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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 dr iver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 657
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
Check the battery.
Have the battery checked by a dealer.
2 Battery P. 630
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 476
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 181
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 676
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. 659
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659Continued
Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
2. 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.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your ve hicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.1 If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s engine mounting bolt.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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689Continued
Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mo de to ON, without starting the engine. The
malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks fi ve times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready,
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in
(P. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there
for about 3 minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
1Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is
disconnected, and set again onl y after several days of
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness
codes are not set, you may be requested to return at
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes
are still not set, see a dealer.
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Index
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) ................................................... 193
Automatic Transmission .......................... 483
Creeping......................................... 481, 483
Fluid ....................................................... 607
Kickdown ............................................... 483
Shift Operation ....................................... 486
Shifting ................................................... 484
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 261
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 133
B
Battery...................................................... 630
Charging System Indicator ................ 92, 664
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 659
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 630
Maintenance (Replacing) ................. 632, 633
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 40
Beverage Holders ..................................... 234
Blank ......................................................... 139
Blind spot information System ................ 506
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 320
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 435
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System ..................................................... 365
Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats... 386
Auxiliary Console Panels.......................... 367
DVD or Blu-ray
TM Player Error Messages... 411
Front Control Panel Operation ................ 378
HDMI
TM Port............................................ 368 How Much Farther?
TM.............................. 385
Media Servers .......................................... 385
Operating the System .............................. 369
Overhead Screen ..................................... 368
Playable Disc Region Codes ..................... 409
Playable Disc Types .................................. 409
Playable Discs .......................................... 387
Playing a Disc in the Rear ......................... 383
Playing a DVD/Blu-ray
TM........................... 372
Playing a Video Using the HDMITM........... 384
Playing an iPod and a USB Flash Drive in the
Rear....................................................... 383
Playing Apps ............................................ 381
Rear DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .................... 373
Rear System Setup ................................... 379
Recommended Discs ................................ 410
Selecting the Audio Source using Front
Control Panel......................................... 378
Setting the DVD or Blu-ray
TM Menu .......... 380
System Controls .............................. 372, 382
System Settings ....................................... 376
Video Accessibility ................................... 370
Wireless Headphones .............................. 366
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 84
Brake System ............................................. 561
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 567
Brake Assist System ................................. 568
Fluid ........................................................ 608
Foot Brake ............................................... 564
Indicator (Amber) ........................ 89, 90, 666
Indicator (Red) ........................... 88, 665, 666 Parking Brake .......................................... 561
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 205
Built-in Key ............................................... 147
Bulb Replacement .................................... 610
Back-Up Lights/Taillights .......................... 615
Brake, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side Marker/Taillights .................................... 613
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 612
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 611
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 616
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 610
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 616
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 612
Bulb Specifications ................................... 684
C
CabinTalk®.............................................. 461
CabinWatch ®........................................... 460
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 488
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 85
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 237
Carrying Cargo ................................. 465, 467
Center Pocket ........................................... 233
Certification Label .................................... 686
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 610
Charging System Indicator ................. 92, 664
Child Safety ................................................. 67
Childproof Door Locks............................. 159
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Index
Child Seat.................................................... 67
Booster Seats ............................................. 84
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 69
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 70
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 77
Larger Children .......................................... 83
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 69
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Using a Tether ........................................... 79
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 159
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 639
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 636
Climate Control System ............................ 250
Changing the Mode ................................ 250
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 252
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 635
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 252
Sensors .................................................... 256
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 250
Clock .......................................................... 144
Coat Hooks ................................................ 236
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 647, 685
Console Box ............................................... 232
Console Compartment with Lid ............... 233
Controls ..................................................... 143
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 605
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 606
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 605
Overheating............................................. 661 Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Creeping (Automatic
Transmission) .................................. 481, 483
Cup Holders .............................................. 234
Customer Service Information ................. 695
Customized Features ................................ 413
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 196
Dead Battery ............................................. 659
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 431
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 252
Detachable Anchor .................................... 45
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 687
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 192
Rearview Mirror....................................... 209
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 601
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 191
Door Mirrors ............................................. 210
Doors ......................................................... 146
Auto Door Locking .................................. 160
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 160
Door and Tailgate Open Message .............. 39
Keys ........................................................ 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 149 Lockout Prevention System ..................... 155
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 624
Driver Information Interface ................... 128
Accessing Content .................................. 130
Warning and Information Messages ........ 108
Driving ...................................................... 463
Automatic Transmission .......................... 483
Braking ................................................... 561
Shifting Gear .......................................... 484
Starting the Engine ................................. 476
Driving Position Memory System ............ 206
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 635
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 13
Econ Mode Indicator ................................................... 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 96, 667
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 499
Emergency ................................................ 676
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 658
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 689
Engine ....................................................... 686
Coolant .................................................. 605
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 659
Oil .......................................................... 600
Starting................................................... 476
Engine Coolant ........................................ 605
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 606
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Index
Seats.......................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Seats.............................................. 212
Seat Heaters ................................... 247, 248
Second Row Seats................................... 215
Third Row Seats ...................................... 220
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 215
Security System ........................................ 181
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Buttons .................................... 24, 484
Operation ............................................... 486
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Settings Arrange Apps ......................................... 141
Show Tachometer ................................... 142
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 484
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 44
Show Tachometer .................................... 142
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 140
Side Airbags ............................................... 60
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 62
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 331
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 300
Sliding Doors ............................................ 172
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 174
Snow Mode Indicator ................................ 99
Snow Tires ................................................ 629
Social Playlist ............................................ 322
Spare Tire ......................................... 647, 685 Spark Plugs
................................................ 684
Specifications ............................................ 684
Specified Fuel .................................... 582, 684
Speedometer ............................................ 128
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Starting the Engine .................................. 476
Does Not Start ......................................... 656
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 659
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 208
Stopping .................................................... 569
Summer Tires ............................................ 629
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 239
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 279
T
Tachometer............................................... 128
Tailgate ..................................................... 161
Unable to Open ....................................... 678
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display ................... 129
Temperature Gauge ................................. 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 129, 256
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 216
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 144 Tire Pressure
............................................. 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Tires ........................................................... 621
Air Pressure ..................................... 622, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 621
Inspection ............................................... 621
Labeling .................................................. 622
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 647
Regulations ............................................. 624
Rotation .................................................. 628
Spare Tire ........................................ 647, 685
Summer .................................................. 629
Tire Chains .............................................. 629
Wear Indicators ....................................... 626
Winter..................................................... 629
Tools .......................................................... 646
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 470
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 471
Load Limits .............................................. 470
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 475
Emergency .............................................. 676
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 553
Transmission ............................................. 484
Automatic ............................................... 483
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Number................................................... 686
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