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Handling the Unexpected (P 279)
Flat Tire (P 281)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P294)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P 287)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 298)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 292)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 303)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uu Indicators u
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
,
then goes off.
●Comes on if the trunk or any door
is not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if any door is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w
, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 296
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.●Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
●Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Back-Up Light Bulbs


2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip in the trunk using a
flat-tip screwdriver.
2. Pull out the lining.
Back-Up Light: 21 W
Lining
Clip
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MaintenanceTOC

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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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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire



1. Pull the handle on the trunk floor lid and
open the lid. Hook the handle to the edge
of the trunk opening.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
284



1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2.Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off
the ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1
How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely.
•Do not use while the engine is running.
•Use only where the ground is firm and level.
•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3 WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
286



1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2.Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in
the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on
the multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3 WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For

full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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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
G
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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Specified Fuel........................... 217 , 308, 310
Speedometer.............................................. 75
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 193
Does Not Start ........................................ 287
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 105
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Steering Wheel ........................................ 114
Adjusting ................................................ 114
Stopping ................................................... 216
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 132
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering 
Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 105
SYNC Mode .............................................. 136
System Message Indicator ......................... 69
T
Tachometer................................................ 75
Temperature .............................................. 78
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Display .................... 78
Temperature Sensor ................................ 137
Tie-down Anchor ..................................... 131
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..................................................... 208
Indicator ........................................... 68, 297
Tires .......................................................... 261
Air Pressure............................. 262, 309, 311 Checking and Maintaining .......................
261
Inspection ................................................ 261
Labeling .................................................. 262
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 281
Regulations ............................................. 264
Rotation .................................................. 268
Spare Tire ................................ 281, 309, 311
Tire Chains .............................................. 269
Wear Indicators ....................................... 266
Winter ..................................................... 269
Tools ................
.......................................... 280
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 189
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 190
Load Limits .............................................. 189
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 192
Emergency .............................................. 303
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) .................................................... 208
Indicator ............................................ 68, 297
Transmission ..................................... 197 , 201
Automatic ............................................... 197
Fluid ................................................ 244, 245
Manual .................................................... 201
Number ................................................... 312
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 13 , 198
Trip Meter .......
............................................ 77
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 77
Troubleshooting .......................................
279
Blown Fuse .............................................. 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing ..................................
303
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 287
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 292
Premium Gasoline ................... 217, 308, 310
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 281
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 95
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 291
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ........................................................... 96
Lid............................................................. 96
Light Bulb........................................ 308, 310
Main Switch .............................................. 98
Unable to Open....................................... 305
Turn Signals .......
....................................... 106
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
U
Unlocking the Doors.................................. 91
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the 
Inside ......................................................... 10
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 140, 141
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 166
V
Valet Key..................................................... 90
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 312
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