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Avoid repeated and frequent short jour-
neys in which the engine does not reach its
normal operating temperature.
Regularly drive the vehicle at speeds over
60 km/h (37 MPH) for an extended period of
time (more than 30 minutes).
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-
erly.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) (if equipped)
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 prop-
er tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM (if equipped)
The turbocharger system uses engine oil for
lubrication and cooling of its rotating compo-
nents. The turbocharger turbine turns at ex-
tremely high speeds and it can reach an
extremely high temperature. It is essential to
maintain a clean supply of oil flowing through
the turbocharger system. A sudden interrup-
tion of oil supply may cause a malfunction in
the turbocharger.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
Additional information
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire
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Since the spare tire is not equipped with
the TPMS, the TPMS does not monitor the
tire pressure of the spare tire.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 25 km/h
(16 MPH). Also, this system may not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving).
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-in-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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To ensure prolonged life and performance of
the turbocharger, it is essential to comply with
the following maintenance procedure.
CAUTION:
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The low tire pressure warning light may not
automatically turn off when the tire pres-
sure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to
the recommended pressure, reset the tire
pressures registered in your vehicle (model
with TPMS reset function) and then drive
the vehicle at speeds above 25 km/h (16
MPH) to activate the TPMS and turn off the
low tire pressure warning light.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Do not re-
duce the tire pressure after driving because
the tire pressure rises after driving. Low
outside temperature can lower the tem-
perature of the air inside the tire which can
cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This
may cause the low tire pressure warning
light to illuminate. If the warning light
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Change the engine oil according to the
recommended intervals shown in a se-
parate maintenance booklet.
Use only the recommended engine oil.
See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” (P.9-2).
If the engine has been operating at high
rpm for an extended period of time, let it
idle for a few minutes prior to turn off.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
Do not accelerate your engine to high
rpm immediately after starting it.
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