Acura TLX 2015 User Manual

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

Use this Owner's Manual for:
4-cylinder model VIN range - 06685 or higher
V6 2WD model VIN range - 08868 or higher
V6 AWD model VIN range - 01414 or higher.

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
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

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

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

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

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This 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 judgment.

● 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.

3

and

Contents

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

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.

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

2 Safe Driving P. 27

For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39

2 Instrument Panel P. 69

Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 117

2 Controls P. 137

Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 160
Adjusting the Seats P. 180

2 Features P. 209

Audio System P. 210 Audio System Basic Operation P. 215
Customized Features P. 259 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 277

2 Driving P. 315

Before Driving P. 316 Towing a Trailer P. 321
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 419 Refueling P. 420

2 Maintenance P. 425

Before Performing Maintenance P. 426 Maintenance MinderTM P. 429
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 454
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 469

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 475

Tools P. 476 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 477
Overheating P. 503 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 505
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 517

2 Information P. 519

Specifications P. 520 Identification Numbers P. 524
Emissions Testing P. 527 Warranty Coverages P. 529

Contents

Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 161 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 187 Climate Control System P. 199

Audio Error Messages P. 250 General Information on the Audio System P. 255
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 279 Compass

When Driving P. 322 Braking P. 396 Parking Your Vehicle P. 411
Fuel Economy P. 422 Accessories and Modifications P. 423

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 434 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 447
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 456 Battery P. 465 Remote Transmitter Care P. 467
Cleaning P. 470

Engine Does Not Start P. 495 Jump Starting P. 498 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 502
Fuses P. 510 Emergency Towing P. 515 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 516
Refueling P. 518

*

P. 313

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 4

P. 27

P. 69

P. 137

P. 209

P. 315

P. 425

P. 475

P. 519

P. 534

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 525 Reporting Safety Defects P. 526
Authorized Manuals P. 531 Client Service Information P. 532

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

❙

System Indicators

(P70)

❙

Gauges

(P117)

❙

Multi-Information
Display

(P118)

❙

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P176)

❙

ENGINE START/STOP Button

(P161)

❙

Hazard Warning Button

❙

Rear Window Defogger/Heated Door
Mirror Button

(P173)

Canadian models

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System

OFF) Button

(P387)

❙

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button*

(P372)

❙

Parking Sensor System Button*

(P413)

❙

Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button*

(P407)

❙

Headlight Washer Button*

(P171)

❙

Heated Windshield Button*

(P173)

❙

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button*

(P377)

❙

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

(P216)

❙

Audio System

(P210)

❙

Climate Control System

(P199)

❙

Trunk Release

(P152)

❙

Fuel Fill Door Release Button

(P421)

Canadian models

❙

Navigation System*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Audio/Information Screen

(P222)

Visual Index

4

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Wipers/Washers

(P169)

❙

Headlights/Turn Signals

(P164, 165)

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

(P337)

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

(P337)

❙

Horn (Press an area around .)

❙

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons

(P 279)

❙

Brightness Control

(P172)

❙

Cruise Control Buttons*

(P348)

❙

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons

*

(P352)

❙

TRIP Button

(P121, 123)

❙

Distance Button*

(P360)

❙

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button

*

(P381)

❙

Right Selector Wheel

(P120, 126)

❙

Heated Steering Wheel Button*

(P196)

Canadian models

❙

Audio Remote Controls

(P214)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P168)

* Not available on all models

5

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Power Window Switches

(P158)

❙

Driver’s Front Airbag

(P42)

❙

Driver’s Knee Airbag

(P46)

❙

Door Mirror Controls

(P178)

❙

Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P150)

❙

Accessory Power Socket

(P193)

❙

Auxiliary Input Jack

(P212)

❙

Accessory Power Socket

(P193)

❙

USB Port

(P211)

❙

Rearview Mirror

(P177)

❙

Hood Release Handle

(P436)

❙

Memory Buttons

(P175)

❙

SET Button

(P175)

❙

Glove Box

(P189)

❙

Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P42)

❙

Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes

(P512)

