 691
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 218
Cleaning................................ 537
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 223
Seat heaters ......................... 509
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 588
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 691
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 670
Fuel filter ............................... 560
Fuel gauge ............................ 133
Fuel pump shut off system.... 609
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 657
Information ............................ 692
Refueling............................... 304
Type ...................................... 670
Warning light ......................... 612
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 149
Fuel filler door.......................... 304
Refueling............................... 304
Fuel filter .......................... 560, 612
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 609
Fuses ........................................ 578
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Gauges...................................... 132
Glove box ................................. 515
Grocery bag hooks .................. 526
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*.............. 451
Head restraints......................... 223
Headlights ................................ 292
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Wattage................................. 691
Heated steering wheel ............. 509
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 500
Heated steering wheel .......... 509
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 492
Seat heaters.......................... 509
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 502
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 596
Hill-start assist control ............ 387
Hood.......................................... 545
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 527
Grocery bag hooks................ 526
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 36
Horn .......................................... 227
Identification
Engine................................... 668
Vehicle .................................. 666
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ............................ 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Starting the engine........ 266, 269
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 511
Illuminated entry system ........ 513
Immobilizer system ................... 95
Indicators ................................. 124
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data .................................... 552
Item to initialize ..................... 702
Inside rear view mirror ............ 228
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 134
Intercooler ................................ 554
Interior lights............................ 511
Switch ................................... 512
Wattage ................................ 691
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 626
Jack handle .............................. 631
Jam protection function
Power windows ..................... 233
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Snow tires................................. 402
“SOS” button ........................... 528
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 689
Storage location .................... 625
Spark plug ................................ 684
Specifications .......................... 662
Speedometer ............................ 133
Steering
Column lock release ..... 268, 274
Fluid ...................................... 689
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 226
Audio switches ...................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 509
Meter control switches .......... 142
Stop & Start system................. 377
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 691
Storage feature ........................ 514
Storage precautions ................ 514
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 658
Sun visors ................................ 522
Switch
Audio remote control
switches*............................ 414
Cruise control switch ............. 348
“DISP” button ........................ 138
Door lock switch .................... 176
Emergency flashers switch ... 600
Engine switch ................ 266, 269
Fog light switch ..................... 299
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Heated steering wheel
switch.................................. 509
Heater idle up switch............. 494
Ignition switch ............... 266, 269
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 337
Light switches ....................... 292
Meter control switches .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 229
Power door lock switch ......... 176
Power window switch............ 232
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 373
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 493, 502
Seat heater switches ............ 509
“SOS” button ......................... 528
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 456
Window lock switch............... 233
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 302
Tachometer .............................. 133
Tailgate ..................................... 181
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 691
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 456
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system ..... 95
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 689
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.