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4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 5 0 6 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spa re tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
WARNING
■When removing the battery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal first. If the positive (+) terminal con-
tacts any metal in the surrounding area when the positive (+) terminal is
removed, a spark may occur, leading to a fire in addition to el ectrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■ Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally ignit ing the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the in tended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open fla me near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not beco me entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.

5328-2. Customization
■Illumination (P. 352)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff—O
Ambient lights*OnOff—O
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WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

554What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 459)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 198)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 455, 465)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or st art
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 465)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 455, 465.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 470)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 495)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

555Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 342Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 328
Warning light ......................... 456
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 329
Air conditioning filter .............. 433
Air conditioning
system .................................... 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 342
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 540
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 456
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 137
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 328
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
*
Audio/visual system*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic High Beam ............. 208
Automatic light control system.................................... 204
Automatic transmission ......... 191 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

556Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 441
Battery ...................................... 411 Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 336
Replacing .............................. 490
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 202
Fluid ...................................... 506
Parking brake........................ 198
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 328
Brake Hold................................ 202 Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 173
Break-in tips ............................ 174
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286 Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387
Cargo capacity......................... 183
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 337
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 67
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558Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 206
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 344
Rear window ......................... 344
Windshield ............................ 344
Dimensions .............................. 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 185
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 252
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 508
Door lock
Doors .................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 127
Wireless remote control ........ 127
Doors ........................................ 127 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 130
Door lock............................... 129
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear door child-protector ...... 130
Side doors............................. 127
Side windows ........................ 162 Drive-Start Control .................. 173
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 459
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 148
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switches ............................. 324
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter drive tips .................... 336
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 148 Memory recall function ......... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 148
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 173 Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 263
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559Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 329 Warning light ......................... 457
Electronic key .......................... 124 Battery-saving function ......... 139
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 484
Replacing the battery ............ 435
Emergency flashers ................ 444
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 455
If a warning light turns on...... 455
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 465
If the battery is discharged.... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 484
If the engine will not start ...... 482
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................... 446
If you have a flat tire ............. 470
If you lose your keys ..... 125, 126
If you think something is wrong.................................. 453
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 445
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 448
If your vehicle overheats ....... 492 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 187
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch ....................... 186
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the engine......... 186
Identification number ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 445
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 186
Overheating .......................... 492
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 186
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329 Warning light......................... 457
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
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560Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 470
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 504
Brake .................................... 506
Washer ................................. 413
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 459
Front personal lights ............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 144 Adjustment ............................ 144
Cleaning................................ 389
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Fuel Capacity................................ 500
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 454
Information............................ 509
Refueling .............................. 216
Type.............................. 500, 509
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ................... 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 216 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 219
Refueling .............................. 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 454
Fuses ........................................ 438
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks.................. 361
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561Alphabetical index
Head restraints ........................ 153
Head-up display ....................... 111
Headlights ................................ 204Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination .......... 207
Heated steering wheel............. 349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
Outside rear view mirrors...... 344
Seat heaters ......................... 349
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 441
Hill-start assist control............ 328
Hood ......................................... 401
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 376
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 156
HUD (Head-up display)............ 111 I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar)..................................... 303 Warning light......................... 458
Warning messages ............... 314
Identification Engine .................................. 500
Vehicle .................................. 499
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 314
Items to initialize ................... 533
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 157
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ............................ 303 Warning light......................... 458
Warning messages ............... 314
Interior lights ........................... 352 Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist ........... 295
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