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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears on
the driver information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■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 engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
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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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, remove the engine compartment
cover then add coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover P. 509
uIf there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, re start it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
MAXMIN
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Index
Coat Hook................................................ 201
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 434
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 90, 91
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 551, 583
Console Compartment ............................. 192
Controls .................................................... 121
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 400
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 487
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customer Service Information ................ 593
Customized Features ............................... 324
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 164
Dead Battery ............................................ 562
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 342
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 211
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 585
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 160
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 511
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 159
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 124
Auto Door Locking .................................. 138
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 138
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 127
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 134
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 531
Driver Information Interface ................... 107
Accessing Content ................................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 93
Driving ....................................................... 373
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 446
Automatic Transmission ........................... 400
Braking .................................................... 476
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 390
Shifting Gear ........................................... 401
Starting the Engine .................................. 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 174
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 541
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 415 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 83, 569
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 577
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 587
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 515
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 562
Number................................................... 584
Oil ........................................................... 510
Remote Engine Start................................ 394
Starting ................................................... 392
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 509
Engine Coolant ......................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Engine Oil ................................................. 510
Adding .................................................... 512
Checking................................................. 511
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 502
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 567
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 510
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 156
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 569
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 544
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Index
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 510
Viscosity.................................................. 510
Open Source Licenses .............................. 318
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 508
Moonroof ............................................... 155
Power Windows...................................... 152
Tailgate................................................... 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 156
Outside Temperature Display ................. 108
Overheating ............................................. 565
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 23, 408
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 480
Parking Brake ........................................... 476
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 569
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 78
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 78
Parking Sensor System ............................. 482
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 57
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Phone ........................................................ 115
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 279
Power Tailgate ......................................... 141 Power Windows
........................................ 152
Precautions While Driving ....................... 399
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 399
Rain ......................................................... 399
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 551
R
Radiator.................................................... 516
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 256
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 259
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 258
Range ........................................................ 112
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 258
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 587
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 171
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 206
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 184
Rear Seats .................................................. 183
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 177
Refueling ................................................... 493
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 493, 582
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 429, 531, 585
Remote Engine Start ................................ 394 Remote Transmitter
................................. 132
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 539
Bulbs ....................................................... 519
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 524
Fuses ............................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 526
Tires ........................................................ 534
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 586
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 468
On and Off.............................................. 470
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 89
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor.................................... 42
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 38
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Index
Load Limits ............................................. 380
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 389
Emergency .............................................. 577
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator ................................................... 84
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 427
Indicator ................................................. 570
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 570
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 387
Transmission ....................................... 22, 401
Automatic......................................... 22, 401
Fluid ....................................................... 517
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 403
Number .................................................. 584
Sequential Mode..................................... 407
Trip Computer .......................................... 111
Trip Meter ................................................ 112
Troubleshooting ...................................... 549
Blown Fuse ..................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 29
Emergency Towing ................................. 577
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 559
Noise When Braking ................................. 29
Overheating ............................................ 565
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 551
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 28, 137
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Turn Signals .............................................. 159
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 84U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 209
Units .......................................................... 116
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 127
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 135
USB Flash Drives ................................ 272, 303
USB Port .................................................... 219
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 584
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)............... 418
Off Button ............................................... 419
System Indicator ................................ 82, 418
Ventilation ............................................... 211
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 510, 583
Voice Control Operation .......................... 253
Audio Commands ................................... 255
Phone Commands ................................... 255
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 254
Voice Recognition .................................... 253
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 228
Warning and Information Messages ......... 93
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 567
Warning Labels ........................................... 76
Warnings ................................................... 113 Warranties (Warranty Manual
provided separately) .............................. 589
Watts ......................................................... 582
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 533
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 555
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 288
Window Washers ..................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 518
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 152
Windshield ................................................ 168
Cleaning ......................................... 542, 545
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 211
Washer Fluid ........................................... 518
Wiper Blades ........................................... 524
Wipers and Washers................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 536
Snow Tires .............................................. 536
Tire Chains .............................................. 536
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 524
Front ....................................................... 168
Rear ........................................................ 170
Wireless Charger ...................................... 198
WMA ................................................. 272, 275
Worn Tires ................................................ 528
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