❙

Electric Parking Brake Switch

(P396)

❙

IDS Button

(P346)

❙

Shift Button

*

Electronic Gear Selector

(P331)

❙

Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P400)

❙

Shift Lever

*

Dual Clutch Transmission

(P338)

❙

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button*

(P342)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙

Side Airbags

(P48)

❙

Map Lights

(P188)

❙

Side Curtain Airbags

(P50)

❙

Seat Belts

(P32)

❙

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P63)

❙

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P59)

❙

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P61)

❙

Rear Seat

(P185)

❙

Front Seat

(P180)

❙

Coat Hook

(P194)

❙

Grab Handle

❙

Moonroof Switch

(P160)

❙

Map Lights

(P188)

❙

Sunglasses Holder

(P198)

❙

Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

* Not available on all models

7

Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Maintenance Under the Hood

(P434)

❙

Windshield Wipers

(P169, 454)

❙

Tires

(P456, 477)

❙

Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P142)

❙

Power Door Mirrors

(P178)

❙

Headlights

(P165, 447)

❙

How to Refuel

(P421)

❙

High-Mount Brake Light

(P453)

❙

Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P154)

❙

Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P153)

❙

Multi-View Rear Camera

(P419)

❙

Rear Side Marker Lights

(P451)

❙

Brake/Taillights

(P451)

❙

Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P450)

❙

Back-Up Lights

(P452)

❙

Rear License Plate Lights

(P453)

❙

Brake/Taillights

(P451)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P168, 447)

❙

Trunk Release Button

(P152)

❙

Front Turn Signal Lights

(P164, 448)

❙

Front Side Marker/Parking Lights

(P165, 447)

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Quick Reference Guide

Airbags

(P 39)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P 54)

● 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 66)

● 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 31)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P 32)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

* Not available on all models

Safe Driving

(P 27)

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Quick Reference Guide

Auto Idle Stop Function

On

Off

Restarting

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator
(green) comes on.

At Automatic transmission Engine status

*

Deceleration

Stop

Start-up

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake
pedal.

Keep the brake pedal depressed.

Release the brake pedal.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Charging System
Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

System Indicators

System Message
Indicator

Gauges

(P117)

/Display

(P118)

/System Indicators

(P70)

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Keyless Access System
Indicator

Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake
Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator

SPORT (Sport mode)
Indicator

Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator

*

Forward Collision Warning
Indicator

*

/Collision Mitigation

Braking System

TM

(CMBSTM)

Indicator

*

Lane Departure Warning
Indicator

*

/Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM) Indicator

*

Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator

*

Temperature
Gauge

Security
System Alarm
Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator

*

/
Shift Lever Position
Indicator

*

M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection
Indicator

System Indicators

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator

*

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator

*

Models without
full color display

Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator

*

Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

*

Low Fuel Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators

Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Door and Trunk Open
Indicator

*

Precision All Wheel
Steer System Indicator

*

ECON

ECON (Econ mode)
Indicator

SH-AWD Indicator

*

Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)

*

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

*

* Not available on all models

(P 69)

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls

Models with navigation system

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

(P 137)

Clock

You can also adjust the time manually.

a

Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Clock (P138)

b

Rotate to change hour, then press

c

Rotate to change minute, then
press .

The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.

(P138)

.

ENGINE START/STOP
Button

Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.

(P161)

Turn Signals

Lights

(P165)

(P164)

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Quick Reference Guide

Wipers and Washers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Low Sensitivity

*1

: Lower speed,

fewer sweeps

*2

: High Sensitivity

*1

: Higher speed,

more sweeps

*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.

Trunk Release

(P169)

Steering Wheel

● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.

(P176)

Trunk

● To unlock and open the trunk:

(P152)

• Press the trunk release on the driver side
control panel.

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P149)

● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.

• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.

• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.

13

Quick Reference Guide

Power Door Mirrors

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

*

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

(P178)

● 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

● 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 on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

(P158)

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with navigation system

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.

