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4. Recheck the air pressure using the air only 

hose on the compressor. 

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Do not turn the air compressor on to 
check the pressure.

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If the air pressure is:

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Less than 19 psi (130 kPa), do not add air 
or continue driving. The leak is too 
severe. Call for help and have your 
vehicle towed.

2 Emergency Towing P. 308

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33 psi (230 kPa) or more, continue 
driving for another 10 minutes or until 
you reach the nearest service station. Do 
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

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Greater than 19 psi (130kPa), but less 
than 33 psi (230kPa), add air using the 
pump until the tire pressure reaches 33 
psi (230 kPa), then drive carefully for 10 
more minutes or until you reach the 
nearest service station. Do not exceed 50 
mph (80 km/h).

5. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

Air Only Hose

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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.

1. Pull the handle on the cargo area floor lid 

and open the lid.

2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair 

the Flat Tire P. 278

2. Pull the strap on the under-floor storage.

3. Remove the kit from the case.

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Place the kit on flat ground near the tire 
to be inflated, away from traffic.

4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.

5. Remove the valve cap.

6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve 

stem. Screw it until it is tight.

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Inflating An Under-inflated Tire

NOTICE

Do not operate the tire repair kit compressor for 
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket 
and compressor can overheat and become 
permanently damaged.

Air Only Hose

Valve Cap

Valve Stem

Air Only Hose

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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power 

socket. Be careful not to pinch the cord in 
a door or window.

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Do not plug any other electric devices 
to other accessory power sockets.

8. Start the engine.

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Keep the engine running w hile 

injecting air.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 61

9. Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.

10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.

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The compressor starts to inject air into 
the tire.

11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.

12. Turn off the kit.

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Check the pressure gauge on the 
air compressor.

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If overinflated, press the pressure 

relief button.

1 3. Unplug the kit from  the accessory 

power socket.

14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire 

valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.

15. Repackage and properly stow the kit.

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WARNING

Running the engine with the vehicle in an 
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can 
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon 
monoxide.

Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can 
cause unconsciousness and even death. 
Only run the engine to power the air 
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.

AIR ONLY 
side

ON

Pressure Relief Button

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Tools

Types of Tools

Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

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Types of Tools

The tools are stored in the cargo area.

Wheel Nut Wrench/

Jack Handle

Jack

Jack Handle Bar

Tool Case

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake 
gradually to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with 
the compact spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire 
repaired or replaced.

1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface and apply the 

parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever in 

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P .

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

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Vehicles with optional spare tire kit

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Changing a Flat Tire

Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

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When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model.

Do not use them with another vehicle.

Do not use another type of compact spare tire or 
wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it will 
the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

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1. Pull the handle on the cargo floor lid and 

open the lid.

2. Pull the strap on the under-floor storage.

3. Take the tool case out of the cargo area. 

Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of 
the tool case.

4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the 

spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Handle

Lid

Strap

Tool Case

Spare Tire

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5. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear 

of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

6. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) 

under the vehicle body, near the tire that 
needs to be replaced.

7. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn 

using the wheel nut wrench.

Wheel 
Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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1. Place the jack under the jacking point 

closest to the tire to be changed.

2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the 

image) clockwise until the top of the jack 
contacts the jacking point.

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Make sure that the jacking point tab is 
resting in the jack notch.

3. Raise the vehicle, using the extension 

bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off 
the ground.

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How to Set Up the Jack

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How to Set Up the Jack

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the 
vehicle.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.

Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or 
their shape may not match.

The following instructions must be followed to use 
the jack safely.

•

Do not use while the engine is running.

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Use only where the ground is firm and level.

•

Use only at the jacking points.

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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.

•

Do not put anything on top of or underneath the 
jack.

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WARNING

The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, 
seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire 
exactly, and never get under the vehicle 
when it is supported only by the jack.

Wheel Nut Wrench as Jack Handle

Extension 
Bar

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1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel 

with a clean cloth.

3. Mount the compact spare tire.

4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch 

the lips around the mounting holes, and 
stop rotating.

5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. 

Tighten the wheel nuts in the order 
indicated in the image. Go around, 
tightening the nuts, two to three times in 
this order.

Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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1

Replacing the Flat Tire

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra 
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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1. Remove the center cap and place the flat 

tire face down in the spare tire well.

2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing 

bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the 
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.

3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench 

back in the tool case. Store the case in the 
cargo area.

If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the 
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS 
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.

If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on 
the multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few 
miles (kilometers).

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Storing the Flat Tire

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Storing the Flat Tire

3 

WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior 
in a crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.

Spacer 
Cone

Wing 
Bolt

For 
compact 
spare tire

For 
full-size 
tire

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TPMS and the Spare Tire

The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare 
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure 
that it is correct.

Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a 
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind 
the valve stem.

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.

Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.

●

If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all

2 Checking the Battery P. 268

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If the interior lights come on normally

 

2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 307

The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

 

2 Starting the Engine P. 199

Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

2 Immobilizer System P. 100

Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.

 

2 Fuel Gauge P. 74

Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 307

If the problem continues:

2 Emergency Towing P. 308

1

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle to jump start it.

2 Jump Starting P. 294

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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.

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Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

3. Connect the second jumper cable to the 

booster battery - terminal.

4. Connect the other end of the second 

jumper cable:

Engine mounting bolt

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.

6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it 

turns over slowly, check that the jumper 
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

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Jump Starting Procedure

1

Jump Starting

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they 
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be 
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the 
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or 
detaching the jumper cables.

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and 
may prevent the engine from starting.

3 

WARNING

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.

Booster Battery

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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the 
following order.

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.

2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster 

battery - terminal.

3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.

4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery 

+ terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the 

 

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1. Set the parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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 lock release slot.

5. While pushing the key down, press the shift 

lever release button and place the shift lever 
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The lock is now released. Have the 

shift lever checked by a dealer as soon 
as possible.

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Releasing the Lock

Slot

Cover

Release Button

Shift Lock 
Release Slot

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

• The temperature gauge needle is at the   

 mark or the engine suddenly 

loses power.

• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

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No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
needle at the     mark may damage the engine.

3 

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated 
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming 
out.

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and 

stop the engine once the temperature 
gauge needle comes down.

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If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 

the coolant level and check the cooling 
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, add coolant until it reaches the 
MAX mark.

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If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. 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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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.

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If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone 
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

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How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.

3 

WARNING

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.

MAX

Reserve Tank

MIN

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