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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Engine
temperature too hot. Do not drive.
Allow engine to cool. message on the
driver information interface disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant 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, restart it and check the driver information
interface.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do no t drive. Allow engine to cool.
message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, 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.
MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake syst em indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake ma nually or automatically.
2Parking Brake P. 554
•If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
u Preventing the vehicle from mo ving, put the transmission into
(P.
•If only the brake system indicator (r ed) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
If you repeatedly operate the electric parking brake in
a short period of time, the brake stops operating to
prevent heating of the system and the indicator
blinks.
It returns to its original state in approximately 1
minute.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)

692
Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 442
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Kickdown ................................................ 442
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 26, 444, 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 655
Shifting............................................ 443, 445
Controls ..................................................... 153
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 605
Adding the Coolant ................................. 605
Overheating............................................. 656
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 442
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 569
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customer Service Information ................. 689
Customize Display ..................... 124, 136, 151
Customized Features ................ 126, 355, 363
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 186
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 362, 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 224
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 681
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 196
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 599 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 182
Display Setup .................................... 239, 281
Door Mirrors ............................................. 197
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 169
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 169
Door Open Message.................................. 41
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 159
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 620
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 450
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 119, 144
Driver Information Interface ... 113, 135, 138
Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 59
Driving ...................................................... 429
Braking ................................................... 554
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 442
Shifting Position .............................. 443, 445
Starting the Engine.................................. 436
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 630
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 449
Elapsed Time .................................... 118, 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 96, 662
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 651
Emergency Trunk Opener ............... 172, 672
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 683
Engine Coolant .................................................. 605
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Oil .......................................................... 598
Starting................................................... 436
Engine Coolant ........................................ 605
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Overheating ............................................ 656
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 598
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 599
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 180
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 84
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 633
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 197

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Index
Load Limits............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 168
From Inside ............................................. 166
From Outside .......................................... 159
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 164
Low Battery Charge ................................. 659
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 658
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ........... 158
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 488
Lower Anchors ........................................... 76
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 676, 678
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
M
Maintenance............................................ 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Battery .................................................... 627
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 633
Climate Control System .......................... 630
Coolant .................................................. 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 599
Precautions ............................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................ 629
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 610 Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 590
Tires ........................................................ 617
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 595
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 93, 659
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................. 196
Door ........................................................ 197
Exterior .................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
Moonroof .................................................. 179
MP3 ................................................... 245, 304
Multi-Information Display Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 573
N
Navigation................................................ 143
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 680
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 598
Adding .................................................... 601
Checking................................................. 599
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
Viscosity .................................................. 598
Open Source Licenses ............................... 350
Opening
Hood....................................................... 597
Trunk ...................................................... 672
Opening/Closing
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Trunk ...................................................... 170
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Overheating .............................................. 656
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 447
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Parking ...................................................... 562
Parking Brake ........................................... 554
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 661
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .................................... 90, 91, 660, 661

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Index
Starting Assist Brake Function................ 458
Starting the Engine .................................. 436
Does Not Start ........................................ 648
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 195
Stopping ................................................... 562
Summer Tires ............................................ 626
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 213
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 54
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 8, 9, 180
System Message Indicator ......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 275
T
Tachometer.............................................. 109
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Temperature Sensor ........................ 111, 227
Time (Setting) ........................................... 154
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 462
Indicator ........................................... 97, 663 Tires
........................................................... 617
Air Pressure ............................. 618, 677, 679
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 617
Inspection ................................................ 617
Labeling .................................................. 618
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 641
Regulations ............................................. 620
Rotation .................................................. 624
Spare Tire ................................ 641, 677, 679
Summer .................................................. 626
Tire Chains .............................................. 625
Wear Indicators ....................................... 622
Winter ..................................................... 625
Tools .......................................................... 640
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 435
Emergency .............................................. 670
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 462
Indicator ............................................ 97, 663
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 528
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 545
Transmission ..................................... 443, 445
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Shift Position Indicator ............... 93, 444, 446
Trip Computer .......................................... 266
Trip Meter ......................................... 116, 140
Troubleshooting ....................................... 639
Blown Fuse ...................................... 664, 666
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 33
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 34 Emergency Towing .................................. 670
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 648
Noise When Braking .................................. 35
Overheating ............................................ 656
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 641
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 33, 168
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 655
Warning Indicators .................................... 88
Trunk ......................................................... 170
Lid........................................................... 170
Light Bulb........................................ 676, 678
Release Cord ........................................... 672
Unable to Open....................................... 672
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 579
Turn Signals .............................................. 182
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 98U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 159
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ....................................... 166
USB Flash Drives ............... 230, 245, 304, 335
USB Port(s) ................................................ 231
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 159