5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When inspecting under th e hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc., while the engine is run-
ning.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap wh ile the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficientl y. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to th e engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sa nd or dust,
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.
599Alphabetical index
If the warning message is displayed......................... 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you lose your keys ............. 123
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 481
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 473
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If your vehicle overheats ....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 472
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 217
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 217
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 217
Identification number ............ 539
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 217
Immobilizer system ................. 85
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant ......................... 418 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 407
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 217 Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 544
Brake .................................... 545
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244 Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 548
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
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