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2 Safe Driving P. 25
For Safe Driving P. 26Seat Belts P. 30Airbags P. 37
2 Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 94
2 Controls P. 113
Setting the Clock P. 114Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 115
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 152
2 Features P. 187
Audio System P. 188Audio System Basic Operation P. 193
Customized Features P. 264HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 285
2 Driving P. 335
Before Driving P. 336Towing a Trailer P. 341
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 402Refueling P. 403
2 Maintenance P. 407
Before Performing Maintenance P. 408Maintenance MinderTM P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 434
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 448
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 453
Tools P. 454If a Tire Goes Flat P. 455
Overheating P. 479Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 481
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 492
2 Information P. 495
Specifications P. 496Identification Numbers P. 498
Emissions Testing P. 501Warranty Coverages P. 503
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64Safety Labels P. 65
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Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 125Security System P. 128Opening and Closing the Windows P. 130
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133Adjusting the Mirrors P. 149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159Climate Control System P. 177
Audio Error Messages P. 254General Information on the Audio System P. 260Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 287AcuraLink®
When Driving P. 342Braking P. 384Parking Your Vehicle P. 397
Fuel Economy P. 405Accessories and Modifications P. 406
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 416Replacing Light Bulbs P. 428
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 437Battery P. 446Remote Transmitter Care P. 447
Cleaning P. 449
Engine Does Not Start P. 472Jump Starting P. 475Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 478
Fuses P. 485Emergency Towing P. 490 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 491
Refueling P. 493
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Safe Driving
Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
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P. 67
P. 113
P. 187
P. 335
P. 407
P. 453
P. 495
P. 510
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 499Reporting Safety Defects P. 500
Authorized Manuals P. 505Client Service Information P. 506
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❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments(P 148)
❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button(P 133)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 376)
❙ Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Button
(P 368)
❙ Parking Sensor System Button
*
(P 399)
❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM
) OFF Button* (P 395)
❙ Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙ Audio/Information Screen(P 203)
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(P 194)
❙ Audio System(P 188)
❙ System Indicators(P 68)
❙ Gauges(P 94)
❙ Multi-Information Display
(P 95)
❙ Climate Control System(P 177)
❙ Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 145)
❙ Front Seat Heater Buttons
*
(P 172)
❙ Headlight Washer Button
*
(P 143)
❙ Front Seat Heater and Seat
Ventilation Buttons
*
(P 173)
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* Not available on all models
❙ Wipers/Washers(P 141)
❙ Audio Remote Controls(P 192)
❙ Headlights/Turn Signals(P 136)
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)(P 350)
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)(P 350)
❙ Horn (Press an area around .)
❙ Voice Control Buttons (P 209)
❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 287)
❙ Brightness Control(P 144)
❙ Cruise Control Buttons
*
(P 352)
❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons
*
(P 355)
❙ TRIP Button(P 96)
❙ Distance Button
*
(P 360)
❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
*
(P 371)
❙ Right Selector Wheel(P 95)
❙ Heated Steering Wheel Button
*
(P 171)
* Not available on all models
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(P 97)
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❙ Power Window Switches(P 130)
❙ Driver’s Front Airbag(P 40)
❙ Trunk Release Button(P 125)
❙ Hood Release Handle(P 417)
❙ Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box(P 487)
❙
Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙ Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P 347)
❙ Glove Box(P 161)
❙ Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 40)
❙ Door Mirror Controls(P 150)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch(P 123)
❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button(P 404)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 384)
❙ Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 488)
❙
Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙
Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack(P 190)
❙ USB Port(P 189)
❙ Memory Buttons(P 147)
❙ SET Button (P 147)
❙ Rearview Mirror(P 149)
❙ SPORT Button(P 351)
❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 387)
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❙ Side Airbags(P 46)
❙ Map Lights (P 160)
❙ Side Curtain Airbags(P 48)
❙ Seat Belts(P 30)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat(P 61)
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat(P 57)
❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)(P 59)
❙ Rear Seat
❙ Front Seat(P 152)
❙ Coat Hook(P 168)
❙ Grab Handle
❙ Moonroof Switch
(P 132)
❙ Map Lights(P 160)
❙ Sunglasses Holder
(P 174)
❙ Power Rear Sunshade
Button
*
(P 175)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
* Not available on all models
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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 416)
❙ Windshield Wipers(P 141)
❙ Tires (P 437)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control(P 117)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 150)
❙ Headlights(P 137)
❙ Front Side Marker Lights(P 136)
❙ How to Refuel(P 404)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light(P 433)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever(P 127)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk(P 125)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera(P 402)
❙ Trunk Release Button(P 125)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights(P 431)
❙ Brake/Taillights(P 431)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights(P 431)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights(P 136)
❙ Back-Up Lights(P 432)
❙ Rear Licence Plate Lights(P 433)
❙ Taillights(P 432)
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(P 428)
(P 455)
(P 430)
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(P 429)
Safe Driving (P 25)
Airbags(P 37)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety(P 52)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard(P 64)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist(P 29)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts(P 30)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
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Lane Departure Warning
LDW
) Indicator
(
* Not available on all models
Controls (P 113)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Clock(P 114)
*
The navigation
signals from GPS satellites, updating the
clock automatically.
