Acura MDX 2007 User Manual [nl]

2007 Acura MDX Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................iii

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................61

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................167

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................315

What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................329

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................373

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................417

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................443

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................459

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................463

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner’s Identif ication

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OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models of theMDX.Youmayfinddescriptionsof equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The inf ormation and specif ications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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Introduction

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Acura MDX was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will find inf ormation that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain perf ormance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked to the vehicle owner.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This inf ormation alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will f ind this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

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Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Important Handling Information

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Your MDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

control or an accident.

section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.155)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130)

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.151)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.147)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.317)

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

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: If equipped

(P.9, 27)

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(P.132)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.319)

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

(P.63)

(P.72)

(P.151)

HomeLink BUTTONS (P.272)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150)

(P.263)

HEADPHONE CONNECTORSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (P.264)

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.153)

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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 34)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.178)

(P.168)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.333)

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.173)

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HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH

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(P.117) VEHICLE STABILITY

ASSIST SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.352)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.153)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.155)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130)

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.151)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.147)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.317)

: If equipped

＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.1:

HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/ FRONT FOG LIGHTS (P.118)

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.132) (P.319)

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

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HORN

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.124)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.116)(P.229)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.266)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.123)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.34)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.122)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.122)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.164)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.146)

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM SWITCH (P.353)

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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

5. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 15

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 17

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18

...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 20

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 22

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 23

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 24

How Your Front Airbags Work

........................Advanced Airbag . 29

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 32

How The Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 33

How the Passenger Airbag

.............................Airbag Service . 35

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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...............................Restrained . 37

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...............Off Indicator Works . 34

..Seat Belt System Components . 20

......Airbag System Components . 24

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 30

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 33

...Additional Safety Precautions . 35

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 38

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 40

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 40

Protecting infants and

.........................Small Children . 42

.......................Protecting Infants . 42

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 45

....................Installing a Child Seat . 46

...............................With LATCH . 47

..............................With a Tether . 51

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54

..................Using a Booster Seat . 55

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58

...................................Safety Labels . 59

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 38

...Additional Safety Precautions . 41

.........Protecting Small Children . 43

.With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt . 50

...........Protecting Larger Children . 54

..When Can a Child Sit in Front . 56

...Additional Safety Precautions . 57

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You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with

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every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ).

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(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks

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Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones; a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

. In fact, some safety

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Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers.

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe f rontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more

information on how your side airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

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The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags off er no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

The rest of this section gives more detailed inf ormation about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Protecting Adults and Teens

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The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages for important

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guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

Close and Lock the Doors1.

After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.

Your vehicle has a door and tailgate monitor on the multi-information display to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator and the message for each condition.

When one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’ message will come on.

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When the tailgate is not tightly closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on.

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When both tailgate and one or more doors are not tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message will come on.

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

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If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).

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If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.

See page for how to adjust the

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust the seat-backs.

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints

will help protect occupants from Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. See page for how to adjust the

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5. Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

The second row center seat, and both third row seats, have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. See page

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the seat belts.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

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If necessary, pull up on the shoulder belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

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If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

RELEASE BUTTON

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, squeeze the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or f atally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back seat.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving.

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of thebeltandincreasethechanceof serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the f ront airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

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Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seven seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the front passenger’s seat (see pages and ).

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The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound.

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If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver’s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any objects, such as a folded-down back seat, that are touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Lap/Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to

properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have an additional lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as f ar as needed.

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DETACHABLE ANCHOR

The lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle.

The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are in an upright position. For more information about the detachable seat belt, see page .

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position.

The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over (see page

If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle will also deploy.

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the

do not deploy

airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled.

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Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page

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condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

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If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

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(1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) SRS Indicator

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Your Airbag System (SRS) includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint

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System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the roof above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

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Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle is about to rollover.

Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and a front passenger’s seat belt is latched or unlatched (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger’s seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passenger’s front airbag will be turned off (see page ).

A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

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How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe f rontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the f ront airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ).29

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After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

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The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems mayexperiencesometemporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Dual-Stage Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity.

more severe

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

less severe

In a crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force.

