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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 586
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
Automatic transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Automatic transmission models
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
( P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the di splay. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change
between 1st and 6th automatically)
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Neutral
Used when idling
Release Button
Drive (S)●Automatically changing gears between
1st and 5th (5th gear is used only at
high speed)
●Used when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain
●Used to increase engine braking
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the multi-information display
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires P. 541
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in
(N.
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 541
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Snow chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/CVT models
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4,*5
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*6,*7
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message Service does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) models
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C), in very low temperatures (under - 20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4, *5
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*6, *7
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 562
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 563
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 569
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 570
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 571
Jump Starting .................................... 572
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 575Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 576
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 578
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 578
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 579
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 580 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 580
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 581
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 582
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 585
Emergency Towing ........................... 586
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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, and non- slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Move the shift lever to
(R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow these compact spare precautions:
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 the jack if it doesn’t work properly.
Call your dealer or a pr ofessional towing service.
Automatic transmission/CVT models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 570
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 140
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 550●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 582
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 421, 423
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 132
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 95
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 585
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 586
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 572
Models with multi- information display
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Won’t Move ............................................ 575
Shift Lever Position
Indicator ............................ 70, 431, 433, 437
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 430, 432, 436, 438
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Siri ® Eyes Free ............................................ 284
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 243
Smart Entry Remote ......................... 116, 425
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ...................................................... 119
Snow Tires ................................................. 549
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 257
Spare Tire .................................. 563, 589, 591
Spark Plugs ........................................ 588, 590
Specifications ............................................ 588
Specified Fuel ............................ 499, 588, 590
Speedometer ............................................... 95
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 421, 423
Does Not Start ......................................... 569
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 139
Jump Starting .......................................... 572
Remote Engine Start ................................ 425
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 157
Stopping .................................................... 492
Summer Tires ............................................ 549
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 139
System Message Indicator .......................... 76
T
Tachometer................................................. 95
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ............. 98, 102
Temperature Sensor ................... 98, 102, 183
Time (Setting) ........................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 476
Indicator............................................ 75, 581
Tires ........................................................... 541
Air Pressure ............................. 542, 589, 591
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 541
Inspection ............................................... 541
Labeling .................................................. 542
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 563
Regulations ............................................. 544
Rotation .................................................. 548
Spare Tire ................................ 563, 589, 591
Summer .................................................. 549
Tire Chains .............................................. 549
Wear Indicators ....................................... 546
Winter..................................................... 549
Tools .......................................................... 562
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 417
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 418
Load Limits .............................................. 417 Towing Your Vehicle
............................... 420
Emergency .............................................. 586
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 476
Indicator ........................................... 75, 581
Transmission ..................... 430, 432, 436, 438
Automatic............................................... 436
Continuously Variable (CVT)............ 430, 432
Fluid ............................................... 527, 528
Manual ................................................... 438
Number .................................................. 592
Shift Lever Position Indicator ......................... 70, 431, 433, 437
Trip Meter .......................................... 97, 101
Troubleshooting ...................................... 561
Blown Fuse ..................................... 582, 584
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 25
Emergency Towing ................................. 586
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 569
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 576
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 563
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 126
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 575
Warning Indicators.................................... 68
Trunk ........................................................ 128
Lid .......................................................... 128
Light Bulb ....................................... 588, 590
Main Switch............................................ 130
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