You can also adjust the time manually.
/audio system receives
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
Press the button to changes the vehicle’s
power mode.
(P 133)
Turn Signals(P 136)
a Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Setting the Clock(P 114)
b Rotate to change hour, then
press .
c Rotate to change minute, then
press .
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Wipers and Washers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Low Sensitivity
*1
: Long Delay
*2
: High Sensitivity
*1
: Short Delay
*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1
: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT
*2
: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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Steering Wheel(P 148)
● To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Trunk(P 125)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
• Press the trunk release button on the
driver’s door.
• Press the trunk release button on the
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P 121)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
*1:Models with auto wiper
*2:Models without auto wiper
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● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Power Door Mirrors
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
*
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
* Not available on all models
(P 150)
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● With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the folding button
out the door mirrors.
*
to fold in and
Power Windows(P 130)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in
the off position, each passenger’s
window can be opened and closed with
its own switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
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Climate Control System(P 177)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(driver’s side only)
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard vents.
AUTO Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Switch
(On/off) Button
Driver’s Side Temperature
Icon
Passenger’s Side Temperature
Icon
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror) Button
Driver’s Side Mode Control
Icon
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Passenger’s Side Mode Control
Icon
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
Icon
Fan Control Icon
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● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
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● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable.(P 209)
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Audio/Information Screen
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
(Power) Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SETTINGS Button
VOL (Volume) Knob
BACK Button
NAV Button
*
MENU Button
AUDIO Button
INFO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
PHONE Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Audio Source
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Presets
*1
(Tune Up) Icon
*1
More
*1
Button
Shortcuts
*1
* Not available on all models
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● Audio Remote Controls(P 192)
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
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● SOURCE Button
● Left Selector Wheel
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM/AM/CD/XM®/HDD/USB/iPod®/
Bluetooth® Audio/Pandora®
*
/Aha
TM*
/AUX.
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio:Move and release to change the
preset station.
Move and hold to select the next
or previous strong station.
CD/HDD/USB device:
Move and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move and hold to change a folder.
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* Not available on all models
Driving (P 335)
Automatic Transmission
Models without navigation system
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● Shift to
engine.
● Shifting
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(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button.
(P 347)
Release Button
Shift Lever
SPORT Button
(P.
Paddle Shifters(P350)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
Models with navigation system
Lever
Position
Indicator
M Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
M IndicatorShift
Selected
Gear
Number
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
(-
Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on, when the
SPORT mode is on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
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VSA® OFF Button(P 376)
Wait for five seconds
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● VSA® comes on automatically every time
● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
Cruise Control* (P 352)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
OFF Button
● When a possible collision is likely
● To turn the CMBS
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
you start the engine.
the button until you hear a beep.
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
button, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
down once you have achieved the desired
speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
TM
(CMBSTM)
*
(P 395)
TM
unavoidable, the CMBS
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
hold the button until you hear a beep.
can help you to
TM
on or off, press and
Refueling (P 403)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)
a Press the fuel fill door
release button.
b After refueling, wait for
about five seconds
before removing the
filler nozzle.
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System (TPMS)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
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* Not available on all models
Maintenance (P 407)
Under the Hood(P 416)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, push up the lever and lift the
hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights(P 428)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 434)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires(P 437)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected (P 453)
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Flat Tire(P 455)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Engine Won’t Start(P 472)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating(P 479)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Indicators Come On
(P 481)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
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Blown Fuse
(P 485)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing
(P 490)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
What to Do If
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The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●
The steering wheel may be locked.
●
Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the
lever to the UNLOCK position.
