Acura TSX 2011 User Manual

2011 TSX

Owner’s Manual

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P/N 00X31-TL1-

6200

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

Safe Driving P. 21

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

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

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

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.

Instrument Panel P. 63

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

Controls P. 87

Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89 Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103 Adjusting the Seats P. 116

Features P. 137

Audio System P. 138 Audio System Basic Operation P. 141 General Information on the Audio System P. 161

Driving P. 181

Before Driving P. 182 Towing a Trailer P. 187 Refueling P. 215 Fuel Economy P. 218

Maintenance P. 221

Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257 Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270

Handling the Unexpec ted P. 275

Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277 Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299

Information P. 301

Specifications P. 302 Identification Numbers P. 306 Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311

Contents

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

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95 Security System P. 98 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 10 0 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104 Adjusting the Mirror P. 114 Interior Lights/ Interior Convenience Items P. 125 Climate Control System P. 133

Audio Error Messages P. 158 Audio Remote Controls P. 160 HomeLink

When Driving P. 191 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214 Accessories and Modifications P. 219

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259 Battery P. 268 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269 Cleaning P. 271

Engine Does Not Start P. 283 Jump Starting P. 284 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287 Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 298 When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300

Universal Transceiver P. 165 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 167 Compass P. 179

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 2

P. 21

P. 63

P. 87

P. 137

P. 181

P. 221

P. 275

P. 301

P. 315

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307 Reporting Safety Defects P. 308 Authorized Manuals P. 313 Client Service Information P. 314

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

System Indicators Gauges

P.75

Multi-Information Display

P.64

P.76

Navigation System*

See Navigation System Manual

Audio System

P.138

Hazard Warning Button Climate Control System

P.133

Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror Button

Seat Heater Switches Ignition Switch

P.104

P.110

P.132

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

P.205

P.113

Quick Reference Guide

Headlights/Turn Signals Fog Lights

P.107

P.105

Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* Remote Audio Control Buttons Paddle Shifter (Shift up)*

P.197, 198

P.160

Wipers/Washers Cruise Control Buttons

SEL/RESET Button

P.108

P.201

P.76

(Information) Button Horn

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*

See Navigation System Manual

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

* Not available on all models

P.76

P.167

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Driving Position Memory System Buttons*

P.111

Door Mirror Controls

P.114

Rearview Mirror

P.114

Driver's Front Airbag

P.36

Passenger's Front Airbag

P.36

Parking Brake

Glove Box

P.210

P.126

Passenger Side Fuse Box

P.296

Accessory Power Socket

P.129

Shift Lever

Driver Side Fuse Box Hood Release Handle Driver’s Pocket Trunk Release

P.95

P.295

P.231

Automatic Transmission

P.194

Manual Transmission

P.199

Power Door Lock Master Switch

(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)

Power Window Switches

P.93

P.100

Quick Reference Guide

Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

Side Curtain Airbags Coat Hook

P.130

P.43

Grab Handle Seat Belts

P.26

Sunglasses Holder HomeLink® Button Moonroof Switch Spotlights

P.55 P.57

P.125

Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors

P.131 P.165

P.103

Rear Seat

P.123

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat Ceiling Light

P.125

P.53

Center Pocket

Auxiliary Input Jack USB Adapter Cable

P.139

Accessory Power Socket

P.129

Front Seat

Side Airbags

* Not available on all models

P.116

P.40

P.140

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Maintenance Under the Hood Windshield Wipers

P.108, 257

P.229

Door Mirrors

P.114

Side Turn Signal Lights

Door Lock/Unlock Control

Headlights

P.105, 247

Front Turn Signal/Parking/

Side Marker Lights

Tires Fog Lights

P.259, 277

P.107, 251

P.105, 252

How to Refuel High-Mount Brake Light

Opening/Closing the Trunk Trunk Release Switch Emergency Trunk Release Lever

P.97

Rearview Camera*

See Navigation System Manual

Back-Up Lights

Brake/Taillights

P.253

Rear Turn Signal Lights Rear Side Marker Lights

P.105, 253

P.91

P.216

P.256

P.95

P.96

P.254

P.253

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

P.21

Airbags

Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate to severe collision.

