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7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........472 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........476 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................479 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................482 
Hood ..................................484 
Engine compartment..........486 
Tires ...................................507 
Tire inflation pressure ........510 
Wheels ...............................512 
Air conditioning filter ..........514 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......516 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................520 
Light bulbs .........................525 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers ...........554 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency .......................555 
If the vehicle is  
submerged or water on 
the road is rising ..............557 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 559 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 564 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 565 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 566 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 575 
If you have a flat tire .......... 581 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 598 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 600 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 604 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 610 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 614 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 615
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises