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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem wi th the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

587
uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada

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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 492
Indicator ............................................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 567, 601
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 109
Conversation Mirror ................................ 179
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 533
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 534
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 533
Overheating ............................................ 583
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 439
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 506
Cruise Control .......................................... 445
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 610
Customized Features ............................... 317
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 579
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 347
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 189, 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 603
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 146
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 529
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .......................................... 225
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ......................................................... 111
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Message ............................ 34, 91
Keys ........................................................ 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 548
Driving ....................................................... 409
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 455
Automatic Transmission ........................... 439
Braking .................................................... 488
Cruise Control ......................................... 445
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 430
Starting the Engine .................................. 432
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 438
Driving Position Memory System ............. 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 556
E
ECON Button............................................. 442
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 87 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 80, 587
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 476
Emergency ................................................ 594
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 605
Engine ....................................................... 602
Coolant ................................................... 533
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Oil ........................................................... 528
Remote Engine Start................................ 434
Starting ................................................... 432
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 527
Engine Coolant ......................................... 533
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 534
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 533
Overheating ............................................ 583
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 528
Adding .................................................... 530
Checking................................................. 529
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 521
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 585
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 528
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 142
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 80, 587
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 559
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162

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Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 440, 441
Does Not Move........................................ 582
Operation .................................. 20, 440, 441
Releasing ................................................. 582
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 440
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 285
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 253
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 553
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 267
Spare Tire .......................................... 567, 601
Spark Plugs ................................................ 600
Specifications ............................................ 600
Specified Fuel .................................... 512, 600
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 432
Does Not Start ......................................... 576
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 501
Summer Tires ............................................ 553 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 77
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 142
SYNC Mode ............................................... 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Outside Temperature Display ................... 106
Temperature Gauge ................................. 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 194
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 186
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 480, 588
Tires ........................................................... 545
Air Pressure ..................................... 546, 601
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 545
Inspection ............................................... 545
Labeling .................................................. 546
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 567
Regulations ............................................. 548
Rotation .................................................. 552
Spare Tire ........................................ 567, 601
Summer .................................................. 553
Tire Chains .............................................. 553 Wear Indicators....................................... 550
Winter .................................................... 553
Tools ......................................................... 566
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 418
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 422
Load Limits ............................................. 418
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 429
Emergency .............................................. 594
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 480
Indicator ........................................... 80, 588
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 588
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 427
Transmission ............................... 20, 439, 440
Automatic....................................... 439, 440
Fluid ....................................................... 535
Number .................................................. 602
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 565
Blown Fuse ............................. 589, 591, 592
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 594
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 576
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 583
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 567
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 582
Warning Indicators.................................... 74