P.33

Child Safety

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.

Before Driving Checklist

Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

P.182

P.48

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Seat Belts

Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

P.26

P.60

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel

Gauges

P.75

Multi-Information Display System Indicators

P.64

P.76

P.63

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Fog Light Indicator

Multi-Information Display

Tachometer

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Security System Alarm Indicator

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Low Fuel

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Parking Brake

U. S.

and Brake System Indicator

Canada

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

U. S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Canada

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message Indicator

Quick Reference Guide

Controls

P.87

Turn Signals

Turn Signal Control Lever Light Control Switches Wiper/ Washer Control Lever

Right

Left

P.105

Lights

High Beam

Low Beam

P.105

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

P.108

Adjustment Ring

: Low speed

: High speed

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST OFF INT LO HI

* Not available on all models

Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel

To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

P.113

Door Mirrors

With the ignition switch in ON , move

the selector switch to L or R.

P.114

Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Selector Switch

Power Windows

With the ignition switch in ON

and close the power windows.

If the main switch is in the OFF position,

each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

If the main switch is in the ON position

(indicator is on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

Main Switch

P.100

, open

Indicator

Trunk

Push the trunk release on the driver's

door, or on the remote transmitter. With the doors unlocked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid to open it.

P.95

Trunk Release

Adjustment Switch

Place the selector switch in the R

position to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Window Switch

Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System

Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the button to turn the system on or off. Press the button to defrost the windshield.

P.133

Clock

Models without navigation system

Press the CLOCK button until the

displayed time begins flashing.

P.88

On models with navigation system

The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

AUTO Button

Driver's Side Temperature Control Switch

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation)

Button

(Fan Control) Bar

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

(

Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Passenger's Side Temperature Control Switch

MODE Control Button

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents, and back of the center console*.

Air flows from dashboard

vents and back of the center console*.

Press Preset 4 (Hour) or 5 (Minute)

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

Press the CLOCK button again to set

the time.

(Reset)

Models with navigation system

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

* Not available on all models

Quick Reference Guide

Features

Audio System

P.137

Audio Remote Controls

P.141

Audio Display

VOL Button

MODE Button

P.160

AM Button

FM Button

TITLE Button

SCAN Button

(XM®)

Button

CATEGORY Bar

RETURN Button

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob

CD Button AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons

SKIP Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

CH Button

VOL (volume) Button

Press / to adjust the volume up/ down.

MODE Button

Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.

CH (channel) Button

Radio: Press and release to change the

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

CD/USB device:

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

Quick Reference Guide

Driving

Shift Down Paddle Shif ter

Shift Up + Paddle Shif ter

P.181

Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission

Shift to P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Shifting

R N

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.

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

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

P.199

P.195

Release Button

Shift Lever

Paddle Shifters

Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual

transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

P.197

Gear Position Indicator

Selected Gear Number

Indicator

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.

Move the shif t lever without pressing the release button.

Ignition Switch

* Not available on all models

Quick Reference Guide

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® comes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the

button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set

speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press DECEL/SET when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

P.201

Tire Pressure Monitoring

P.206

System (TPMS)

TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

P.205

Refueling

Fuel recommendation:

P.215

4-cylinder models

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

6-cylinder models

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

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

Unlock the driver's door.

Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.

Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the cap.

Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill do or.

After refueling, screw the

cap back on until it clicks at least once.

Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

P.221

Under the Hood

Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.

Add when necessary. Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the battery regularly.

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

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

hood.

P.229

Wiper Blades

Replace blades if they leave

streaks across the windshield.

Tires

Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.

P.259

P.257

Lights

Inspect all lights regularly.

P.247

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected

Flat Tire

Park in a safe location and replace the

flat tire with the compact spare tire in the trunk.

P.277

Engine Won't Start

If the battery is dead, jump start using a

booster battery.

