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759
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools.................................................. 760
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 761
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 768
Handling of the Jack ......................... 780
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 781
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 783
Emergency Engine Start ................... 784
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 785
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 786
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 790Overheating
...................................... 791
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 795
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ............................................. 796
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 796
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 797
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 799
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 798
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 800
Fuses .................................................. 801
Emergency Towing ........................... 808
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 809
If You Cannot Open the Hatch ........ 810
Refueling ........................................... 811
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781Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To start, touch start button with emblem side of remote message appears2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 783
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 202
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 806
Check the battery.
Have the battery checked by a dealer.
2Battery P. 747
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 786
Depending on the situation, it may be possible to
temporarily start the engine using the emergency
start procedure. 2 Emergency Engine Start P. 784
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remo te Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To start, touch start button with emblem side of
remote message appears on the driver information interface, and the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes, and the engine wo n't start, start the engine as
follows: 1.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
u The beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes for about
30 seconds.
2. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the keyless
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.
u The beeper sounds, and the ENGINE
START/STOP button stays on for about
10 seconds.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the
ENGINE START/STOP button is on.
u The engine starts.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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784
uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Start
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Start
If the engine does not start using the normal engine starting procedure, you may be
able to start it using the emergency start procedure below.
Do not use this procedure if it is not an emergency.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the tra nsmission is in
(P, then set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal, then press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for at least 15 seconds.
This should be considered a system malfunction even if you are able to start the
engine using the above procedure.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
Continuously variable transmission models
1Emergency Engine Start
Refer to the following if you cannot move the shift
lever out of the
( P position.
2 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 790
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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place. With manual transmission models you can also downshift the
transmission to utilize engine braking.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into
(P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
NOTICE
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving unless it is absolute ly necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving, the beeper sounds.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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787
uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the cover on the positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than
15-volt. Check the charger manual for
the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
Booster Battery
2.0 L engine models
with Auto Idle Stop
2.0 L engine models
without Auto Idle Stop
Booster Battery
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uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
788
Handling the Unexpected
5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1If the Battery Is Dead
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
with Auto Idle Stop
2.0 L engine models
without Auto Idle Stop
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
792
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 an d 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 coolan t 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, re start it and check the driver information
interface.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do not 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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