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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
TankMAX
MIN
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for approximately one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 517
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off with in 10 seconds: Immediately stop
the engine and contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediatelyM
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indica tor Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retight en it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if th e system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fu el fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
−−
ABS/VSA FSR30 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
WIPER30 A
Main Fuse120 A
2
IG Main50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST/MG SW30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A IG Main1 30 ABlower 40 A
IG Main2 30 A
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3
−−
−−
−−
−−
4− −
5Starter DIAG7.5 A
6− −
7−−
8− −
9−−
10 − −
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)
13Injector20 A
14 Hazard 10 A
15FI Sub15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
18 Stop & Horn 10 A
19−−
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
21IGP15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23Left Headlight Low Beam10 A
24 − −
25MG Clutch7.5 A
26 Washer 15 A
27Small20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Backup10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
Doors......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 123
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 123
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Door Open Message .................................. 83
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 535
Driving ....................................................... 419
Braking .................................................... 491
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ................................................ 523, 597
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 583
Shifting.................................................... 433
E
Elapsed Time ............................................... 93
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 588 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 437
Emergency ................................................ 593
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 601
Engine ....................................................... 598
Coolant ................................................... 521
Jump Starting .......................................... 580
Oil ........................................................... 516
Remote Engine Start................................ 428
Starting ................................................... 426
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 135
Engine Coolant ......................................... 521
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 522
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 521
Overheating ............................................ 584
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 516
Adding .................................................... 518
Checking................................................. 517
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 510
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 586
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 516
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 135
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 588
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 548
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 153F
Features.................................................... 175 Filters
Oil .......................................................... 519
Flat Tire ..................................................... 555
Floor Mats ................................................ 546
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 524
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 523
Engine Coolant ....................................... 521
Windshield Washer ................................. 524
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 162
Foot Brake ................................................ 492
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 488
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 502
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 504
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 93
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 502
Refueling ................................................ 502
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 504
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 503
Message ................................................. 587
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 503
Fuses ......................................................... 590
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 592
Locations ........................................ 590, 591
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Index
RDS (Radio Data System).................. 191, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 601
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 149
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 162
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 152
Refueling ................................................... 502
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 502, 596
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 444, 535, 599
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 428
Remote Transmitter .................................. 116
Replacement Battery..................................................... 542
Bulbs ....................................................... 525
Fuses ............................................... 590, 591
Tires ........................................................ 538
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 530
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 600
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 483
On and Off .............................................. 485
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 66
Safety Message ............................................. 1 Seat Belts
.................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 170
Seats .......................................................... 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Rear Seat................................................. 162
Seat Heaters ............................................ 170
Security System ......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 75
Select Lever ......................................... 18, 433
Operation.......................................... 18, 434
Releasing................................................. 583
Won’t Move ............................................ 583
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 183
Sequential Mode ...................................... 435
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 436
Setting the Clock ...................................... 106
Shift Lever ........................................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 434
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 433 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 224
SMS Text Message ............................ 351, 363
Snow Tires ................................................ 540
Spare Tire ................................................. 597
Spark Plugs ............................................... 596
Specifications ........................................... 596
Specified Fuel ................................... 502, 596
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Does Not Start ........................................ 577
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 135
Jump Starting ......................................... 580
Remote Engine Start ............................... 428
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Stopping ................................................... 495
Summer Tires ............................................ 540
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
Synchronization Mode ............................ 173
System Message Indicator ......................... 73
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 174
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 556
Text Message .................... 351, 363, 403, 405
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
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