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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood.................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs ......................... 457 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water .................. 477
7-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 478
If you think something is  wrong............................... 483
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 484
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 485
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 493
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the engine will not  start ................................. 521
If the electronic key  does not operate properly 
(vehicles with a smart 
key system)  .................... 523
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 525
If your vehicle overheats.... 529
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 532
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises 
     
        
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3465-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  ou tside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 448
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use
  during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that  of the wind-
shield  can  cause  the  outer  surface  of  the  windshield  to  fog  up,   blocking
your vision.
■ To  prevent  burns  (vehicles  with  rear  view  mirror  defoggers  and  wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to th e side of the
front pillars, when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers  to
defog. 
     
        
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3535-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
• It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  o utside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 448
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do  not  use 
 during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.
The  difference  between  the  temperature  of  the  outside  air  and  t hat  of  the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog  up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To  prevent  burns  (vehicles  with  rear  view  mirror  defoggers  and  wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to th e side of the
front pillars, when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers  to
defog. 
     
        
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399
6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 411 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood ................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure ....... 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs......................... 457 
     
        
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4136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
The  engine  compartment  contains  many  mechanisms  and  fluids  that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep  hands,  clothing  and  tools  away  from  the  moving  fan  and  eng ine
drive belt.
● Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  radiator,  exhaust  manifold,   etc.,  right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also  be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do  not  smoke,  cause  sparks  or  expose  an  open  flame  to  fuel  or  t he  bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains  poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric  cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With  the  engine  switch  in  ON,  the  electric  cooling  fan  may  auto matically
start  to  run  if  the  air  conditioning  is  on  and/or  the  coolant  temperature  is
high. ( P. 420)
■ Safety glasses
Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.,
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive  engine wear
due to dirt in the air. 
     
        
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4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Remove the tray.
Remove the cover by sliding up
while pulling toward you.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Remove the filter cover.
Pull the filter out of the filter out-
let.
Remove  the  air  conditioning  filter
and replace it  with a new one.
The “UP”  marks  shown  on  the  fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect  and  replace  the  air  conditioning  filter  according  to  th e  maintenance
schedule.  In  dusty  areas  or  areas  with  heavy  traffic  flow,  earl y  replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please  refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
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4506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.