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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remo te Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes,
and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:
1.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
u The beeper sounds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button flashes for about
30 seconds.
2. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.
u The beeper sounds, and the ENGINE
START/STOP button stays on for about
10 seconds.
3. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the
ENGINE START/STOP button is on.
u The engine starts.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Index
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 457
Shifting ................................................... 451
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 141
AWD ......................................................... 474
B
Battery ...................................................... 623
Charging System Indicator ................ 87, 672
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 667
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 623
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 235
Blind Spot Information System ............... 479
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 316
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 389
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 76
Brake System ............................................ 545
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 553
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 550
Brake Assist System................................. 554
Fluid ....................................................... 603
Foot Brake .............................................. 549
Indicator ............................... 81, 82, 83, 673
Indicator (Red) ........................................ 675
Parking Brake.......................................... 545
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 208
Built-in Key ............................................... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 605
Chicane
TM Taillights, Bra ke and Rear Side
Marker Lights ........................................ 607 Chicane
TM Taillights/Brak
e and Back-Up
Lights .................................................... 608
Fog Lights ................................................ 605
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Chicane
TM
Daytime Running and Front Side
Marker Lights ...................................... 605
Headlights ............................................... 605
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 608
Puddle Lights ........................................... 608
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 608
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .................... 606
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 605
Bulb Specifications ................................... 690
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 568
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 77
Carrying Cargo .................................. 431, 433
Certification Label .................................... 692
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 605
Charging System Indicator ................. 87, 672
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights ......... 200
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 171
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 76
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67 Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 71
Larger Children ......................................... 75
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 171
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 632
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 629
Client Service Information ....................... 701
Climate Control System ............................ 247
Changing the Mode ................................ 247
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 249
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 628
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 251
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 247
Sensors ................................................... 252
Synchronized Mode................................. 250
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 247
Clock .......................................................... 154
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 486
Coat Hook ................................................. 237
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 486
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 641, 691
Console Compartment ............................. 234
Controls ..................................................... 153
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Index
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 600
Overheating............................................. 669
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 450
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 561
Cup Holders ............................................... 235
Customized Features ................................ 359
D
Dead Battery............................................. 667
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 249
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 197
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 213
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 596
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 196
Door Mirrors ............................................. 214
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 172
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 172
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ..................................................... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 167 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 617
Driving ...................................................... 429
Automatic Transmission .......................... 450
Braking ................................................... 545
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 441
Shifting Gear ........................................... 451
Starting the Engine.................................. 443
Driving Position Memory System ............ 210
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 460E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 545
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 95, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 471
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 600
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 667
Oil ........................................................... 595
Remote Engine Start................................ 445
Starting ................................................... 443
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 594
Engine Coolant ......................................... 600
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 601
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 600
Overheating ............................................ 669 Temperature Gauge ................................ 136
Engine Oil ................................................. 595
Adding ................................................... 597
Checking ................................................ 596
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 595
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 632
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 214F
Features.................................................... 253
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 598
Flat Tire ............................................. 641, 649
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 602
Brake ...................................................... 603
Engine Coolant ....................................... 600
Windshield Washer ................................. 604
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 293
Fog Lights Indicator ................................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 222
Foot Brake ................................................ 549
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 80
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (Amber) ............................ 102
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) ... 102, 503
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 98
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 90
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ................. 90, 91, 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 90
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 85, 550
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 85, 550
Charging System ............................... 87, 672
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 101
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 95, 674
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning............. 671
Fog Light ................................................... 98
Gear Position ............................................. 87
High Beam................................................. 98
Immobilizer System .................................... 99
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 102
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green) ........................................ 102
Lights On ................................................... 98
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 94
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 97, 676
M (sequential mode ) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator ................................... 87
Maintenance Minder ............................... 101 Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 86, 672
Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 83, 675
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)...................... 81, 82, 673, 675
Safety Support (Amber) ........... 103, 104, 105
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 106