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Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
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sound when I open the
driver’s door?
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
Why does the beeper
sound when I turn the
engine off?
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The beeper sounds when:
●
The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●
The exterior lights are left on.
The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
The beeper sounds when you turn off the engine with the
driver’s door open.
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?
Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
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Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?
●
Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●
Check if the shift lever is in (P or (N . If so, move the lever to
any other position.
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTICE
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
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enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
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The 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 performance. 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.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
A Few Words About Safety
3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
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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 information 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 find this important safety information in a variety of
forms, including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
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.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
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For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 26
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 28
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts........................ 30
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 33
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 36
Airbags
Airbag System Components............... 37
Types of Airbags ................................ 40
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40
Some states , provinces and territories prohibit the
use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by
the driver while driving.
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For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■ 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.
■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■ 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.
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■ 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 every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
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Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
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Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■ 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.
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1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that
work together to help 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 sufficient crash.
However, you and your passengers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks
Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners/Seat Belt
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1Safety Checklist
If the door and trunk open indicator is on, a door
and/or the trunk is not completely closed. Close all
doors and the trunk tightly until the indicator goes
off.
If the door and trunk open message appears on the
multi-information display, a door and/or the trunk is
not completely closed. Close all doors and the trunk
tightly until the message disappears.
2 Door and Trunk Open Indicator P. 75
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For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
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each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 121
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in
a crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 152
• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 155
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33
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• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 52
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Seat Belts
1About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to wear seat belts.
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WARNING
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.
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About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■ Lap/shoulder seat belts
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All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
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If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after
the power mode is set to ON.
When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat,
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator
will not come on.
This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot
detect their presence.
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for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of
the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• 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 the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the power mode is set to ON before the
driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver
does not fasten the belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until
the driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belts are fastened.
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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come
on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and
thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not
offer protection in a subsequent crash.
During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
1Seat Belt e-pretensioners
*
If only the e-pretensioners were activated, no
components need to be replaced.
The e-pretensioners may not work if:
• Supplemental Restraint System Indicator is on.
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator is
on.
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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The front seats are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the front
seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal
collision, sometimes even if the collision is not
severe enough to inflate the front airbags or
the driver’s knee airbag.
Seat Belt e-pretensioners
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Are the motor-powered pretensioners that
start to retract the front seat belts when the
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CMBS
, brake assist system, or VSA® system
is in operation. They may also activate when
you steer the vehicle hard, or the vehicle is
impacted. After retracted, the seat belts are
slackened to their original positions.
As convenient features, the e-pretensioners
slightly retract the seat belts when you latch
the seat belt buckle, depress the brake pedal
more aggressively than you normally do, or
make a sharp turn, and fully retract when you
release the seat belt buckle.
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1Fastening a Seat Belt
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt or one that does not appear to be working
correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash.
Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.
Pull out slowly.
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Seated
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back in the seat:
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1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle
is secure.
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything.
When you or the front passenger insert the
latch plate into the buckle, the front seat
belt retracts automatically.
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1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
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Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
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The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.
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3. 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.
4. If necessary, pull up on the 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.
1. Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.
1Advice for Pregnant Women
Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is
okay for you to drive.
To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your
unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front
airbag:
• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.
• When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust
the seat as far back as possible.
Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.
Wear the lap part of the
belt as low as possible
across the hips.
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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.
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1Seat Belt Inspection
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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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Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.
use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make
sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
The front, driver’s knee, front side, and side
curtain airbags are deployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes:
a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
b Driver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is
stored under the steering column. It is
marked SRS AIRBAG.
c 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.
d Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
e An electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the power
mode is in ON.
f Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
The front seat belt tensioners also include
the e-pretensioners.
g A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
h Weight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
i Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
j An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
k An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
l Safing Sensor
m A rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.
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1Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
When driving, keep hands and arms out of the
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.
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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
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tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not
wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
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.
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.
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.
Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver’s knee 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.
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1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiplethreshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether the seat belts are latched, and/or
other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
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• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Driver’s knee airbag: Airbag under the steering column.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
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Housing Locations
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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
1How the Front Airbags Work
Although the driver’s and front passenger’s 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.
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Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.
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When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
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The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.
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While your seat belt restrains your torso, the
front airbag provides supplemental protection
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so
that they won’t interfere with the driver’s
visibility or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
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■ When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: Seat belts, and in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags,
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags
could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during
a rollover.
