HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Keyless Access System Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the
Multi-Information Display (MID) with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote
transmitter to the ENGINE START/
STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and
the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes from flashing to on.
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 jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first
jumper cable to the booster battery (+)
terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery
only.
When using an automotive battery
charger, select a charging voltage lower
than 15 volts. 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 engine mounting
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.
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6. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure
that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
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.
Overheating
Signs your engine is overheating:
• The temperature gauge needle is at the H mark
• The engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out from under the hood.
• The message Engine Temperature Too Hot. Do Not Drive. Allow Engine
To Cool appears on the display.
First thing to do:
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe
place. Turn off all accessories and turn
on the hazard warning lights.
2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep
the vehicle running and open the hood
(See Under the Hood).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off
the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood (See Under the
Hood).
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no
coolant in the reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant
up to the base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
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