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

Vent Mode Control Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode
Icon

Fan Control Icon

* Not available on all models

Climate Control System

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

(P199)

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Quick Reference Guide

Features

Audio/Information Screen

Interface Dial/ENTER Button

(Power) Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

SETTINGS Button

VOL (Volume) Knob

BACK 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

(Day/Night) Button

Shortcuts

*1

(P209)

Audio System

() See the Navigation System Manual

(P215)

Image shown is for models without navigation system. For navigation system operation

*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.

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Quick Reference Guide

Audio Remote Controls

Left Selector Wheel

SOURCE Button

* Not available on all models

(P214)

● SOURCE Button

● Left Selector Wheel

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM®/CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora®

Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio:Move to a side to change the

CD/USB device:

*

TM*

/Aha

/AUX.

preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.

Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving

Automatic Transmission*

(P331)

● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting

(P

or changing the gear position from (P.

● Select

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Park

Press the

(P

button.
Used when parking or before turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Pull back the

(R

button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Press the (N button.
Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Press the

(D

button.
Used for normal driving. The sequential shift mode can be used.

Gear Position Indicator

The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Button
Indicator

● Gear selection

Models without
full color display

Models with full
color display

(P315)

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Quick Reference Guide

Paddle Shifters

(P337)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.

● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.

● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on, when the Sport+
mode is on.

● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.

Gear
Position
Indicator

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter

Selected
Gear
Number

M Indicator

Models with full color display

Models without full color display

M Indicator

Selected
Gear
Number

Gear
Position
Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Release Button

Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of

(P

.

Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button.

Press the release button to move the
shift lever.

Dual Clutch Transmission*

(P338)

● Shift to

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the

engine.

● Shifting

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.

Paddle Shifters

(P341)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.

● 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.

M IndicatorShift
Lever
Position
Indicator

Shift Lever

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter

Models with full color display

Models without full color display

Selected

Gear

Number

M Indicator

Shift

Lever

Position

Indicator

Selected
Gear
Number

IDS Button

20

Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button

Wait for five seconds

* Not available on all models

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control*

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
down once you have achieved the desired
speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Collision Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBS

(P407)

● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.

● To turn the CMBS
hold the button until you hear a beep.

(P387)

(P348)

TM

TM

) OFF Button*

TM

can help you to

TM

on or off, press and

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.

Refueling

(P420)

(P392, 508)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane

number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 liters)

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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Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

Under the Hood

(P434)

● 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, slide the lever and lift the
hood.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.

Lights

(P447)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P454)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires

(P456)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

(P425)

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with optional spare tire

(P475)

Flat Tire

●

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.

(P477)

Indicators Come On

(P505)

● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.

Engine Won’t Start

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.

Blown Fuse

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.

(P510)

(P495)

Overheating

● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

(P503)

(P515)

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Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

Canadian models

Models with shift lever

The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?

The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right
while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?

The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?

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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.

Quick Reference Guide

* Not available on all models

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.

Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?

Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?

Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?

Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

●

The Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.

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Models with electronic gear selector

Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?

Why does the gear position
automatically change to

(P

when I open the driver's
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Close the driver's door and manually change the gear
position.

u

When opening the driver’s door (P333)

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?

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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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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 28

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 30

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 32

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 35

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 38

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 39

Types of Airbags ................................ 42

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 42

Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 46

Side Airbags ...................................... 48

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 50

Airbag System Indicators.................... 51

Airbag Care ....................................... 53

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 54

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 56

Safety of Larger Children ................... 64

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 66

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 67

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while 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 ages 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.

■

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
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.

■

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.

■

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.

uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Control your speed

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features

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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
e-pretensioners

*

10

1099

11

8

Knee Airbag

8

* Not available on all models

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

6

11

7

7

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.

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12

6

7

9

10

11

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Safety Checklist

1Safety Checklist

If the door and trunk open indicator

*

will come on
and a 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 Indicators P. 81, 102

*

Models with
full color
display

Models without
full color
display

* Not available on all models

■

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
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. 148

• 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. 180

• 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. 182

• 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. 35

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 54

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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.

The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean
forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow
the belt to extend fully without locking.

3

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.

