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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multi-
information display. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts and clips on the
undercarriage and remove the cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under
Cover
Bolt Clip
Drain Bolt
Washer
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
5.Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
uIf it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
uApply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
uTightening torque:
29 lbfft (39 Nm, 4.0 kgfm)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine.
uEngine oil change capacity (including filter):
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
uIf necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.
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Index
Index
Numbers
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 67
3-Mode Drive System ............................... 197
ECON Mode Indicator ............................... 76
NORMAL Mode Indicator .......................... 76
SPORT Mode Indicator .............................. 76
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 185
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 210
Accessories and Modifications ................ 220
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 236
Engine Oil ............................................... 231
Washer ................................................... 241
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 231
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 123
Headlights .............................................. 242
Mirrors.................................................... 119
Seats....................................................... 121
Steering Wheel ....................................... 118
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 135 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 264
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 134
Sensors .................................................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Air Pressure ....................................... 253, 307
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................. 25
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Audio ........................................... 145
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 210
Indicator .................................................... 69
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 18
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 144
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 153
General Information ................................ 155
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 151
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Reactivating ............................................. 141 Recommended CDs ................................. 155
Recommended Drives .............................. 157
Security Code .......................................... 141
Theft Protection ...................................... 141
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 157
Authorized Manuals ................................ 315
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 191
Manual Transmission ............................... 194
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 112
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 182
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............ 185, 186
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 191
Creeping ................................................. 182
Fluid ........................................................ 238
Kickdown ................................................ 182
L Mode ................................................... 187
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 184
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 183
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
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B
Back-Up Light............................................ 247
Battery ....................................................... 262
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 293
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Maintenance
(Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 262
Maintenance
(Replacing the Button Battery)................ 263
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)............ 82
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 128
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 158
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 61
Brake System ............................................. 208
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 210
Brake Assist System ................................. 211
Brake System Indicator............................. 295
Fluid ........................................................ 240
Foot Brake ............................................... 209
Indicator .................................................. 295
Parking Brake .......................................... 208
Brightness Control (In strument Panel).... 116
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 242
Back-Up Lights......................................... 247
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 248
Bulb Specifications ................................... 306
Fog Lights ................................................ 244 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 246
Headlights ............................................... 242 High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 249
Parking/Daytime Running Light................ 246
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 249
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 246
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 62
Cargo Cover .............................................. 131
Carrying Cargo ................................. 173, 175
CD Player ................................................... 147
Certification Label .................................... 308
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 242
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 293
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 267
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 265
Climate Control System ............................ 134
Changing the Mode ................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 135 Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensors ................................................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 271, 307
Controls ...................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Creep Aid System ..................................... 180
Creeping ................................................... 182
Cruise Control .......................................... 200
Indicator ................................................... 75
Cup Holders .............................................. 128
Customer Service Information ................ 316
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 113
Dead Battery ............................................ 287
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 135
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 309
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 111
Rearview Mirror .............................. 119, 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 232
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Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 111
Door Mirrors ............................................. 120
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 31
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 256
Driving ...................................................... 171
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 197
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 182
Braking ................................................... 208
Cruise Control ........................................ 200
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Plus Sport System.................................... 198
Shifting Gear (Automatic Transmission) ... 183
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 188
Starting the Engine ................................. 178
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 197
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 203
Emergency ................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 236
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 231
Starting ................................................... 178
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Engine Oil ................................................. 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 295 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 267
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 119
F
Features .................................................... 137
Filters ......................................................... 264
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 264
Oil ........................................................... 234
Flat Tire ..................................................... 271
Floor Mats ................................................. 266
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 238
Brake ...................................................... 240
Clutch ..................................................... 240
Engine Coolant ....................................... 236
Manual Transmission ............................... 239
Windshield Washer ................................. 241
Foot Brake ................................................ 209
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 114
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 216
Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 216
Refueling................................................. 216
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