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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

679

If you think something is wrong

The engine does not start

(vehicles without a smart key system)

● Vehicles with an automatic transmission:

Is the shift lever in P? ( →

P. 193)

● Vehicles with a manual transmission:

Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? (

→ P. 193)

● Is the battery discharged? (

→ P. 613)

The engine does not start

(vehicles with a smart key system)

● Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?

( →

P. 196)

● Is the shift lever in P? ( →

P. 198)

● Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →

P. 124)

● Is the steering wheel unlocked? (

→ P. 198)

● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?

In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (

→ P. 611)

● Is the battery discharged? (

→ P. 613)

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?

If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in the “ON” position. (

→ P. 205)

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?

If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →

P. 205)

680

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the engine switch. ( →

P. 194)

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →

P. 199)

The windows do not open or close by operating the power window switches

● Is the window lock switch pressed?

The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (

→ P. 147)

The engine switch is turned off automatically

(vehicles with a smart key system)

● The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( →

P. 198)

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

● The seat belt reminder light is flashing

Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →

P. 567)

● The parking brake indicator is on

Is the parking brake released? (

→ P. 210)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.

( →

P. 567, 580)

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

(vehicles with a smart key system)

● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?

Check the message on the multi-information display. (

→ P. 573)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

681

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds

(vehicles with an alarm)

● Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?

The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →

P. 79)

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the engine.

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.

A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is displayed

● When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-

played, refer to P. 566, 573.

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

( →

P. 594)

The vehicle becomes stuck

● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow. ( →

P. 619)

682

Alphabetical index

Alphabetical index

A

A/C .................................... 426, 432

Air conditioning filter ............. 534

Automatic air conditioning

system ................................ 432

Manual air conditioning

system ................................ 426

ABS (Anti-lock Brake

System) .................................. 319

Function ................................ 319

Warning light......................... 566

Warning message................. 575

Active head restraints ............. 131

Active traction control ............ 308

Air conditioning filter .............. 534

Air conditioning

system............................ 426, 432

Air conditioning filter ............. 534

Automatic air conditioning

system ................................ 432

Manual air conditioning

system ................................ 426

Airbags ....................................... 34

Airbag operating conditions .... 41

Airbag precautions

for your child......................... 37

Airbag warning light .............. 566

Correct driving posture ........... 26

Curtain shield airbag

operating conditions ............. 41

Curtain shield airbag

precautions........................... 38

Front passenger occupant

classification system............. 45

General airbag precautions .... 37

Locations of airbags................ 34

Modification and disposal

of airbags.............................. 40

Side airbag operating

conditions ............................. 41

Side airbag precautions .......... 38

Side and curtain shield airbags operating

conditions ............................. 41

Side and curtain shield

airbags precautions.............. 38

SRS airbags ........................... 34

Alarm

Alarm ...................................... 79

Warning buzzer ............ 566, 573

Anchor brackets ........................ 55

Antennas

(smart key system) ............... 123

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) ...................................... 319

