Hyundai Sonata 2015 User manual

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All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of pub-
lication. However, HYUNDAI reserves the right to make changes at
any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be
carried out.
This manual applies to all HYUNDAI models and includes descrip-
tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply
to your specific vehicle.

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Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect
the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in vio-
lation of regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal
or state agencies.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is
possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely
affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio
manufacturer's instructions or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

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This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
DANGER indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, could result in vehicle
damage.
NOTICE
WARNING

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of dis-
criminating people who drive HYUNDAIS. We are very proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construc-
tion of each HYUNDAI we build.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI. To become familiar with
your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it, read this Owner's Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's con-
trols and safety features so you can safely operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe operation of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. HYUNDAI deal-
ers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and should be kept in the vehicle so you
can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with impor-
tant operating, safety and maintenance information.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Copyright 2014 HYUNDAI Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI
Motor America.
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that
do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the
specifications listed on Page 8-6 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
CAUTION

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1. What are HYUNDAI Genuine
Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are the
same parts used by HYUNDAI
Motor Company to manufacture
vehicles. They are designed and
tested for the optimum safety, per-
formance, and reliability to our cus-
tomers.
2. Why should you use genuine
parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are engi-
neered and built to meet rigid manu-
facturing requirements. Using imita-
tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts
is not covered under the HYUNDAI
New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any
other HYUNDAI warranty.
In addition, any damage to or failure
of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused
by the installation or failure of an imi-
tation, counterfeit or used salvage
part is not covered by any HYUNDAI
Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are pur-
chasing HYUNDAI Genuine
Parts?
Look for the HYUNDAI Genuine
Parts Logo on the package (see
below).
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts exported
to the U.S. are packaged with labels
written only in English.
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only
sold through authorized HYUNDAI
Dealerships.
GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS

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Introduction
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner's Manual can
assist you in many ways. To gain an
overview of the contents of your
Owner's Manual, use the Table of
Contents in the front of the manual.
The first page of each Chapter
includes a detailed Table of Contents
of the Topics in that Chapter.
To quickly locate information about
your vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an alphabet-
ical list of what is in this manual and
the page number where it can be
found.
For your convenience, we have
incorporated tabs on the right-hand
page edges. These tabs are coded
with the Chapter titles to assist you
with navigating through the manual.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. This Owner's
Manual provides you with many safe-
ty precautions and operating proce-
dures. This information alerts you to
potential hazards that may hurt you
or others, as well as damage to your
vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
these hazards and what to do to
avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained
in this manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow safety warnings and
instructions can lead to serious injury
or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and
the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will
be used.
This is the safety alert sym-
bol. It is used to alert you to
potential physical injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or
death. The safety alert sym-
bol precedes the signal words
DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION.
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DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
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Introduction
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NOTICE indicates a situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in vehicle damage.
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.
To prevent damage to the engine
and engine components, never
add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for additional information.
Gasoline containing alcohol or
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded gaso-
line.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and dam-
age to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI
recommends that customers do not
use fuel with an ethanol content
exceeding 10 percent.
NOTICE
NOTICE
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
CAUTION
•Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling.
•Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
WARNING

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Introduction
To prevent damage to your vehi-
cle's engine and fuel system:
• Never use gasohol which con-
tains methanol.
• Never use gasohol containing
more than 10% ethanol.
• Never use leaded fuel or leaded
gasohol.
• Never use "E85" fuel.
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problems caused by the
use of any of these fuels will not
be covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT ( Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl ) .
HYUNDAI does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emis-
sion control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
the cluster may come on.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasolines treated with
detergent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance
of the Emission Control System. For
more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the
website (www.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500 miles or
12 months is recommended.
Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along
with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
NOTICE

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Introduction
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
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WARNING
Items contained in motor vehi-
cles or emitted from them are
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
•Gasoline and its vapors
•Engine exhaust
•Used engine oil
•Interior passenger compart-
ment components and materi-
als
•Component parts which are
subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, termi-
nals and related accessories
contain lead, lead compounds
and other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
WARNING