P.275

P.283

Overheating

Park in a safe location. If you do not see

steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

P.288

Indicators Come On

P.290

Identify the indicator and consult the

owner's manual.

Blown Fuse

Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

P.294

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

P.298

Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

The ignition switch does not

turn from

The ignition switch does

not turn from 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?

to . Why?

to and I

The steering wheel may be locked.

• Try to turn the steering wheel left and

• right while turning the ignition key.

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.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

•

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 the 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.

4-cylinder models

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

6-cylinder models

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.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices

commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data

belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain 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/

Information preceded by a

symbol is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

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

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

Safety Labels ● - on the vehicle.

Safety Messages ● - preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT

if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

Safety Headings ● - such as Important Safety Precautions. Safety Section ● - such as Safe Driving. Instructions ● - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

Safe Driving

You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and

throughout this manual.

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 Children..... 50

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

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

Safety Labels

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

For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the

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most important.

Important Safety Precautions

Always wear your seat belt

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

Restrain all children

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

Be aware of airbag hazards

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

Important Safety Precautions

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

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.

For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

Control your speed

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

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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For Safe Driving Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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Your 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 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.

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

For Safe Driving Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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Safety CheckList

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive.

After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. • Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Inside

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.

Adjusting the Seats

P.116

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.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

P.118

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that • any passengers are properly belted as well.

Fastening a Seat Belt

P. 29

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

Child Safety

P. 48

P.9 3

Safety 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.

Door and Trunk Open indicator

P.6 8

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you

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connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the

vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

About Your Seat Belts

WARNING

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

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

Lap/shoulder seat belts

All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

Installing a Child Seat using the Lockable Retractor Seat Belt

P.55

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

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.

Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts

Continued

Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that • position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or • behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very • seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve • comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Seat Belt Reminder

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If

the ignition switch is turned to ON the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.

before

About 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.

Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.

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Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

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

Automatic 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.

Seat Belts Fastening a Seat Belt

Continued

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Latch Plate

Buckle

Fastening a Seat Belt

Correct Seated Posture

Pull out slowly.

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

Adjusting the Seats

P.116

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.

Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

Fastening 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.

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Lap belt as low as possible

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.

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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

Push

your shoulder.

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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.

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 closed in the door.

Adjusting 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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Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

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

Advice for Pregnant Women

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

Advice 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

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far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When sitting in the front passenger's seat, adjust

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the seat as far back as possible.

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Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

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Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. • Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. •

If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem.

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.

Seat Belt Inspection

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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Airbags 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:

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked "SRS AIRBAG".

Two side airbags, one for the driver and

one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked "SIDE A IR B AG ."

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."

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

Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The

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

A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat

is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

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).

Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe front or side collision.

An indicator on the dashboard that

alerts you that the front passenger's front airbag has been turned off.

Sensors that can detect if a child or small

statured adult is in the deployment path of the front passenger's side airbag.

An indicator on the instrument panel

that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

An indicator on the instrument panel

that alerts you that the front passenger's side airbag has been turned off.

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Important Facts About Your Airbags

Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not properly 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.

Important 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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Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

Front airbags: • Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats. 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.

Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch is in ON

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

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

Housing Locations

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

Front 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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Operation

Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.

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

How the Front Airbags Work

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.

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.

How the Front Airbags Work

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

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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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 towards 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 towards the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: Seat belts, and in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags, and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a rollover.

When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.

When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage

appears severe

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

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Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors

Driver’s Seat Position Sensor

Advanced Airbags

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

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 includes weight sensors.

Although Acura recommends 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.

Advanced 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.

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

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Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

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the rear floor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors. All occupants should sit upright and wear their

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seat belts properly.

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Housing Location

Side Airbag

When inﬂated

Side Airbags

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

Housing Locations

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

Operation

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

Side 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 side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger’s seat.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

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

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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Sensors that monitor the passenger’s height.

Sensors that monitor the passenger’s position.

To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side 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

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 properly restrained in a rear seat.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

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

The seat-back is wet

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The passenger is touching a metal or other

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electrical conductive object A seat cushion is on the seat

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The passenger is wearing excessively thick

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Side Curtain Airbags

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

Housing Locations

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

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Operation

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

Side 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.