Function................................ 319

Warning light......................... 566

Warning message................. 575

Assist grips.............................. 476

Audio input

*

............................ 341

Audio remote control switches

*

............................... 340

Audio system

*

......................... 336

Antenna ................................ 356

Audio input............................ 341

Audio settings ....................... 348

AUX port/USB port ............... 341

Bluetooth

®

audio .................. 385

CD player.............................. 357

Display settings .................... 349

General settings ................... 346

iPod ...................................... 362

MP3/WMA disc ..................... 357

Portable music player ........... 370

Radio .................................... 355

Setup menu .......................... 345

USB memory ........................ 366

AUTO LSD system................... 303

Automatic High Beam ............. 215

Automatic light control

system.................................... 211

Alphabetical index

683

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission......... 201

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ..................... 205

S mode ................................. 204

Power mode switch............... 203

AUX port ................................... 341

Auxiliary boxes ........................ 453

B

Back window

Back window......................... 150

Power back window .............. 151

Back-up lights

Replacing light bulbs............. 551

Wattage ................................ 634

Battery ...................................... 516

If the vehicle battery is

discharged.......................... 613

Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 325

Warning message................. 574

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291

Bluetooth

® *

Audio system ........................ 385

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone) ............. 386

Bottle holders .......................... 448

Brake

Fluid ...................................... 513

Parking brake........................ 210

Warning buzzer..................... 566

Warning light......................... 566

Warning message................. 573

Brake assist ............................. 319

Brake Override System ........... 162

Break-in tips............................. 163

Brightness control

Instrument panel light

control .................................. 91

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 291

Blind Spot Monitor

function............................... 293

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

function............................... 296

C

Camera mounting bracket ...... 477

Camper information ................ 671

Care .................................. 490, 494

Aluminum wheels ................. 491

Exterior ................................. 490

Interior .................................. 494

Seat belts.............................. 495

Cargo capacity......................... 174

Cargo lamp

Light switch........................... 443

Replacing light bulbs ............ 553

CD player

*

............................... 357

Certification label .................... 625

Chains ...................................... 326

Child restraint system............... 51

Booster seats, definition ......... 52

Booster seats, installation....... 62

Convertible seats, definition ... 52

Convertible seats,

installation ...................... 60, 61

Front passenger occupant

classification system ............ 45

Infant seats, definition............. 52

Infant seats, installation .......... 60

Installing CRS

with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59

Installing CRS with seat

belts...................................... 60

Installing CRS

with top tether strap........ 63, 65

*

: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

684

Alphabetical index

Child safety ................................ 50

Airbag precautions.................. 37

Battery precautions............... 616

Child restraint system ............. 51

How your child should

wear the seat belt ................. 30

Installing child restraints ......... 55

Moon roof precautions .......... 156

Power back window

precations........................... 152

Power window lock switch .... 147

Power window precautions ... 149

Rear door child-protector ...... 115

Removed wireless remote control/electronic key

battery precautions............. 539

Seat belt extender

precautions........................... 33

Seat belt precautions .............. 54

Seat heater precautions........ 439

Child-protectors....................... 115

Cleaning ........................... 490, 494

Aluminum wheels.................. 491

Exterior ................................. 490

Interior................................... 494

Seat belts.............................. 495

Clock

*

....................................... 463

Compass .................................. 485

Condenser................................ 513

Console box ............................. 446

Consumption screen......... 95, 101

Cooling system........................ 511

Capacity................................ 629

Checking............................... 511

Engine overheating............... 617

Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 325

Crawl Control ........................... 314

CRS ............................................. 51

Cruise control

Cruise control........................ 271

Dynamic radar cruise

control................................. 257

Cup holders ............................. 447

Curtain shield airbags............... 35

Customizable features ............ 649

D

Daytime running light

system.................................... 213

Deck hooks .............................. 455

Defogger

Outside rear view

mirrors ........................ 428, 435

Windshield .................... 428, 435

Differential................................ 630

Dimensions .............................. 622

Dinghy towing.......................... 192

Display

Drive information .................... 95

Dynamic radar cruise

control ................................ 257

LDA

(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249

Multi-information display......... 94

Warning message................. 573

Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503

Door lock

Doors .................................... 111

Key ....................................... 111

Smart key system ................. 112

Wireless remote control........ 111

Doors ........................................ 111

Automatic door locking

and unlocking system......... 115

Door lock .............................. 113

Door windows ....................... 147

Open door warning

message............................. 579

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145

Rear door child-protector...... 115

Drive-Start Control .................. 162

Alphabetical index

685

Driving ...................................... 160

Break-in tips.......................... 163

Correct driving posture ........... 26

Driving assist system ............ 319

Procedures ........................... 160

Winter drive tips .................... 325

Dynamic radar cruise

control .................................... 257

Constant speed control

mode .................................. 266

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode....................... 264

