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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Driving
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is
changed to
(R.
■Using the Surround View Camera System1 Using the Surround View Camera System
The ground view can be displayed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 10
inches (25 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guidelines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate 39 inches
(1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
5.9 – 9.8 feet
(1.8 – 3 m)
Ground View Icon
Click the ground
view icon.
1 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When changing the gear position from/to
(R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
audio/information screen and a rear view image.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 522
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 523Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 524
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 525
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 532Opening the Hood ........................... 534
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 535
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 536
Oil Check ......................................... 537
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 539
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.... 540Engine Coolant ........................ 544, 546
Transmission Fluid ............................ 548
Brake Fluid ....................................... 549
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 549
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 550
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 552
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 555
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 556Tire Labeling .................................... 556DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 558
Wear Indicators ............................... 560
Tire Service Life ................................ 560
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 561
Tire Rotation .................................... 562
Winter Tires ..................................... 563
Battery ............................................... 564
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 568
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 570CleaningInterior Care .................................... 571
Exterior Care.................................... 573
Accessories and Modifications................ 576
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the multi-information display ev ery time you set the power mode to ON.
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on th e multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.
3. Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance screen is displayed. The
engine oil life appears on the multi-information display along with maintenance
items due soon.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the multi-information display. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 528
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
Right Selector Wheel
Remaining Engine Oil Life
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information
Display
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due Soon15%The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent. Once you switch the display
by rolling the right selector wheel, this
message will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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MaintenanceThe maintenance minder indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance message.
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Now5%The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Roll the right selector wheel
to switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and servic ed as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe remaining engi ne oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears. Roll the right
selector wheel to switch to another
display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder information display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the right selector wheel until the content is displayed.
3. Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance screen is displayed.
4. Press and hold the right selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
5. Roll the right selector wheel to select a ma intenance item to reset, or to select All
Due Items (You can also move the right sele ctor wheel to the left to end the
process).
6. Press the right selector wheel to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the Maintenance Minder
TM
display after completing th e required maintenance
service. If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the Maintenance
Minder
TM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 302
Right Selector Wheel
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provid e the best combination of hand ling, tread life, and comfort.
Refer to the driver’s doorjamb label or spec ifications page for the specified pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unev enly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride ha rshly, are more prone to road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of the tires. If one looks lower than the
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips , use a gauge to measure the pressure in
all tires, including the spare
*. Even tires in good condition can lose 1–2 psi (10–20
kPa, 0.1–0.2 kgf/cm2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems.
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts,
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire . Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators P. 560
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if
checked when cold. 2 Tire Fill Assist P. 409
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have
been removed and reinst alled should be properly
balanced.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or
improperly inflated can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner\bT
manual regarding ti re inflation and
maintenance.
* Not available on all models
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asph alt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when te sted under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
■Traction
■Temperature
1 Traction
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is establishe d for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
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