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

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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Airbag System Indicators

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

When the ignition switch is turned to

The indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, 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.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

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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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

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

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

When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off.

This occurs when the weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

Passenger 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

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pocket. A child seat or other object pressing against the

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rear of the seat-back. A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back

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of the front passenger's seat. The front seat or seat-back is forced back against

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an object on the seat or floor behind it. An object placed under the front passenger's

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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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When the side airbag off indicator

comes on

This indicator comes on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off because the

Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON indicator should come on briefly 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.

, 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.

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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

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

When the airbags have deployed

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

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles you can also contact Acura Client Service at 800-382-2238. For Canadian vehicles you can also contact Canadian Acura Client Service at 888-9-ACURA-9.

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the

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number one cause of death of children age 12 and under.

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

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

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

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WARNING

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

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

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.

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

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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 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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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.

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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Protecting Infants

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

Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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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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.

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

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

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Protecting Smaller Children

If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat.

Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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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WARNING

Placing a foward-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.

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 up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

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Selecting a Child Seat

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Whichever one you choose, follow the manufacturer's use and care instructions.

LATCH-compatible child seats can be secured to the vehicle by using two lower anchors and a top tether anchor in one of the outer seating positions.

Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

The child seat is the correct type and size for the child. • The child seat is the correct type for the seating position. • The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or •

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Selecting 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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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

Marks

Lower Anchors

Rigid Type

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.

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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Installing a LATCH-compatible Child Seat

Flexible Type

For your child's safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

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 maker.

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

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

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

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

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.

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.

When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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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.

Installing a Child Seat with a 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.

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

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

retracted and locked.

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Adding Security with a Tether

Tether Anchorage Points

Anchor

Outer Position

Anchor

Center Position

Anchor

Cover

Tether Strap Hook

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

2. If using an outer seating position, raise the

3. Lift the anchor cover and secure the tether

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by

point and lift the cover.

head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

If using the center seating position, 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.

strap hook onto the anchor.

the child seat manufacturer.

Adding 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.

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Protecting Larger Children

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the following questions.

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?

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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Allowing a child 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.

Child Safety Safety of Larger Children

Safe Driving

Booster Seats

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.

Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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

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

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. • Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat. • Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the •

seat.

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.

Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly. There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Safe Driving

Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. • The exhaust system may have been damaged. • The vehicle is raised for an oil change. •

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the

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.

mode.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

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.

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.

Safety Labels

Safe Driving

Label Locations

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

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

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Dashboard

U.S. models only

Radiator Cap

Canadian models

Doorjambs

U.S. models

Canadian models

Instrument Panel

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

during driving.

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

Multi-Information Display Warning and

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

Gauges and

Multi-Information Display

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

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

Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• Comesonbrieywhenyouturn

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U.S.

the ignition switch to ON then goes off (comes on when

the parking brake is applied).

• Comesonwhenthebrakeuid

level is low.

• Comesonifthereisaproblem

with the brake system.

• Thebeepersoundsandthe

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

indicator comes on if you drive

• Comes on while driving - Make sure

the parking brake is released. Check the

brakeuidlevel.

What to do when it comes on while



driving P.292

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

a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator Comes



On P.292

U.S. Canada

with the parking brake not fully released.

• Comes on during driving - Immediately stop in a safe place.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator



Comes On P.290

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

• Comesonwhenyouturnthe

ignition switch to ON

, and

goes off when the engine starts.

• Comesonwhentheengineoil

pressure is low.

Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Charging System Indicator

Transmission Indicator (Shift position indicator )*

• Comesonwhenyouturnthe

ignition switch to ON

, and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If "readiness codes" have not been set, it blinks ﬁve times before it goes off.

• Comesonifthereisaproblem

with the emissions control system.

• Blinkswhenamisreinthe

engine's cylinders is detected.

• Comesonwhenyouturnthe

ignition switch to ON

, and goes 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.

