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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
If a Tire Goes FlatTemporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 528
Handling of the Jack ......................... 540
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 541
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 543
Emergency Power System Off........... 544
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 545
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 548
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears .. 551
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 552
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ..................................... 553
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 554
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 555
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On ...................... 556
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 557
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 558
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 559
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 566
Emergency Towing ........................... 567
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 568If You Cannot Open the Charge Lid ... 569
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 570
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uuIf the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead u
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s power system has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following order:
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Power System Starts1What to Do After the Power System Starts
The indicators for the Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
system, VSA ® OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM), and low tire pressure/Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may come on
along with a message in the driver information
interface when you turn the power system on after
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at 12 mph (20 km/h). The
indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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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 significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stay on.
■What to do when th e 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 spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.
u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
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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Index
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Identification NumbersEngine, Motor, and Transmission ............ 574
Vehicle Identification............................... 574
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator ................................................. 100
Indicators .................................................... 88
12-Volt Battery Charging System ...... 93, 552
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ......................... 102, 405
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 95
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 89, 441
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 89, 441
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ...................................... 103, 104
Deceleration Paddle Selector ..................... 93
ECON Mode ........................................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 96, 555
EV............................................................. 91
Gear Position ............................................ 93
High Beam ................................................ 99
HV ............................................................ 91
HV Charge ................................................ 91
Immobilizer System ................................. 100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........................................... 103, 423
Lights On .................................................. 99
Low Fuel ................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 98, 431, 433
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 92 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 90, 556
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ...................... 88, 89, 554, 556
POWER SYSTEM ........................................ 90
READY ...................................................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............ 101
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 49, 95
Security System Alarm ............................. 100
SPORT Mode ................................... 100, 393
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 67, 96
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System .................................. 94
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 99
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF ... 97, 429
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 97, 428
Information ............................................... 571
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 129
Instrument Panel ........................................ 87
Interior Lights ........................................... 185
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 175
iPod ........................................................... 257
J
Jacking Points ........................................... 540
Jump Starting ........................................... 545
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 140
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 147
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention.................................. 147
Number Tag ............................................ 140
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 150
Remote Transmitter ................................. 145
Types and Functions ................................ 139
Kickdown .................................................. 385
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 421
LaneWatchTM............................................ 435
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 76
Lights ................................................. 164, 500
Automatic ............................................... 165
Bulb Replacement ................................... 500
Daytime Running Lights........................... 167
High Beam Indicator .................................. 99
Interior .................................................... 185
Light Switches ......................................... 164
Lights On Indicator .................................... 99
Turn Signals ............................................ 163
Load Limits ................................................ 377
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Index
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Telematics Control Unit............................ 135
Temperature Sensor ................................. 203
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 529
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Timer ......................................................... 473
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 431
Indicator ............................................ 98, 557
Tires ........................................................... 505
Air Pressure ..................................... 506, 573
Chains ..................................................... 513
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 505
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 528
Inspection ................................................ 505
Labeling................................................... 506
Regulations.............................................. 508
Rotation .................................................. 512
Summer................................................... 513
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 529
Wear Indicators ....................................... 510
Winter ..................................................... 513
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 379
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 379
Emergency............................................... 567
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 431
Transmission ................................ 31, 385, 386
Creeping ................................................. 385
Fluid ........................................................ 498
Gear Position Indicator....................... 93, 388 Indicator.................................................... 94
Number................................................... 574
Operating the Shift Button ................ 31, 388
Shifting ................................................... 386
Warning Message ............................. 94, 558
Trip Meter ................................................. 128
Troubleshooting ....................................... 527
Blown Fuse...................................... 559, 562
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 37
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 37
Cannot Start Charging ............................ 469
Emergency Towing .................................. 567
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 528
Noise When Braking .................................. 39
Overheating ............................................ 548
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 541
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 37, 150
Unable to Open the Charge Lid ............... 569
Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.......... 568
Warning Indicators .................................... 88
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs .............................................. 572
Unable to Open....................................... 570
Turn Signals .............................................. 163
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 99
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 129
Turning on the Power .............................. 380
Does Not Activate ................................... 541
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 545
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ....................... 192
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 141
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 25, 148
USB Flash Drives ............................... 266, 292
USB Ports .................................................. 207
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 141
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 574
Vehicle Monitoring System ......................... 2
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 428
Off Button .............................................. 429
Off Indicator ..................................... 97, 429
System Indicator ............................... 97, 428
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 488
Voice Control Operation ......................... 241
Audio Commands ................................... 243
Climate Control Commands.................... 244
General Commands ................................ 244
Music Search Commands ........................ 244
On Screen Commands ............................ 244
Phone Commands .................................. 243
Useful Commands .................................. 243
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 242
Voice Recognition ................................... 241
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 428
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