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 99
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) ............................................ 101
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 60, 95
System Message ...................................... 100
Transmission System.......................... 88, 677
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 98
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .......... 96
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 96, 471
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 472
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 141
Instrument Panel ........................................ 79
Brightness Control................................... 208
Interior Lights ........................................... 230
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 213
iPad ........................................................... 337
iPhone ....................................................... 337
iPod ................................................... 310, 337
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 645
Jump Starting ........................................... 667
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 158
Keyless Access System .............................. 160
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 167
Keys ........................................................... 156
Lockout Prevention ................................. 167
Number Tag............................................ 158
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 171
Remote Transmitter ................................ 165
Two-way Keyless Remote ........................ 168
Types and Functions................................ 156
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 450
Knee Airbags .............................................. 54
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 522
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 69, 73
Legal Information .................................... 351
License Information ................................. 354
Lights ................................................ 197, 605
Automatic............................................... 198
Bulb Replacement ................................... 605
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights .......... 200
Fog Lights ............................................... 200
High Beam Indicator ................................. 98
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Index
Interior.................................................... 230
Light Switches......................................... 197
Lights On Indicator.................................... 98
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning ........... 196
Load Limits ............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 172
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 171
From Inside ............................................. 169
From Outside .......................................... 160
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 166
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 167
Low Battery Charge ................................. 672
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 497
Lower Anchors ..................................... 69, 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
Lumbar Support ....................................... 216
M
Maintenance.................................... 142, 581
Battery .................................................... 623
Brake Fluid .............................................. 603
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 627
Coolant .................................................. 600
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 596
Precautions ............................................. 582 Radiator .................................................. 601
Remote Transmitter ......................... 625, 626
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 605
Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 589
Tires ........................................................ 614
Transmission Fluid ................................... 602
Under the Hood ...................................... 592
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 86, 672
Map Lights ................................................ 231
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 136
Mirrors ....................................................... 213
Adjusting ................................................. 213
Door ........................................................ 214
Exterior .................................................... 214
Interior Rearview ..................................... 213
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
MP3 ........................................................... 313
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 313
Multi-Information Display ....................... 137
Switching the Display .............................. 139
Warning and Information Messages ........ 107
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 565
N
Navigation................................................ 141
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer................................................. 137
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 441
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 595
Adding .................................................... 597
Checking................................................. 596
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 671
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 595, 691
Viscosity .......................................... 595, 691
Open Source Licenses ............................... 353
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 593
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 189
Power Windows ...................................... 186
Tailgate ................................................... 173
Outside Temperature Display .................. 137
Overheating .............................................. 669
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 457
Panic Mode ............................................... 185
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 189
Parking ...................................................... 555
Parking Brake ........................................... 545
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator .................................................. 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 83
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 639
Blown Fuse .............................. 678, 681, 682
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 685
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 664
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 686
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 669
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 641, 649
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 171
Tailgate ................................................... 687
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 261
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 579
Turn Signals ............................................... 196
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 98
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 151
Two-way Keyless Remote ......................... 168
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 238
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 160
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 169
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 338
USB Ports ................................................... 255
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 692
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 151
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 471
Off Button............................................... 472
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ................................ 96, 471
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 595, 691
Voice Control Operation .......................... 290
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 291
Voice Recognition ................................... 290
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 471
W
Warning and Information Messages ....... 107
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 671
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warnings ................................................... 142
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 697
Watts ......................................................... 690
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 619
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 645
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 319
Window Washers ..................................... 204
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 604
Switch ..................................................... 204
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 186Windshield
............................................... 204
Cleaning ................................................. 634
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 249
Washer Fluid ........................................... 604
Wiper Blades........................................... 609
Wipers and Washers ............................... 204
Winter Tires .............................................. 622
Snow Tires .............................................. 622
Tire Chains.............................................. 622
Wipers and Washers ................................ 204
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 205
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 609
Front....................................................... 204
Rear ........................................................ 206
Wireless Charger ...................................... 240
WMA ......................................................... 313
Worn Tires ................................................ 614
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