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If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
1 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assitance to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4.8
mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4.8 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4.8 mm)No
Contact
Area
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Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and
take appropriate action.
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or driver
information interface
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 109
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 185
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 643
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem. Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 656
Check the brightness
of the interior lights.The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check al l fuses, or have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 660
Check the shift
position.The transmission is not in (P.Put the transmission into (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2
Immobilizer System Indicator P. 101
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 645
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If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power
system, then open the hood. 1.Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.
3. 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.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead
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.
12-volt battery performa nce degrades in cold
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A 12-volt 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 12-volt battery.
+ Terminal
Booster Battery
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5.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.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper 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 jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
1Jump Starting Procedure
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Roa d Departure Mitigation,
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF, Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM), low tire pressure/TPMS,
and Parking Brake and Br ake System (Amber) may
come on along with a message in the Driver
Information Interface when you set the power mode
to ON after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface.
• The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The High Temperature. Power Reduced. message appears on the driver
information interface when the pow er system temperature is high.
2Driver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages P. 109
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Set the parking brake, and put the transmission into
(P. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
■The High Temperature. Power Reduced. Message Appears
on the Driver Information Interface
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■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 power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then open the hood.
■The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot
Message Appears on the Driver Information Interface1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface 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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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let the engine sit for approximately
three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 587
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Immediately turn
the power system off and co ntact a dealer for repairs.
If the 12-volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the 12-volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
power system. The power system uses the 12-volt
battery to activate. You may not be able to turn the
power system on again if you have turned it off with
this indicator on.
This indicator may come on when the outside
temperature is below -40°F (-40°C). It will go off after
the battery warms up.
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Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, use the deceleration
paddle selector to slow the vehicle using regenerative braking.
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary use the
deceleration paddle se lector to slower your vehicle’s
speed.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 653
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