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

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.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 61

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■

1About Your Seat Belts

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 six seconds after
the power mode is set to ON.
When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat,
the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not
sound.
The indicator also may not come on and the beeper
may not sound when the occupant is not heavy
enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants
(e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved
to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will
injure or kill them.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 54

Models with
full color
display

Models without
full color
display

Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce 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.

Seat Belt Reminder

■

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the power mode is set to ON before the
driver’s seat belt is fastened, the 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.

Continued

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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:

•

A warning message for e-pretensioners appears on
multi-information display.

•

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator is
on.

* Not available on all models

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

■

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

TM

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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Fastening a Seat Belt

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.

Correct
Seated
Posture.

Latch
Plate

Buckle

Models with CMBS

TM

* Not available on all models

After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well
back in the seat:

uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 180

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.

2 Seat Belt e-pretensioners* P. 34

Continued

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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

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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.

3

WARNING

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.

Push

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

■

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.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

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.

■

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

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uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection

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1Seat Belt Inspection

3

WARNING

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.

Seat Belt Inspection

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

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.

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.

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Airbags

7

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6

6

Airbag System Components

13

9

9

12

9

9

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components

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Models with CMBS

TM

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 can record 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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Important Facts About Your Airbags

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.

■

Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, 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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uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags

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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.

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:

• 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.

Housing Locations

■

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.

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Operation

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.

■

Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.
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.

How the Front Airbags Work

■

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.

uuAirbags u Front Airbags (SRS)

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.

Continued

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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.

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Advanced Airbags

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 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.

2 Floor Mats P. 471

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

■

Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag
related injuries to smaller occupants.

uuAirbags u Front Airbags (SRS)

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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uuAirbagsuDriver’s Knee 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.

Housing
Location

When
inflated

Knee
Airbag

Driver’s Knee Airbag

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
the vehicles other safety features.

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.

Housing Locations

■

Operation

■

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.

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Even if the collision is not severe enough to
deploy the front airbag, the knee airbag may
inflate alone.

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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.

■

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.

uuAirbagsu Driver’s Knee Airbag

When driver’s knee airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

When driver’s knee airbag may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe

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uuAirbagsuSide Airbags

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1Side Airbags

Make sure you and your front 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 side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger in the front
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.

Housing
Location

When
inflated

Side
Airbag

Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

Housing Locations

■

Operation

■

The side airbags are housed in the outside
edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seat­backs.

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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■

Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.

■

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.

uuAirbags u Side Airbags

When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe

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uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags

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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.

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

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.

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

Side Curtain Airbags

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
equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.

Housing Locations

■

Operation

■

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-to-severe side
impact.

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1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

3

WARNING

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.

Models with
full color
display

Models without
full color
display

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.
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

■

■

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.

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
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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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

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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.

U.S. Canada

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

■

Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

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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.

■

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.

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

■

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 1­888-9-ACURA-9.

uuAirbags u Airbag Care

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear
seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws
restricting where children may ride.

3

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.

Protecting Child Passengers

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 ages 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.

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• Statistics show that children of all sizes and

ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.

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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an

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.

approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
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.

uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers

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uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

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1Protecting Infants

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
for a child up to two years old 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.

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

■

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat manufacturer’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.

2 Airbags P. 39

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.

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.

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Protecting Smaller Children

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.

■

If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
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.

■

Forward-facing child seat placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward­facing child seat in a rear seating position.

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

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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.

Selecting a Child Seat

■

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

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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■

Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats.
A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of
connectors.

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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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uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

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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
child 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.

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

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 manufacturer.

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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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat manufacturer’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.

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.

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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Adding Security with a Tether

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

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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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uuChild Safetyu Safety of Larger Children

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1Safety of Larger Children

3

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.

Safety of Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

■

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

■

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.

■

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?

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Booster Seats

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.

■

Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

■

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 the

seat.

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children

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.

■

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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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.

3

WARNING

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.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

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.

