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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 224
Safety When Performing Maintenance... 225
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 226
Maintenance Minder
TM.....................227
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 231
Opening the Hood ........................... 233
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 236
Oil Check ......................................... 237
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 239Engine Coolant ................................
242
Transmission Fluid ............................ 244
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 246
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 248
Replacing Light Bulbs ....
................... 249Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 259
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 261
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 262
Tire Labeling .................................... 262
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 264
Wear Indicators ...............................266
Tire Service Life ................................ 266
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 267
Tire Rotation .................................... 268
Winter Tires ..................................... 269
Battery .............
.................................. 270
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 272
Replacing the Battery ....................... 272
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 273
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 274
Exterior Care.................................... 276
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the automatic transmi ssion fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 244
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 246
• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
• Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 229
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the
service manual. 2 Authorized Manuals P. 319
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools.................................................. 280
Types of Tools .................................. 280
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 281
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 281
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 287
Jump Starting ..........
.......................... 288
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 291
Overheating ...................................... 292
How to Handle Overheating ............. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 294
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 294
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 295
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On .. 296
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................ 296
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 297 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 298
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse........................................... . 300
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 302
Emergency Towing ........................... 303
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 304
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 305
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Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 264
Driving ...................................................... 183
Automatic Transmission .......................... 196
Braking ................................................... 212
Cruise Control ........................................ 203
Shifting Gear .................................. 197, 201
Starting the Engine ................................. 193
Driving Position Memory System .........
... 112
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 68, 296
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 206
Emergency ................................................ 303
Emergency Trunk Opener ......................... 98
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 315
Engine ....................................................... 312
Coolant .................................................. 242
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Oil .......................................................... 236
Starting................................................... 193
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 105
Engine Coolant ................
........................ 242
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 242
Overheating ............................................ 292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75Engine Oil
.......
.......................................... 236
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking ................................................. 237
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64 , 294
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering) 
System ...........
.................................... 68 , 296
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 276
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 115F
Features..................................................... 139
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 273
Oil ........................................................... 240
Flat Tire ...........
.......................................... 281
Floor Mats ................................................. 275
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 244
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 246
Engine Coolant ........................................ 242
Manual Transmission ............................... 245
Windshield Washer .................................. 248
Fog Light Indicator ..............
....................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 124
Foot Brake ................................................. 213
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36 Front Seats
................................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 217
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Range ....................................................... 78
Recommendation ....................................
217
Refueling................................................. 217
Fuel Economy ........................................... 220
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 14, 219
Message.................................................. 295
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 14, 218
Unable to Unlock .................................... 304
Fuses .......................................................... 298
Inspecting and Changing......................... 302
Locations................................................. 298
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Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 220
Gauge ....................................................... 75
Information ............................................. 217
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling................................................. 217
Gauges ...............
......................................... 75
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 197
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Types and Functions.................................. 89
Valet Key .................................................. 90
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 196
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Language (HFL)........................................ 180
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 106, 249
Automatic............................................... 107
Bulb Replacement ................................... 249
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 108
Fog Lights ............................................... 108
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 69
Interior.................................................... 126
Light Switches......................................... 106
Lights On Indicator.................................... 69
Turn Signals ............................................ 106
Load Limits ..
............................................. 187
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 89
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ............................. 95
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 95
From Inside ............................................... 93
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 89
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 92
Using a Key............................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ..................
..... 92
Low Battery Charge ................................. 294
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................. 64, 294
Lower Anchors ............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 309, 311
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 187
M
Maintenance............................................. 223
Battery .................................................... 270
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 246
Cleaning .................................................. 274
Climate Control ....................................... 273
Coolant ................................................... 242
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Oil ........................................................... 237
Precautions .............................................. 224
Radiator .................................................. 243
Remote Transmitter ................................. 272
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 249
Safety ...................................................... 225
Service Items ........................................... 229
Tires ........................................................ 261
Transmission Fluid ................................... 244
Under the Hood ...................................... 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............
65, 295
Manual Transmission ................................ 201
Map Lights ................................................ 126
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 187
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 75
Mirrors ....................................................... 115
Adjusting ................................................. 115 Automatic Dimming ................................
115
Door ....................................................... 115
Exterior ................................................... 115
Interior Rearview ..................................... 115
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............
221
Moonroof ................................................. 104
MP3 ................................................... 150, 156
Multi-Information Display ......................... 76
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 312
O
Odometer................................................... 77
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 236
Adding .................................................... 239
Checking................................................. 237
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 294
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 236
Viscosity .................................................. 236
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 233
Moonroof ............................................... 104
Power Windows ...................................... 101
Trunk ........................................................ 96
Overheating .......
....................................... 292
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 206
Off Button ............................................... 207
Off Indicator .............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 236, 309, 311
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 206
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Warning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 294
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 317
Watts ................................................. 308, 310
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 266
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 284
Window Washers ...................................... 109
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 248
Switch ..................................................... 109
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 101
Windshield ................................................ 109
Cleaning .................................................. 277
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 135
Washer Fluid............................................ 248
Wiper Blades ........................................... 259
Wipers and Washers ................................ 109
Winter Tires..................... .......................... 269
Snow Tires ............................................... 269
Tire Chains .............................................. 269 Wipers and Washers
................................. 109
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 259
WMA ................................................. 150, 156
Worn Tires ................................................ 261
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XM® Radio ................................................ 148
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