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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
12. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
13. Apply the repair notification label to the
flat surface of the wheel.
u The wheel surface must be clean to
ensure the label adheres properly.
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
2. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Speed Restriction Label
Repair Notification Label
■Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
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3. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/
air hose on the compressor.
4. Turn the selector switch to AIR.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 531
5.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak
is too severe. Call for help and have your
vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 554
•35 psi (240 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station,
whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h). If you have not reached a service
station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure do es not go down after
the 10 minute driving, you do not need
to check the pressure any more.
Sealant/Air Hose
AIR
ON
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• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than 35 psi (240 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches 35 psi
(240 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 531
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station,
whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h). If you have not reached a service
station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
6. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem.
Reinstall the valve cap.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
Handling the Unexpected
You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the cargo area floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 523
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the sealant/air hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 207
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 71
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR
ON
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12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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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
with Tire Fill Assist or the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator
blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified 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, ch ange the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving 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 vehicle 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. 367
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. 554
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Index
Compass.................................................... 344
Console Compartment ............................. 203
Controls ..................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 477
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 478
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 477
Overheating............................................. 539
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 373
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 451
Cup Holders ............................................... 205
Customized Features ........................ 123, 285
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 170
Dead Battery ............................................. 537
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 220
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 563
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 167
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 183
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 473
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 166
Door Mirrors ............................................. 184
Doors ......................................................... 135
Auto Door Locking .................................. 149
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 149
Door Open Message .................................. 32
Keys ........................................................ 135 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 138
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 144
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 493
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 347
Automatic Transmission .......................... 373
Braking ................................................... 428
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 365
Shifting Gear ........................................... 374
Starting the Engine.................................. 367
Driving Position Memory System ............ 180
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 505
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 387
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 120
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 76
Switch ..................................................... 428
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator.................................................... 76
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 554
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 565
Engine ....................................................... 562
Coolant ................................................... 477
Jump Starting .......................................... 537 Oil .......................................................... 472
Remote Engine Start ............................... 369
Starting................................................... 367
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 471
Engine Coolant ........................................ 477
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 478
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 477
Overheating ............................................ 539
Temperature Gauge ................................ 116
Engine Oil ................................................. 472
Adding ................................................... 474
Checking ................................................ 473
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 465
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 78, 541
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 472
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 163
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 84, 543
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 71
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 508
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 184
F
Features.................................................... 227
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 505
Oil .......................................................... 475
Flat Tire ............................................. 515, 522
Floor Mats ................................................ 507
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Index
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM) ................................................... 423
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 121
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 374
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 18, 374
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 275
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 249
Snow Tires ................................................ 498
Spare Tire ......................................... 515, 561
Spark Plugs ............................................... 560
Specifications ........................................... 560
Specified Fuel ................................... 456, 560
Speedometer ............................................ 116
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 84, 543
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 386
Starting the Engine .................................. 367
Does Not Start ........................................ 534
Jump Starting ......................................... 537
Remote Engine Start ............................... 369
Steering Wheel ........................................ 182
Adjusting ................................................ 182
Heater .................................................... 210
Stopping ................................................... 445
Summer Tires ............................................ 498 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 210
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 423
Indicator .................................................... 87
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 163
Synchronized Mode .................................. 217
System Message Indicator .......................... 86
T
Tachometer............................................... 116
Tailgate ..................................................... 150
Unable to Open ....................................... 556
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 116
Outside Temperature Display ................... 119
Temperature Gauge ................................. 116
Temperature Sensor ......................... 119, 225
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 523
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 197
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 190
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 209
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 424, 545
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 424
Indicator ............................................ 84, 545
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 424, 545
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 522 Tires
........................................................... 490
Air Pressure ..................................... 491, 561
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 490
Inspection ............................................... 490
Labeling .................................................. 491
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 515, 522
Regulations ............................................. 493
Rotation .................................................. 497
Spare Tire ........................................ 515, 561
Summer .................................................. 498
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 523
Tire Chains .............................................. 498
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 522
Wear Indicators ....................................... 495
Winter..................................................... 498
Tools .......................................................... 514
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 354
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 358
Load Limits .............................................. 354
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 364
Emergency .............................................. 554
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 424
Indicator............................................ 84, 545
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 362
Transmission ....................................... 18, 374
Automatic ......................................... 18, 374
Fluid ........................................................ 479
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 79, 376
Number................................................... 562
Sequential Mode ..................................... 380
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