666
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the tailgate.
2. Lift the cargo floor lid by the handle in the
center.
3. Remove the cargo floor box and set it aside.
4. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it in to the cover slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Tire Fill Assist .................................. 524, 657
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 634
Tires .......................................................... 602
Air Pressure..................................... 603, 673
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 627, 634
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation.................................................. 609
Spare Tire ....................................... 627, 673
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 635
Tire Chains.............................................. 610
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 634
Wear Indicators....................................... 607
Winter .................................................... 610
Tools ......................................................... 626
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 452
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 456
Load Limits ............................................. 452
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 462
Emergency .............................................. 666
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 524
Indicator ........................................... 88, 657
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 460 Transmission
....................................... 18, 472
Automatic ......................................... 18, 472
Fluid ........................................................ 591
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Indicator ............................................ 84, 657
Number ................................................... 674
Sequential Mode ..................................... 478
TRIP Button ............................................... 121
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
Troubleshooting ....................................... 625
Blown Fuse ...................... 658, 661, 663, 664
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 666
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 646
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 651
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 627, 634
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 153
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 172
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 88
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 210
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 142
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 13, 151
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 318 USB Port
.................................................... 233
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 674
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 517
Off Button............................................... 518
Off Indicator.............................................. 87
System Indicator ................................ 87, 517
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 584, 673
Voice Control Operation .......................... 251
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 252
Voice Recognition ................................... 251
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 517
W
Wallpaper................................................. 247
Warning and Info rmation Messages ....... 100
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 653
Warning Labels ........................................... 75
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 680
Watts ......................................................... 672
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 607
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 631
Window Washers ..................................... 180
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 592
Switch ..................................................... 180
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 166
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