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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indica tor blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 340
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash ra pidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
1 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning
Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 531
* Not available on all models
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 346
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 430
Cruise Control .......................................... 360
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 191
Customized Features ....................... 117, 263
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Dead Battery ............................................ 515
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 207
Detachable Anchor .................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 539
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 159
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 451
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ........................................................ 129
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ................................. 32
Keys........................................................ 129 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside............................................... 13, 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 131
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 472
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 321
Automatic Transmission ........................... 346
Braking .................................................... 412
Cruise Control ......................................... 360
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 338
Shifting Gear ........................................... 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 340
Driving Position Memory System ............. 169
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 484
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 402
Emergency ................................................ 531
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 541
Engine ....................................................... 538
Coolant ................................................... 455
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Oil ........................................................... 450
Remote Engine Start ................................ 342
Starting ................................................... 340
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 449Engine Coolant
......................................... 455
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 456
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 455
Overheating ............................................ 517
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 450
Adding .................................................... 452
Checking................................................. 451
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 443
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 519
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 450
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 155
e-pretensioners ........................................... 35
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 79, 521
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 68
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 487
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 173F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) ........... 379
Features .................................................... 213
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 484
Oil ........................................................... 453
Flat Tire ............................................. 493, 500
Floor Mats ................................................. 486
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Index
FluidsAutomatic Transmission ........................... 457
Brake ....................................................... 458
Engine Coolant ........................................ 455
Windshield Washer .................................. 458
Fog Lights .................................................. 162
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ....... 183
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 184
Foot Brake ................................................. 413
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection .............................. 379
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 175
Adjusting ................................................. 175
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 363
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 435
Economy ................................................. 437
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 114
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Range ...................................................... 114
Recommendation .................................... 435
Refueling ................................................. 435
Fuel Economy ............................................ 437
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 436
Message .................................................. 520
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 436
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 532
Fuses .......................................................... 523
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 530
Locations ......................... 523, 526, 528, 529G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 437
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Information ............................................. 435
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Refueling................................................. 435
Gauges ...................................................... 110
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 74, 349
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 347
Glass (care) ................................................ 488
Glove Box .................................................. 188
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 491
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 284
Auto Answer ........................................... 299
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 301
Automatic Transferring............................ 299
Displaying Messages................................ 314
HFL Buttons............................................. 284
HFL Menus .............................................. 286
HFL Status Display ................................... 285
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 285
Making a Call .......................................... 305
Options During a Call .............................. 311
Phone Setup............................................ 291
Receiving a Call ....................................... 310 Receiving a Text Message/e-mail ............. 312
Ring Tone ............................................... 300
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 313
Speed Dial .............................................. 302
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 298
To Set Up a Text/e-mail message
Options ................................................. 296
Use Contact Photo .................................. 300
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI Jack ..................................................... 7
Head Restraints ........................ 178, 179, 180
Headlight Washers ................................... 166
Headlights ................................................ 159
Aiming.................................................... 459
Automatic Operation .............................. 160
Dimming......................................... 159, 162
Operating ............................................... 159
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 168
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 196
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 168
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 196
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 197, 198
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 284
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 344
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 282
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 538
Engine and Transmission ......................... 538
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Index
Vehicle Identification............................... 538
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) .......... 359
IDS Button ................................................ 359
Illumination Control ................................ 167
Button .................................................... 167
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator ................................................... 80
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................... 87, 365
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 83
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 83
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 90, 406
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 521
Charging System............................... 73, 519
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 361
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 81, 360
Fog Lights ................................................. 80
Gear Position ............................................ 74
High Beam ................................................ 79
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Keyless Access System............................... 82
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................ 85
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 89, 396
Lights On .................................................. 80
Low Fuel ................................................... 76
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 73, 519 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 79
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 520
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 72, 521
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 86
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 81
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System .................................... 79, 521
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 82
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 77
System Message ........................................ 81
Turn Signal ................................................ 79
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 402
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 78, 403
Information ............................................... 535
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 167
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 359
IDS Button ............................................... 359
Interface Dial ............................................ 218
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 172
iPhone ............................................... 245, 262
iPod ................................................... 241, 262
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 497
Jump Starting ........................................... 515
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 130
Keyless Access System .............................. 132
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 135
Keys ........................................................... 129
Lockout Prevention.................................. 135
Number Tag ............................................ 130
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 140
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............. 129
Types and Functions ................................ 129
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 346
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 385
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 394
Indicator.................................................... 89
Language (HFL) ........................................ 285
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 61, 64
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 385
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 134
Lights ................................................. 159, 459
Automatic ............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 459
Daytime Running Lights........................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................................. 79
Interior .................................................... 186
Light Switches ......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator .................................... 80
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
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Index
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 159
Power Tailgate ......................................... 144
Power Windows ....................................... 152
Precautions While Driving ....................... 345
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 345
Rain ........................................................ 345
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ................................. 493, 500
R
Radiator.................................................... 456
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 231
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 235
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 233
Range ........................................................ 114
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 233
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 541
Rear Climate Control System ................... 208
From the Front Panel............................... 208
From the Rear Panel ................................ 211
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 168
Rear Seats ................................................. 182
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ....................................... 184
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Refueling .................................................. 435
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 110 Gasoline .......................................... 435, 536
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 410, 472, 539
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 342
Checking Door Lock Status ...................... 136
Remote Transmitter ................................. 131
Replacement
Battery ............................ 480, 481, 482, 483
Bulbs ....................................................... 459
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 465
Fuses ............................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 467
Tires ........................................................ 475
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 540
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 113
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 173
Right Selector Wheel ........................ 111, 117
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 389
On and Off .............................................. 391
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 35
Checking ................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor.................................... 38
e-pretensioners ......................................... 35
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 76
Seat Heaters ...................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 197
Seats .......................................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................ 175
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 175
Front Seats .............................................. 175
Rear Seats ............................................... 182
Seat Heaters .................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 197
Second Row Seat ............................ 182, 183
Third Row Seat ........................................ 184
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 198
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 183
Security System ......................................... 149
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 81
Select Button ............................................ 347
Operation................................................ 349
Select Lever ................................................. 18
Operation.................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 353
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 354
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TRIP Button.............................................. 112
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 491
Blown Fuse ..................... 523, 526, 528, 529
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 24
Emergency Towing ................................. 531
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 512
Noise When Braking ................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 517
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 493, 500
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 23, 140
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Turn Signals .............................................. 158
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 79
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 115
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ............ 129
U
Under-floor Storage Area....................... 190
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 131
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 138
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 262
USB Port .................................................... 215
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 538Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®
).................. 402
Off Button ............................................... 403
Off Indicator .............................................. 78
System Indicator ................................ 78, 402
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 450, 537
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 402
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 519
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 543
Watts ......................................................... 536
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 474
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 497
Window Washers ...................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 458
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 152
Windshield ................................................ 163
Cleaning .................................................. 488
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 458
Wiper Blades ........................................... 465
Wipers and Washers ................................ 163
Winter Tires .............................................. 477
Snow Tires ............................................... 477
Tire Chains .............................................. 477 Wipers and Washers
................................. 163
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 164
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 465
Front ....................................................... 163
Rear ........................................................ 165
WMA ................................................. 238, 248
Worn Tires ................................................ 469
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