Acura TSX Owner's Manual

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00X31-TL1-6500
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved

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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

riptions of equipment and features that are not on your

desc
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.

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Book Table of Contents

2 Safe Driving P. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33

2 Instrument Panel P. 63

Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75

2 Controls P. 87

Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 104
Adjusting the Seats P. 117

2 Features P. 139

Audio System P. 140 Audio System Basic Operation P. 143
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 167

2 Driving P. 183

Before Driving P. 184 Towing a Trailer P. 189
Refueling P. 217 Fuel Economy P. 220

2 Maintenance P. 223

Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 273

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 279

Tools P. 280 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 281
Overheating P. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 294
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 304

2 Information P. 307

Specifications P. 308 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317

Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61

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Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 96 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 134

Audio Error Messages P. 161 General Information on the Audio System P. 163
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 169 Compass

When Driving P. 193 Braking P. 212 Parking Your Vehicle P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 221

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261 Battery P. 270 Remote Transmitter Care P. 272
Cleaning P. 274

Engine Does Not Start P. 287 Jump Starting P. 288 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 291
Fuses P. 298 Emergency Towing P. 303
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 305

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P. 181

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

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P. 21

P. 63

P. 87

P. 139

P. 183

P. 223

P. 279

P. 307

P. 321

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Client Service Information P. 320

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System Indicators

(P64)

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Gauges

(P75)

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Navigation System * 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Audio System

(P140)

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Hazard Warning Button

❙

Climate Control System

(P134)

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Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button

(P111)

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Seat Heater Switches

(P133)

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Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P114)

❙

Multi-Information Display

(P76)

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(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P206)

❙

Ignition Switch

(P105)

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Headlights/Turn Signals

(P106)

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Fog Lights

(P108)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P199)

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Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

(P169)

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Horn

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Remote Audio Control Buttons

(P144)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P199)

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SEL/RESET Button

(P76)

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(Information) Button

(P76)

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Wipers/Washers

(P109)

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Cruise Control Buttons

(P203)

* Not available on all models

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(P200)

(P200)

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Door Mirror Controls

(P115)

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Parking Brake

(P212)

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Glove Box

(P127)

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Rearview Mirror

(P115)

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Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission

(P196)

Manual Transmission

(P201)

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Driver Side Fuse Box

(P298)

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Passenger Side Fuse Box

(P299)

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Driver’s Pocket

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Trunk Release

(P96)

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Power Window Switches

(P101)

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Driving Position Memory System Buttons *

(P112)

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Driver’s Front Airbag

(P36)

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Hood Release Handle

(P 233)

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Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P36)

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Accessory Power Socket

(P130)

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Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)

(P94)

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* Not available on all models

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P55)

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Moonroof Switch

(P104)

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Map Lights

(P126)

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Front Seat

(P117)

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Seat Belts

(P26)

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Side Airbags

(P40)

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Rear Seat

(P124)

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P53)

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Ceiling Light

(P126)

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Side Curtain Airbags

(P43)

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Coat Hook

(P131)

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Grab Handle

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HomeLink® Button

(P167)

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Sunglasses Holder

(P132)

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Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

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USB Adapter Cable

(P141)

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Accessory Power Socket

(P130)

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Auxiliary Input Jack

(P142)

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Center Pocket

*

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Under the Hood

(P231)

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Windshield Wipers

(P109)

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Tires

(P261)

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Fog Lights

(P108)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P91)

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Side Turn Signal Lights

(P106)

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Headlights

(P106)

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Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights

(P106)

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How to Refuel

(P218)

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High-Mount Brake Light

(P258)

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Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P98)

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Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P96)

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Back-Up Lights

(P255)

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Brake/Taillights

(P255)

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Rear Side Marker Lights

(P255)

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Door Mirrors

(P115)

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Trunk Release Switch

(P97)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P255)

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Rearview Camera * 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Visual Index

(P281)

(P249)

(P253)

(P259)

(P255)

(P254)

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Safe Driving

Airbags

(P33)

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

Child Safety

(P48)

● 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

(P60)

● 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

(P25)

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

Seat Belts

(P26)

● 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.

