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uuBefore Performing Maintenance uSafety When Performing Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precau tions are given here. However, we cannot 
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. 
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust  can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a co mmercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not 
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and prot ective clothing when working with the battery or 
compressed air.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if th ere is sufficient ventilation.
• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on le vel ground, the parking brake is set, and 
the engine is off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before 
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instruct ed, and keep your hands and limbs away 
from moving parts.
■Maintenance Safety
■Vehicle Safety
1 Safety When Performing Maintenance
3WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or 
failing to correct a pr oblem before driving 
can cause a crash in which you can be 
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and 
maintenance recommendations according 
to the schedules in  this owner’s manual.
3WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance 
instructions and prec autions can cause you 
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and 
precautions in this owner’s manual.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 584
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 586
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 595
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ......... 596
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 597
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 598
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 600
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....603
If the Charging System Indicator Comes 
On ................................................. 603
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes  On or Blinks ................................... 604
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes  On ................................................. 605
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System  Indicator Comes On ....................... 605
If the Electric Parking Brake System  Indicator Comes On ....................... 606 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator 
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 607
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 608
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 612
Emergency Towing ........................... 613
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 614
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