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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower co rner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. On ce you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Lift the hood up most of the way.
u The hydraulic support will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately 12
inches (30 cm), then pr ess down firmly with
your hands.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised: The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
6-cylinder models
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Pull
Hood Release Handle
Lever
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 518
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 519
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 532
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 539
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 540
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 541
Jump Starting .................................... 542
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 546Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 547
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 549If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 549
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 550
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 550If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 551
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 553
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message .... 554
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 555
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 559
Emergency Towing ........................... 560
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 561When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 562RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 563
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations
(Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed):
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Use Kit
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact
Area
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have th e full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippe ry surface, and apply the parking brake.
2. Change the gear position to
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Vehicles with optional spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
Tire Repair Ki t provided with your vehicle, as some
tire repair agents can caus e damage to the pressure
sensors.
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Pull up the bottom edge of the cover with
your finger, then remove it.
4. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key, press the shift lever
release button, and place the shift lever into
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Models with shift lever
Cover
Release Button
Shift Lock Release Slot
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes
On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at a dealer.
■What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time
Release the parking brake.
2 Parking Brake P. 429
•If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks, even after
releasing the parking brake, immedi ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and call a dealer.
u Preventing the vehicle from movi ng, the transmission is in
(P.
• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get
your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
1If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On
If you apply parking brak e, it may not release.
If the electric parking bra ke indicator also turns on,
the parking brake is still applied.
When the electric parking br ake indicator blinks at
the same time as the electric parking brake system
indicator, the system must be checked. The parking
brake may not operate under these conditions.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioned.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change to
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position on the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362
Models with electronic gear selector
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 560
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box Type A
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
Sub Fuse Box60 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR20 A
Main Fan*2, *330 A
Main Fuse125 A
2
IG Main30 A
F/B Main60 A
F/B Main 260 A
Headlight Main30 A
IG Main 230 A
Starter Cut 140 A
Injector*2, *320 ASub Fan*1
Rear Defroster40 A
Main Fan*130 ASub Fan*2, *3
Wiper30 A
Heater Motor40 A
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD
3
Headlight Washer*2, *3(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake30 A
Driver Thigh Support*(30 A)
4− −
5−−
6− −
7−−
8 STRLD*1, *27.5 A
9Interior Lights*1, *25 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Front Fog Lights*(7.5 A)
13Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop*1, *210 A
SH-AWD*320 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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