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ContentsChild Safety P. 61 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75 Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 221 Climate Control System P. 239
Audio Error Messages P. 343 General Information on the Audio System P. 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 403, 427 Refuel Recommend P. 452
When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 571 Parking Your Vehicle P. 583
Fuel Economy and CO 2
Emissions P. 600 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 601
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 614 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 631
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642 Battery P. 651 Remote Transmitter Care P. 653
Cleaning P. 655 Accessories and Modifications P. 660
Engine Does Not Start P. 671 Jump Starti ng P. 674 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 677
Fuses P. 688 Emergency Towing P. 693 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 694
Refueling P. 697
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 705 Reporting Safety Defects P. 706
Authorized Manuals P. 711 Customer Service Information P. 712 Quick Reference Guide
P. 4 Safe Driving
P. 33 Instrument Panel
P. 77 Controls
P. 163 Features
P. 243 Driving
P. 453 Maintenance
P. 603 Handling the Unexpected
P. 663
Information
P. 699
Index
P. 713

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Power Window Switches (P 186)
❙ Master Door Lock Switch (P 178)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 209)
❙ Memory Buttons *
(P 206)
❙ SET Button *
(P 206)
❙ Trunk Opener (P 180)❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 690)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 616) ❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P 208)
❙ HomeLink ® Buttons *
(P 401)
❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 228)
❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❙ Wireless Charger *
(P 230)
❙ USB Port (P 245)
❙ Trunk Main Switch *
(P 182)
❙ Glove Box (P 223)
❙ ECON Button (P 492)
❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 577)❙ Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) *
(P 482, 484)
Automatic Transmission *
(P 475)
Manual Transmission *
(P 488)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 465)
❙ SPORT Button *
(P 491)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 614)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 200, 639)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 209)
❙ Headlights (P 632)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 638)
❙ Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)
❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 633)
❙ Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side Marker Lights (P 193, 633)
❙ Fog Lights *
(P 195, 633)
❙ Trunk Release Button *
(P 181)
❙ Brake Lights (P 634)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 634)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 634)❙ Back-Up Lights (P 636)
❙ How to Refuel (P 598)❙ Tires (P 642, 665)
❙ Brake Lights *
(P 636)
❙ Taillights (P 636)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 594)
❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 638)

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Quick Reference Guide Handling the Unexpected (P 663)
Flat Tire (P 665)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 681)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual. Engine Won’t Start (P 671)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 688)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.Overheating (P 679)
● 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 (P 693)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
172
Controls To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• Walk away at least more than about 5 feet
(1.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the remote.
• Open any door. 1 Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock ® )
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
• The remote is inside the vehicle.
• A door or the hood is not closed.
• The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
• The remote is not located within a radius of about
5 feet (1.5 m) from the ve hicle when you get out of
the vehicle and close the doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
• The remote is put inside the vehicle through a
window.
• You are located too close to the vehicle.
• The remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the remote. Then, open/close a door and
confirm the auto lock ac tivation beeper sounds once.
In the case that the remote is out of operating range
when you close a door or the trunk, a beeper will
sound to indicate that the auto lock function has
been canceled.

184 uu Security System u Security System Alarm
Controls Security System Alarm The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are op ened with the key,
remote transmitter, or smart entr y with push button start system *
.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of ( P
(continuously variable transmission models) or the
hood is opened before the power mode is in ON.
■ When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some the exterior lights flash.
■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry with push
button start system *
. The system, along with the ho rn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■ Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when th e following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, or smart entry
with push button start system *
.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key *
,
remote transmitter or smart entry with push button start system *
, or when the power
mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time. 1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
• Opening the hood with the hood release.
• Taking the transmission out of ( P
.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry with push button start system *
.Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models

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Driving Before DrivingDriving Preparation Check the following items be fore you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.■ Exterior Checks 1 Exterior Checks NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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469uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■ To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.■ Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback * 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
• You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.3
WARNING Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once. Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models

uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
470
Driving ■ To stop the engine 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
• You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
• Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
• There is an antenna failure.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
• You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
• The engine is stopped by using the remote.
• The security system alarm is activated.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The hood is open.
• The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
• The battery is low.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
• You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• You press the shift lever release button. Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission modelsPress and hold the
button for one second. Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models

603Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 604
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 605
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 606
Maintenance Minder TM
..................... 607
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 614
Opening the Hood ........................... 616
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 617
Oil Check ......................................... 618
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 620
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 621 Engine Coolant ................................ 625
Transmission Fluid ............................ 627
Brake/Clutch *
Fluid .......................... 629
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 630
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 631
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 639
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 642
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 643
Tire Labeling .................................... 643
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 645
Wear Indicators................................ 647 Tire Service Life ................................ 647
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 648
Tire Rotation .................................... 649
Winter Tires ..................................... 650
Battery ............................................... 651
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 653
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 654
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 655
Exterior Care.................................... 657
Accessories and Modifications ........ 660
* Not available on all models