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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 196
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 69
9.Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 517
2.Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench, and jack
handle bar out of the tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1 Changing a Flat Tire
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.
•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and no person should place any
portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Jacking Points
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Handling the Unexpected
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack , wheel nut wrench
and jack handle bar back in the tool case.
Store the case in the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-informati on display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-siz e tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
Spacer
Cone Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tire
For
full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1
TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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Index
Customized Features....................... 120, 292
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................ 540
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 211
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 567
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 162
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 476
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ........................................................ 133
Auto Door Locking.................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 148
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 97
Keys........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 13, 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 496
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Braking ................................................... 428 Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Shifting Gear ................................... 371, 378
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Driving Position Memory System ............. 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 484
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 544
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 506
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 549
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 417
Emergency ................................................ 558
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 570
Engine ....................................................... 566
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 540
Oil ........................................................... 475
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365 Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 545
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 475
Adding .................................................... 478
Checking................................................. 476
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 475
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 509
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 506
Oil ........................................................... 479
Flat Tire ..................................................... 517
Floor Mats ................................................. 508
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Index
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 517
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 545
Premium Gasoline ........................... 459, 564
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 517, 530
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 147
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 544
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 149
Lid .......................................................... 149
Light Bulbs .............................................. 564
Main Switch............................................ 151
Open Message .......................................... 97
Unable to Open ...................................... 560
Turn Signals .............................................. 161
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 118
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .... 144, 365
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 201
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 145
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 276
USB Port .................................................... 215
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 136
V
Valet Mode............................................... 151
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 566
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) ................ 417
Off Button ............................................... 418
Off Indicator ...................................... 80, 418
System Indicator ................................ 80, 417
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 475, 565
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®) ................ 417
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 226
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 547
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 572
Watts ......................................................... 564
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 498
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 533
Window Washers ...................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 485
Switch ..................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 155
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 508, 510
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 211
Washer Fluid ........................................... 485
Wiper Blades ........................................... 491 Wipers and Washers................................ 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 501
Snow Tires .............................................. 501
Tire Chains .............................................. 501
Wipers and Washers ................................. 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 491
Wireless Charger ...................................... 197
WMA ................................................. 244, 252
Worn Tires ................................................ 493
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