Dual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupant’s belt is ,

not latched

the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.

If the occupant’s belt is , the

latched

airbag will inf late at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

Advanced Airbags

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Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front.

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For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the front seats.

Second-row passengers should not put their feet under the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

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Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

When the airbag is turned off, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced front airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

A second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Moving the front passenger’s seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded right-side second-row seat.

Also,makesurethefloormat behind the front passenger’s seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor (see page ). If it is not, the mat

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may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat.

How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inf late either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner.

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Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in front, if the sensors in the seat detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the

passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system f rom working properly.

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How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

In a Side Impact

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver’s or the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

In a Rollover

If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

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Canada

This indicator

alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does

not

mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and go out (see page ). If it does not come on,

stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, you will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked (see page ).81

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How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

U.S. Canada

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem

not mean

with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object, such as a folded-down back seat, that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

An airbag ever inflates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during the crash to make sure they are operating properly.

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an

Do not expose the f ront passenger’s seat-back to liquid.

another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

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Do not remove or modif y a front seat without consulting your dealer.

driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238.

This could make the

Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

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them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child

properly

passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt f its them properly

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in the back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ),

please follow these guidelines:

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag.Infants

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page for important

information about protecting larger children.)

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

SUN VISORS

Canadian Models

SUN VISORS

DASHBOARD

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has two rows of back seats where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the f ront passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors.

This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page ).

Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages and for how to

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activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

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For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock all doors and the tailgate when your vehicle is not in use.

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

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Child Seat Type

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in a forward-facing position.

If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front.

rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

Never put a

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed in the second row, a rear-facing child seat maypreventthedriverorafront passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a f orwardfacing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

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Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

Even with advanced front airbags, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest

place for a small child.

If it is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the second-row seats.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet U.S. or

1. Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213.

Look f or FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

2. proper type and size to fit the child.

Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

3. vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

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After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a dif ferent style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The f ollowing pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rearfacing child seat.

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at each of the second row seats.

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

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LOWER ANCHORS

When you install a child seat in rear seating position, use the lower anchors as shown in the illustration. You can install up to three child seats at a time with LATCH.

Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time.

Using the Outer LATCH

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either outer second row seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects

2. near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

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RIGID TYPE

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

FLEXIBLE TYPE

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

TETHER STRAP

Lift the head restraint (see page

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through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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Attach the tether strap hook to the

6. tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

Push and pull the child seat

7. forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

Using the Center LATCH

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as shown above.

Pull up the cover below the

1. armrest and f ind one of the anchors. The other anchor is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the outer seat’s inner bolster.

Follow step 1 through 4 as

2. described previously to secure the child seat.

Lower the head restraint first.

3. Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Push and pull the child seat

4. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is securely latched (see page ).

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With the child seat in the desired

1. 2. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

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After confirming that the belt is

4. 5. locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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Second Row Installation

TETHER STRAP

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT

Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seatback.

Outer Seating Position

After properly securing the child

1. seat in the desired position (see page ), lift the head restraint,

then route the tether strap over the seat-back.

For the center seat, lower the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back.

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Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

Tighten the strap according to the

3. seat maker’s instructions.

Each third row seat has a tether anchorage point on the tailgate sill.

Select the anchor point you want

1. to use. Then open the anchor cover with a small flat-tip screwdriver.

Secure the child seat in the

2. desired position (see page ).

Route the tether strap over the

3.2. head restraint, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The f ollowing pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in f ront.

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

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between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

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If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If

the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to f ollow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Turn the fan on high speed.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.

