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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 538
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 539
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 549
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ...550
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 551
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 552
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 555 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 557
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 557
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 558
If the Brake System I ndicator (Red) Comes
On .................................................559
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 559
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 560 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 561
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 562
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 567
Emergency Towing ........................... 568
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door....569
If You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate ... 570
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 571

549
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 550
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 145
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 525●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 562
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 385
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 136
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 567
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 568
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 552

550
uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the engine won’t star t, start the engine as follows:
1.Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the keyless
remote while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.
u The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate
If you cannot unlock the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Press the unlock button on the keyless
remote.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
remote.
3. Fully insert the key into the cover located on
the underside of the tailgate beside the
lower handle and turn it as shown in the
image.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Pull the emergency release cable.
6. Open the tailgate in either swing out or flip
down position by pulling either handle.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 132
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Tailgate1What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Alarm may sound if you pull the emergency release
cable without pressing the unlock button on the
keyless remote. 2 Security System P. 136
Emergency
Release Cable

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Index
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 394
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 477
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 585
Customized Features ............................... 299
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 552
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 323
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 159
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 577
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 164
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 148
Display Button .......................................... 212
Door Mirrors ............................................. 165
Doors ........................................................ 117
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door Open Message ........................... 36, 96
Key ......................................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside................................ 16, 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 120 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driving ....................................................... 363
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Braking .................................................... 468
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 383
Shifting ................................................... 395
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 528
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 403
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 559
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 412
Emergency ................................................ 568
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 579
Engine Coolant ................................................... 504
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Starting ................................................... 385 Engine Compartment Cover
.................... 498
Engine Coolant ......................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding .................................................... 501
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 145
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
Indicator............................................ 85, 559
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 531
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 165
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 502
Flat Tire ..................................................... 539
Floor Mats ................................................. 530
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 506
Brake ...................................................... 507

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Index
Illumination Control................................ 160
Button .................................................... 160
Immobilizer System .................................. 136
Indicator ................................................... 86
In-Bed Box ................................................ 191
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 91
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 88
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 82
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 89
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 89
Bed Lights On ........................................... 95
Blind spot information System........... 92, 421
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78
Charging System............................... 79, 557
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 93, 94
ECON Mode ............................................. 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 85, 559
Fog Lights ................................................. 86
High Beam ................................................ 85
Immobilizer System ................................... 86
Intelligent Traction Management .............. 95
Keyless Access System............................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....................................... 91, 92, 453
Lights On .................................................. 86
Low Fuel ................................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 79, 557 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 85, 560
M (sequential mode)/Se
quential Mode Gear
Selection.................................................. 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 79, 558
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 78, 559
Road Departure Mitigation ........................ 90
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 87
Shift Position ............................................. 80
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 82
System Message ........................................ 87
Transmission System .................... 80, 81, 561
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 85
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ......... 413
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 83, 412
Information ............................................... 573
Information Button .................................. 111
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 114
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 160
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 404
Indicator .................................................... 95
Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4
TM) AWD System ......................... 415
Interior Lights ........................................... 175
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 164
iPhone ....................................................... 282
iPod ................................................... 247, 282
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 543
Jump Starting ........................................... 552
K
Key............................................................ 117
Lockout Prevention.................................. 126
Number Tag ............................................ 118
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 129
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Key Number Tag ....................................... 118
Keyless Access System .............................. 120
Keyless Access System Indicators ............... 88
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 126
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 394
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 451
Indicator.............................................. 91, 92
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 64, 69
Lights ................................................. 149, 508
Auto High Beam...................................... 154
Automatic ............................................... 150
Bed ......................................................... 193
Bulb Replacement ................................... 508
Daytime Running Lights........................... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 152
High Beam Indicator .................................. 85
Interior .................................................... 175

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Index
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 148
Load Limits ................................................ 367
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 117
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 130
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 127
From Outside ........................................... 120
Key .......................................................... 117
Using a Key ............................................. 126
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
Low Battery Charge .................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 85
Lower Anchors ............................................ 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 575
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 367
Lumbar Support ........................................ 166
M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................ 80
Maintenance ............................................. 487
Battery..................................................... 525
Brake Fluid............................................... 507
Cleaning .................................................. 529
Climate Control System ........................... 528
Coolant ................................................... 504 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 491
Oil ........................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 488
Radiator .................................................. 505
Remote Transmitter ................................. 527
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 508
Safety...................................................... 489
Service Items ........................................... 494
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 506
Under the Hood ...................................... 496
Wiper Blades ........................................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 558
Map Lights ................................................ 176
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 367
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Door ....................................................... 165
Exterior ................................................... 165
Interior Rearview ..................................... 164
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 535
Moonroof ................................................. 143
MP3 ........................................................... 256
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 256
Multi-Information Display ....................... 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 481
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 576
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 383
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 501
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity.................................................. 499
Open Source Licenses .............................. 297
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 143
Power Windows...................................... 139
Tailgate................................................... 132
Trunk ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 555
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 22, 402
Pandora® ................................................. 254
Panic Mode ............................................... 138
Parking ..................................................... 472
Parking Brake ........................................... 468
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 78, 559
Parking Sensor System ............................. 473
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56