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uuParking Your Vehicle uWhen Stopped
Driving
Always set the parking brake, in particu lar if you are parked on an incline.1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Changing into ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Continued
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn the
system on or off. The indicator in the button
comes on when the system is on.
The rear center and corner sensors and the
front corner sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the transmission is in
(R, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The front center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is
not in
(P or (R, and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 504
•The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
■How the System Works1 Cross Traffic Monitor*
Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approach ing vehicle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:
•An obstacle, such as a nother vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.
•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).
•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from an other vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted fr om a facility nearby.
•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
•When there is bad weather.
•Your vehicle is on an incline.
•Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.•Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screenM
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the transmission is in
( R, mud, snow or ice,
etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the
sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the
bumper corners for any obs tructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on when the transmission is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Models with surround view camera system
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Top Down View
Normal View
Arrow IconWide View
Rear Normal View/
Ground View
Rear Wide View
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Guidelines appear when you put the transmission
into
( R.
You can change the Guidelines setting. 2 Customized Features P. 302
Off : Guidelines do not appear.
Fixed: Fixed Guidelines appear.
Dynamic: Guidelines that move according to the
steering wheel direction appear.
Both : Fixed guidelines and dynamic guidelines
appear.Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
* Not available on all models
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera*uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Driving
You can view three different camera mo des on the rearview display. Swipe to
highlight the view mode icon and click the A-zone touchpad to change the mode.
2 True Touchpad Interface P. 211
: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If you were last using Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the same view
mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If you were using Top down view mode before you turned off the power system,
Wide view mode will be activated the ne xt time you set the power mode to ON
and put the transmission into
(R.
• If you were using Top down view mode and 10 seconds elapsed after you took
the transmission out of
(R, Wide view mode will be activated the next time you
put the transmission into
(R.
• If you were using Top down view mode and put the transmission back into
(R
within 10 seconds after you took it out of
(R, Top down view mode will be
activated.
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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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
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Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator and message does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit bottle (If
equipped)
●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lin es (Including ABS/VSA®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: 2.0 L engine models
*5: 3.0 L engine models
*6: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
−20°F, −29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (100,000 km).
*7: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*8: If a Maintenance Minder Indicator does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer* fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance*4
●Replace timing belt an d inspect water pump*5, *6
5●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *7
7●Replace brake fluid*8
* Not available on all models
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