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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire*
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
1Changing a Flat Tire*
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact 
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains  on a compact spare tire. 
If a chain-mounted front tire  goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it 
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire, 
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
* Not available on all models 
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Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise  severely damaged, you will need to have the 
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small  puncture, from a nail for instance, you can 
use the temporary tire repair kit so that  you can drive to the nearest service station 
for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp  the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and n on-slippery surface and apply the parking 
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire*
The kit should not be used in  the following situations. 
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to 
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.
•More than one tire is punctured.•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is 
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by  driving with the tire 
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or  screw that punctured the 
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be 
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the 
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If 
a different agent is used, you may permanently 
damage the tire pressure sensor.
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch  (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm)No
Contact 
Area
* Not available on all models 
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................  320
Accessories and Modifications ................  342
Accessory Power Sockets .........................  174
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..........  79, 284
Additives Coolant ..................................................  358
Engine Oil ...............................................  353
Washer ...................................................  362
Additives, Engine Oil ...............................  353
Adjusting
Armrest ..................................................  168
Front Seats..............................................  162
Head Restraints .......................................  164
Mirrors....................................................  159
Rear Seats ...............................................  167
Steering Wheel .......................................  158
Temperature .............................................  98
Air Conditioning System 
(Climate Control System) .......................  180
Changing the Mode................................  180
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ..............................................  181
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  386
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode...................  180
Sensors ...................................................  183
Synchronized Mode ................................  182
Using Automatic Climate Control............  180
Air Pressure ......................................  375, 431 Airbags
........................................................  37
Advanced Airbags .....................................  43
After a Collision .........................................  40
Airbag Care ...............................................  49
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................  40
Indicator ..............................................  47, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................  48
Sensors ......................................................  37
Side Airbags ..............................................  44
Side Curtain Airbags ..................................  46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent 
Control System ........................................  314
AM/FM Radio ............................................  198
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................  320
Indicator ....................................................  69
Armrest .....................................................  168
Audio Remote Controls ............................  189
Audio System ............................................  186
Adjusting the Sound ................................  197
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................  187
Error Messages ........................................  215
General Information ................................  218
iPod ®.......................................................  205
MP3/WMA/AAC ......................................  210
Pandora ®.................................................  208
Reactivating .............................................  188
Recommended CDs .................................  219
Recommended Devices ............................  221
Remote Controls .....................................  189
Security Code ..........................................  188
Theft Protection .......................................  188 USB Flash Drives ......................................  221
USB Port..................................................  187
Audio/Information Screen .......................  191
Authorized Manuals ................................  439
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................  130
Customize .......................................  105, 112
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ...............  152
Automatic Lighting ..................................  148
Automatic Transmission ...........................  274
Creeping .................................................  274
Fluid ........................................................  360
Kickdown ................................................  274
Operating the Shift Lever...................  16, 276
Sequential Shift Mode .............................  277
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................  417
Shifting ...................................................  275
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................  187
Average Fuel Economy ..............................  98
Average Speed ...........................................  99
AWD ..........................................................  314
B
Battery ......................................................  383
Charging System Indicator.................  68, 420
Jump Starting ..........................................  415
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........  383
Belts (Seat) ..................................................  29
Beverage Holders .....................................  173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........  311
Bluetooth ® Audio .....................................  213 
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 224
Booster Seats (For Children) .......................  61
Brake System ............................................. 318
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 320
Brake Assist System ................................. 321
Fluid ........................................................ 361
Foot Brake ...............................................  319
Indicator ............................................  66, 422
Parking Brake .......................................... 318
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 154
BSI (Blind spot information) System ........ 311
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 363
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 368
Brake Light/Taillight/Rear  Side Marker Light and 
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 366
Fog Lights ................................................ 363
Front Turn Signal Light /Parking Light/Daytime 
Running Light and Front Side Marker Light 
Bulbs ..................................................... 365
Headlights ...............................................  363
High-Mount Brake Light ..........................  369
Rear License Plate Light............................ 369
Side Turn Signal Light /Emergency Indicator 
Light ...................................................... 364
Bulb Specifications .................................... 430
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................  62
Cargo Hook ...............................................  175
Carrying Cargo ..................................  257, 259 CD Player
...................................................  202
Certification Label ....................................  432
Changing Bulbs ........................................  363
Charging System Indicator .................  68, 420
Child Safety .................................................  50
Childproof Door Locks.............................  129
Child Seat ....................................................  50
Booster Seats ............................................  61
Child Seat for Infants.................................  52
Child Seat for Small Children .....................  53
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat 
Belt .........................................................  57
Larger Children .........................................  60
Rear-facing Child Seat ...............................  52
Selecting a Child Seat ................................  54
Childproof Door Locks .............................  129
Cleaning the Exterior ...............................  389
Cleaning the Interior ................................  387
Client Service Information .......................  440
Climate Control System ............................  180
Changing the Mode ................................  180
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ...............................................  181
Dust and Pollen Filter...............................  386
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...................  180
Sensors ...................................................  183
Synchronized Mode.................................  182
Using Automatic Climate Control ............  180
Clock ..........................................................  118
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking 
SystemTM) .................................................  322 Coat Hook
................................................  175
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) .................................................  322
Compact Spare Tire ..........................  395, 431
Compass ....................................................  253