HOOD

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

BATTERY LABEL

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 62

............................Instrument Panel . 63

.............................................Gauges . 72

Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 115

Windshield Wipers and

.................................Washers . 116

Rear Window Wiper and

...................................Washer . 117

...............Hazard Warning Button . 122

...............Rear Window Defogger . 122

.............................Keys and Locks . 126

......................Immobilizer System . 128

..............................Ignition Switch . 129

....................................Door Locks . 130

..........................................Tailgate . 131

..........................Power Tailgate . 132

.....................Remote Transmitter . 135

...............................................Seats . 140

...................Detachable Anchor . 144

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 64

.............Multi-Information Display . 73

.........Turn Signal and Headlights . 118

......Instrument Panel Brightness . 123

......Steering Wheel Adjustments . 124

............Childproof Door Locks . 131

..................................Seat Heaters . 146

............................Power Windows . 147

.......................................Moonroof . 150

...............................Parking Brake . 151

...........................................Mirrors . 152

Driving Position Memory

........................................System . 155

...............................Interior Lights . 157

.....................Beverage Holders . 161

..................................Glove Box . 162

....................Sunglasses Holder . 163

.............................Cargo Hooks . 163

...................................Sun Visor . 164

............................Vanity Mirror . 164

.......................AC Power Outlet . 165

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.........Interior Convenience Items . 160

.............Console Compartment . 162

..............Storage Compartment . 162

........Accessory Power Sockets . 164

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DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.155)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130)

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.151)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.147)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.317)

POWER TAILGATE BUTTON

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: If equipped

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(P.132)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

(P.319)

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

(P.63)

(P.72)

(P.151)

HomeLink BUTTONS (P.272)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.150)

(P.263)

HEADPHONE CONNECTORSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (P.264)

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.153)

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.178)

(P.168)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.333)

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.173)

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.431)

SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.69)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.68)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65)

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: If equipped

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:

(P.66)

(P.69)

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.68)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.70)

ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM INDICATOR

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

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(P.71)

(P.70)

(P.67)

(P.73)

(P.64)

(P.66)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.66)

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.71)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P.70) (P.71)

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.70)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

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(P.68)

(P.70)

(P.65)

(P.67)

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals, and you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, or if a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message is on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page .

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires.

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

If it stays on after you have fully

2. released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see pages ). For more information,

see page .

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, or automatic seat belt tensioners. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Side Airbag Off Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ). For more information, see page .

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page .

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This indicator may also come on if there is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page

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VSA Activation Indicator

This indicator has four functions.

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou

1. have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see

2. page ).

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It flashes when trailer stability

3. assist is activating (see page ).

It comes on along with the VSA

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system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message and a ‘‘CHECK TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II)

position. For more information, see page .

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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace

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the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signals blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are extremely low on pressure.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more information, see page .

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A/T Temperature Indicator

This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.

Message IndicatorLow Tire Pressure

This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page ) to see the message (see

page ).

Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

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SH-AWD Indicator Immobilizer System

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display(seepage ).Takeyour vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page .

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If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

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Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.

Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may causeserious damage to the system.

Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled. (see page ).

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Lights On Indicator Cruise Main IndicatorFog Light Indicator

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page .

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

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This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page ).

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Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

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Active Damper System Indicator

Thisindicatornormallycomeson when you turn the ignition switch to theON(II), and remains on until the engine starts.Ifthisindicatorcomes on at anyothertime,thereisa problem in thesystem.Whilethis indicator is on, thecomfortbutton will not work, and thesystemwill not function.Youwill also see a "CHECK ADSSYSTEM" message on the multi-information display. Have the vehiclecheckedby your dealer as soonaspossible.For more information,seepage.

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Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

Thisindicatorcomesonasa reminderthatyoumustrefuelsoon.

Whentheindicatorcomeson,there isabout1.8USgal(7.0

)offuel

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

hisindicat

orcomesonwhenthe

securitysystemisset.Seepage

formoreinformationonthe

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securitysystem.

remaininginthetankbeforethe needlereachesE.Thereisasmall reserveoffuelremaininginthetank whentheneedledoesreachE. You will also see a "LOW FUEL" message on the multi-information display (see

page 82).

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TACHOMETER

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

U.S. model is shown.

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. For

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system, see page .

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Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.

When you open the driver’s door, a ‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the multi-information display. When you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is shownonthedisplay.

▲▼

INFO ( / ) BUTTON

SEL/ RESET BUTTON

To change the display, press the INFO( / )buttononthesteering

▲▼

wheel repeatedly until the main menu appears (see page ).

