
623
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.
If a message To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  appears on the driver information 
interface, or you hear beeping when you push the  ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  P. 624
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range  P. 161
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2 Battery  P. 588●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses  P. 638
The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
 to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 432, 435
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 153
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge  P. 110
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 641
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing  P. 642
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle or booster  battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 626
Models with smart entry system
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message 
appears on the driver information interface, and the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the  ENGINE START/
STOP button with the  H logo on the smart 
entry remote while the  ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing. The buttons on 
the smart entry remote should be facing 
you.
u The  ENGINE START/STOP  button 
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal (continuously 
variable transmission) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission) and press the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button within 10 
seconds after the beeper sounds and the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button changes 
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode 
will change to ACCESSORY.
Models with smart entry system
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Index
Illumination ControlKnob ......................................................  176
Immobilizer System ..................................  153
Indicator .............................................  87, 88
Indicators ....................................................  76
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..........  90, 495
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low  Speed Follow ..................................  90, 479
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................  82
Auto High-Beam .......................................  82
Automatic Brake Hold .......................  78, 527
Automatic Brake Hold System ...........  78, 527
Charging System...............................  79, 632
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) ..........................................  92, 93
ECON Mode .....................................  88, 452
Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System ............................................  84, 636
Fog Light ..................................................  86
High Beam ................................................  86
Immobilizer System .............................  87, 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ...  91, 511
Lights On ..................................................  86
Low Fuel ...................................................  82
Low Oil Pressure ...............................  79, 632
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ....  85, 457, 461, 637
M (7-speed manual shift mode)  Indicator/Shift .................................  80, 445
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............  79, 633
Parking Brake and Brake System  (Amber) ....................................  77, 78, 635 Parking Brake and Brake System 
(Red)........................................  76, 634, 635
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ........  88, 89
Seat Belt Reminder ..............................  40, 81
Security System Alarm ...............................  88
Shift Down ........................................  80, 449
Shift Lever Position ....................  80, 443, 445
Shift Up .............................................  80, 449
SPORT Mode .....................................  84, 451
Supplemental Restraint System ............  57, 82
System Message ........................................  86
Transmission System ..................................  80
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ...............  86
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) OFF ....  83, 455
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®) 
System.............................................  83, 454
Information ...............................................  647
Instant Fuel Economy ...............................  117
Instrument Panel ........................................  75
Brightness Control ...................................  176
Interior Lights ...........................................  190
Interior Rearview Mirror ..........................  178
iPod ...................................................  228, 278
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................  606
Jump Starting ...........................................  626
K
Key Number Tag .......................................  137
Keys ...........................................................  136
Number Tag ............................................  137
Remote Transmitter .................................  143
Types and Functions ................................  136
Won’t Turn ...............................................  28
Kickdown (Continuously Variable 
Transmission) ..........................................  441
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .........  509
LaneWatchTM............................................  463
LATCH (Child Seats) ....................................  65
Lights .................................................  166, 566
Auto High-Beam .....................................  170
Automatic ...............................................  167
Bulb Replacement ...................................  566
Daytime Running Lights...........................  169
Fog Lights ...............................................  169
High Beam Indicator ..................................  86
Interior ....................................................  190
Light Switches .........................................  166
Lights On Indicator ....................................  86
Turn Signals ............................................  165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) .................  456
Load Limits ................................................  429
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Pregnant Women.......................................  44
Puncture (Tire) .........................................  603
R
Radio (FM/AM).................................  226, 266
Radio (SiriusXM ®).....................................  270
Radio Data System (RDS) .................  227, 268
Range ........................................................  116
RDS (Radio Data System) .................  227, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ......  655
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button .....................................................  175
Rear Seat Access .......................................  184
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ......................  185
Rearview Mirror .......................................  178
Refueling ..................................................  536
Fuel Gauge .............................................  110
Gasoline .........................  536, 645, 648, 650
Low Fuel Indicator.....................................  82
Regulations ..............................  461, 581, 653
Remote Transmitter .................................  143
Replacement Battery ....................................................  590
Bulbs ......................................................  566
Fuses ..............................................  638, 639
Tires........................................................  584
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................  575
Reporting Safety Defects .........................  654
Resetting a Trip Meter .............................  115
Rev Indicators ...........................................  120 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
..........  517
On and Off ..............................................  518
S
Safe Driving ................................................  33
Safety Check ...............................................  37
Safety Labels ...............................................  74
Safety Message .............................................  1
Seat Belts .....................................................  38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ..................  41
Checking ...................................................  45
Fastening ...................................................  42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder  Seat Belt ..................................................  67
Pregnant Women ......................................  44
Reminder...................................................  40
Warning Indicator ................................  40, 81
Seat Heaters ..............................................  201
Seats ..........................................................  181
Adjusting .................................................  181
Front Seats ..............................................  181
Rear Seat Access ......................................  184
Rear Seats ...............................................  184
Seat Heaters ............................................  201
Security System .........................................  153
Security System Alarm Indicator .................  88
Selecting a Child Seat .................................  64
Selector Knob (Audio) ..............................  219
Setting the Clock ......................................  134 Shift Lever
...........................  22, 442, 444, 448
Releasing.................................................  629
Won’t Move ............................................  629
Shift Lever Position Indicator ....  80, 443, 445
Shift Up Backlight/Shift Up Alarm ...........  111
Shifting (Transmission) .............  442, 444, 448
Side Airbags ................................................  53
Side Curtain Airbags ..................................  55
Siri Eyes Free .............................................  299
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................  270
Smart Entry with Push Button Start 
System .....................................................  139
Snow Tires .................................................  586
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ..............................  281
Spare Tire ..................................  603, 649, 651
Spark Plugs .......................................  648, 650
Specifications ............................................  648
Specified Fuel ...........................  536, 648, 650
Speedometer ............................................  110
SPORT Mode .............................................  451
SPORT Mode Indicator .......................  84, 451
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .................................  49
Starting the Engine ..........................  432, 435
Does Not Start.........................................  623
Engine Switch Buzzer ..............................  160
Jump Starting ..........................................  626
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................  177
Stopping ...................................................  532
Stopwatch .................................................  121
Summer Tires ............................................  587
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