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(P21)

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System Indicators

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

System Indicators

System Message
Indicator

Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

Door and Trunk
Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

Tachometer

Low Fuel IndicatorSecurity System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Gauges

(P 75)

Multi-Information Display

(P 76)

System Indicators

(P 64)

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

Gear Position Indicator

*

Charging System
Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator

Lights Reminders

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Temperature Gauge

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Instrument Panel

(P63)

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* Not available on all models

Controls

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay
: Short Delay

MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull towards
you to spray
washer fluid.

* Not available on all models

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Turn Signals

(P 87)

(P106)

Wipers and Washers

(P109)

Steering Wheel

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.

(P114)

Lights

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(P106)

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Trunk Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window
Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P93)

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

Power Door Mirrors

(P115)

● With the ignition switch in ON
the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

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, move

Power Windows

● With the ignition switch in ON
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.

the power window lock button is in the

● If
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

(P101)

, open

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● To open the trunk:
Press the trunk release.
Press the trunk release button on the
remote transmitter.
With all the doors unlocked, press the
trunk release button on the trunk

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(P96)

lid.

● Place the selector switch
to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

in the R position

Climate Control System

Models with navigation system

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button

Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console

*

.

Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console

*

.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.

(Recirculation) Button

(Fan Control) Bar

Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch

ON/OFF Button MODE Control Button

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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

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● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

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

(P134)

Clock

a

b

c

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

(P88)

Press the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing.

Press Preset
to set the time. Press Preset
to set the time to the nearest hour.

Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.

(Hour) or

(4

(Minute)

(5

(6

(Reset)

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Audio Display

AM Button
FM Button

SCAN Button

CATEGORY Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select)

Button

(Volume/Power)
Knob

VOL/

CD Slot

AUX Button

CD Button

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons

SKIP Bar

TITLE Button

(XM®)

Button

MENU Button

Selector KnobRETURN Button

For navigation system operation

() See Navigation System Manual

VOL Button

CH Button

MODE Button

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Audio System

(P139)

(P140)

Audio Remote Controls

(P144)

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● VOL (volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.

● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1/XM2

● CH (channel) Button
Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the

ginning of the current song.

be
Press and hold to change a folder.

/CD/AUX.

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Release Button

Shift Lever

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.

Manual Transmission

(P201)

Automatic Transmission

(P197)

● Shift to

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the

engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.

S Position

Sequential shift mode can be
used.

Paddle Shifters

(P199)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). 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.

● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up

(+

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear
Number

M Indicator

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(P183)

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4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

a

Unlock the driver’s door.

b

Press on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.

c

Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.

d

Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.

e

After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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VSA® OFF Button

● 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® c

● To turn VSA® on

omes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep.

(P207)

Refueling

(P 217)

Fuel recommendation:

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
91 or higher recommended

Premium unleaded gasoline with a
91 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

pump octane number

Cruise Control

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

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● To use cruise contr
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● The TPMS is turned on automatically

every time you start the engine.

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(P203)

ol, press the CRUISE

(P208)

Maintenance

Under the Hood

(P 231)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.

c

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

Lights

(P249)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P259)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires

(P261)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

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(P 223)

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Handling the Unexpected

Flat Tire

● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.

(P281)

Engine Won’t Start

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

(P 279)

(P287)

Overheating

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

(P292)

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Indicators Come On

(P294)

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

Blown Fuse

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

(P298)

Emergency Towing

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

(P303)

What to Do If

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The ignition switch does
not turn from
Why?

(0

to

(q

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

.

●

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.

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The ignition switch does

to

not turn from

(q

(0

and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?

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

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

Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?

The shift lever should be moved to

(P

.

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.

Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.

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4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

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

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

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Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?

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

Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?

