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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........472
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........476
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................479
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................482
Hood ..................................484
Engine compartment..........486
Tires ...................................507
Tire inflation pressure ........510
Wheels ...............................512
Air conditioning filter ..........514
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......516
Checking and
replacing fuses ................520
Light bulbs .........................525
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................555
If the vehicle is
submerged or water on
the road is rising ..............557
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 559
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 564
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 565
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 566
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the engine will not
start ................................. 598
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 604
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 610
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 614
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 615
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises
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21Pictorial index
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Audio remote control switches*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379, 470
Paddle shift switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233, 234
Talk switch*1, 2, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Meter control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function)
switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Cruise control switch*1
Dynamic radar cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 316
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Telephone switches*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134, 413, 470
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
*3: The switch can not be used depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system, or is not available in some countries or areas.
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Audio remote control switches*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379, 470
Paddle shift switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233, 234
Talk switch*2, 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function)
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Telephone switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 134, 413, 470
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
*3: The switch can not be used depending on the type of
audio system or navigation system.
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For safety and security
Alar m
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Russia)
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system), wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
Models for model code destination Blank (for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz-
stan and Russia) and W*
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote
control.
● The hood is opened.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
: If equipped
The alarm
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1161-4. Theft deterrent system
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Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
Models for model code destination
Blank* (except for Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Russia): The
alarm can also be set using the
mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is
set.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Russia)
● Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Models for model code destination Blank (for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz-
stan and Russia) and W*
● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Ty pe A
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Ty pe B
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function ( P. 147)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Type C (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start
system ( P. 161)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function ( P. 147)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Mechanical keys (supplemen-
tary keys)
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
( P. 158)
The keys
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Operation of each component
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 151)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 151)
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 148)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 151)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 151)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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1483-1. Key information
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To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 600)
■Panic mode (if equipped)
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 457)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple-
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.