With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown in the next page each time you press the INFO

▲▼

( / ) button or SEL/RESET button.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page ) and you can

customize your vehicle control settings (see page ).

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Go to Customize Menu (See page 83)

Go to HandsFreeLink Menu (See page 276)

Tire Pressure for each tire (See page 77)

INFO button SEL/RESET button

(See page 75)

Trip Computer (See page 78)

(See page 75)

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SH-AWD or TIRE PRESSURE, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to ‘‘trip meter/ odometer’’ ‘‘outside temperature/ odometer’’ and ‘‘engine oil life/ odometer’’.

ODOMETER

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

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Trip MeterOdometer

TRIP METER

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’

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When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset.

In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset at the same time when you refuel your vehicle (see page ).92

Outside Temperature

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

U.S.

CANADA

This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Centigrade temperature in Canadian models.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). When you start your trip, the sensor is not fully acclimatized, therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface. You can adjust the outside temperature display (see page ).

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Engine Oil Life

ENGINE OIL LIFE

This shows the remaining life of the engine oil. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated based on engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions. For more information, see page .

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Monitor

This monitor shows how much torque is being delivered to each wheel. For more information, see page .

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Tire Pressure MonitorSH-AWD Torque Distribution

U.S.

Canada

Whenthetirepressuremonitoris shown on the multi-information display, press the SEL/RESET button. The display changes as shown. You can see the pressure of each tire in this monitor. If one or more tires are low, inflate them to the correct pressure. For more information, see page .

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To use the system, your cellphone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cellphones are compatible with this system. Refer to page

for instructions on how to link

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your cellphone to the HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website.

You can receive or make phone calls from your cellphone through your vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cellphone.

When the main menu displays Trip Computer, pressing the SEL/RESET button changes the display to

‘‘AVERAGE FUEL A/RANGE’’ to ‘‘AVERAGE FUEL B/RANGE’’ and to ‘‘AVERAGE SPEED/ELAPSED TIME’’.

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AVERAGE FUEL A/B RANGE

This shows your vehicle’s average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset the Trip A or Trip B.

You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition in the multi-information display (see page ).

This shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc.

AVERAGE SPEED

This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour (mph) forU.S.modelsorkilometersper hour (km/h) for Canadian models.

To reset the AVERAGE SPEED you have traveled, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets.

ELAPSED TIME

This shows the time passed traveled since you last reset it. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.

If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the trip computer’s ELAPSED TIME display, andpressandholdtheSEL/RESET button until the number resets.

You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset condition in the multiinformation display (see page ).94

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SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

If there is a problem with your vehicle, for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not f ully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message indicator comes on for the first time.

Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there are several system messages to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds.

To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO

▲▼

( / ) button on the steering wheel.

Even if you press the INFO ( / )

▲▼

button, some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.

You can see the message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button

▲▼

repeatedly if the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel.

Here is a list of all messages:

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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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Canada

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430

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Customize Settings

When the main menu displays ‘‘Keyless Memory Settings ,’’ you can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press the SEL/RESET button. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen.

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You can customize some vehicle control settings for ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ and ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ separately. If ‘‘DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘DRIVER 2’’ is not displayed, customizing is not possible.

To have the driver’s ID detected, make sure your remote transmitter

is linked to the system (see Keyless Memory Settings on page ).

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If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page .

If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize.

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METER SETUP (P.89)

POSITION SETUP (P.97)

: Default setting

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LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME

ELAPSED TIME RESET

AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

MEMORY POSITION LINK

AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.

Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three levels.

Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.

Changes the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting.

Moves the steering wheel fully in and up when the key is removed.

Setting OptionDescriptionGroup Setup PageMenu Item

ENGLISH

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FRENCH SPANISH

5°F 0°F 5°F

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(U.S.)

