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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P471)
Flat Tire (P473)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P488)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P479)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P494)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P486)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P501)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uGauges
Instrument Panel
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Temperature Gauge
■Odometer
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperat ure gauge reading in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of th e road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
2 Overheating P. 486
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interfa ce (Right Side Area)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable
distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer
to have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the
Engine oil pressure low or Engine temperature too hot message is displayed.
2If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears P. 488
2 Overheating P. 486
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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
Other Interior Convenience Items
The accessory power socket can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.
■Console compartment
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Socket1 Accessory Power Socket
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the accessory power
socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated
180 watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the accessory
power socket with the engine running.
When the accessory power soc ket is not in use, close
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from
getting into the accessory power socket.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 472
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 473
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 479
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 480Emergency Engine Start ................... 481
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 482
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 483
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 485
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 486 Indicator Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 488
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 488
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 489
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 490
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 491 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 492
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks
*...................... 493
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 494
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 499
Emergency Towing ........................... 501
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door.. 502If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 503
Refueling ........................................... 505
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses power.
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driv er information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge at
the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge has gone down, resu me driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN
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Index
Blind Spot Information System............... 323
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 223
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 265
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 80
Brake System ............................................ 399
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 404
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 444
Foot Brake .............................................. 403
Indicator ......................................... 490, 491
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 88
Indicator (Red) .................................... 86, 87
Parking Brake.......................................... 399
Brightness ................................................. 122
Bulb Replacement .................................... 446
Brake Lights, Rear Si de Marker/Taillights
and Rear Turn Signal Lights ................... 447
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 446
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 446
Headlights .............................................. 446
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 447
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 446
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 447
Taillight and Back-Up Lights .................... 447
Bulb Specifications ................................... 508
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 81
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 195 Carrying Cargo
.................................. 291, 293
Certification Label .................................... 510
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 446
Charging System Indicator ................. 89, 488
Child Safety ................................................. 68
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 155
Child Seat .................................................... 68
Booster Seats ............................................. 80
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 70
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 71
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 76
Larger Children .......................................... 79
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 70
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 72
Using a Tether ........................................... 78
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 466
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 464
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 199
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 201
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 463
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 201
Sensors .................................................... 204
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 330 Coat Hook
................................................. 195
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 330
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 473, 509
Console Compartment ............................. 192
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 303
Fluid ........................................................ 443
Kickdown ................................................ 303
Operating the Shift Lever................... 25, 305
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 485
Shifting ................................................... 304
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 442
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 442
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 443
Overheating ............................................ 486
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 303
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 411
Cup Holders .............................................. 193
Customer Service Information ................. 519
Customize Display .................................... 109
Customized Features ................................ 259
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 171
Dead Battery ............................................. 483
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 264
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 201
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 511
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 168
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 179
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 438
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 167
Display Setup ............................................ 214
Door Mirrors ............................................. 180
Doors ......................................................... 137
Auto Door Locking .................................. 152
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 152
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 39
Keys ........................................................ 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 140
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 147
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 454
Driver Attention Monitor ......................... 117
Driver Information Interface ............ 108, 111
Switching the Display............................... 112
Driving ....................................................... 289
Braking .................................................... 399
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 303
Shifting Position....................................... 304
Starting the Engine .................................. 296
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 463E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 306
Elapsed Time ............................................. 116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 91, 492
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 313
Emergency ................................................ 501
Emergency Call (eCall) ............................. 285
Emergency Engine Start ........................... 481
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 482
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 155
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 513
Engine ....................................................... 510
Coolant ................................................... 442
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 483
Oil ........................................................... 437
Starting ................................................... 296
Engine Coolant ......................................... 442
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank ...................................................... 442
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 443
Overheating ............................................ 486
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105
Engine Oil ................................................. 437
Adding .................................................... 439
Checking................................................. 438
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 428
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 488
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 437
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 488ENGINE START/STOP Button
.................... 164
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 492
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 81
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 466
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 180
F
Features.................................................... 205
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 463
Oil .......................................................... 440
Flat Tire ..................................................... 473
Floor Mats ................................................ 465
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 444
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 443
Engine Coolant ....................................... 442
Windshield Washer ................................. 445
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 215
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 184
Foot Brake ................................................ 403
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 198
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 181
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 396
Fuel ..................................................... 26, 417
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 114
Economy................................................. 420
Gauge .................................................... 105
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Index
From Inside ............................................. 149
From Outside .......................................... 140
Keys........................................................ 137
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 147
Low Battery Charge ................................. 488
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 139
Lower Anchors ........................................... 73
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 293
M
Maintenance............................................ 423
Battery .................................................... 460
Brake Fluid .............................................. 444
Cleaning ................................................. 464
Climate Control System .......................... 463
Coolant .................................................. 442
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 427
Oil .......................................................... 438
Precautions ............................................. 424
Radiator .................................................. 443
Remote Transmitter ................................ 462
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 446
Safety ..................................................... 425
Service Items ........................................... 431
Tires........................................................ 451
Transmission Fluid ................................... 443
Under the Hood ...................................... 435
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 89, 489Map Lights
................................................ 191
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 293
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 179
Adjusting ................................................. 179
Door ........................................................ 180
Exterior .................................................... 180
Interior Rearview ..................................... 179
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 469
Moonroof .................................................. 162
MP3 ........................................................... 220
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 415
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 510
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 437
Adding .................................................... 439
Checking ................................................. 438
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 428
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 488
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 437
Viscosity .................................................. 437
Open Source Licenses ....................... 254, 520
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 503 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 436
Moonroof ............................................... 162
Power Windows ...................................... 159
Trunk ...................................................... 153
Outside Temperature Display .................. 106
Overheating .............................................. 486
P
Panic Mode............................................... 158
Parking ...................................................... 409
Parking Brake ........................................... 399
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................. 88, 491
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red) ....... 86, 87, 490, 491
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 65
Passing Indicators ..................................... 168
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 223
Power Windows ....................................... 159
Precautions While Driving ....................... 302
Rain ........................................................ 302
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 473
R
Radiator.................................................... 443
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 215
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 216
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