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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 place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full size tire repaired or
replaced. 1.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground.
2. Put the shift lever in
(P .
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
1Changing a Flat Tire
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 use 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 a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.

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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
1.Open the cargo area floor lid.
2. Take the tool bag out of the cargo area.
Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle
bar out of the tool bag.
3. Take the jack out of the spare tire area.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
■Getting Ready to Re place the Flat Tire
Tool Bag
Spare Tire

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5.Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
6. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
uMake sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle

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1.Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop rotating.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbfft (108 Nm, 11 kgfm)
■Replacing the Flat Tire1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely store the wheel nut wrench and
jack handle bar back in the tool bag. Store
the bag in the cargo area.
5. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s
end bracket to lock it in place.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator comes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tire For
normal
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, and then goes off. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
• If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire has triggered the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a
full size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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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 pivoting 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.1Emergency Towing
NOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
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.All models
2WD models

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Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 299
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 122
Driving ...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 245
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 309
DVD Player ............................................... 173
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 119
Elapsed Time .............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 331 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 248
Emergency ................................................ 336
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 345
Engine ....................................................... 342
Coolant ................................................... 280
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Oil ........................................................... 275
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Temperatue Guage.................................... 77
Engine Oil ................................................. 275
Adding .................................................... 277
Checking ................................................. 276
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 329
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 275
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 73, 331
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 312
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F Features ..................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 309
Oil ........................................................... 278
Flat Tire ..................................................... 317
Floor Mats ................................................. 311
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 282
Brake ...................................................... 283
Engine Coolant ....................................... 280
Windshield Washer ................................. 284
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 129
Foot Brake ................................................ 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 259
Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 259
Refueling................................................. 259
Fuel Economy ........................................... 262
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 261
Message.................................................. 330
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 260
Fuses .......................................................... 333
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 335
Locations......................................... 333, 334

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Index
Seats.......................................................... 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 122
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 139
Security System ........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Knob .................................... 78, 81
Select Lever ........................................ 15, 243
Operation ......................................... 15, 244
Releasing ................................................ 326
Won’t Move ........................................... 326
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 153
Setting the Clock ........................................ 96
Shift Lever .......................................... 15, 243
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 244
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 243
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 206, 218
Snow Tires ................................................ 304
Spare Tire ......................................... 317, 341
Spark Plugs ............................................... 340
Specifications ........................................... 340
Specified Fuel ................................... 259, 340 Speedometer
.............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 239
Does Not Start ......................................... 323
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Steering Wheel ......................................... 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Stopping .................................................... 257
Summer Tires ............................................ 304
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 111
Synchronized Mode .................................. 147
T
Tachometer ................................................. 77
Tailgate ..................................................... 104
Unable to Open ....................................... 337
Temperature Gauge ................................... 77
Temperature Sensor ................................. 148
Text Message .................................... 206, 218
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 250
Indicator ............................................ 73, 332
Tires ........................................................... 296
Air Pressure ..................................... 297, 341
Checking and Maintaining....................... 296 Inspection ............................................... 296
Labeling .................................................. 297
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 317
Regulations ............................................. 299
Rotation .................................................. 303
Spare Tire ........................................ 317, 341
Summer .................................................. 304
Tire Chains .............................................. 304
Wear Indicators ....................................... 301
Winter..................................................... 304
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 140
Tools .......................................................... 316
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 231
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 232
Load Limits .............................................. 231
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 235
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 235
Emergency .............................................. 336
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 250
Indicator............................................ 73, 332
Transmission ............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 282
Number................................................... 342
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 244
Trip Meter ................................................... 79
Troubleshooting ....................................... 315
Blown Fuse...................................... 333, 334
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20