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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body afte r you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more fr equently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
■Washing the Vehicle1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position.
2 Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
P. 695
Air
Intake
Vents
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723
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 724
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 725
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 734
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 735
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 736
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 737
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 739
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Symbol Appears... 741
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 742
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 742
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 743
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 744
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 745
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 745 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 746
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 747
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 753
Emergency Towing ........................... 754
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 755
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 756
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors*................................. 758
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 759
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 735
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 198
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 708
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 747
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 552
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 191
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 753
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 754
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 737
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
■Fuse box A
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Meter10 A
2Starter Motor(10 A)
3Option10 A
4−−
5−−
6Moonroof*(20 A)
7−−
8Rear Fuse Box10 A
9IG1 Front15 A
10 Rear Passenger’s Door Lock 10 A
11Driver’s Door Lock10 A
12 Front Passenger’s Door
Lock 10 A
13Front Passenger’s Door
Unlock10 A
14 Driver’s Door Unlock (10 A)
15Rear Wiper10 A
16 SMART 10 A
17Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
18 Heated Steering Wheel
*(10 A)
19Front Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
20 SRS 10 A
21Fuel Pump20 A*1:Models with color audio system
*2:Models without color audio system22
Front Accessory Power
Socket 20 A
23Left Headlight High Beam10 A
24 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
25Driver’s Power Window20 A
26 Rear Passenger’s Door
Unlock 10 A
27ACC10 A
28 SRS2 10 A
29Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar Support*(10 A)
30 Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding 20 A
31Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
32 Tailgate Lock*(10 A)
33−−
34 ACG 15 A
35DRL10 A
36 A/C 10 A
37Radio20 A*1
15 A*2
38 Door Lock Main 20 A
39Front Passenger’s Power Window20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the left side of cargo area. Take
off the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Rear Side Interior Fuse Box■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Rear Driver’s Side Door
Lock10 A
2Passenger’s Side Power Sliding Door Closer*(20 A)
3Power Tailgate Closer Motor*(20 A)
4Cargo Area’s Accessory
Power Socket20 A
5Fuel Fill Door10 A
6USB*(5 A)
7Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door Closer*(20 A)
8−−
9−−
10 − −
11−−
12 − −
13−−
14 Passenger’s Side Power
Sliding Door Motor
*(30 A)
15−−
16 Power Tailgate Motor*(40 A)
17−−
18 − −
19Driver’s Side Power Sliding Door Motor*(30 A)
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the tailgate and remove the cover on
the left side of cargo area.
2. Pull the yellow rel ease cord (as shown).
u The release cord opens the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Cord
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759Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Remove the cover on the right side panel of
the cargo area.
4. Pick up the funnel from the cover (as
shown).
2 Types of Tools P. 724
5.Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
3WARNING
Fuel is highly fla mmable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Cover
Funnel
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uuRefueling uRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container
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Handling the Unexpected
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
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