3°C 0°C 3°C

−〜±〜

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(Canada) ON

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OFF HIGH

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MID LOW MANUAL ONLY

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IGN OFF

TRIP B TRIP A MAX HIGH MID

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ON OFF

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LOW

MIN

OFF

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(P.100)

DOOR/WINDOW SETUP (P.105)

WIPER SETUP (P.113) DEFAULT ALL (P.86)

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Menu Item DescriptionGroup Setup PageSetting Option

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

KEY AND REMOTE UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

WIPER ACTION

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate. Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes the timing of when the headlights come on. The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position. Changes the setting of when to automatically lock the doors.

Changes the setting of when to automatically unlock the driver’s/all the doors.

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter in a first push. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Changes the wiper operation between two settings when the wiper switch is in the INT position. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.

60 sec 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH

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MID SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR/ IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS

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ON OFF

90 sec 60 sec 30 sec INTERMITTENT WITH VEH SPD SET CANCEL

15 sec

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ALL DOORS

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DEFAULT ALL

If you want to set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select DEFAULT ALL, then press the SEL/RESET button.

▲▼ ▲▼

To set the default settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select SET then press the SEL/RESET button.

If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/RESET button. The screen goes back to the previous display.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will see the above display for several seconds, then the screen returns to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

If the setting is not successf ully completed, ‘‘FAILED’’ is shown for several seconds, and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode. Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

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Customize Settings

You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize:

METER SETUP POSITION SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR/WINDOW SETUP WIPER SETUP

When you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG

▲▼

SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Each time you press the INFO ( /

▼

) button, the screen changes as

▲

shownonthenextpage.Pressthe INFO ( / ) button, until you see

▲▼

the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

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Select ‘‘EXIT’’

METER SETUP seepage89

POSITION SETUP seepage97

LIGHTING SETUP see page 100

Select ‘‘CANCEL’’

Select ‘‘DEFAULT ALL’’

SEL/RESET BUTTON

INFO ( / ) BUTTON

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DOOR/WINDOW SETUP see page 105

WIPER SETUP seepage113

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Here are the six custom settings for the meter setup:

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LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET with REFUEL ADJUST ALARM VOLUME ELAPSED TIME RESET AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION

While METER SETUP is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize mode.

Each time you press the INFO ( /

▼

) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Press the INFO ( / ) button until you see

▲▼

the setting you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

▲

SEL/RESET BUTTON

▲▼

INFO ( / ) BUTTON

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Language Selection

There are three language selections you can make: English, French, and Spanish. To choose the language you want, f ollow these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired language by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘LANGUAGE SELECTION’’ and repeat the procedure again.

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

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If you sometimes find that the temperature reading is a few degrees above or below the actual temperature, you can adjust it by following these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

U.S. models

Canadian models

Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO ( / ) button

▲▼

repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to set the desired value.

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When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Trip A & Avg. Fuel Reset With Refuel

To cause Trip A and AVG. FUEL to reset every time you refuel your vehicle, follow these instructions:

You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

▲▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘TRIP A&AVG.FUELRESETwith REFUEL’’ and repeat the procedure again.

Adjust Alarm Volume

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Select the warning alarm volume from three levels.

You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired level by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter

▲▼

your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET button.

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ADJUST ALARM VOLUME’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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Elapsed Time Reset

There are four elapsed time reset choices you can make:

MANUAL ONLY You can reset the elapsed time, when Trip Computer’s Elapsed Time is displayed (see page ).

IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when the Trip A is reset.

TRIP B The elapsed time is reset when the Trip B is reset.

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You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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When your selection is successfully

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completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

Auto Interior Illumination

While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level gets low. You can customize at which outside light level the lights start to dim.

ThereareMAX,HIGH,MID,LOW and MIN levels and OFF for the auto interior illumination settings.

If you want the illuminations to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. For illuminations to start dimming as late as possible, select MIN. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for levels in between.

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You can choose this customize item from ‘‘METER SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼

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If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘ELAPSED TIME RESET’’ and repeat the procedure again.

To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF.

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Press the SEL/RESET button to see the selections.

Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

▲▼

When your selection is successfully completed, the display changes as shown above, and then goes back to the customize item screen.

If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’ message appears, go back to ‘‘AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION’’ and repeat the procedure again.

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