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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
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Driving
LaneWatchTM*
Is an assistance system that allows yo u to check the passenger side rear areas
displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to the
passenger’s side. A camera in the passenge r side door mirror monitors these areas
and allows you to check for ve hicles, in addition to your visual check and use of the
passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience while
driving.1 LaneWatchTM*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.
The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headli ghts and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.
The LaneWatch may not prov ide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:
•Your vehicle’s suspensi on has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.
•Your tires are over or under inflated.
•Your tires or wheels are of varied size or
construction.
3WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before do ing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
The system activates when you: The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information
screen.
Move the turn
signal lever to the
passenger side. Press the
LaneWatch
button.
The system deactivates when you:
Pull the turn signal
lever back. Press the LaneWatch
button again.
CameraAudio/Information Screen
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
1.Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold
the release button.
2. Lower the lever down all the way, then
release the button.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fu lly before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parki ng brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
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Handling the Unexpected
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 plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface an d apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Move the shift lever to
(R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0*1.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood
fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 433
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u Connect when using the automotive
battery charger to boost your 12-volt
battery, select a lo wer charging voltage
than 15-volt. Check the charger manual
for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster
Battery
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427Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator (red) co mes on or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 374
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical system s, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 332
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 343
Emergency ................................................ 438
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 447
Engine Coolant .................................................. 378
Jump Starting ......................................... 424
Number .................................................. 444
Oil .......................................................... 373
Starting........................................... 315, 317
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 118
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Engine Oil ................................................. 373
Adding ................................................... 375
Checking ................................................ 374
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 431
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 410
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 133
F
Features..................................................... 165
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 376
Flat Tire ..................................................... 415
Floor Mats ................................................. 409
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 381
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 380
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Manual Transmission ............................... 380
Windshield Washer .................................. 382
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 180
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 140
Foot Brake ................................................. 352
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 336
Indicator .................................................... 78
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................. 135
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 358
Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 358 Refueling........................................... 21, 358
Fuel Economy ........................................... 361
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 360
Message.................................................. 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 359
Fuses .......................................................... 433
Inspecting and Changing......................... 437
Locations................................................. 433
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Information ............................................. 358
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 358
Gauges ........................................................ 85
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission................................. 323, 325
Manual Transmission ............................... 330
Glass (care) ........................................ 408, 411
Glove Box .................................................. 149
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 383, 385
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 413
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 251
Menus..................................................... 253
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458
Index
Phone Setup .................................... 257, 284
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 142
Headlights ................................................. 123
Aiming .................................................... 383
Dimming ......................................... 123, 127
Operating ................................................ 123
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 131
Heating and Cooling System .................... 157
Cooling ................................................... 159
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 159
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 407
Heating ................................................... 158
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 251
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ...................... 316, 320
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 444
Engine and Transmission.......................... 444
Vehicle Identification ............................... 444
Ignition Switch .......................................... 118
Illumination Control ................................. 130
Knob ....................................................... 130
Immobilizer System .................................. 112
Indicator .................................................... 80
Indicators ..................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70 Charging System ............................... 71, 429
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 81, 334
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 81, 333
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 31, 75
ECON Mode ...................................... 80, 332
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ........................................... 75, 431
Fog Light ................................................... 77
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 78
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 429
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure .................................... 347
Maintenance Minder
TM...................... 81, 367
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 430
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 431
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 81
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 76
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77 VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ........................................... 74, 343
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 344
Washer Level ............................................ 81
Information .............................................. 441
Information Display ................................... 86
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 130
Interior Lights ........................................... 147
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
Internet Radio .................................. 211, 212
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 414, 418
Jump Starting ........................................... 424
K
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 92
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 104
Remote Transmitter .................................. 97
Types and Functions.................................. 92
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 322
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Index
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 340
Indicator ................................................... 79
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 345
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
Lights ................................................ 123, 383
Bulb Replacement ................................... 383
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Fog Lights ............................................... 126
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 77
Interior.................................................... 147
Light Switches......................................... 123
Lights On Indicator.................................... 77
Turn Signals ............................................ 123
Load Limits ............................................... 309
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 92
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104
From Inside ............................................. 101
From Outside ............................................ 95
Keys.......................................................... 92
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Using a Key............................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
Low Battery Charge ................................. 429
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 443
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 309
M
Maintenance............................................. 363
Battery .................................................... 403
Brake Fluid .............................................. 381
Cleaning .................................................. 408
Coolant ................................................... 378
Heating and Cooling System .................... 407
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 367
Oil ........................................................... 374
Precautions .............................................. 365
Radiator .................................................. 379
Remote Transmitter ................................. 405
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 383
Safety ...................................................... 365
Service Items ........................................... 369
Tires ........................................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ................................... 380
Under the Hood ...................................... 371
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 430
Manual Transmission ................................ 329
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 331
Map Lights ................................................ 148
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 309
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 85
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door........................................................ 133
Exterior .................................................... 133
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 362
Moonroof .................................................. 117 MP3
........................................... 182, 188, 213
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 356
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 444
O
Odometer................................................... 87
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 373
Adding .................................................... 375
Checking................................................. 374
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
Viscosity .................................................. 373
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 117
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 372
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 109
Overheating .............................................. 427
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 20, 327, 328
Pandora ®................................................... 212
Panic Mode ............................................... 114
Parking ...................................................... 355
Parking Brake ........................................... 351
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