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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Open the cap and check the amount of window washer fluid.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale build up.CapCanadian models
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do No t Drive. Allow Engine To Cool.
message appears on the mu lti-information display.
• 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 at
the mark 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 Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard 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.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 542
3.Start the engine and check the low oil
pressure warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Locking/Unlocking.................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 162
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 161
From Inside .............................................. 159
From Outside ........................................... 150
Keys ........................................................ 146
Using a Key ............................................. 156
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 157
Low Battery Charge .................................. 615
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Lower Anchors ...................................... 63, 67
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 403
Lumbar Support ........................................ 207
M
Maintenance..................................... 133, 527
Battery..................................................... 569
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 575
Climate Control System ........................... 573
Coolant ................................................... 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 531
Oil ........................................................... 542
Precautions .............................................. 528
Radiator................................................... 547
Remote Transmitter ......................... 571, 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 551
Safety ...................................................... 529
Service Items............................................ 535 Tires ........................................................ 560
Transmission Fluid ................................... 548
Under the Hood ...................................... 538
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Map Lights ................................................ 220
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 403
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 204
Adjusting ................................................ 204
Door ....................................................... 205
Exterior ................................................... 205
Interior Rearview ..................................... 204
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 580
MP3 ........................................................... 293
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 293
Multi-Information Display ....................... 127
Switching the Display .............................. 129
Warning and Information Messages .......... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 511
N
Navigation................................................ 132
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 127
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 411
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 541
Adding .................................................... 543 Checking ................................................ 542
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 532
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 614
Oil Life .................................................... 133
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 541, 635
Viscosity.......................................... 541, 635
Open Source Licenses .............................. 330
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 539
Panoramic Roof ...................................... 179
Power Windows...................................... 176
Tailgate................................................... 163
Outside Temperature Display ................. 127
Overheating ............................................. 612
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ..................................................... 426
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 179
Parking ..................................................... 501
Parking Brake ........................................... 492
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ................................................. 616
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 76
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................. 75, 618
Parking Sensor System ............................. 503
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 56
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