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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 613)
Flat Tire (P 615)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P 643)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with optional spare tire
Power System Won’t
Start
(P 635)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 651)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 641)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 657)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features
* P. 158, 372
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 603
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features
* P. 158, 372
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry system*, or set
the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter
or smart entry system
*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the power mo de is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12-volt battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the
system may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manu ally or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely. u The indicator in the switch comes on.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on.
■Parking Brake1Braking
When you depress the brak e pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parki ng brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12-volt battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 638
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake
system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the
switch should be released.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
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Maintenance
12-Volt Battery
Checking the 12-Volt Battery
The condition of the battery is monitored by a sensor located on the negative
terminal of the battery. If there is a problem with this sensor, the driver information
interface will display a warning message. If th is happens, have your vehicle inspected
by a dealer.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 242
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 170
•The immobilizer system needs to be reset.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 99
112-Volt Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
3WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.
Canadian models
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Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if te sting is performed just after the 12-volt
battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mo de to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for six hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Turn the power system on.
5. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major hi ghway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D. Do not use cruise control. When traffi c allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (V ehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
6. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at leas t 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several se conds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
7. Park the vehicle and leave the power system off for six hours.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the 12-volt
battery is disconnected, and set again only after
several days of driving unde r a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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Index
Cup Holders............................................... 226
Customer Service Information ................. 672
Customized Features ................ 158, 365, 372
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 203
Dead Battery ............................................. 638
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 470
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 391
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 235
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 665
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 200
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 212
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 575
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 199
Display Setup ............................................ 253
Door Mirrors ............................................. 213
Doors ......................................................... 172
Auto Door Locking .................................. 185
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 185
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 45
Keys ........................................................ 172
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 182
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 181
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 595Driver Attention Monitor
........................ 149
Driver Information Interface ................... 136
Switching the Display .............................. 136
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Driving ...................................................... 447
Braking ................................................... 539
Shifting Gear ........................................... 463
Transmission ........................................... 462
Turning on the Power.............................. 454
Driving Support Information ................... 152
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 604
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 18
Eco Drive Display/Drive Cycle Score/
Lifetime Points ........................................ 155
ECON Mode .............................................. 473
Indicator.................................................. 100
Elapsed Time ............................................. 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 648
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 475
Emergency ................................................ 657
Emergency Power System Off ................. 637
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 188
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 667
Engine ....................................................... 664
Coolant ................................................... 579
Jump Starting .......................................... 638
Oil ........................................................... 574 Starting................................................... 454
Engine Oil ................................................. 574
Adding ................................................... 576
Checking ................................................ 575
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 566
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 643
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 574
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 648
EV Button ................................................... 14
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 81
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 607
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 213F
Features.................................................... 239
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 604
Oil .......................................................... 577
Flat Tire ..................................................... 615
Floor Mats ................................................ 606
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 583
Engine Coolant ....................................... 579
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 581
Windshield Washer ................................. 584
FM/AM Radio ................................... 254, 296
Fog Lights ................................................. 203
Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 217
Foot Brake ................................................ 543
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