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654
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at th e mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine 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 engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the multi-information display may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 585
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Interior.................................................... 206
Light Switches......................................... 172
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 171
Load Limits ............................................... 449
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
From Inside ............................................. 151
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 149
Low Battery Charge ................................. 656
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 449
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 573
Battery .................................................... 611
Brake Fluid .............................................. 592
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System .......................... 617
Coolant .................................................. 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 577
Oil .......................................................... 585 Precautions .............................................. 574
Radiator .................................................. 590
Remote Control ....................................... 615
Remote Transmitter ......................... 613, 614
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 593
Safety ...................................................... 575
Service Items ........................................... 579
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 581
Wireless Headphone ................................ 616
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 657
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ..................................... 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof .................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 557
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 462
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses ............................... 333
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows ...................................... 165
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating .............................................. 654
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 479
Pandora ®................................................. 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 164
Parking ...................................................... 546
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