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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Drain Bolt
Washer
Oil Filter
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the fuse box cover on the positive +
terminal.
2. Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u If you use a booster battery, only use a
12-volt booster battery.
u When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15-volts. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
2 Oil Check P. 454
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................ 441
Battery .................................................... 480
Brake Fluid .............................................. 461
Cleaning ................................................. 484
Climate Control System .......................... 483
Coolant .................................................. 458
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 445
Oil .......................................................... 454
Precautions ............................................. 442
Radiator .................................................. 459
Remote Transmitter ........................ 481, 482
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 462
Safety ..................................................... 443
Service Items ........................................... 448
Tires........................................................ 471
Transmission Fluid ................................... 460
Under the Hood ...................................... 450
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 72, 519
Map Lights ................................................ 164
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 341
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 97
Mirrors ...................................................... 153
Adjusting ................................................ 153
Door ....................................................... 154
Exterior ................................................... 154
Interior Rearview ..................................... 153
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 488
Moonroof ................................................. 136
MP3 ................................................... 224, 248
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 534
O
Odometer.................................................. 100
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 453, 533
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking ................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 453, 533
Viscosity .......................................... 453, 533
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 197
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 529
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 451
Moonroof................................................ 136
Power Windows ...................................... 134
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display .................. 100
Overheating .............................................. 516
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 354
Pandora ®................................................... 246
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ...................................................... 417
Parking Brake ........................................... 402
Parking Sensor System ............................. 418
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 141
Power Rear Sunshade .............................. 179
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 349
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System ..................................................... 395
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System Indicator ....................................... 78
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 491
R
Radiator.................................................... 459
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 216
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 221
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 218
Range ........................................................ 101
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 218
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
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