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631What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 209)
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( →P. 209)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 585)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 212)
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
(→ P. 212)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 212)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 149)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 216)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 582)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 585)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 577)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 577)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with Multidrive)
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632What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (→P. 210)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 216)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 182)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( →P. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 522)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 229)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 520, 527)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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633What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 89)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 527)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 520, 527.
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( →P. 560)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→ P. 544)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 593)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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636Alphabetical index
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CareAluminum wheels .................. 427
Exterior.................................. 426
Interior ................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 408, 410
CD player
*................................ 321
Chains ....................................... 304
Child restraint system ............... 55 Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54 Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 455, 588
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade precautions ......................... 422
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 484
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater precautions ......................... 397 Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 426, 430
Aluminum wheels.................. 427
Exterior ................................. 426
Interior................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 612 Warning message ................. 530
Coat hooks ............................... 423
Coin box ................................... 407
Condenser ................................ 453
Console box ............................. 404
Coolant Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 451
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 303
Cooling system ........................ 451 Engine overheating ............... 590
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 280
Warning message ................. 529
Cup holders.............................. 405
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 619
Daytime running light
system .................................... 237
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 384, 391
Rear window ................. 384, 391
Windshield .................... 384, 391
Dimension ................................ 596
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DisplayDrive information ........... 108, 112
Fuel consumption information.......................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 264
Multi-information display ........................ 108, 111
Trip information ..................... 117
Warning message ................. 527
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 436
Door courtesy lights ................ 399 Wattage................................. 615
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................ 136
Back door .............................. 143
Door glasses ......................... 182
Door lock ............................... 132
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 179
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Side doors ............................. 132
Double locking system.............. 87
Drive information ............. 108, 112
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 522
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 189
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 188
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Procedures............................ 186
Winter driving tips ................. 303
Driving position memory ........ 170 Driving position memory ....... 170
Memory recall function .......... 171 Electric power steering
Function ................................ 297
Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 531
Electronic key Battery-saving function ......... 152
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 582
Replacing the battery ............ 482
Emergency brake signal ......... 298
Emergency flashers ................ 508
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 520
If a warning light turns on...... 520
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 527
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 582
If the engine will not start ...... 575
If the parking brake cannot be released......................... 578
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................... 577
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 585
If you have a flat
tire ............................. 544, 560
If you lose your keys ..... 122, 131
If you think something is wrong.................................. 518
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 593
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 509
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 511
If your vehicle overheats ....... 590E
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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638Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 560
Engine “ACC” position....................... 210
Accessory mode ................... 215
Before stopping the engine (diesel engine) .................... 189
Compartment ........................ 443
Engine switch ................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 440
How to start the engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number............. 598
Idling time.............................. 189
If the engine will not start ...... 575
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 509
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 590
Engine compartment cover ....................................... 445
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 451
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 303
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 106
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 602
Checking ............................... 446
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 527
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 303 Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 449
Engine switch .................. 209, 212 Auto power off function ......... 216
Changing the engine switch mode .................................. 215
Changing the engine switch position .................... 210
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 509
Starting the engine........ 209, 212
Engine switch light
(ignition switch)..................... 399
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 297
Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 531
First-aid kit storage belt .......... 408
Flat tire.............................. 544, 560
Floor mat .................................... 30
Fluid Brake .................................... 612
Clutch.................................... 612
Multidrive .............................. 610
Steering ................................ 612
Transmission ........................ 610
Washer ................................. 456
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs..... 494, 504
Switch ................................... 240
Wattage ................................ 615
Follow me home system ......... 236
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 494
Switch ................................... 240
Wattage ................................ 615
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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 504
Hill-start assist control ............ 297
Hood.......................................... 440 Warning buzzer ....................... 89
Hooks Cargo hooks.................. 408, 410
Coat hooks ............................ 423
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 30
Horn .......................................... 174
Identification Engine ................................... 599
Vehicle .................................. 598
Idling time................................. 189
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 209, 212Auto power off function ......... 216
Changing the engine switch mode........................ 215
Changing the engine switch position .................... 210
