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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 464
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 465Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 466
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 467
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 472Opening the Hood ........................... 473
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 474
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 475
Oil Check ......................................... 476
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 477
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 478Engine Coolant ................................ 480
Inverter Coolant ............................... 482
Transmission Fluid ............................ 482
Brake Fluid ....................................... 483
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 483
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 484
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 489
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 492
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 493Tire Labeling .................................... 493
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 495Wear Indicators ............................... 497
Tire Service Life ................................ 497
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 498
Tire Rotation .................................... 499
Winter Tires ..................................... 500
12-Volt Battery ................................. 501
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 502
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 504Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 505
Exterior Care.................................... 507
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
Console Compartment............................. 187
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 480
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 481
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 480
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 83
Overheating............................................. 537
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 482
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ....... 372
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 443
Cruise Control ........................................... 398
Cup Holders ............................................... 189
Customized Features ........................ 113, 286
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 162
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 534
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 207
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 559
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 172
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 476
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 158
Door Mirrors ............................................. 173
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 145
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 145 Door Open Message.................................. 35
Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ........................................ 18, 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 140
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 495
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 50
Driving ...................................................... 359
Braking ................................................... 423
Cruise Control ......................................... 398
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 372
Shifting Gear ........................................... 373
Turning on the Power.............................. 366
Driving Position Memory System ............ 169
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 372
Creeping ................................................. 372
Fluid ........................................................ 482
Kickdown ................................................ 372
Operating the Shift Button ................ 23, 375
Shifting ................................................... 373
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 504
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 111
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 75
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 75, 541 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 82, 541
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 412
Emergency ................................................ 550
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 561
Energy Efficiency ........................................ 12
Engine ....................................................... 558
Coolant .................................................. 480
Jump Starting ......................................... 534
Oil .......................................................... 475
Remote Engine Start ............................... 368
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 474
Engine Coolant ........................................ 480
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 481
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 480
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 83
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 83
Overheating ............................................ 537
Engine Oil ................................................. 475
Adding ................................................... 477
Checking ................................................ 476
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 539
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 475
e-pretensioners .......................................... 38
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 82
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................ 70
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 199
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 174
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 507
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 405
Language (HFL) ........................................ 314
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 63
Lights ................................................ 159, 484
Automatic............................................... 160
Bulb Replacement ................................... 484
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 162
Fog Lights ............................................... 162
High Beam Indicator ................................. 85
Interior.................................................... 182
Light Switches......................................... 159
Lights On Indicator.................................... 85
Turn Signals ............................................ 158
Load Limits ............................................... 363
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 145
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 144
From Inside ............................................. 142
From Outside .......................................... 136
Keys........................................................ 133
Using a Key............................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 140
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ................. 539
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 539
Lower Anchors ........................................... 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 363
Lumbar Support ....................................... 176
M
Maintenance............................................. 463
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 501
Brake Fluid .............................................. 483
Cleaning .................................................. 505
Climate Control System ........................... 504
Coolant ........................................... 480, 482
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 467
Oil ........................................................... 476
Precautions .............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 481
Remote Transmitter ......................... 502, 503
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 484
Safety ...................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 470
Tires ........................................................ 492
Transmission Fluid ................................... 482
Under the Hood ...................................... 472
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 540
Map Lights ................................................ 183
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 363
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 106
Mirrors ....................................................... 172
Adjusting ................................................. 172
Door ........................................................ 173
Exterior .................................................... 173
Interior Rearview ..................................... 172
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 461
Moonroof .................................................. 154 MP3
................................................... 248, 272
Multi-Information Display ....................... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 447
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 558
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 475, 557
Adding .................................................... 477
Checking................................................. 476
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 539
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 475, 557
Viscosity .......................................... 475, 557
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 217
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 552
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 473
Moonroof ............................................... 154
Power Windows ...................................... 152
Trunk ...................................................... 146
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ...................................................... 155
Outside Temperature Display .................. 110
Overheating .............................................. 537
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Index
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Unlocking the Doors................................. 136
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ........................................... 18, 142
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 285
USB Port .................................................... 213
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 138
V
Valet Mode............................................... 185
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 558
Vehicle Speed ............................................ 127
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 412
Off Button ............................................... 413
Off Indicator ...................................... 83, 413
System Indicator ................................ 83, 412
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 475, 557
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 412
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 539
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 563
Watts ......................................................... 556
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 497
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 528Window Washers
..................................... 163
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 483
Switch ..................................................... 163
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 152
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 505, 508
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 207
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 489
Wipers and Washers................................ 163
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 500
Tire Chains .............................................. 500
Wipers and Washers ................................. 163
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 489
WMA ................................................. 248, 272
Worn Tires ................................................ 492
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