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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Safety Labels

Radiator Cap

Dashboard

Doorjambs

Sun Visors

U.S. models Canadian models

U.S. models only

U.S. models

Canadian models

Label Locations

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

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

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 95

Gauges and Multi-Information Display .. 117

Gauges............................................ 117

Multi-Information Display ................ 118

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Instrument Panel

Indicators

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the brake
fluid level is low.

●

Comes on if there is a
problem with the brake
system.

●

Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes
off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine
oil pressure is low.

●

Comes on while driving - Check the
brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes

●

on while driving P. 506

Comes on along with the brake system
indicator (amber) - Immediately stop in a

safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you normally
do.

●

Comes on along with the ABS indicator

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On P. 506

●

Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 505

*1

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Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Electric
Parking Brake
Indicator

Electric
Parking Brake
System
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a
problem with the electric

●

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.

2 Parking Brake P. 396

●

Comes on while driving - Avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Electric Parking Brake System

Indicator Comes On P. 507

parking brake system.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

*1

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator

Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the
automatic brake hold system
is on.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the
automatic brake hold system
is activated.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 400

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 400

*1

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U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a
problem with a system
related to braking other than
the conventional brake

●

Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a
dealer immediately.

●

With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.

system.

●

Comes on if there is a

Brake System
Indicator

problem with the automatic
brake hold system.

(Amber)

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

*1

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Charging
System
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

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 not
been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a
problem with the emissions
control system.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.

●

Comes on when you set the
power 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.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 527

●

Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

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. 506

●

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. 505

*1

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*2

*3

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Gear Position

*

Indicator

/

Shift Lever

Indicates the current gear
selection.

2 Shifting P. 331, 338

— —

Position
Indicator

*

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display

*1

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Models with electronic gear selector

*2

*3

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Transmission
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display

●

The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the
transmission system.

●

All the gear positions may
light for several seconds, and
go off.

●

The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if there is a
problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.

●

The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if you cannot

(P due to the

select
transmission system failure.

●

Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe place.

●

Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.

●

Immediately stop in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 515

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

The engine can be activated as a temporary
measure.

2

If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along

●

with the Warning Message

Set the parking brake when parking.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

P. 509

immediately.

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Models with shift lever

*2

*3

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Transmission

●

Blinks if the transmission
system has a problem.

●

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display

*1

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*2

*3

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

M (sequential
mode)
Indicator/
Sequential
Mode Gear
Selection
Indicator

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display

●

Comes on when the manual
sequential mode is applied.

●

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 a seat belt.
The beeper sounds and the
indicator blinks at regular
intervals.

2 Sequential Shift Mode Operation

P. 341

●

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 your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33

*1

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Low Fuel
Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel
reserve is running low
(approximately 2.6 U.S. gal/

9.7 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

with the fuel gauge.

Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS)
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

●

Stays on constantly - Have your 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. 402

the ABS.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

*1

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

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

- Side curtain airbag system

●

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 EPS system.

●

Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

●

Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 507

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*2

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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®

●

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 386

2 Hill Start Assist System P. 328

system or hill start assist
system.

●

Vehicle
Stability Assist
(VSA®) OFF
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

2 VSA® OFF Button P. 387

●

Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
closed.

— —

ON, then goes off.

●

Door and
Trunk Open
Indicator

Comes on if any door or the
trunk is not completely
closed.
The beeper sounds and the

—

message appears if any door
or the trunk is opened while
driving.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

*2:Models without full color display

*1

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

System
Message
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

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
temporarily installed.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when 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 your 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.

*

is

●

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.

*1

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

High Beam
Indicator

●

Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.

●

Blink if you press the hazard warning
button.

●

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. 447, 448, 450

— —

—

Lights On
Indicator

Fog Light
Indicator

Immobilizer
System Indicator

●

Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.

●

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.

●

*

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 - 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 your vehicle checked

Comes on when the fog lights are

— —

—

by a dealer.

●

Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.

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Indicator

*2

*3*2*3

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Security
System Alarm
Indicator

Keyless Access
System
Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

*

CRUISE
CONTROL

Indicator

*

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display

●

Blinks when the security
system alarm has been set.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

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 when you have set
a speed for cruise control.

