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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, follow the below steps 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 (and the clutch
pedal for manual transmission), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote
transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift release lock.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Slot
Cover
Release
button
Shift
lock
release
slot
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.
WARNING
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Open the fuse box cover on your vehicle’s 12-volt
battery positive (+) terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
Booster
battery