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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
You can remotely turn the power system on using the two-way keyless access
remote from extended distances.
■To turn the power system on
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the tailgate are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed
areas.
Breathing it can cause unc onsciousness and even kill
you.
Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle
parked in a garage or other areas with limited
ventilation.
Remote Engine Start run timer extension
The power system is on fo r another 10 minutes from
the time of extension re quest. The max time is 20
minutes, if the extension request is made after 10
minutes of first 10 minutes.
The vehicle may start in EV mode depending on High
Voltage battery conditions.
u If the High Voltage battery is fully charged, the
gasoline engine may not start.
u If the High Voltage battery charge level is low, the
gasoline engine starts.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
power system is
turned on. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the power system is on. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
u As a convenience, lightly place masking
tape over the remote buttons to hold
them in place.
2. Remove the upper half of the cover by
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Press down on the center of the assembly
and remove the battery.
u When removing the button battery, be
careful not to touch parts around it.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
NOTICE
The Remote transmitter is equipped with two
batteries: A standard replaceable CR2032 coin
button battery and an in tegral non-replaceable
rechargeable battery. To prevent permanent damage
to the rechargeable battery, replace the CR2032
battery every three to four years.
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 384
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 385
Temporarily Repair ing a Flat Tire*..... 392
Power System Won’t Start ............... 404
Checking the Procedure ................... 404
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 405
Emergency Power System Off........... 406
Jump Starting .................................... 407
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 409 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ... 412If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 412
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 413
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................... 414
If the Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 414
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 416 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ...... 416
If the Power System Indicator Comes On .. 417Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 418
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 426
Emergency Towing ........................... 427
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 428
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 429Refueling ........................................... 430Refueling From a Portable Fuel
Container ................................... 430
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Power System Won’t Start
Checking the Procedure
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message
does not appear on the multi-informati on display, check the following items and
take appropriate action:
ChecklistConditionWhat to Do
Check if the related
indicator or multi-
information display
messages come on.The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate
message appears.2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning
and Information Messages P. 99
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears.
u Make sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2POWER Button Operating Range P. 164
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 405
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission
Problem Apply Parking Brake When Parked message
appears.The power system can be activated as a
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 416
Check the brightness
of the interior lights.The interior lights are dim or do not come on at
all. Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.
The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 426
Check the gear
position.The transmission is not in (P.Change the gear position to (P.
Check the
immobilizer system
indicator. When the immobilizer system in
dicator is blinking, the power
system cannot be turned on.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 90
1Checking the Procedure
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 407
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uuPower System Won’t Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the POWER button
flashes, and the READY indicator does not come on.
Turn on the power system as follows: 1.Touch the center of the POWER button
with the A logo on the keyless access
remote while the indicator on the POWER
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
POWER button within 10 seconds after the
beeper sounds while th e indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Index
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 23, 328
Unable to Unlock .................................... 428
Fuses ......................................................... 418
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 426
Locations ........................ 418, 421, 424, 425
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 330
Gauge .................................................... 117
Information............................................. 327
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................ 327
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 249
Gear Shift Positions Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 247
Glass (care) ............................................... 378
Glove Box ................................................. 203
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 383
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................ 193, 195, 196
Headlight Washers ................................... 178
Headlights ................................................ 168
Aiming.................................................... 352
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 172
Automatic Operation .............................. 169 Dimming ......................................... 168, 171
Operating ................................................ 168
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 180
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 211
Heated Windshield ................................... 180
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 211
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 212, 213
High Beam Indicator .................................. 89
High Voltage Battery ............................... 298
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 244
Hybrid Vehicle
SPORT HYBRID Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM (SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® )............ 9
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 434
Engine, Motor, and Transmission ............. 434
Vehicle Identification ............................... 434
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 256
Illumination Control ................................. 179
Button ..................................................... 179
Immobilizer System .................................. 158
Indicator .................................................... 90
Indicators .................................................... 78
12-Volt Battery Charging System ....... 82, 412
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF).................... 94, 259
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 87
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 87
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 81, 303 Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 81, 303
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ....................... 98
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 414
Collision Mitigati
on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 96, 97
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 80
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 80, 415
Fog Lights ................................................. 90
Gear Position............................................. 83
High Beam ................................................ 89
High Temperature ..................................... 86
Immobilizer System ................................... 90
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 92, 281
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 412
Low Temperature ...................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 89, 416
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 83
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 413
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ................. 85, 417
READY ...................................................... 86
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 93
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 91
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ...................... 89, 414
SPORT+ mode ........................................... 86
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Index
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 57, 87
System Message ........................................ 91
Transmission System .......................... 84, 416
Turn Signal ................................................ 89
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 88, 287
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 88, 288
Information ............................................... 431
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 179
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 256
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 256
Interior Lights ........................................... 201
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 184
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ......................... 389
Jump Starting ............................................ 407
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 138
Keyless Access System ............................... 139
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 145
Keys ........................................................... 137
Lockout Prevention .................................. 145
Number Tag ............................................ 138
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 149
Remote Transmitter ................................. 144
Types and Functions ................................ 137 Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission)
..... 246
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 279
Indicator.................................................... 92
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 65, 70
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 143
Lights ................................................. 168, 352
Automatic ............................................... 169
Bulb Replacement ................................... 352
Daytime Running Lights........................... 171
High Beam Indicator .................................. 89
Interior .................................................... 201
Light Switches ......................................... 168
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 167
Load Limits ................................................ 233
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 137
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 150
Childproof Door Locks............................. 149
From Inside ............................................. 147
From Outside .......................................... 139
Keys ........................................................ 137
Using a Key ............................................. 145
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 145
Low Battery Charge ................................. 412
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 412
Lower Anchors ...................................... 65, 70
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 433Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 233
Lumbar Support ....................................... 187M
Maintenance............................................ 331
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 370
Brake Fluid .............................................. 351
Cleaning ................................................. 375
Climate Control System .......................... 374
Coolant .................................................. 347
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 335
Oil .......................................................... 343
Precautions ............................................. 332
Radiator .................................................. 348
Remote Control ...................................... 372
Remote Transmitter ................................ 371
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 352
Safety ..................................................... 333
Service Items ........................................... 337
Tires........................................................ 361
Transmission Fluid ................................... 350
Under the Hood ...................................... 339
Wireless Headphone ............................... 373
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 82, 413
Map Lights ................................................ 202
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 233
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 117
MID (Multi-information Display) ............ 119
Mirrors ...................................................... 184
Adjusting ................................................ 184
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