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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 463)
Under the Hood (P 471)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, inverter coolant, and
windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 484)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 491)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 493)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ............ 464
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 465Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 466
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 467
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 471
Opening the Hood ........................... 472
Recommended Engine Oil ...... .......... 473
Oil Check ......................................... 474
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 475
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 476
Coolant System................................ 478
Inverter Coolant ............................... 480
Transmission Fluid ............................ 481
Brake Fluid ....................................... 482
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 483
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 484
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades .......................................... 491
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 493
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 494
Tire Labeling .................................... 494
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 496
Wear Indicators ............................... 498
Tire Service Life ................................ 498
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 499
Tire Rotation .................................... 500
Winter Tires ..................................... 501
12-Volt Battery ................................. 502
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 503
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 504
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 505
Exterior Care.................................... 507
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked M+S tires, snow tires,
or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires: • Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1036
1Winter Tires
NOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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Index
Seat Belts..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 75
Seat Heaters ...................................... 163, 164
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................. 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Seat Heaters .................................... 163, 164
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 80
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 80
SEL/RESET Button ........................................ 95
Select Lever ................................................. 23
Operation .................................. 23, 420, 421
Releasing ................................................. 524
Won’t Move ............................................ 524
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Selector Knob (Audio) ...................... 175, 197
Shift Lever ........................................... 23, 420
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shift Lever Positions
Transmission ............................................ 420
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 420 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 115
Snow Tires ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 538
Specifications ............................................ 538
Specified Fuel ................................... 459, 538
Speedometer .............................................. 92
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Steering Wheel ......................................... 145
Adjusting ................................................ 145
Stopping ................................................... 456
Summer Tires ............................................ 501
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 162
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 46
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 133
SYNC Mode ............................................... 167
System Message Indicator .......................... 79
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Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 97
Temperature Sensor ........................... 97, 168
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 447
Indicator............................................ 78, 531 Tire Repair Kit
.......................................... 511
Tires .......................................................... 493
Air Pressure..................................... 494, 539
Checking and Maintaining ...... ................ 493
Inspection ............................................... 493
Labeling .................................................. 494
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 510
Regulations ............................................. 496
Rotation.................................................. 500
Summer .................................................. 501
Tire Chains.............................................. 501
Tire Repair Kit ......................................... 511
Wear Indicators....................................... 498
Winter .................................................... 501
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 415
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 415
Emergency .............................................. 535
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 447
Indicator ........................................... 78, 531
Transmission ..................................... 419, 420
Creeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 481
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 421
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 75, 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Trip Meter .................................................. 96
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Index
Troubleshooting...................................... 509
Blown Fuse ..................................... 532, 533 Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 535
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 525
Power System Won’t Start ...................... 519
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 510
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 524
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 122
Lid .......................................................... 122
Light Bulb ............................................... 538
Main Switch............................................ 124
Turn by Turn Directions ............................. 97
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 79
Turning on the Power ............................. 416
Does Not Activate ................................... 519
Jump Starting ......................................... 522
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Unlocking the Doors ................................ 114
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside .................................................. 18
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 292
USB Port .................................................... 171 Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 115
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Valet Key ................................................... 124
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 540
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 443
OFF Button .............................................. 444
Off Indicator .............................................. 77
System Indicator ........................................ 77
Ventilation ................................................ 165
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 473, 539
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 443
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Warning and Information Messages ......... 84
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 528
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 545
Watts ......................................................... 538
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 498
Window Washers ...................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid............................... 483
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 129Windshield
................................................ 140
Cleaning ................................................. 508
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 483
Wiper Blades ........................................... 491
Wipers and Washers................................ 140
Winter Tires .............................................. 501
Snow Tires .............................................. 501
Tire Chains .............................................. 501
Wipers and Washers ................................. 140
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 491
WMA ................. 184, 192, 215, 225, 254, 278
Worn Tires ................................................ 493
X XM ® Radio ........................................ 212, 251
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