E

EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10

Electronic key .......................... 104

Battery-saving function ......... 125

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ........... 611

Replacing the battery............ 537

Emergency, in case of

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ........... 611

If the engine will not start ...... 609

If the vehicle battery is

discharged.......................... 613

If the warning buzzer

sounds................................ 566

If the warning light turns

on ....................................... 566

If the warning message

is displayed......................... 573

If you have a flat tire ............. 594

If you think something

is wrong .............................. 564

If your vehicle becomes

stuck ................................... 619

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency... 557

If your vehicle needs

to be towed......................... 559

If your vehicle overheats....... 617

Emergency flashers ................ 556

Engine

Compartment........................ 507

Engine switch ............... 193, 196

Hood ..................................... 505

How to start the

engine ........................ 193, 196

Identification number ............ 625

If the engine will not start...... 609

Ignition switch

(engine switch) ........... 193, 196

Immobilizer system................. 69

Overheating .......................... 617

Engine coolant......................... 511

Capacity................................ 629

Checking............................... 511

Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 325

Engine coolant temperature

gauge ....................................... 90

Engine immobilizer system ...... 69

Engine oil ................................. 509

Capacity................................ 627

Checking............................... 509

Oil level warning message.... 576

Oil pressure warning

message............................. 574

Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 325

*

: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

686

Alphabetical index

Engine switch

(ignition switch)............. 193, 196

Engine switch light

(ignition switch light) ............ 441

Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

F

Flat tire...................................... 594

Floor mats .................................. 24

Fluid

Automatic transmission......... 631

Brake .................................... 632

Power steering...................... 632

Washer ................................. 518

Fog lights ................................. 220

Replacing light bulbs............. 549

Switch ................................... 220

Wattage ................................ 634

Four-wheel drive system ........ 299

Front passenger occupant

classification system .............. 45

Front personal lights............... 442

Front seats ............................... 131

Adjustment............................ 131

Cleaning................................ 494

Correct driving posture ........... 26

Head restraints ..................... 136

Seat heaters ......................... 439

Front side marker lights

Light switch ........................... 211

Replacing light bulbs............. 547

Wattage ................................ 634

Front turn signal lights

Replacing light bulbs............. 548

Turn signal lever ................... 209

Wattage ................................ 634

Fuel ........................................... 626

Capacity................................ 626

Fuel gauge.............................. 90

Fuel pump shut off system ... 565

Information............................ 635

Refueling .............................. 224

Type...................................... 626

Warning light......................... 567

Warning message................. 577

Fuel consumption

Average fuel

consumption................. 95, 101

Current fuel

consumption................. 95, 101

Fuel filler door ......................... 226

Fuel pump shut off system..... 565

Fuses ........................................ 540

G

Garage door opener ................ 478

Gas station information .......... 696

Gauges ....................................... 90

Glove box ................................. 445

Grocery bag hooks.................. 460

Alphabetical index

687

H

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

*

..... 371, 386

Head restraints ........................ 136

Headlights ................................ 211

Automatic High Beam ........... 215

Light switch ........................... 211

Replacing light bulbs..... 545, 546

Wattage ................................ 634

Heaters

Automatic air conditioning

system ................................ 432

Manual air conditioning

system ................................ 426

Seat heaters ......................... 439

Outside rear view

mirrors ........................ 428, 435

High mounted stoplight

Replacing.............................. 553

Wattage ................................ 634

Hill-start assist control............ 320

Hood ......................................... 505

Hooks

Deck hooks ........................... 455

Grocery bag hooks ............... 460

Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24

Horn .......................................... 140

I

I/M test ...................................... 502

Identification

Engine .................................. 625

Tire ....................................... 639

Vehicle.................................. 625

Ignition switch

(engine switch).............. 193, 196

Ignition switch light

(engine switch light) ............. 441

Illuminated entry system ........ 443

Immobilizer system ................... 69

Indicators ................................... 87

Initialization

Maintenance ......................... 498

Moon roof ............................. 156

Tire pressure

warning system .................. 521

Inside rear view mirror............ 142

Instrument panel light

control...................................... 91

Interior lights ........................... 441

Personal lights ...................... 442

Switches ............................... 442

Wattage ................................ 634

Intuitive parking assist ........... 275

Function................................ 275

Warning message......... 579, 579

*

: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

688

Alphabetical index

J

Jack

Positioning the jack............... 601

Vehicle-equipped jack........... 595

Jack handle .............................. 599

Jam protection function

Moon roof.............................. 154

Power windows..................... 148

K

Keyless entry

Smart key system ................. 112

Wireless remote control ........ 111

Keys .......................................... 104

Battery-saving function ......... 125

Electronic key ....................... 104

Engine switch................ 193, 196

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ................. 611

If you lose your keys ............. 107

Ignition switch ............... 193, 196

Key number plate.................. 104

Keyless entry ........................ 111

Mechanical key ..................... 106

Replacing the battery............ 537

Warning buzzer..................... 124

Wireless remote control ........ 111

Knee airbags .............................. 35

L

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 249

Language

(multi-information display)..... 97

LATCH anchors ................... 58, 59

LDA

(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 249

Lane departure alert

function............................... 249

Vehicle sway warning ........... 250

Lever

Auxiliary catch lever.............. 505

Hood lock release lever ........ 505

Shift lever...................... 201, 207

Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever ............... 140

Turn signal lever ................... 209

Wiper lever ........................... 221

License plate lights

Light switch........................... 211

Replacing light bulbs ............ 552

Wattage ................................ 634

Light bulbs

Replacing.............................. 543

Wattage ................................ 634

Lights

Automatic High Beam........... 215

Cargo lamp switch ................ 443

Center tray light .................... 441

Engine switch light

(ignition switch light)........... 441

Fog light switch..................... 220

Headlight switch ................... 211

Illuminated entry system....... 443

Interior lights ......................... 442

Interior lights list.................... 441

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