• Blinksifthetransmissionsystem

has a problem.

• Readinesscodesarepartoftheon

board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

Readiness Codes P.309



• Comes on during driving - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks during driving - Stop in a safe placewheretherearenoammable

objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp



Comes On or Blinks P. 291

• Comes on during driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

If the Charging System Indicator



Comes On P. 2 90

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

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Continued

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• Comesonandthebeepersounds

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch

to ON

. If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on about six seconds later.

• Blinksduringdrivingifeitheryou

or the front passenger has not

• 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.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P.27



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

• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

• Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

• 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.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)



P. 212

Low Fuel Indicator

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 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

fuel gauge.

• Comesonforafewsecondswhen

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

• Ifitcomesonatanyothertime,

there is a problem with the ABS.

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Indicator

• Comesonforafewsecondswhen

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

• Comesonifaproblemwithanyof

the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

• Comesonforafewsecondswhen

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

• BlinkswhenVSA

• Comesonifthereisaproblem

with the VSA

is active.

system.

• Comesonforafewsecondswhen

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

• Comesonwhenyoudeactivate

VSA

• Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.

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

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)



System P.204

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)



System P.205

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Continued

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• Comesonforafewsecondsifyou

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

turn the ignition switch to ON then goes off.

• Comesonifthetrunkoranydoor

• Goesoffifadoororthetrunkis

closed.

is not completely closed.

• Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.

If the EPS Indicator Comes On



P. 29 2

EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator

• Comesonwhenyouturnthe

ignition switch to ON

, and

goes off when the engine starts.

• Comesonifthereisaproblem

with the EPS (Electric Power Steering System).

• Comesonbrieywhenyouturn

the ignition switch to ON

• Comesonifthetirepressure

• Comes on during driving - Stop in

a safe place, check tire pressures, and

inatethetire(s)ifnecessary.

of any of the tires becomes Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

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.

• 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.

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• 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Indicatorsinformationin

this chapter when a system message System Message Indicator

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.

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

Replacing Light Bulbs P.252, 253



—

Turn Signal Indicators

• Theturnsignalindicatorsblink

when you operate the turn signal le ver.

• Ifyoupressthehazardwarning

button, both indicators and all turn signals blink at the same time.

• Comesonwhenthehighbeam

High-Beam Indicator

headlights are on.

• Comesonwithreducedbrightness

when DRL (daytime running lights)

— —

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 light is on, a chime sounds when the driver's door

—

is opened.

Continued

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Fog Light Indicator

U.S.

Side Airbag Off

Canada

Indicator

• Comesonwhenthefoglightsare

on.

• Comesonforafewsecondswhen

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

• Comesonwhenthepassenger

side airbag system is automatically shut off.

— —

• 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.

U.S.

Canada

Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Security System Alarm Indicator

• Comesonbrieywhenyouturn

the ignition switch to ON

then goes off.

• Comesoniftheimmobilizer

system cannot recognize the key information.

• BlinkswhentheSecuritySystem

Alarm has been set.

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

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

again.

• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Donotattempttoalterthissystem

or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

Security System Alarm P.98



—

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Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• Comesonwhenyoupressthe

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

CRUISE button.

Cruise Control P.201



—

• Comesonifyouhavesetaspeed

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

for cruise control.

Cruise Control P.201



—

Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Instrument Panel

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.

• Appearswhenthefuelllcapislooseorisnot

installed.

Overheating P.288



Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P.291



Canadian models

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

Daytime Running Lights P.107



• Appearswhenwasheruidgetslow. • Rellingwasherfuild.

Refilling Window Washer Fluid P.246



Instrument Panel

Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Message Condition Explanation

• Appearswhenthescheduledmaintenanceisduesoon.

Maintenance Minder™ P.225



• Consequently,"SERVICEDUENOW"and"SERVICE

PAST DUE" follow.

• 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 II. (The driver's door is closed.)

• Appearswhenyouopenthedriver'sdoorwhilethe

ignition key is in LOCK

• TurntheignitionswtichtoLOCK

, then

remove the key.