The beeper sounds when:

●

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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

If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not
available, you can temporarily use gasoline with a PON of 87 or
higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended.

Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required.
The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine
damage.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

NOTICE

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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related

to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and

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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.

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3 DANGER

3 WARNING

3 CAUTION

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A Few Words About Safety

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.

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

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:

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

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and

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

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

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

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Safe Driving

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

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For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 22

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 24

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 26

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 29

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 32

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 33

Types of Airbags ................................ 36

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 36

Side Airbags....................................... 40

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 43

Airbag System Indicators.................... 44

Airbag Care ....................................... 47

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 48

Safety of Infants and Small Child

Safety of Larger Children ................... 58

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 60

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 61

ren .. 50

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Safe Driving

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.

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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.

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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.

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Be aware of airbag hazards

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

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Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying

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Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.

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Control your speed

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

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Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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uu For Safe Driving u Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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.

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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners
Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor

Side Airbags

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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
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1Safety Checklist

If the door and trunk open indicator is on, a door
and/or the trunk is not completely closed. Close all
doors and the trunk tightly until the indicator goes
off.

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each time before you drive.

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• 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. 93

• 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. 117

• 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. 119

• 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. 29

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

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to wear seat belts.

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WARNING

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

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

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the

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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:

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ntal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

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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 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. 55

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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 ignition switch is turned to ON

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

This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot
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Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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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.

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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON

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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.

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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.

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The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to­severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to
inflate the front airbags.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt or one that does not appear to be working
correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash.
Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.

Pull out slowly.

Correct
Seated
Posture.

Latch
Plate

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

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2 Adjusting the Seats P. 117

uu Seat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

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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.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.

When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.

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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.

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The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.

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

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.

1. Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.

1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your
unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front
airbag:

•

When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.

•

When sitting in the front passenger’s seat, adjust
the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

Wear the lap part of the
belt as low as possible
across the hips.

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driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the
belt as low as possible across the hips.

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uu Seat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection

1Seat Belt Inspection

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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.

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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.

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• 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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uu Airbags u Airbag System Components

The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. 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

b

Two side airbags, one for the driver and

AIRBAG .

one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat­backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

c

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.

d

An electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON

e

Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The

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driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.

f

A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.

g

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).

h

Impact sensors that can detect
a moderate-to-severe front or
side collision.

i

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

you that the front passenger’s front

airbag has been turned off.

j

Sensors that can detect if a child or small

statured adult is in the deployment path

of the front passenger’s side airbag.

k

An indicator on the instrument panel that

alerts you to a possible problem with your

airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

l

An indicator on the instrument panel that

alerts you that the front passenger’s side

airbag has been turned off.

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1Important Facts About Your Airbags

Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

When driving, keep hands and arms out of the
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.

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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with

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tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not
wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

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

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

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front 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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uu Airbags u Types of Airbags

1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON

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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 or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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• 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

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the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.

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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

1How the Front Airbags Work

Although the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
normally inflate within a split second of each other, it
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can
happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin,
or threshold that determines whether or not the
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will
provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental
protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

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

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When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

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The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

uu Airbags 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.

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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.

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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.

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When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe

Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.

1Advanced Airbags

If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver’s seating position.

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

•

Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

•

Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.

•

Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

•

All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat
belts properly.

•

Do not place any cover over the passenger 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. 275

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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uu Airbags 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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1Side Airbags

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags.
They can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.

If the impact is on the passenger's side, the airbag
may not deploy when 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

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

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

When the sensors detect a moderate-to­severe side impact, the control unit signals
the side airbag on the impact side to
immediately inflate.

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Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side

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may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.

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

It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards
the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts
absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have
been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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1Side Airbag Cutoff System

The sensors that monitor the front passenger’s height
and body position may not work if:

•

The seat-back is wet

•

The passenger is touching a metal or other
electrical conductive object

•

A seat cushion is on the seat

•

The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

Sensors that
monitor the
passenger’s height.

