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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 468Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 469Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 470
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 471
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 475Opening the Hood ........................... 476
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 477
Oil Check ......................................... 478
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 479Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 480
Coolant System................................ 482
Inverter Coolant ............................... 484
Transmission Fluid ............................ 485
Brake Fluid ....................................... 486
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 487
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 488Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 495Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 497Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 498Tire Labeling .................................... 498DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 500
Wear Indicators ............................... 502
Tire Service Life ................................ 502
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 503
Tire Rotation .................................... 504
Winter Tires ..................................... 505
12-Volt Battery ................................. 506
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 507
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 508
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 509
Exterior Care.................................... 511

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.NOTICEDo not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

559Index
Beverage Holders..................................... 163
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 199, 232, 285
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 337, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 456
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Brake Assist System................................. 459
Fluid ....................................................... 486
Foot Brake .............................................. 457
Indicator ........................................... 74, 536
Parking Brake.......................................... 456
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 145
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 492
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 491
Headlights .............................................. 488
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 494
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 491
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 494
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 491
Taillights and Back-Up Lights................... 493
Bulb Specifications ................................... 544CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Area ............................................... 166 Cargo Hook
............................................... 165
Carrying Cargo .................................. 415, 417
CD Player ................................... 188, 219, 258
Center Pocket ........................................... 162
Certification Label .................................... 546
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 488
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................. 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 65
Larger Children .......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 511
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 509
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors .................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode ................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169 Clock
.......................................................... 114
Coat Hook ................................................. 165
Console Compartment ............................. 161
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 484
Coolant System ......................................... 482
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 423
Cruise Control ........................................... 428
Cup Holders .............................................. 163
Customer Service Information ................. 554
Customized Features ........................ 104, 297
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 143
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 528
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 547
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 140
Rearview Mirror....................................... 150
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 140
Display Button .......................... 180, 205, 237
Door Mirrors ............................................. 151

560Index
Doors......................................................... 116
Auto Door Locking .................................. 125
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 125
Door and Trunk Open Message ................. 37
Keys ........................................................ 116
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 122
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................ 118
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 500
Driving ....................................................... 413
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 431
Braking .................................................... 456
Cruise Control ......................................... 428
Shifting.................................................... 424
Transmission ............................................ 423
Turning on the Power .............................. 420
Driving Position Memory System ............. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508EEco Assist System........................................ 16
Eco Drive Display ........................................ 17
ECON Button ............................................. 426
Elapsed Time ............................................... 99
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 536
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 447Emergency
................................................ 541
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 549
Engine ....................................................... 546
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 477
Engine Coolant
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding .................................................... 479
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 79, 536
EV Button .................................................... 13
EV Indicator ................................................ 75
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 75
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 70
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 151
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 151
FFeatures.................................................... 173 Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 508
Oil .......................................................... 480
Flat Tire ..................................................... 516
Floor Mats ................................................ 510
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 482
Inverter Coolant ...................................... 484
Transmission ........................................... 485
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Foot Brake ................................................ 457
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 439
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Front Seats ................................................ 152
Adjusting ................................................ 152
Fuel ..................................................... 27, 463
Economy................................................. 465
Gauge ...................................................... 95
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 100
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 78
Range ....................................................... 99
Recommendation.................................... 463
Refueling ................................................ 463
Fuel Economy ........................................... 465
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 27, 464
Message ................................................. 535
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 27, 464
Fuses ......................................................... 538
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 540
Locations ........................................ 538, 539

563Index
Multi-Information Display......................... 97
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 461NNumbers (Identification)......................... 546OOdometer................................................... 99
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 477
Adding ................................................... 479
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 471
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
Viscosity.................................................. 477
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 136
Power Windows...................................... 133
Trunk ...................................................... 126
Outside Temperature Display ................. 100
Overheating ............................................. 531PPandora®.................................. 195, 227, 280
Panic Mode ............................................... 132
Parking ..................................................... 460
Parking Brake ........................................... 456 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ............................................ 74, 536
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56
Passing Indicators ..................................... 140
POWER Button .......................................... 137
Power System Turning on .............................................. 420
POWER SYSTEM Indicator .......................... 75
Power Windows ........................................ 133
POWER/CHARGE Gauge ............................. 96
Precautions While Driving ....................... 423
Rain ......................................................... 423
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 516
RRadiator.................................................... 483
Radio (AM/FM) .......................... 186, 212, 251
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 216, 255
Radio Data System (RDS) .......... 187, 214, 253
Range .......................................................... 99
RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 187, 214, 253
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 549
READY Indicator ......................................... 75
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 146
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 168
Rearview Camera ...................................... 462
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 150 Refueling
.................................................. 463
Fuel Gauge................................................ 95
Gasoline .......................................... 463, 544
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 453, 500, 547
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Replacement Battery .................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 488
Fuses ............................................... 538, 539
Tires ........................................................ 503
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 495
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 548
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 99
SSafe Driving................................................ 33
Safety Check ............................................... 37
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 40
Checking................................................... 44
Fastening .................................................. 41
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 65
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 39
Warning Indicator ............................... 39, 77

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Trunk........................................................ 126
Lid .......................................................... 126
Light Bulb ............................................... 544
Main Switch............................................ 128
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 100
Turning on the Power ............................. 420
Does Not Activate ................................... 525
Jump Starting ......................................... 528UUnlocking the Doors ................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside .................................................. 21
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 296
USB Port .................................................... 175
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 119VValet Key .................................................. 128
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 546
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 447
OFF Button ............................................. 448
Off Indicator ............................................. 79
System Indicator ....................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................... 169 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 477, 545
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 447
WWarning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 534
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 551
Watts ......................................................... 544
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 502
Window Washers ...................................... 144
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 144
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 133
Windshield ................................................ 144
Cleaning .................................................. 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 170
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 495
Wipers and Washers ................................ 144
Winter Tires .............................................. 505
Snow Tires ............................................... 505
Tire Chains .............................................. 505
Wipers and Washers ................................. 144
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 495
WMA ................. 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282
Worn Tires ................................................. 497