—

• Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

Continued

Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Message Condition Explanation

6-cylinder models U.S.

• Appearswhenthestartersystemhasaproblem. • Asatemporarymeasure,holdtheignition

switch to START

III

for up to 15 seconds and

start the engine. Have the vehicle checked by

Instrument Panel

Canada

a dealer.

Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge.

They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON

Speedometer

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

Fuel Gauge

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Temperature Gauge

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

Tachometer

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Fuel 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.

Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

If the engine is in danger of overheating. 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.

Overheating

P.288

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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

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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.

Trip Computer

HFL

SEL/RESET Button

* Not available on all models

Button

Engine Oil Life

Odometer

Trip B Trip A

Outside Temperature

: Press the : Press the SEL/RESET button.

Shown when Bluetooth HandsFreeLink® is activated.

button.

Tire Pressure for each tire

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Odometer

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

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".

Trip Meter

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

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

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Outside Temperature

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

Adjusting the outside temperature display

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

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

Customized Features

P.80

Instant Fuel Economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

Average Fuel Economy

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

Range

hows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is

estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.

Outside 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.

Average Fuel Economy

You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when you refuel.

Customized Features

P.80

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Elapsed Time

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

Average Speed

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

Engine Oil Life

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder™.

Maintenance Minder

™

P. 22 5

Tire Pressure Monitor

Shows each tire's pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Shows your paired cell phone's information.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink® P.167

P.206

Elapsed Time

You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.

Customized Features

P.80

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

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Customized Features

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

How to customize

Press and hold the in ON

button for a few seconds while the ignition switch is

Multi-Information Display: Goes to customize settings.

Button: Changes the customize menus and items SEL/RESET button: Enters the selected item

Customized Features

To customize other features, press the button.

List of customizable options

Example of customization settings

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:

Automatic Transmission models

Shift to

Manual Transmission models

Set the parking brake

P.82

P.84

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

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Customization flow

Press and hold the button.

CHG SETTING

SEL/RESET

METER SETUP

SEL/RESET

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET with REFUEL

ELAPSED TIME RESET

DEFAULT ALL

EXIT

* Not available on all models

SEL/RESET

POSITION SETUP

LIGHTING SETUP

DOOR SETUP

EXIT

SEL/RESET

MEMORY POSITION LINK

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

Continued

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List of customizable options

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

Language Selection Changes the displayed language. English

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Meter Setup

Trip A Reset with Refuel

Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF

Position Setup Memory Position Link

Interior Light Dimming Time

Lighting Setup

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid

*1:

Default Setting

, French, Spanish

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F

-3°C ~ ±0°C

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

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.

ON, OFF

, OFF

60 sec, 30 sec

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver's

60 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec

~ +5°F (U.S)

~ +3°C (Canada)

, Trip A, Trip B

, 15 sec

, 0 sec

do or.

, Low, Min

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Door Lock Mode

Door Setup

Keyless Lock Acknowledgment

Security Relock Timer

Default All

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

Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature.

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ash

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.

Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default.

Shift from VEH SPD

Shift to

Driver Door

(A/T only), With

, OFF

, IGN Off*3, OFF

, All Doors

All Doors

, OFF

90 sec, 60 sec, 30 sec

Set, Cancel

Continued

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

Instrument Panel

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

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.

"LANGUAGE SELECTION" appears first

in the display.

Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display

Instrument Panel

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

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.

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.

