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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
504
Handling the Unexpected
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 491
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.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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511
uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, move the shift lever to
(P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for th e engine to be switched
off.
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515
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. Open the lid of the center pocket.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot as shown in the image, and
remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down, 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 de aler as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Cover
Slot
Release
Button
Shift Lock Release Slot
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522
Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
There are three fuse boxes in the engine
compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1IG1A ACG FR15 A
2IG1A MISS SOL110 A
3−−
4− −
5SMART(7.5 A)
6 IG1B ECU FR 7.5 A
7IG1B OP FR7.5 A
8 IGP2 15 A
9DBW15 A
10 IGP 15 A
11IG Coil15 A
12 ACM 20 A
13−−
14 Interior Lights 10 A
15Back Up Radio10 A
16 Back Up 10 A
17MG Clutch7.5 A
18 Front Washer 15 A
19Stop7.5 A
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21Trunk10 A
22 Small 15 A
23−−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25−−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A
27Left Headlight Low Beam15 A
28 IGP2 Sub 7.5 A
29Power Rear Sunshade*(20 A)
30 Headlight Washer*30 A
31Wiper30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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524
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A
2Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
3Driver’s Door Lock10 A
4Driver’s Side Door Unlock10 A
5Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock10 A
6Driver’s Door Unlock10 A
7Door Lock20 A
8−−
9Tilt Steering Wheel20 A
10IG1 DR17.5 A
11Meter10 A
12IG1 Box20 A
13ACCESSORY7.5 A
14−−
15Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
18Telescopic Steering Wheel20 A
19Driver’s Power Window20 A
20Left e-pretensioner*(20 A)
21Fuel Pump20 A
22−−
23ST Cut7.5 A
24IG1 DR27.5 A
25Start DIAG7.5 A
26A/C7.5 A
27DRL7.5 A
28ACC Key Lock7.5 A
29Driver’s Lumbar Support7.5 A
30SMART10 A
31−−
32Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining20 A
33Right Precision All Wheel Steer40 A
34IG1 Box30 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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526
uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlight s and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 522 to 525.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.Blown Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.1When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have
your vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Index
546
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 224, 248
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 488
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 171
AcuraLink .................................................. 330
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ............................ 82, 361
Additives Coolant ................................................... 458
Engine Oil ................................................ 453
Washer .................................................... 461
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 453
Adjusting
Armrest ................................... 159, 161, 162
Front Seats .............................................. 156
Head Restraints........................................ 159
Mirrors .................................................... 153
Steering Wheel ........................................ 152
Temperature ............................................ 100
Adjusting the Clock .................................. 114
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 395
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 247
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 257
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial................. 189 Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
Air Pressure ....................................... 472, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 44
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator.............................................. 49, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 74
Armrest ..................................... 159, 161, 162
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 195
Audio System ............................................ 192
Adjusting the Sound................................ 209
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 193
Error Messages ........................................ 253
General Information ................................ 258
HDD ........................................................ 227
Internet Radio ......................................... 245
iPod ........................................................ 237
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 224, 248
Reactivating ............................................ 194
Recommended CDs ................................. 259
Recommended Devices............................ 261 Remote Controls ..................................... 195
Security Code ......................................... 194
Shortcuts ................................................ 198
Theft Protection ...................................... 194
USB Flash Drives...................................... 261
USB Port ................................................. 193
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 205
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 127
Customize ...................................... 109, 278
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 70, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 142
Automatic Transmission .......................... 350
Creeping................................................. 350
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Kickdown ............................................... 350
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 17, 352
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Shifting ................................................... 351
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 193
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 100
Average Speed ......................................... 101
B
Battery...................................................... 480
Charging System Indicator ................ 72, 518
Jump Starting ......................................... 512
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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 480
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 481
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 30
Beverage Holders ..................................... 170
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 396
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 251
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 290
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 402
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 461
Foot Brake .............................................. 404
Parking Brake.......................................... 402
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 71
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............ 68, 519
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 148
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 396
Bulb Replacement .................................... 462
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 466
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 465
Door Outer Handle Am bient Lights ......... 467
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 464
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 463
Headlights .............................................. 462
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 467
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 467
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 465 Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights ............................................ 462, 464
Taillights .................................................. 466
Bulb Specifications ................................... 532
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 428
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 173
Carrying Cargo .................................. 339, 341
CD Player ................................................... 224
Center Pocket ........................................... 169
Certification Label .................................... 534
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 462
Charging System Indicator ................. 72, 518
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 486
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 484 Client Service Information
....................... 542
Climate Control System ............................ 181
Changing the Mode ................................ 184
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 188
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 483
Rear Temperature Control Dial ................ 189
Sensors ................................................... 190
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 181
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 409
Coat Hooks ............................................... 172
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 409
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 503, 533
Console Compartment ............................. 168
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 350
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 356
Indicator.................................................... 78
Cup Holders .............................................. 170
Customized Features ........................ 103, 262
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 144
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Index
Dead Battery............................................. 512
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 535
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 141
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 153
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 454
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 140
Door Mirrors ............................................. 154
Doors ......................................................... 115
Auto Door Locking .................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 127
Door Open Message .................................. 29
Keys ........................................................ 115
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 12, 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 474
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 44
Driving ....................................................... 337
Automatic Transmission ........................... 350
Braking .................................................... 402
Cruise Control ......................................... 356
Shifting Gear ........................................... 351
Starting the Engine .................................. 344
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 483E
Elapsed Time............................................. 101
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 69
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 69, 520
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 74, 520
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 393
Emergency ................................................ 527
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 537
Engine ....................................................... 534
Coolant ................................................... 458
Jump Starting .......................................... 512
Oil ........................................................... 453
Remote Engine Start................................ 346
Starting ................................................... 344
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 137
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 452
Engine Coolant ......................................... 458
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 459
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 458
Overheating ............................................ 516
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 453
Adding .................................................... 455
Checking................................................. 454
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 446
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 518
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 453
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 137e-pretensioners
.......................................... 32
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 74
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Expanded Rear Door Sunshades ............. 180
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 155
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 486
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 154
F
Features.................................................... 191
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 483
Oil .......................................................... 456
Flat Tire ..................................................... 491
Floor Mats ................................................ 485
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 460
Brake ...................................................... 461
Engine Coolant ....................................... 458
Windshield Washer ................................. 461
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 375
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 176
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 177
Front Seats ................................................ 156
Adjusting ................................................ 156
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 359
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