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 509
Starting the engine ........ 209, 212
Ignition switch light (engine switch light).............. 399
Illuminated entry system......... 401
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators.................................... 98
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data..................................... 449
Items to initialize ................... 628
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 461 Inside rear view mirror ............ 176
Instrument panel/
cluster light control....... 106, 114
Intercooler ................................ 453
Interior lights............................ 399 Switch ................................... 400
Wattage ................................ 615
Intrusion sensor ........................ 92
ISOFIX rigid anchors ........... 69, 75
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 442
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................... 545, 546, 561
Jack handle .............. 545, 546, 561
Jam protection function Panoramic roof shade........... 421
Power windows ..................... 183
Keyless entry Smart entry & start system ........................ 148
Wireless remote control ........ 121
Keys .......................................... 120 Battery-saving function ......... 152
Electronic key ....................... 120
Engine switch................ 209, 212
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 582
If you lose your keys ............. 122
Key number plate.................. 120
Keyless entry ........................ 121
Keys ...................................... 120
Mechanical key ..................... 120
Replacing the battery ............ 482
Warning buzzer..................... 150
Wireless remote control key...................................... 121
Knee airbag ................................ 39
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641Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display) ................................... 621
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 263
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 440
Hood lock release lever ........ 440
Shift lever ...................... 219, 225
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Wiper lever .................... 242, 246
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 232
Replacing light bulbs ............. 502
Wattage................................. 615
Light Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 269
Door courtesy lights .............. 399
Engine switch light ................ 399
Fog light switch ..................... 240
Follow me home system ....... 236
Headlight switch .................... 232
Illuminated entry system ....... 401
Interior lights ......................... 400
Interior light list ...................... 399
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 144
Personal lights ...................... 400
Replacing light bulbs ............. 490
Trunk light ............................ 140
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Vanity lights........................... 417
Wattage................................. 615
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 490
Wattage................................. 615 Lock steering column ..... 210, 216
Luggage compartment
Auxiliary box ......................... 411
Cargo hooks ......................... 410
Extending a space ................ 420
Luggage cover ...................... 412
Separation net ...................... 414
Luggage cover ......................... 412
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 436
Maintenance data ................. 596
Maintenance requirements ... 433
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 520
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 382
Manual headlight leveling dial .......................................... 235
Manual transmission ............... 225
Meter Indicators ................................ 98
Instrument cluster light control......................... 106, 114
Meters ................................... 104
Multi-information display ........................ 108, 111
Warning lights ....................... 520
Warning messages ............... 527
Microphone .............................. 353
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 384, 391
Outside rear view mirrors...... 179
Vanity mirrors........................ 417
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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MP3 disc*................................. 321
Multidrive .................................. 219
Multimedia system
*
Multi-information display
Drive information ........... 108, 112
Language .............................. 621
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 264
Set up............................ 109, 114
Trip information ..................... 117
Warning messages ............... 527
Navigation system
*
Odometer .................................. 106
Oil Engine oil .............................. 602
Manual transmission oil ........ 611
Opener Back door .............................. 143
Fuel filler door ....................... 247
Hood ..................................... 440
Trunk ..................................... 139
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 179 Adjusting and folding............. 179
Adjustment ............................ 179
Folding .................................. 180
Outside rear view mirror defoggers.................... 384, 391
Outside temperature display .................................... 105
Overhead console.................... 404
Overheating .............................. 590 Paddle shift switches ...... 221, 222
Panoramic roof shade
Jam protection function......... 421
Operation .............................. 421
Parking brake Operation .............................. 229
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 522
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 532
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)Function ................................ 255
Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 529
Personal lights ......................... 399 Switch ................................... 400
Wattage ................................ 615
Power heater ............................ 395
Power outlet ............................. 418
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................... 297Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 531
Power windows Jam protection function......... 183
Operation .............................. 182
Window lock switch............... 182
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS)Function ................................ 255
Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 529
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SensorAutomatic headlight system ................................ 237
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 269
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 263
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 244
Service reminder indicators ................................ 98
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .............. 577
Manual transmission ............. 225
Multidrive............................... 219
Shift lock system ..................... 577
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 132
Side mirrors.............................. 179
Adjusting and folding............. 179
Heaters ......................... 384, 391
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 502
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Wattage................................. 615
Smart entry & start system ..... 148 Antenna location ................... 148
Entry function ........ 132, 139, 143
Starting the engine ................ 212
Snow tires................................. 303
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 613
Storage location ............ 545, 546
Spark plug ................................ 609
Specifications .......................... 596
Speed limiter ............................ 283
Speedometer ............................ 105 Sport mode............................... 220
SRS airbags ............................... 39
Steering lock .................... 210, 216
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 174
Audio switches ...................... 311
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Meter control switches .......... 112
Telephone switches .............. 356
Stop/tail lights .......................... 504
Stop lights Emergency brake signal ....... 298
Replacing light bulbs............. 504
Wattage ................................ 615
Storage feature ........................ 402
Storage precautions ................ 402
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 593
Sun visors ................................ 417
Switch Audio remote control switches.............................. 311
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 269
Cruise control switch............. 280
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Door lock switch.................... 135
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Driving position memory switches.............................. 170
Emergency flasher switch ..... 508
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 240
Intrusion sensor cancel switch ................................... 92
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212
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