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Introduction
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety sys-
tems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was travel-
ing.
These data can help provide a bet-
ter understanding of the circum-
stances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of per-
sonally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investiga-
tion.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
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Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Convenient features of your vehicle
Multimedia System
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview...................................1-5
Engine compartment .............................................1-6
Important Safety Precautions..............................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ..........................................2-2
Restrain All Children.........................................................2-2
Air Bag Hazards.................................................................2-2
Driver Distraction ..............................................................2-2
Control Your Speed...........................................................2-3
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition............................2-3
Seats ........................................................................2-4
Safety Precautions ...........................................................2-5
Front Seats .........................................................................2-6
Rear Seats.........................................................................2-12
Head Restraints ...............................................................2-15
Seat Warmers and Air Ventilation Seats...................2-19
Seat Belts..............................................................2-22
Seat Belt Safety Precautions.......................................2-22
Seat Belt Warning Light ................................................2-23
Seat Belt Restraint System...........................................2-24
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions...................2-30
Care of Seat Belts...........................................................2-33
Child Restraint System (CRS).............................2-34
Children Always in the Rear.........................................2-34
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................2-35
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-37
Air Bag -
Advanced Supplemental Restraint System....2-45
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................................2-47
How Does the Air Bag System Operate?..................2-50
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates................2-55
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......................2-56
Why Didn t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? (Air bags
are not designed to inflate in every collision.) .......2-61
SRS Care............................................................................2-66
Additional Safety Precautions .....................................2-67
Air Bag Warning Labels.................................................2-68
1Your vehicle at a glance
2Safety system of your vehicle

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Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-4
Remote Key.........................................................................3-4
Smart Key............................................................................3-8
Immobilizer System.........................................................3-12
Door locks.............................................................3-14
Outside the Vehicle.........................................................3-14
Inside the Vehicle............................................................3-15
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features...............................3-17
Child-Protector Rear Door locks ................................3-18
Theft-alarm system.............................................3-19
Driver position memory system.........................3-20
Storing Positions into Memory....................................3-20
Easy Access Function ....................................................3-21
Steering wheel......................................................3-22
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-22
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering..............................3-23
Heated Steering Wheel..................................................3-23
Horn....................................................................................3-24
Mirrors...................................................................3-25
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-25
Outside Rearview Mirror...............................................3-40
Reverse Parking Aid Function......................................3-43
Windows ................................................................3-44
Power Windows...............................................................3-45
Panoramic sunroof ..............................................3-48
Sunshade...........................................................................3-48
Sliding the Sunroof.........................................................3-49
Tilting the Sunroof .........................................................3-49
Closing the Sunroof........................................................3-50
To Reset the Sunroof.....................................................3-51
Exterior features .................................................3-52
Hood ...................................................................................3-52
Trunk ..................................................................................3-53
Smart Trunk......................................................................3-56
Fuel Filler Door................................................................3-59
Instrument cluster................................................3-63
Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-65
LCD Display Control........................................................3-66
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LCD Display...........................................................3-71
LCD Modes........................................................................3-71
Trip Computer Mode.......................................................3-72
Turn By Turn (TBT) Mode ............................................3-73
SCC/LDWS Mode.............................................................3-73
A/V Mode..........................................................................3-73
Information Mode ...........................................................3-74
User Settings Mode........................................................3-76
Warning Messages..........................................................3-81
Trip computer .......................................................3-88
Trip A/B .............................................................................3-89
Fuel Economy...................................................................3-90
Digital Speedometer .......................................................3-92
Warning and indicator lights..............................3-93
Warning Lights.................................................................3-93
Indicator Lights..............................................................3-100
Light.....................................................................3-105
Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-105
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-107
Welcome System ...........................................................3-113
Interior Lights ................................................................3-114
Wipers and washers ..........................................3-118
Windshield Wipers ........................................................3-118
Windshield Washers .....................................................3-119
Driver assist system ..........................................3-120
Rear View Camera ........................................................3-120
Rear Parking Assist System .......................................3-121
Defroster.............................................................3-124
Rear Window Defroster ..............................................3-124
Manual climate control system........................3-125
Heating and Air Conditioning.....................................3-126
System Operation .........................................................3-131
System Maintenance....................................................3-133
Automatic climate control system...................3-135
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning.................3-136
Manual heating and Air Conditioning ......................3-137
System Operation .........................................................3-143
System Maintenance....................................................3-145
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...............3-147
Manual Climate Control System ................................3-147
Automatic Climate Control System ...........................3-148
Climate control additional features...................3-149
Automatic Ventilation...................................................3-149
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation...............................3-149