Sensors that monitor the
passenger’s position.

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airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:

• The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front
passenger seat.

• The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the
deployment path of the side airbag.

When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator
comes on.

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Side Airbag Off Indicator

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If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few
seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be
turned on, and the indicator will go off.

If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit
proper

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Side Curtain Airbags

1Side Curtain Airbags

The side curtain airbags are most effective when an
occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and
sitting upright, well back in their seat.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.

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The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy
in a moderate-to-severe side impact.

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When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision.

In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

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1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) 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.

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If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.

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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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ON

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The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and
no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be interfering with the
weight sensors, such as:

•

An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back
pocket.

•

A child seat or other object pressing against the
rear of the seat-back.

•

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of
the front passenger’s seat.

•

The front seat or seat-back is forced back against
an object on the seat or floor behind it.

•

An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.

If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will not come on.

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When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.

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1Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w

, the
indicator should come on for a few seconds and then
go out. If it doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on
while driving without a passenger in the front seat,
have the system checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

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When the side airbag off indicator
comes on

This indicator comes on if the passenger’s side
airbag has been turned off because the
passenger is too small to be sitting in the front
seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has
leaned into the airbag’s deployment path.

Unless the passenger is a smaller statured
adult or a child, the indicator should go off
when the passenger returns to a proper
upright sitting position.

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Airbag Care

1Airbag Care

We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
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When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.

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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.

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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, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Client
Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Canadian Acura Client
Relations at 1-888-9-ACURA-9.

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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.

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

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

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:

• An inflating front or side airbag can injure
or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front seat is more likely to
interfere with the driver’s ability to safely
control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.

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1Protecting Child Passengers

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.

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3

WARNING

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.

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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt

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portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when

the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

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uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children

1Protecting Infants

Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.

3

WARNING

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

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

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Protecting Infants

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

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infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position.

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

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If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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1Protecting Smaller Children

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
for a child up to age two years old, if the child’s
height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing
seat.

3

WARNING

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

If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.

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

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seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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Selecting a Child Seat

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.

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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.

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Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

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seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible
type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.

u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.

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Flexible Type

1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
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

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3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.

4. Release the head restraint, 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.

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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

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.

u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 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

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.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.

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

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1Adding Security with a Tether

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

Tether Anchorage Points

Cover

Anchor

Outer Position

Tether
Strap Hook

Anchor

Center Position

Tether
Strap Hook

Anchor

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Adding Security with a Tether

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.

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3. Secure the tether strap hook onto

the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.

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1Safety of Larger Children

3

WARNING

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

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

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Protecting Larger Children

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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.

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Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?

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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. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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

• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in

the seat.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.

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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.

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The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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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

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

Doorjambs

U.S. models

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these
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If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.

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

Indicators ............................................ 64

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 72

Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges.............................................. 75

Multi-Information Display .................. 76

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Canada

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Shift Position
Indicator

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

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

●

Come on when the brake fluid
level is low.

●

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

●

The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

, and goes

(w

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.

●

Indicates the current shift lever
position.

●

Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator

●

comes on while driving P. 296

Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by

a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator

Comes On P. 296

●

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 294

2 Shifting P. 197

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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

Transmission
Indicator

*

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

, and goes

(w

off either when the engine starts
or after several seconds if the
engine did 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 turn the
ignition switch to ON

, and goes

(w

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

Blinks if the transmission system

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 315

●

Comes on while driving - Have the
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. 295

●

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. 294

●

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

has a problem.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

M (sequential shift
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator

*

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

●

Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.

●

Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

●

Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch

(w

.

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

2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 199

●

The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt

- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27

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

Low Fuel 
Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8
U.S. gal./10.5 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.

●

Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

fuel gauge.

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.

●

Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 214

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

●

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

dealer.

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem

●

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

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 206

with the VSA® system.

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

(w

●

Comes on when you deactivate

2 VSA® On and Off P. 207

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON

(w

●

Goes off when all doors and the trunk

,

are closed.

then goes off.
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator

●

Comes on if the trunk or any door

is not completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the

indicator comes on if any door is

opened while driving.

