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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap is stuck to painted surfaces.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic inte rmittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzl e and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. St anding too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
• Do not spray water directly onto the ca mera or the area around it. Water may
enter the lens and cause the camera to malfunction.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Lock the doors when washing the vehicle. Do not
spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A high-
pressure spray may cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a c onveyor, make sure the
transmission in
( N position.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 537
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position. 2 Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
P. 723
Air Intake Vents
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resi n-coated parts, they
may stain or the coating may peel. Prompt ly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish,
the wheels also may lo se their luster or appear burn ished. To avoid water stains,
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin-Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1 Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and st rong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin-Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the corr ect coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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749
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 750
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 751
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 762
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak .. 764
Emergency Engine Start ................... 765
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 766
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 767
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 769 Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning
Appears ............................................. 771
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ....772If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 772
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 773
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 774
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 775 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 776
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ....... 777
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 778
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 783
Emergency Towing ........................... 785
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 786If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 787
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 788
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
756
Handling the Unexpected
1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jacking Points
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
If you cannot start the engine after checking all the items in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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, touch start button with emblem side of remote message appears
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 764
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 783
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. 524
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 207
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 112
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 122
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 783
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 785
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763
uuEngine Does Not Start uChecking the Engine
Handling the Unexpected
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle or booster battery
to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 767
Depending on the situation, it may be possibl e to temporarily start the engine using
the emergency start procedure.
2 Emergency Engine Start P. 765
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764
uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To start, touch start butto n with emblem side of
remote message appears on the driver information interface, the ENGINE START/
STOP button flashes, and the engine won’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 brake 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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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Start
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Start
If the engine does not start using the norma l 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 transmission is in
(P, then set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
3. Firmly depress the brake peda l and press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for at least 15 seconds.
This should be considered a system malfun ction even if you are able to start the
engine using the above procedure.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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