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Storage compartment........................................3-150
Center Console Storage ..............................................3-150
Glove Box........................................................................3-150
Sunglass Holder.............................................................3-151
Multi box .........................................................................3-151
Interior features.................................................3-152
Cup Holder ......................................................................3-152
Sunvisor...........................................................................3-153
Power Outlet ..................................................................3-153
Clock.................................................................................3-155
Clothes Hanger ..............................................................3-156
Floor Mat Anchor(s).....................................................3-157
Side Curtain ....................................................................3-158
Luggage Net Holder .....................................................3-158
Multimedia System.................................................4-2
AUX, USB and iPod®Port ...............................................4-2
Antenna ...............................................................................4-2
Steering Wheel Audio Control........................................4-3
Audio / Video / Navigation System (AVN)..................4-4
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Hands-Free...........4-4
How Vehicle Audio Works ...............................................4-5
Features of Your Vehicle.................................................4-7
System Controllers and Functions
- 3.8 Inch Mono TFT ...........................................4-17
Audio Head Unit ..............................................................4-17
Setup ..................................................................................4-19
Radio : FM, AM................................................................4-22
XMTM RADIO......................................................................4-23
Basic Method of Use : Audio CD / MP3 CD / USB /
iPod®/ My Music ...........................................................4-25
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Audio ....................4-31
Making a Call Using the Steering Wheel Remote
Controller...........................................................................4-32
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology ................................4-33
Voice Recognition ...........................................................4-45
Ending Voice Recognition .............................................4-46
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System Controllers and Functions
- 5 Inch Color TFT LCD.......................................4-52
Audio Head Unit ..............................................................4-52
Steering-Wheel Mounted Controls ............................4-54
Radio Mode.......................................................................4-56
XMTM Radio Mode ...........................................................4-58
Media Mode......................................................................4-60
Audio CD Mode................................................................4-61
MP3 CD Mode..................................................................4-63
USB Mode .........................................................................4-66
iPod®Mode ......................................................................4-69
AUX Mode.........................................................................4-71
MY Music Mode ..............................................................4-72
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Audio Mode ........4-75
Voice Recognition ...........................................................4-91
Setup ..................................................................................4-97
Rear View Camera ........................................................4-102
Blue Link®.......................................................................4-102
Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6
Ignition Switch........................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9
Transmission .........................................................5-14
Automatic Transmission.................................................5-14
Dual Clutch Transmission ..............................................5-18
Paddle Shifter .................................................................5-24
Shift-Lock System .........................................................5-25
Shift-Lock Override .......................................................5-25
Parking...............................................................................5-26
Good Driving Practices .................................................5-26
Braking System ....................................................5-28
Power Brakes...................................................................5-28
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-29
Foot Parking Brake.........................................................5-29
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) ......................................5-31
AUTO HOLD .....................................................................5-37
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-40
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-46
Good Braking Practices ................................................5-47
Drive Mode Integrated Control System............5-48
Cruise Control.......................................................5-50
Cruise Control Operation...............................................5-50
Smart Cruise Control system ............................5-54
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ...5-55
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode............................5-55
Smart Cruise Control Speed .........................................5-56
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance...5-60
Radar to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead .....5-63
Limitations of the System.............................................5-64
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ......5-69
LDWS Operation ..............................................................5-70
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-71
Foward Collision Warning System (FCWS) ......5-73
FCWS Operation ..............................................................5-73
Limitations of the System.............................................5-74
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..................5-76
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist).............................................5-77
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-80
Special Driving Conditions..................................5-84
Hazardous Driving Conditions......................................5-84
Rocking the Vehicle........................................................5-84
Smooth Cornering ...........................................................5-85
Driving at Night................................................................5-85
Driving in the Rain ..........................................................5-86
Driving in Flooded Areas...............................................5-86
Winter Driving ......................................................5-87
Snow or Icy Conditions..................................................5-87
Winter Precautions.........................................................5-89
Vehicle Load Limit................................................5-91
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-92
Trailer Towing.......................................................5-96