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON

, and goes

(w

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on if there is a problem

with the Electric Power Steering

●

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

dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 296

(EPS) System.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

.

(w

●

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 is temporarily installed.

●

Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

●

Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

System Message
Indicator

●

Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.

●

While the indicator is on, press the

(information) button to see the

message again.

●

Refer to the Indicator 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
button is pressed.

Turn Signal
Indicators

High Beam
Indicator

●

The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal
lever.

●

If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.

●

Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

●

Comes on with reduced brightness
when Daytime Running Lights

●

Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 254

P. 255

— —

—

(DRL) are on.

Lights On
Indicator

●

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

●

If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

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Fog Light Indicator

Comes on when the fog lights are

on.

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Side Airbag Off
Indicator

Immobilizer
System Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

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●

Comes on when the passenger

side airbag system is automatically

shut off.

●

Comes on briefly when you turn

the ignition switch to ON

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goes off.

●

Comes on if the immobilizer

system cannot recognize the key

information.

, then

●

It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.

●

Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.

●

Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit

properly.

●

Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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the key out, and then insert the key and
turn it to ON

●

Repeatedly blinks - The system may be

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again.

malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

●

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

, pull

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●

Security System
Alarm Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.

●

Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.

2 Security System Alarm P. 99

2 Cruise Control P. 203

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CRUISE
CONTROL

Indicator

●

Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.

2 Cruise Control P. 203

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.

Message Condition Explanation

●

Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.

2 Overheating P. 292

●

Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.

2 Tighten Fuel Fill Cap Message P. 295

●

Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) P. 108

●

Appears when the washer fluid gets low.

●

Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 248

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Message Condition Explanation

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.

●

Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-

Information Display P.

228

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●

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY

●

Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY

from ON

(q

.

(q

. (The driver’s door is

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closed.)

●

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK

(0

.

●

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(0

key.

—

●

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

, then remove the

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Message Condition Explanation

●

Appears when the starter system has a problem.

●

As a temporary measure, hold the ignition switch to
START

for up to 15 seconds and start the engine.

(e

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display

1Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.

E

1Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the
upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull
safely to the side of the road and allow engine
temperature to return to normal.

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Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON

Speedometer

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Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

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Fuel Gauge

■

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Temperature Gauge

■

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

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SEL/RESET Button

Tire Pressure
for each tire

HFL

*

Trip Computer

Trip BEngine Oil Life Trip A

Outside TemperatureOdometer

Button

: Press the SEL/RESET button.

: Press the button.

Shown when Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® is activated.

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges.

It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Switching the Display

■

Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the

display.

Index

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1Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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■

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle
has accumulated.

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Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.

■

Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.

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1Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 80

1Average Fuel Economy

You can change whether to reset the average fuel
economy.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

■

Adjusting the outside temperature display

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Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading

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seems incorrect.

Instant Fuel Economy

■

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Average Fuel Economy

■

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.

Range

■

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.

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1Elapsed Time

You can change when to reset the elapsed time.

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.

Average Speed

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The display shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since the last

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time Trip A was reset.

Engine Oil Life

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227

Tire Pressure Monitor

■

Shows each tire’s pressure.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) P. 208

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

■

Shows your paired cell phone’s information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 169

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1Customized Features

To customize other features, press the
button.

2 List of customizable options P. 82
2 Example for customization settings P. 84

Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG setting
screen.

The driver’s ID indicates which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.
The customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.

When you customize settings:

Shift to

(P

Set the parking brake

Automatic transmission models

Manual transmission models

Button:

Changes the customize
menus and items

Multi-Information
Display:

Goes to customize
settings.

SEL/RESET button:

Enters the selected
item

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Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

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How to customize

Press and hold the button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is in
ON

.

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80

CHG SETTING

Press and hold the button.

