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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P613)
Flat Tire (P615)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P641)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with compact spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P634)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P647)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P639)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P656)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues
to rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in
a safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 639
Low Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there
may be problem with the temperature
sensors. Have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
—
SPORT+ mode
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on when you press the
Dynamic Mode button if the
Sport+ mode was selected.2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 474—
READY Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive.
2Turning on the Power P. 457
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
626
Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
into other accessory power sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 216
5.Turn the power system on.
u Keep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 80
6.Turn the selector knob to REPAIR.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor
for more than 15 minu tes. The compressor can
overheat and become permanently damaged.
There are three accessory power sockets:
•In the console compartment•In the front of the center pocket•In the left side panel in the cargo area 2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 216
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
REPAIR
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639Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the multi-information display (MID).
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
640
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
turn the power system off once the high
temperature indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately turn the power system off.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, turn the power system on, and check the
high temperature indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resu me driving. If it stay on, contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the multi-information display may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve TankMAXMIN
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 525
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 615, 663
Console Compartment ............................. 212
Controls .................................................... 141
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 464
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 540
Cup Holders .............................................. 214
Customized Features ....................... 131, 362
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 179
Dead Battery ............................................ 637
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 228
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 665
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 176
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 192
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 175
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ........................................................ 143
Auto Door Locking.................................. 157
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 157 Door Open Message .................................. 38
Keys ........................................................ 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 18, 154
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 152
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 594
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 54
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 517
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 455
Shifting Gear ........................................... 465
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Driving Position Memory System ............. 189
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 464
Creeping ................................................. 464
Fluid ........................................................ 580
Kickdown ................................................ 464
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 467
Shifting ................................................... 465
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 474
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 128
Electric Parking Brake Indicator .................................................... 86
Switch ..................................................... 517 Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 86
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 505
Emergency ................................................ 656
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 577
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Oil ........................................................... 572
Remote Engine Start................................ 459
Starting ................................................... 457
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 571
Engine Coolant ......................................... 577
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 578
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 577
Overheating ............................................ 639
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 574
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 95, 643
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
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Index
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 565
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 88, 641
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 244
Open Source Licenses .............................. 340
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 570
Moonroof ............................................... 171
Power Windows...................................... 169
Tailgate................................................... 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 172
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overhead Screen ...................................... 345
Overheating ............................................. 639
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 472
Panic Mode ............................................... 168
Parking ..................................................... 534
Parking Brake ........................................... 517
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 84, 643
Parking Sensor System ............................. 536
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 176
POWER Button ......................................... 172
Power Tailgate ......................................... 160 Power Windows
........................................ 169
Precautions While Driving ....................... 463
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 463
Rain ......................................................... 463
Pregnant Women ....................................... 45
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 615, 622
R
Radiator.................................................... 578
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 261
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 264
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 262
Range ........................................................ 128
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 262
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 667
Rear Climate Control System ................... 229
From the Front Panel ............................... 229
From the Rear Panel ................................ 232
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 188
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ............ 342
Auxiliary Console Panel ............................ 343
Front Control Panel Operation ................. 356
HDMI
TM Port ............................................ 344
Operating the System .............................. 345
Overhead Screen ..................................... 345
Playable Discs .......................................... 361
Rear Control Panel Operation .................. 346
Wireless Headphones .............................. 342 Rear Seats
................................................. 206
Second Row Seat ............................ 199, 200
Third Row Seat ........................................ 206
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 192
Refueling .................................................. 556
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 123
Gasoline .......................................... 556, 662
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking ...................................................... 12
Regulations ............................... 514, 594, 665
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 459
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................. 150
Replacement Battery .................................... 601, 602, 603
Bulbs ....................................................... 582
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 587
Fuses ............................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 597
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 666
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 127
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 193
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 125, 131
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 492
On and Off.............................................. 494
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 591
Air Pressure..................................... 592, 663
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 591
Inspection ............................................... 591
Labeling .................................................. 592
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 615, 622
Regulations ............................................. 594
Rotation.................................................. 598
Spare Tire ....................................... 615, 663
Summer .................................................. 599
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 623
Tire Chains.............................................. 599
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 622
Wear Indicators....................................... 596
Winter .................................................... 599
Tools ......................................................... 614
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 454
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 454
Emergency .............................................. 656
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 512
Indicator ........................................... 95, 645
Transmission ....................................... 23, 465
Dual Clutch............................... 23, 464, 465
Fluid ....................................................... 580
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 467
Number .................................................. 664
Sequential Mode..................................... 471
TRIP Button .............................................. 126
Trip Meter ................................................ 127 Troubleshooting
....................................... 613
Blown Fuse ...................... 647, 650, 653, 654
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 656
Noise When Braking .................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 639
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 634
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 615, 622
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 156
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 175
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 95
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 457
Does Not Activate .................................... 634
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Remote Engine Start ................................ 459
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 213
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 145
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 18, 154
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 325
USB Port .................................................... 237
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7 Vehicle Identification Number
................ 664
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 505
Off Button............................................... 506
Off Indicator.............................................. 94
System Indicator ................................ 94, 505
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 572, 663
Voice Control Operation .......................... 258
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 259
Voice Recognition ................................... 258
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 505
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 254
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 641
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 668
Watts ......................................................... 662
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 596
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 619
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 581
Switch ..................................................... 183
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 169
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