Console Compartment .............................  172
Controls ....................................................  117
Coolant (Engine) ......................................  358
Adding to the Radiator ...........................  359
Adding to the Reserve Tank ....................  358
Overheating ............................................  418
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........  274
Cross Traffic Monitor ...............................  335
Cruise Control ..........................................  279
Indicator ...................................................  76
Cup Holders ..............................................  173
Customized Features .......................  100, 106
D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  150
Dead Battery ............................................  415
Defrosting the Windshield and  Windows .................................................  181
Detachable Anchor ....................................  34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............  433
Dimming
Headlights ..............................................  147
Rearview Mirror ......................................  159
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................  354
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............  147 
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Display Button..........................................  191
Door Mirrors .............................................  160
Doors ........................................................  119
Auto Door Locking..................................  130
Auto Door Unlocking ..............................  130
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator .............  72
Door and Tailgate Open Message .............  87
Keys........................................................  119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors  from the Inside......................................  128
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Outside...................................  123
Lockout Prevention System .....................  126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................  377
Driving ......................................................  255
Automatic Transmission ..........................  274
Braking ...................................................  318
Cruise Control ........................................  279
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..............  266
Shifting Gear ..........................................  275
Starting the Engine .................................  268
Driving Position Memory System ............  156
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  386
E
Elapsed Time..............................................  99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ...........................................  72, 422
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............  309
Emergency ................................................  427 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
.......  435
Engine .......................................................  432
Coolant ...................................................  358
Jump Starting ..........................................  415
Oil ...........................................................  353
Remote Engine Start ................................  270
Starting ...................................................  268
Engine Coolant .........................................  358
Adding to the Radiator ............................  359
Adding to the Reserve Tank .....................  358
Overheating ............................................  418
Temperature Gauge ..................................  93
Engine Oil .................................................  353
Adding ....................................................  355
Checking .................................................  354
Displaying Oil Life ....................................  347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..................  67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ........................  353
ENGINE START/STOP Button ....................  144
EPS (Electric Power Steering)  System ...............................................  72, 422
Exhaust Gas Hazard 
(Carbon Monoxide) ..................................  62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ...........................  389
Exterior Mirrors ........................................  160
F
Features....................................................  185
Filters Dust and Pollen .......................................  386
Oil ...........................................................  356
Flat Tire .............................................  395, 401
Floor Mats .................................................  388
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ..........................  360
Brake ......................................................  361
Engine Coolant .......................................  358
Windshield Washer .................................  362
Fog Light Indicator .....................................  74
Folding Down the Rear Seats ..................  167
Foot Brake ................................................  319
Front Airbags (SRS) .....................................  40
Front Seats ................................................  162
Adjusting ................................................  162
Front Sensor Camera ................................  282
Fuel ......................................................  17, 339
Economy .................................................  341
Gauge .......................................................  93
Instant Fuel Economy ................................  98
Low Fuel Indicator .....................................  69
Range .......................................................  99
Recommendation ....................................  339
Refueling.................................................  339
Fuel Economy ...........................................  341
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................  17, 340
Message..................................................  421
Fuel Fill Door ......................................  17, 340 
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Mirrors....................................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................. 159
Door ........................................................ 160
Exterior .................................................... 160
Interior Rearview...................................... 159
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 342
Moonroof .................................................. 143
MP3 ....................................................  202, 210
Multi-Information Display ..........................  94
Multi-View Rear Camera ..........................  338
N
Numbers (Identification)..........................  432
O
Odometer....................................................  97
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 266
Oil (Engine) ...............................................  353
Adding .................................................... 355
Checking ................................................. 354
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 347
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..................  67, 420
Recommended Engine Oil ................  353, 431
Viscosity ..........................................  353, 431
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.................  4
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 352
Moonroof ................................................ 143
Power Windows ...................................... 140 Tailgate ...................................................  131
Outside Temperature Display ....................  98
Overheating ..............................................  418
P
Paddle Shifters 
(Sequential Shift Mode) .........................  277
Pandora® ...................................................  208
Panic Mode ...............................................  139
Parking ......................................................  330
Parking Brake ...........................................  318
Parking Brake and Brake System 
Indicator ............................................  66, 422
Parking Sensor System .............................  331
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................  48
Passing Indicators .....................................  147
Power Tailgate .........................................  133
Power Windows .......................................  140
Precautions While Driving .......................  273
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility 
Vehicle ..................................................  273
Rain ........................................................  273
Pregnant Women .......................................  35
Puncture (Tire) ..................................  395, 401
R
Radiator....................................................  359
Radio (AM/FM) .........................................  198
Radio (SiriusXM ®).....................................  200
Radio Data System (RDS) .........................  199
Range ..........................................................  99
RDS (Radio Data System) .........................  199
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ......  435
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button .....................................................  155
Rear Seat Heaters .....................................  179
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ......................  167
Rearview Mirror .......................................  159
Refueling ..................................................  339
Fuel Gauge ...............................................  93
Gasoline .........................................  339, 430
Low Fuel Indicator.....................................  69
Regulations ..............................  316, 377, 433
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle 
Feedback .................................................  270
Remote Transmitter .................................  125
Replacement
Battery ............................................  384, 385
Bulbs ......................................................  363
Front Wiper Blade Rubber .......................  370
Fuses ..............................................  424, 425
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................  372
Tires........................................................  380
Reporting Safety Defects .........................  434
Resetting a Trip Meter ...............................  98
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror ..........................  160