7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

Controls

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 ......................... 94

Auto Door Lock /Unlock ....................... 94

Opening/Closing the Trunk ................. 95

Security System .................................... 98

Immobilizer System .............................. 98

Security System Alarm ......................... 98

Opening and Closing the Windows.. 100

Opening and Closing the

Moonroof .......................................... 103

Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch ................................... 104

Turn Signals ....................................... 105

Light Switches .................................... 105

Fog Lights ...........................................107

Daytime Running Lights ......................107

Wipers and Washers .......................... 108

Brightness Control ............................. 109

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button ...............................................110

Driving Position Memory System .........111

Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............113

Adjusting the Mirror ...........................114

Interior Rearview Mirror ...................... 114

Door Mirrors .......................................11 4

Adjusting the Seats .............................116

Adjusting the Seat Positions ................11 6

Interior Lights/Interior

Convenience Items ........................... 125

Interior Lights ......................................125

Interior Convenience Items ..................126

Climate Control System ..................... 133

Using Automatic Climate Control ........133

Automatic Climate Control Sensors .....136

Setting the Clock

Controls

12/24 Hour Mode

Minute Setting

Hour Setting

Clock

Models without navigation system

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

Cl oc k

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

Adjusting the Time

Menu Button

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Rotate

to select CLOCK ADJUST in the

display.

3. Press

4. Rotate

. CLOCK ADJUST appears.

to select the item you want to

Selector Knob Icon details Rotate Press

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

button.

to select.

to enter.

(Reset)

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

5. Rotate

6. Press

to make the adjustment.

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 select SET, then press

and

8. Press the MENU button to go back to the

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

Models with navigation system

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

normal display.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Continued

Controls

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Retractable Master Keys

Panic Button

Lock Button

Release Button

Trunk Button

Unlock Button

Press

Use the keys 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.

Models with a driving position system

The seat automatically moves to the preset position when you unlock the door using the remote transmitter on the master key.

Driving Position Memory System

The master key folds up inside the remote transmitter.

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

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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Key Types and Functions

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

Immobilizer System

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.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions

Controls

Valet Key

Can be used to start and stop the engine,

Valet Key

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

and lock and unlock driver's door.

Key Number Tag

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

Key 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 de aler.

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

Locking and Unlocking the Doors Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Continued

Controls

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Using the Remote Transmitter

Locking the doors

Unlock Button

LED

Lock Button

Press the LOCK button.

Once:

Some exterior lights will flash, all the

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

Twice (within five seconds after the first push):

A beeper sounds and verifies the

security system is set.

Unlocking the doors

Press the UNLOCK button.

Once:

Some exterior lights will flash twice, and the driver's door and fuel fill door unlocks.

Twi ce:

The remaining doors and the trunk unlock.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Open the door within 30 seconds. 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.

Interior Lights

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 it works varies, the battery is probably low. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.

Replacing the Battery

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Controls

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Fully insert the key and turn it. If you are using the master key, make sure it

is fully extended.

Lock

Unlock

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Locking the driver's door

Pull the lock tab rearward master door lock switch in the lock direction

, and close the door.

Locking the passenger's doors

Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.

Lockout prevention system

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

or push the

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of 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.

Locking 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.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Controls

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Using the Lock Tab

To Lock

To Unlock

Lock Tab

Locking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

Unlocking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver's door, all of 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.

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To Lock

To Unlock

Master Door Lock Switch

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

Using 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.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors Childproof Door Locks

Childproof Door Locks

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

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

Child Proof 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.

Controls

Unlock

When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

Lock

Auto Door Lock/Unlock

Auto door lock

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

Auto door unlock

Automatic transmission models

When you depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to P, the driver’s door automatically unlocks.

Manual transmission models

When you depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0, the driver’s door automatically unlocks.

Auto Door Lock/Unlock

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

Customization Procedure

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

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:

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

Carbon Monoxide

Using the Trunk Opener

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Trunk Release

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

Controls

Opening and Closing the Trunk Using the Remote Transmitter

Controls

Using the Remote Transmitter

Trunk Button

Using the Trunk Release Switch

Release Switch

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.

Using 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 trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

, you cannot open the trunk using the

Opening and Closing the Trunk Trunk Main Switch

Controls

Trunk Main Switch

Main Switch

OFF

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.

Trunk 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.

Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open

Lever

the trunk from inside for your safety.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.

Emergency Trunk Opener

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

Security System

Immobilizer System

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. •

Controls

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object. • Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition •

switch.

Immobilizer 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.

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

When the security system alarm activates

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

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.

Security System Alarm

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

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