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Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote
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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 or clutch pedal
pressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button within 10 seconds.
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. Open the lid of the console
compartment.
4. 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.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release
slot.
6. 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.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.
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1. Remove the engine compartment cover.
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 engine hanger 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.
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
If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses
power, or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is
overheating.
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