DEFAULT ALL

EXIT

METER SETUP

POSITION SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP

DOOR SETUP

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ELAPSED TIME RESET

TRIP A RESET with REFUEL

MEMORY POSITION LINK

*

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO DOOR LOCK

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SEL/RESET

Press and hold the button.

EXIT

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description

LANGUAGE SELECTION Changes the displayed language. ENGLISH*1/FRENCH/SPANISH

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

METER
SETUP

POSITION
SETUP

LIGHTING
SETUP

*1: Default Setting

TRIP A RESET with
REFUEL

ELAPSED TIME RESET

MEMORY POSITION

*

LINK

INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER

AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY

Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.

Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.

Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting.

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. MAX/HIGH/MID*1/LOW/MIN

Selectable settings

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)

-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)

ON/OFF

*1

IGN OFF*1/TRIP A/TRIP B

ON*1/OFF

60sec/30sec*1/15sec

*1

60sec/30sec/15sec

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description

AUTO DOOR LOCK

Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.

Selectable settings

OFF/ WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT
FROM P (A/T only)

OFF/DRIVER DOOR With
SHIFT to P*2 (A/T only)/ALL

DOOR
SETUP

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote.

LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd
push) - The beeper sounds

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.

DOORS With SHIFT to P (A/T
only)/DRIVER DOOR With IGN

*3

/ALL DOORS With IGN

OFF
OFF

DRIVER DOOR*1/ALL DOORS

ON*1/OFF

90sec/60sec/30sec

DEFAULT ALL Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default. SET/CANCEL

*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3: Default Setting for manual transmission

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Example for customization settings

The steps for changing the TRIP A RESET with REFUEL setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for TRIP A RESET with REFUEL is OFF.

1. Press and hold the button until
CHG SETTING appears on the display.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button to go into the

METER SETUP group.

3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.

u LANGUAGE SELECTION appears first in

the display.

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4. Press the button until TRIP A
RESET with REFUEL appears on the
display, then press the SEL/RESET button.

u The display switches to the

Customization setup screen, where you
can select ON, OFF, or EXIT.

5. Press the button and select ON,
then press the SEL/RESET button.

u The ON setup screen appears, then the

display returns to the Customization
menu screen.

6. Press the button until EXIT
appears in the display, then press the SEL/
RESET button.

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7. Rep eat step 6 until yo u return to the

normal screen.

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This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Setting the Clock ................................ 88

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................... 89

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside ............................................ 91

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside ............................................... 93

Childproof Door Locks .......................95

Auto Door Lock/Unlock...................... 95

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Opening and Closing the Trunk..

Security System .................................. 99

Immobilizer System ............................ 99

Security System Alarm........................ 99

Opening and Closing the Windows..

....... 96

.101

Opening and Closing the Moonroof.. 104
Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch................................. 105

Turn Signals..................................... 106

Light Switches.................................. 106

Fog Lights........................................ 108

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ..........108

Wipers and Washers ........................ 109

Brightness Control ........................... 110

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button........................................ 111

Driving Position Memory System *.... 112

Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 114

Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 115

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 115

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 115

Adjusting the Seats .............

Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 117

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items ..............

Interior Lights .................................. 126

Interior Convenience Items .............. 127

Climate Control System ......

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 134

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 137

.................................. 126

............. 117

............. 134

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Setting the Clock

1Clock

You can switch the clock display between 24 hours
and 12 hours when in the menu mode.

Selector Knob Icon details
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.

To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock
display begins to blink, then press the

(3

(Reset)

button.

Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Menu Button

12/24 Hour Mode

Hour Setting

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You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK button.

Adjusting the Time

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1. Press the MENU button.

2. Rotate to select CLOCK ADJUST in

the display.

3. Press . CLOCK ADJUST appears.

4. Rotate to select the item you want to

adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then press .

5. Rotate to make the adjustment.

6. Press to enter your selection. The display

returns to CLOCK ADJUST. Repeat steps 4
to 6 to adjust other items.

