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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half by carefully prying
on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Press
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 318
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 319
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 325
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery 326
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 327
Jump Starting .................................... 328
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 330Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 331
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator 333
If the Charging System Indicator
333
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 334
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ......................................... 335
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On ...... 335
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 336
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 337
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 339
Emergency Towing ........................... 340
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 341
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Comes On ................................
Comes On or Blinks ........................
Comes
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the TO START, HOLD REMO TE NEAR START BUTTON
message appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the
engine as follows. 1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
access remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the keyle ss access remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator changes from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
HOLD
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
(P position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver and remove the cover of the
shift lock release slot.
u Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver into
the slot and remove it as shown in the
image.
4. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
5. While pushing on the key, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Slot
Cover
Release Button
Shift Lock Release Slot
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2ACG15 A
3SRS10 A
4Fuel Pump15 A
5Meter7.5 A
6Option7.5 A
7VB SOL10 A
8Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
9Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11Moonroof20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 15 A
13Washer Main15 A
14 Seat Heaters 15 A
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)10 A
16 − −
17−−
18 − −
19ACC7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23Rear Wiper10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25−−
26 Audio Amp 20 A
27Accessory Power Socket (Front)15 A
28 − −
29ODS7.5 A
30 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
31Smart10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35Illumination7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37−−
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39Right Headlight High Beam10 A
40 TPMS 7.5 A
41Door Lock20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43Rear Right Side Power Window20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45Rear Left Side Power
Window20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inte rference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Audio System
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside..................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 304
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 136
Driving ...................................................... 227
Automatic Transmission .......................... 243
Braking ................................................... 257
Cruise Control ........................................ 248
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 238
Shifting Gear .......................................... 244
Starting the Engine ................................. 240
Driving Position Memory System ............ 130
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312
Elapsed Time .............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 335
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 251
Emergency ................................................ 340
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 349
Engine ....................................................... 346
Coolant .................................................. 282
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Oil .......................................................... 277
Starting................................................... 240 Engine Coolant
......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 331
Temperature Gauge .................................. 82
Engine Oil ................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69 , 333
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 74 , 335
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 134
Features ..................................................... 157
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 284
Brake ....................................................... 285
Engine Coolant ........................................ 282
Windshield Washer .................................. 286 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................ 258
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Fuel ...................................................... 15, 263
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 265
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 15, 264
Message.................................................. 334
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 15, 264
Fuses .......................................................... 337
Inspecting and Changing......................... 339
Locations......................................... 337, 338
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 263
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
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Key Number Tag........................................ 98
Keyless Access System .............................. 101
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 105
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 243
Language (HFL) ........................................ 197
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 60
Lights ................................................ 122, 287
Automatic............................................... 123
Bulb Replacement ................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 125
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 143
Light Switches......................................... 122
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 122
Load Limits ............................................... 231
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 105
From Inside ............................................. 104 From Outside ............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 333
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 333
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 231
Maintenance ............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 310
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285
Cleaning .................................................. 313
Climate Control System ........................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 282
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions .............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Transmitter ................................. 311
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 287
Safety ...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 273
Tires ........................................................ 301
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 334
Map Lights ................................................ 143 Maximum Load Limit
............................... 231
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ...................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................ 133
Door ....................................................... 134
Exterior ................................................... 134
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 266
Moonroof ................................................. 118
MP3 ................................................... 171, 179
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 262
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 346
Odometer ................................................... 84
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 238
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 333
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 276
Moonroof ............................................... 118
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