■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior
damage appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver’s seating position.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat
belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over the passenger’s side
dashboard.
Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's
seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
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Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
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The driver’s advanced front airbag system
includes a seat position sensor.
If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors.
Although we recommend against carrying an
infant or small child in front, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically
turn off the passenger’s front airbag.
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1Driver’s Knee Airbag
Do not attach accessories on or near the driver’s knee
airbag. They can interfere with the proper operation
of the airbag, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
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The driver’s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help
keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbag is designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
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The driver’s knee airbag is housed under the
steering column for the driver.
The airbag is marked SRS AIRBAG.
When the driver’s front airbag inflates, the
driver’s knee airbag also inflates.
Even if the collision is not severe enough to
deploy the front airbag, the knee airbag may
inflate alone.
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Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■ When driver’s knee airbag may not deploy, even
though exterior damage appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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1Side Airbags
Make sure you and your front seat passenger always
sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can
prevent the airbag from deploying properly and
increases your risk of serious injury.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags.
They can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger’s in the
passenger seat.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers
without consulting a dealer.
Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back
covers can prevent your side airbags from properly
deploying during a side impact.
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Location
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The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger
during a moderate to severe side impact.
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The side airbags are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and
passenger’s seat-backs.
Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
When the sensors detect a moderate-tosevere side impact, the control unit signals
the side airbag on the impact side to
immediately inflate.
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may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though
visible damage appears severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the
far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed
most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been
needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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1Side Curtain Airbags
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to rollover, it 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
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
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The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags
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complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.
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Operation
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The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbag is designed to
deploy in a rollover or a moderate-tosevere side impact.
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3
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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.
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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled
frontal collision.
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In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
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■ When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
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system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and
no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be interfering with the
weight sensors. Such as:
• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back
pocket.
• A child seat or other object pressing against the
rear of the seat-back.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of
the front passenger’s seat.
• The front seat or seat-back is forced back against
an object on the seat or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will not come on.
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■ When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the front passenger’s weight
sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the
weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.
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Airbag Care
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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■ When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■ Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles, Acura Client
Relations at 800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Acura Client Services at
1-866-78-ACURA.
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1Protecting Child Passengers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear
seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws
restricting where children may ride.
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WARNING
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, using a booster seat if necessary.
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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 death of children age 12 and under.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride
in a vehicle.
Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:
• An inflating front or side airbag can injure
or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to
interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.
• Statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.
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1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.
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3
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
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portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
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1Protecting Infants
Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
3
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.
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An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, 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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If this occurs, we 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.
■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
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1Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
3
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.
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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
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seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
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We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position.
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1Selecting a Child Seat
Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.
LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.
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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.
■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear
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seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible
type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make sure
that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any
other object.
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Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
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3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat maker.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. 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.
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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker’s instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
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5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. 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.
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1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether Anchorage Points
CoverAnchor
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
Outer Position
Center Position
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A tether anchorage point is provided
behind each rear seating position. A child
seat that is installed with a seat belt and
comes with a tether can use the tether for
additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto
the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
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1Safety of Larger Children
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WARNING
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 larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
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Protecting Larger Children
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The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
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of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
Checking Seat Belt Fit
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When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
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■ Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories 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 state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
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WARNING
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 larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in
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■ Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts
and sit up properly.
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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
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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.
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The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
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2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
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Radiator Cap
Dashboard
Doorjambs
Sun Visors
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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these
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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 a dealer
for a replacement.
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This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
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Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.
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Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
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Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
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Comes on when the engine oil
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Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.
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comes on while driving P. 482
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 482
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Comes on while driving Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 481
pressure is low.
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
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Electric
Canada
Parking Brake
Indicator
Electric
Parking Brake
System
Indicator
Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator
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goes off.
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Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
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Comes on if there is a problem with
the electric parking brake system.
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
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Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
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Blinks and the electric parking brake
system indicator comes on at the
same time - There is a problem with
the electric parking brake system. The
parking brake may not be set.
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Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On P. 483
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Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
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Comes on if there is a problem with
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Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability.
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a system related to braking other
U.S.
Canada
Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)
than the conventional brake system.
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Comes on if there is a problem with
hydraulic brake boost system.
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Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.
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Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
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Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●
Comes on when you set the power
Charging
System
Indicator
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mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●
Readiness codes are part of the on
board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.
