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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P705)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P718)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P723)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P728)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P749)
Flat Tire (P751)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the spare tire located under
the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P771)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P762)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P778)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P769)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P785)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may
display on the driver information interface at the same time. Please take the
appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)U.S.
Canada P. 100*1
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator 
P. 103Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
Automatic Brake
Hold IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)

P. 102
 P. 10

2
 P. 102
 P. 103 
P. 103*1
*1 *1
Gear Position
Indicator

P. 103
Tr
ansmission System
Indica
tor 
P. 104
 P. 105
 P. 105
*1
*1
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1

P. 106 
P. 106
 P. 107*1 *1

P. 107
*1 P. 106
*1
*1
*1
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On
Indicator 
P. 108
*1
 P. 108
 P. 108
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Instrument Panel
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
High Beam
Indicator
Fog Light
Indicator*
System Message
Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(Amber)Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
Safety Support
Indicator (Green/Gray)
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)

P. 113
 P. 108
 P. 108 
P. 115

P. 108 Immobilizer System
Indicator
P.

112
Se
curity System Alarm
Indicator 
P.

112
 P. 109
 P. 116
 P. 120
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green) P. 115
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 116
*1 *1Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)

P. 117
*1
SNOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Auto Idle Stop Off
Indicator 
P. 113
Auto
Idle Stop
Suspen
d Indicator P. 114
ECON Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
Low Temperature
Indicator* P. 111
Cruise Mode Indicator
(Whi
te/Green) 
P. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval
Indicator
*
 P. 116
*1
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green) 
P. 113
Hill Descent Control
System Indicator
(White/Green) 
P. 109*1
NORMAL Mode
Indicator 
P. 110
SPORT Mode
Indicator* P. 110
SAND Mode
Indicator* P. 111
TOW Mode
Indicator 
P. 111
TRAIL Mode
Indicator* P. 111
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will
blink five times and then go off.●Readiness codes are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 795
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 772
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when there is a problem with
the charging system.●Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.
2Checking the Battery P. 737
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 772
Gear Position
Indicator●Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 533
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator●Comes on when the sequential mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 540
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
TRAIL Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
TRAIL .2Drive Mode System P. 548
SAND Mode
Indicator*
●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
SAND.2Drive Mode System P. 548
TOW Mode
Indicator●Comes on when you set the drive mode to
TOW.2 Drive Mode System P. 548
Low Temperature
Indicator*
●Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.●If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have
your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer System
Indicator
•Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OF F, then select the ON
mode again.
Depress and hold the brake pedal before setting
the power mode to ON.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
•Blinks when the securi ty system alarm has
been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 207
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
Canadian models
Models with
A-type meter
Indicator
Indicator
Models with
B-type meter
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