2 Security System Alarm P. 155

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Cruise Control* P. 348

2 Cruise Control* P. 348

*1

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— —

— —

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* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,

●

Stays on constantly without FCW off ­Have your 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
system is too high. The system activates
when the temperature inside the system
cools down.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 367
2 Front Sensor Camera

●

Stays on - The area around the camera is

*

P. 351

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. 367
2 Front Sensor Camera

*

P. 351

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Models with LDW

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,

●

Stays on constantly - Have your 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
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator

the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

●

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 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

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* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,

●

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the RDM system.

●

Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.

●

Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.

Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

●

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 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

●

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.

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Precision All
Wheel Steer
System
Indicator

*

SPORT (Sport
mode)
Indicator

ECON (Econ
mode)
Indicator

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

●

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 All Wheel Steer
system.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you press
the IDS button if the Sport or
Sport+ mode was selected.

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON.

●

Comes on when you press
the IDS button if the Econ
mode was selected.

●

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.

2 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

P. 346

2 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)

P. 346

*1

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Adaptive Cruise
Control (

ACC

) with
Low Speed Follow
(LSF) Indicator

*

(Amber)

Adaptive Cruise

ACC

Control (

) with
Low Speed Follow
(LSF) Indicator

*

(Green)

Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)

*

Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator

*

(Green)

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC with LSF.

●

Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.

●

Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.

●

Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow (LSF)

●

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle

*

P. 352

checked by a dealer.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*

P. 380

—

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,

—

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.

2 Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*

P. 389

90

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the system.

●

Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Super Handling­All Wheel Drive
(SH-AWD®)
Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the SH-AWD® system.

TM

●

Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.

●

Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place,
change to

(P, and idle the engine until the

indicator goes off. If the indicator does not
stop blinking, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-

AWD®)

*

P. 391

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically

*

shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 342

—

Auto Idle Stop
System Indicator
(Amber)

92

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

goes off.

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the

*

Auto Idle Stop System.

●

Comes on when Auto Idle Stop
System has been turned off by Auto
Idle Stop OFF Button.

Instrument Panel

Models with CMBS

TM

* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBSTM)
Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate the

TM

CMBSTM. A multi-information display
message appears for five seconds.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

●

Stays on constantly without the
CMBSTM off - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM

(CMBS

TM

)* P. 404

the CMBSTM.

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Models with CMBS

TM

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on when the CMBSTM system
shuts itself off.

●

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.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

●

When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt

Collision
Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBSTM)
Indicator

*

TM

using a soft cloth.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
message does not disappear even after you
clean the sensor cover.

2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM

●

Stays on - The temperature inside the

(CMBS

TM

)* P. 404

camera is too high. Use the climate control
system to cool down the camera. The
system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.

2 Front Sensor Camera* P. 351

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Canadian
models

Canadian
models

uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

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

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

*1

●

Appears when the washer fluid is low.

Condition Explanation

●

Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 446

●

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. 431

PAST DUE follow.

●

Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.

●

You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.

●

Stop in a safe place in (P .

●

Let the engine idle until the message disappears.

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

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Message

*1

●

Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle no longer moves.

●

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally 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.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

Condition Explanation

●

Immediately stop in a safe place in (P .

●

Let the engine idle until the message disappears.

2 Overheating P. 503

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Checking the Battery P. 465

●

Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 505

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U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Message

*1

●

Appears when the starter system has a problem.

●

Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

Condition Explanation

●

Hold the ENGINE START/STOP button up to 15
seconds to start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Starting the Engine P. 322

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Message

*1

●

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.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

Condition Explanation

●

Disappears when you bring the keyless access
remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.

2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 163

●

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 467

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Instrument Panel

Models with Auto Idle Stop

Models with Auto Idle Stop

Message

*1

●

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 three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button, then To Start Engine

messages appeared sequentially.

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.

●

Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:

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The hood is open.

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There is a problem in the system that disables Auto
Idle Stop.

*1:On the left: Models with full color display

On the right: Models without full color display

Condition Explanation

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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. 496

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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. 496

2 Starting the Engine P. 322

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Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.

2 Starting the Engine P. 322

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