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Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 482
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Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 481
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Indicates current shift lever position.
Shift Lever
Position
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Indicator
Transmission
Indicator
M (sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
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Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●
Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
●
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 349
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Position
Indicator
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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●
Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.
●
If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about a few seconds later.
●
Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
●
The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●
Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 31
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately
2.8 U.S. gal/10.5 Liter left).
●
Low Fuel
Indicator
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●
Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS)
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
P. 389
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
*
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 483
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator
- Seat belt e-pretensioner
●
Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System.
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Vehicle
Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Blinks when VSA® is active.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system or hill start assist
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 375
system.
●
Vehicle
Stability Assist
(VSA®) OFF
Indicator
Door and
Trunk Open
Indicator
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you
set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on if any door or the trunk is
2 VSA® On and Off P. 376
●
Goes off when all doors and the trunk
are closed.
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not completely closed.
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Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
System
Message
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●
Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.
●
Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
*
spare tire
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
is temporarily installed.
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●
Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare
get your regular tire repaired or replaced
and put back on your vehicle as soon as
you can.
●
While the indicator is on, roll the right
selector wheel to see the message
again.
●
Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.
●
The multi-information display does not
*
,
——
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the right selector
wheel is rolled.
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Turn Signal
Indicators
High-Beam
Indicator
●
The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●
Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 429
P. 430
P. 431
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Index
Index
Lights On
Indicator
Immobilizer
System Indicator
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●
Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●
Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●
Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
●
If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
●
Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●
Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
2 Security System Alarm P. 128
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●
Comes on for a few seconds when
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
you set the power mode to ON.
●
Keyless Access
System
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*1:On the left: Models with navigation system
On the right: Models without navigation system
*2:Models with navigation system
*3:Models without navigation system
*
Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●
Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
●
Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 352
2 Cruise Control* P. 352
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●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
●
Stays on constantly without FCW off
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
then goes off.
●
Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the FCW system.
Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator
●
Comes on when the FCW system
shuts itself off.
*
●
Stays on - The temperature inside the
FCW system is too high. The system
activates when the temperature inside the
system cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 365
●
Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 365
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●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
then goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●
Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●
Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
Lane
Departure
Warning
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.
2 LDW Camera P. 368
(LDW)
Indicator
●
Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
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On the right: Models without navigation system
*2:Models without LKAS
*3:Models with LKAS
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.
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Precision All
Wheel Steer
System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the Precision
●
Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
The system may limit the vehicle speed
to 50 mph (80 km/h) or less.
All Wheel Steer system.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
SPORT Mode
Indicator
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●
Comes on when you press the
2 SPORT Mode P. 351
——
SPORT button.
ACC
Adaptive Cruise
Control (
ACC
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
Indicator
*
(Amber)
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
)
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC with LSF.
●
Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Adaptive Cruise
ACC
*
)
●
Comes on when you press the
MAIN button.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
P. 355
*
——
ACC
Control (
with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
Indicator
(Green)
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
LKAS
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)
*
Lane Keeping
●
LKAS
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
*
(Green)
Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
P. 370
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Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
*
P. 378
—
Blind Spot
Information (BSI)
Indicator
*
then goes off.
●
Stays on while BSI is turned off.
●
Comes on when mud, snow, or ice
accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.
●
Comes on while driving - Remove
the obstacle in the vicinity of sensor.
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System
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Collision
Mitigation Brake
TM
System
(CMBS
Indicator
TM
)
*
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate the
TM
CMBS
. A multi-information display
message appears for five seconds.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
the CMBSTM.
●
Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Stays on constantly without the
CMBSTM off - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Collision Mitigation Braking
System
TM
(CMBSTM)* P. 391
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The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again with the
system message indicator on.
Message
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●
Appears when the washer fluid is low.
ConditionExplanation
●
Refill washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 427
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
●
Consequently, Maintenance Due Now/SERVICE
DUE NOW and Maintenance Past Due/SERVICE
2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 413
PAST DUE follow.
●
Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
●
Appears when the transmission fluid temperature is
too high.
●
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●
Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
2 Overheating P. 479
●
Stop in a safe place in (P. Let the engine idle until the
message disappears.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 446
●
Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger
to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 481
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ConditionExplanation
●
Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●
Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●
Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and manually start the
engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 473
●
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with
your foot off the brake pedal to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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●
Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote inside
the vehicle.
●
Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●
Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.