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Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................6-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving.............6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving .................................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing........6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ..........................6-3
If the Engine Will Not Start..................................6-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or
Turns Over Slowly .............................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but
Doesn't Start ......................................................................6-3
Jump Starting..........................................................6-4
If the Engine Overheats........................................6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).........6-9
Check Tire Pressure .........................................................6-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-10
Low Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Position and
Tire Pressure Telltale .....................................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Malfunction Indicator.....................................................6-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS..........................................6-13
If you Have a Flat Tire........................................6-15
With Spare Tire................................................................6-15
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)........................................6-23
Towing ...................................................................6-30
Towing Service.................................................................6-30
Emergency Towing..........................................................6-31
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6What to do in an emergency

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Engine Compartment ............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-6
Owner's Responsibility.....................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-6
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule.......................................7-8
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule....................................7-10
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions........7-20
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items..7-21
Engine Oil and Filter.......................................................7-21
Drive Belts.........................................................................7-21
Fuel Filter..........................................................................7-21
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections ..................7-21
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap...................................7-21
Air Cleaner Filter.............................................................7-21
Spark Plugs.......................................................................7-21
Valve Clearance ...............................................................7-22
Cooling System ................................................................7-22
Engine Coolant.................................................................7-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................................7-22
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid....................................7-22
Brake hoses and Lines ..................................................7-23
Brake Fluid........................................................................7-23
Parking Brake...................................................................7-23
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors.....................7-23
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.............................................7-23
Suspension Mounting Bolts..........................................7-23
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint .........................................7-23
Drive Shafts and Boots .................................................7-23
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ........................................7-23
Engine Oil..............................................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil Level.....................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter.............................7-26
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-27
Checking the Engine Coolant Level............................7-27
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-29
Brake Fluid............................................................7-30
Checking the Brake Fluid Level...................................7-30
Washer Fluid.........................................................7-31
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-31
Parking Brake.......................................................7-31
Checking the Parking Brake.........................................7-31
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-32
Filter Replacement..........................................................7-32
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7Maintenance

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Climate Control Air Filter....................................7-34
Filter Inspection...............................................................7-34
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-36
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-36
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-36
Battery...................................................................7-38
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-39
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-39
Reset features .................................................................7-40
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-41
Tire Care............................................................................7-41
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures...........7-42
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-43
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-44
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-45
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-45
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-46
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-46
Tire Maintenance............................................................7-47
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-47
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-51
All Season Tires...............................................................7-54
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-54
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-54
Radial-Ply Tires...............................................................7-55
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-55
Fuses......................................................................7-57
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-58
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-59
Fuse/Relay Panel Description......................................7-61
Light Bulbs ............................................................7-69
Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker Light Bulb Replacement ........................7-70
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement..............................7-75
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-76
High Mounted Stop Lamp .............................................7-80
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-80
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-80
Appearance Care..................................................7-82
Exterior Care....................................................................7-82
Interior Care .....................................................................7-87
Emission Control System ....................................7-89
Crankcase Emission Control System ..........................7-89
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)............7-89
Exhaust Emission Control System ..............................7-90
California Perchlorate Notice.............................7-93