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329Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The 12 volt battery may be dead.
Check each of the items on the
right and respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.●If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 330
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 124
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Checking the 12 Volt Battery P. 303
●If the interior lights come on normally
2Fuses P. 341
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
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.
2Starting the Engine P. 226
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 118
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2Fuel Gauge P. 86
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 343
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 344
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 332

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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is WeakIf the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON
message appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the engine as
follows. 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
access remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the keyless access remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Handling the Unexpected
OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•ENGINE TOO HOT appears on the multi-information display or the engine
suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with ENGINE TOO HOT
message on the multi-information display may
damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.

uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
336Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the ENGINE TOO
HOT message on the multi-information
display goes off.
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 if the ENGINE TOO
HOT message on the multi-information display appears again.
If it does not, resume driving. If it does, 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.
3
WARNING
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.
MAX
MIN
Reserve Tank

359Index
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 273
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 126
Doors ........................................................ 105
Auto Door Locking.................................. 113
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 113
Door Open Indicator ........................... 31, 75
Keys........................................................ 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 107
Lockout prevention system...................... 110
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 297
Driving ...................................................... 219
Braking ................................................... 248
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) .................................................... 230
Cruise Control ........................................ 240
Shifting Speed Position ........................... 231
Starting the Engine ................................. 226
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 305EEco Assist System........................................ 10
ECON Button ............................................ 239
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 80
Elapsed Time .............................................. 91
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 243Emergency
................................................ 344
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 117
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 351
Engine ....................................................... 348
Coolant ................................................... 277
Jump Starting .......................................... 332
Oil ........................................................... 272
Starting ................................................... 226
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 125
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 270
Engine Coolant ......................................... 277
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 278
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 277
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 79
Overheating ............................................ 335
Engine Oil ................................................. 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 75, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 272
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 124
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 75, 339
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 134
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 308
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 134
FFeatures.................................................... 151
Filters ......................................................... 305
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 305
Oil ........................................................... 275
Flat Tire ..................................................... 313
Floor Mats ................................................. 307
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 280
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid ...................................................... 279
Engine Coolant ....................................... 277
Windshield Washer ................................. 281
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Foot Brake ................................................ 249
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 254
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ....................................................... 91
Recommendation .................................... 254
Refueling................................................. 254
Fuel Economy ........................................... 256
Fuel Economy Indicator ....................... 11, 90
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 255
Message.................................................. 338
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 255

360Index
Fuses.......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 343
Locations ......................................... 341, 342GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 254
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 254
Gauges ......................................................... 86
Glass (care) ................................................ 308
Glove Box .................................................. 142HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 283
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 311
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 189
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 205
Automatic Transferring ............................ 203
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 203
HFL Buttons ............................................. 189
HFL Menus .............................................. 191
HFL Status Display.................................... 190
Making a Call .......................................... 208
Options During a Call .............................. 212 Phone Setup............................................ 196
Receiving a Call ....................................... 211
Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 138
Headlights ................................................. 126
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 127
Dimming ......................................... 126, 129
Operating................................................ 126
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 145
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 189
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 228
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 187
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 131
Knob ....................................................... 131
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power
Flow Monitor ............................................ 93
IMA System Indicator ................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................. 118
Indicator.................................................... 78 Indicators
.................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 73
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 241
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 240
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 239
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 75, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 77
High-Beam................................................ 77
IMA System .............................................. 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 75, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 245
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 339
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 78
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 74
System Message ....................................... 76

362Index
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door ........................................................ 134
Exterior .................................................... 134
Interior Rearview...................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 257
Moonroof .................................................. 123
MP3 .................................................... 165, 173
Multi-Information Display .......................... 87
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 253NNumbers (Identification).......................... 348OOdometer.................................................... 89
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 75, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 272
Viscosity .................................................. 272
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 269
Moonroof ................................................ 123
Power Windows ...................................... 120
Trunk....................................................... 114 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 124
Outside Temperature Adjusting .................................................. 90
Overheating .............................................. 335
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 20
Pandora® ................................................... 171
Panic Mode ............................................... 119
Parking ...................................................... 252
Parking Brake ........................................... 248
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 70, 339
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 126
Power Windows ....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving ....................... 229
Rain ........................................................ 229
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 313, 322RRadiator.................................................... 278
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 161
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 163
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 162
Range .......................................................... 91
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 162Readiness Code (Emissions Testing)
........ 351
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 132
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 133
Refueling .................................................. 254
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 254, 346
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 246, 296, 349
Remote Transmitter ................................. 107
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 303
Bulbs ...................................................... 282
Fuses .............................................. 341, 342
Tires........................................................ 300
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 292
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 350
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 89
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 67
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35