Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not
gone down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may
damage the engine.
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose
one of the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button for two seconds, or
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP
button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,
because turning off the power system
disables the power assist the power
system provides to the steering and braking
systems, it will require significantly more
physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use both feet on the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
With manual transmission models you can also downshift the transmission to
utilize engine braking.
CVT models: The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped. To
change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Canadian CVT models: Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
without depressing the brake pedal.
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Manual transmission models: The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This
is the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the
front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This
is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this
vehicle monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics
of each wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires
are significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear on the driver information
interface.
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What to Do
Stop your vehicle in safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver's doorjamb.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
U.S. models
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
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