
uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
578
Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
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 store the jack, wheel nut wrench,
and jack handle bar back in the tool case.
Store the case in the trunk.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side
of the tire valve as shown.
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Models with wheel cover
Tire Valve
Wire Support Ring
Models with
aluminum
wheelsModels with aluminum wheels
Spacer Cone Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tireFor full-
size tire
All modelsAll models
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
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), Tire
Pressure Monitor Problem will appear on the driver information interface and the
indicator will start blinking fo r a short time and then stay on; however, this is normal
and is no cause for concern.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2TPMS Calibration P. 443
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire
U.S. models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is signifi cantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
u Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 494
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................ 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 617
Customized Features ............... 115, 318, 325
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery ............................................ 583
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 351
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 158
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 170
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 157
Display Setup .................................... 215, 250
Display/Information Button ............ 110, 228
Door Mirrors ............................................. 171
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 95
Keys........................................................ 128 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 415
Braking .................................................... 494
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Shifting Position .............................. 432, 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 425
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................. 438
Elapsed Time ............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 593
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 439
Emergency ................................................ 599
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 582
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 144, 601
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 422, 425 Switch Buzzer.......................................... 152
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant................................. 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Temperature Gauge ................................ 108
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 153
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 171
F
Features.................................................... 201
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
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Index
Tires........................................................... 548
Air Pressure ............................. 549, 605, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 548
Inspection ................................................ 548
Labeling................................................... 549
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 573
Regulations.............................................. 551
Rotation .................................................. 555
Spare Tire ................................ 573, 605, 607
Summer................................................... 557
Tire Chains .............................................. 556
Wear Indicators ....................................... 553
Winter ..................................................... 556
Tools .......................................................... 572
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 421
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency............................................... 599
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 442
Indicator ............................................ 86, 594
Transmission ...................................... 432, 434
Continuously Variable
Transmission .................................. 432, 434
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 82, 433, 435
TRIP Knob .................................................. 111
Trip Meter ................................................. 111
Troubleshooting ....................................... 571
Blown Fuse ...................................... 595, 596
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 31 Emergency Towing .................................. 599
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 580
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating ............................................ 587
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 573
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 31, 140
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 586
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Trunk ......................................................... 142
Lid........................................................... 142
Light Bulb........................................ 604, 606
Release Lever........................................... 601
Unable to Open....................................... 601
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 509
Turbo Meter ............................................. 113
Turn Signals .............................................. 157
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 87
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................ 138
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 202
USB Flash Drives ....................... 221, 277, 301
USB Port(s) ................................................ 203
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 131
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 439
Off Button .............................................. 440
Off Indicator ............................................. 85
System Indicator ....................................... 84
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 524, 605, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 252
Audio Commands ................................... 254
Climate Control Commands.................... 255
General Commands ................................ 255
Music Search Commands ........................ 255
On Screen Commands ............................ 255
Phone Commands .................................. 254
Useful Commands .................................. 254
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 253
Voice Recognition ................................... 252
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 439
W
Wallpaper......................................... 212, 237
Warning and Information Messages ........ 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 589
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ................................................ 604, 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 553
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 576
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