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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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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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767Continued
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 ground 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 Jump Starting Procedure
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
768
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 ground 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 Starts1Jump Starting Procedure
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, brake
system (amber), and safety support indicators may
come on in amber along with a message in the driver
information interface when you set the power mode
to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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795Continued
Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness code 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 Transmission.......................... 532
Creeping................................................. 532
Fluid ....................................................... 716
Kickdown ............................................... 532
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 535
Shifting ................................................... 533
Average Fuel Economy .................... 128, 157
Average Speed ................................. 130, 159
AWD Torque Distribution Monitor ........................................... 135, 163
B
Battery...................................................... 737
Charging System Indicator .............. 103, 772
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 767
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 737
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 739
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 43
Beverage Holders ..................................... 264
Blind Spot Information System ............... 563
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 312, 373
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 459, 479
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 94
Brake System ............................................ 652
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 659
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 656
Brake Assist System................................. 660
Fluid ....................................................... 717
Foot Brake .............................................. 655
Indicator (Amber) ............................ 102, 775 Indicator (Red) ................. 100, 101, 773, 775
Parking Brake .......................................... 652
Brightness ......................................... 138, 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 718
Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker
Lights, and Rear Turn Signal Light
Bulbs ..................................................... 719
Fog Lights ................................................ 718
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 718
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 718
Headlights ............................................... 718
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 722
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 718
Puddle Lights ........................................... 722
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 721
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 718
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs ............. 721
Bulb Specifications ................................... 790
C
CabinTalk®............................................... 499
CAMERA Button ....................................... 675
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 537
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 95
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 268
Carrying Cargo .................................. 503, 505
Certification Label .................................... 792
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 718
Charging System Indicator ............... 103, 772Child Safety
................................................. 77
Childproof Door Locks............................. 194
Child Seat .................................................... 77
Booster Seats ............................................ 94
Child Seat for Infants................................. 79
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 80
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 87
Larger Children ......................................... 93
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 79
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 81
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 194
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 744
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 742
Climate Control System ............................ 283
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 285
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 741
Sensors ................................................... 289
Synchronized Mode................................. 286
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 283
Clock .......................................................... 176
CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System) .................................................... 572
Coat Hook ................................................. 266
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) ..................................................... 572
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 751, 791
Console Compartment ............................. 263
Controls ..................................................... 175
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 714
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 715
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 714
Overheating............................................. 769
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 532
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 668
Cup Holders ............................................... 264
Customer Service Information ................. 801
Customize Display ..................................... 152
Customized Features ........................ 421, 429
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 225
Dead Battery ............................................. 767
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 428, 455
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 285
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 54
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 793
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 220
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 236
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 710
Display Setup .................................... 303, 347
Door Mirrors ............................................. 237
Doors ......................................................... 178
Auto Door Locking .................................. 195
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 195
Door Open Message .................................. 42
Keys ........................................................ 178 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 192
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ........................................... 181
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 731
Drive Mode System .................................. 548
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 132, 160
Driver Information Interface
Switching the Display ...................... 125, 154
Driver Information Interface (A-type Meter) ........................................ 125
Driver Information Interface Left Side Area (B-type-Meter) ........................................ 151
Driver Information Interface Right Side Area
(B-type-Meter) ........................................ 154
Driving ...................................................... 501
Automatic Transmission .......................... 532
Braking ................................................... 652
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 519
Shifting Gear ........................................... 533
Starting the Engine.................................. 524
Driving Position Memory System ............ 233
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 741
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
Elapsed Time ..................................... 130, 159
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator.......................................... 106, 774
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 555Emergency
................................................ 785
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 795
Engine Coolant .................................................. 714
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 767
Number .................................................. 792
Oil .......................................................... 709
Starting................................................... 524
Switch Buzzer ................................. 218, 219
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 708
Engine Coolant ........................................ 714
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 715
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 714
Overheating ............................................ 769
Temperature Gauge ................................ 122
Engine Oil ................................................. 709
Adding ................................................... 711
Checking ................................................ 710
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 696
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 771
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 709
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............ 771
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 774
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 95
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 744
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 237
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811
Index
Front Seat Heaters .................................. 280
Front Seats.............................................. 239
Rear Seats ............................................... 243
Seat Heaters ................................... 281, 282
Second Row Seat .................................... 243
Third Row Seat ....................................... 250
Ventilation .............................................. 281
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 282
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 244
Security System ........................................ 207
Security System Alarm Indicator .............. 112
Select Button ...................................... 27, 533
Operation ......................................... 27, 535
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 81
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 301
Sequential Mode ...................................... 540
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 541
Settings ..................................................... 140
Shift Button ........................................ 27, 533
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 27, 533
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 53
Side Airbags ............................................... 70
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 72
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 316
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 356
Smart Shortcuts ........................................ 380
Snow Tires ................................................ 736
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 651
Spare Tire ......................................... 751, 791
Spark Plugs ............................................... 790
Specifications ........................................... 790 Specified Fuel
.................................... 686, 790
Speed/Distance Units ........................ 138, 166
Speedometer ............................................ 121
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 62
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 547
Starting the Engine .................................. 524
Does Not Start ......................................... 762
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 767
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 235
Stopping .................................................... 661
Summer Tires ............................................ 736
Sun Visor ................................................... 272
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 267
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 62
Surround View Camera System ............... 674
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 8, 9, 217
Synchronized Mode .................................. 286
System Message Indicator ........................ 109
System Updates ........................................ 340
T
Tachometer............................................... 122
Tailgate ..................................................... 196
Unable to Open ....................................... 787
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 122
Outside Temperature Display ................... 123
Temperature Sensor ......................... 123, 289 Third Row Seat (Folding Down)
.............. 250
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 245
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 266
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 776
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator.......................................... 108, 776
Tires ........................................................... 728
Air Pressure ..................................... 729, 791
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 728
Inspection ............................................... 728
Labeling .................................................. 729
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 751
Regulations ............................................. 731
Rotation .................................................. 735
Spare Tire ........................................ 751, 791
Summer .................................................. 736
Tire Chains .............................................. 736
Wear Indicators ....................................... 733
Winter..................................................... 736
Tools .......................................................... 750
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 508
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 511
Load Limits .............................................. 508
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 518
Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 785
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator.......................................... 108, 776
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ................. 559, 776
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 625
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 642
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