7. To enter the selection, Rotate and select
SET, then press .

8. Press the MENU button to go back to the

normal display.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

1Key Types and Functions

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 99

The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:

•

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

•

Keep the keys away from liquids.

•

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.

If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer
system may not work properly, and the engine may
not start.

Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or
retracts.

Panic Button Trunk Button

Lock
Button

Release Button

Unlock
Button

Release Button

Press

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Retractable Master Keys

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Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, trunk, and
fuel fill door. You can also use the remote
transmitter to lock and unlock the doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door.

The master key folds up inside the
remote transmitter.

1. Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.

u Make sure to fully extend the key.

2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key inside the transmitter
until you hear a click.

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1Valet Key

When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.

1Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.

If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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Key Number Tag

■

Index

Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver’s door.

Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.

If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.

No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.

Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 126

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.

The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the
vehicle when a door is open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.

If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Battery P. 272

LED

Lock
Button

Unlock
Button

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■

Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors,

trunk, and fuel fill door lock, and the
security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the
first push):

u A beeper sounds and verifies the security

system is set.

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Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.

Once:

u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the

driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.

Twice:

u The rem aining doors and the

trunk unlock.

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1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors, trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the same
time. When unlocking, the driver’s door and fuel fill
door unlock first. Turn the key a second time within a
few seconds to unlock the remaining doors and the
trunk.

Lock Unlock

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors,
trunk, and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door
is open.

Fully insert the key and turn it.

If you are using the master key, make sure it is
fully extended.

■

Locking the driver’s door

Pull the lock tab rearward a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction

b

, and close the door.

■

Locking the passenger’s doors

Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

1Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the other doors, trunk, and fuel fill
door lock at the same time.

When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

To Unlock

Lock Tab

To Lock

1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors

The front door inner handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 95

Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors

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■

Locking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

■

Unlocking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

Pull the front door inner handle.

u The door unlocks and opens in

one motion.

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1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the
master lock switch, all the other doors, trunk, and
fuel fill door lock/unlock at the same time.

Master Door
Lock Switch

To Unlock

To Lock

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

■

Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.

Index

94

Childproof Door Locks

1Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.

Lock

Unlock

1Auto Door Lock/Unlock

The auto door lock/unlock settings can be
customized using the multi-information display.

2 Customized Features P. 80

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The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Auto Door Lock/Unlock

■

Auto door lock

The auto door lock function automatically locks all the doors when the vehicle
reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

■

Auto door unlock

The driver's door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
pedal depressed.

Index

The driver's door unlocks when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK
brake pedal depressed.

uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Childproof Door Locks

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.

■

When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

with the brake

(P

with the

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

■

Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

■

Closing the trunk

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 60

Using the Trunk Opener

Pressing the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

1Using the Remote Transmitter

When the driver’s door is locked:
The trunk will lock when it is closed.

When the driver’s door is unlocked:
The trunk will not lock when it is closed.

When the ignition switch is in any position except
LOCK

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, you cannot open the trunk using the trunk

release button on the remote transmitter.

Trunk
Button

Release Switch

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Using the Trunk Release Switch

uu Opening and Closing the Trunk u Using the Remote Transmitter

Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.

Push up the release switch on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.

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uu Opening and Closing the Trunk u Trunk Main Switch

1Trunk Main Switch

If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.

The trunk release button on the remote transmitter is
always enabled, even when the trunk main switch is
off.

Main Switch

ON

OFF

1Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.

Lever

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Trunk Main Switch

Controls

Emergency Trunk Opener

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The trunk main switch disables the trunk
opener on the driver’s side and the trunk
release button on the trunk lid to protect
luggage in the trunk.

1. Make sure the rear seat-backs are not
folded down.

2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the

glove box.

3. Lock the glove box.

The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow.

Security System

1Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.

1Security System Alarm

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:

• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

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Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the

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ignition switch.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition
switch to ON

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When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.

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To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the
horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.

after locking the doors with the remote transmitter.

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