ConditionExplanation
●
Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135
●
Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 447
●
Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front of
the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does
not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 473
●
Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
●
Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
2 Starting the Engine P. 342
●
Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
●
Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
●
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to (P .
in (P.
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Appears if there is a problem with the radiator
system.
●
Appears when there is a problem with the headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam headlights
ConditionExplanation
●
Drive slowly to prevent overheating and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
may not be on. When conditions allow you to drive
safety, have the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.
—
●
Appears if there is a problem with the parking sensor
system.
●
Check if the area around the sensor(s) is covered with
mud, ice, snow, etc. If the indicator(s) stays on even
after you clean the area, have the system checked by
a dealer.
●
Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
●
Immediately depress the brake pedal.
canceled while it is in operation.
●
Appears when the automatic brake hold system is
turned off.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
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Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without wearing the driver’s seat belt.
●
Appears when the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while the
automatic brake hold is in operation.
●
Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while it is in operation.
ConditionExplanation
●
Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
●
Press the automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 387
2 Parking Brake P. 384
●
Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●
Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision
(apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.)
2
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)* P. 391
2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* P. 364
●
Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
●
Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within
the lane lines.
*
P. 355
2 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) P. 367
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Appears when ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled.
●
You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC with LSF to cancel improves. Press the RES/+/SET/– switch up.
●
Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover and
prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.
●
May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
●
When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dear if the message does
not disappear even after you clean the sensor cover.
*
P. 355
Index
Index
●
Appears when the vehicle speed slows down to 22 mph
(35 km/h) and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the
ACC with LSF range while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle speed is less than 22 mph (35 km/h)
and the vehicle ahead of you goes out of the ACC with
LSF range.
●
Appears when the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is too close while ACC with LSF
is in operation.
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
P. 355
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
P. 355
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*
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MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you is too close.
●
Appears when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF.
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
P. 355
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
P. 355
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Index
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●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
●
Appears when the shift lever is moved into any position
other than (D while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the shift lever is in any position other than (D.
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
P. 355
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
P. 355
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
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Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
P. 355
Index
Index
●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
●
Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while ACC with LSF is in operation.
●
Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the parking brake is applied.
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
ACC with LSF has been automatically canceled.
P. 355
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
*
P. 355
2 Parking Brake P. 384
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)
*
P. 355
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Appears when pressing the RES/+/SET/– switch down
while the vehicle is moving and the brake pedal is
depressed.
●
Appears if ACC with LSF is canceled while your vehicle
●
ACC with LSF cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
*
Follow (LSF)
●
Immediately depress the brake pedal.
P. 355
is automatically stopped by ACC with LSF.
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Index
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●
Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected
line. The beeper sounds simultaneously.
●
Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving.
●
The color of either line changes from white to amber as
the vehicle gets closer to that side of the lane line.
Index
Index
●
Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.
●
Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a system
related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels automatically.
The beeper sounds simultaneously.
●
Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there the temperature inside the
LKAS camera is too high. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.
●
Operate the steering wheel to resume the LKAS.
●
If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
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●
Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
●
Goes off - The camera has been cooled down. Pressing
the LKAS button can resume the system.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the needle approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Temperature Gauge
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.
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Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Speedometer
■
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Tachometer
■
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
■
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Temperature Gauge
■
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
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Right Selector Wheel
Engine Oil LifeVehicle Settings
Elapsed Time
OFFAverage SpeedRangeInstant Fuel Economy/
Average Fuel Economy
Turn-by-Turn
Directions
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
Current Mode
for ACC with LSF
*
* Not available on all models
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Multi-Information Display
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The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays
important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Switching the Display
■
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Roll the right selector wheel or press the TRIP button to change the display.
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Instrument Panel
Models with navigation system
OdometerTrip ATrip B
Outside temperature
TRIP Button
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
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Models without navigation system
Engine Oil Life
Vehicle Settings
Elapsed Time
OFF
Average Speed
Range
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
Tire Pressure for
Each Tire
Right Selector Wheel
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Instrument Panel
Models without navigation system
OdometerTrip A
Trip B
Outside temperature
TRIP Button
TRIP
TRIP
TRIP
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1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the TRIP button.
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.
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1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
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Odometer
■
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Trip Meter
■
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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
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and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■ Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the TRIP button. The trip meter
is reset to 0.0.
Outside Temperature
■
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■ Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F (U.S.) or ± 3°C (Canada) if the
temperature reading seems incorrect.
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Average Fuel Economy
■
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or
l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset,
the average fuel economy is also reset.
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