Acura TSX Sport Wagon Owner's Manual

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2	Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22		Seat Belts P. 26	Airbags P. 34
2	Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64		Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 74

2 Controls P. 85

Setting the Clock P. 86 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 87

Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 105

Adjusting the Seats P. 119

2	Features P. 145
Audio System P. 146			Audio System Basic Operation P. 149
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 173
2	Driving P. 189
Before Driving P. 190		Towing a Trailer P. 195
Refueling P. 221		Fuel Economy P. 224
2	Maintenance P. 227
Before Performing Maintenance P. 228			Maintenance MinderTM P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 255
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 271
2	Handling the Unexpected P. 277
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 278			Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297			Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 309
2	Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312			Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317			Warranty Coverages P. 319

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Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Child Safety P. 49

Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61

Safety Labels P. 62

Safe Driving P. 21

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 94	Security System P. 100	Opening and Closing the Windows P. 102
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 106		Adjusting the Mirrors P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 128		Climate Control System P. 141
Audio Error Messages P. 167	General Information on the Audio System P. 169
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 175	Compass* P. 187

Instrument Panel P. 63

Controls P. 85

Features P. 145

Driving P. 189

When Driving P. 199	Braking P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 225
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235	Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259	Battery P. 268
Cleaning P. 272
Engine Does Not Start P. 293	Jump Starting P. 294
Fuses P. 303	Emergency Towing P. 308
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315	Reporting Safety Defects P. 316
Authorized Manuals P. 321	Client Service Information P. 322

* Not available on all models

Parking Your Vehicle P. 220

Maintenance P. 227

Handling the Unexpected P. 277

Remote Transmitter Care P. 270

Information P. 311

Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296

Index P. 323

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System Indicators (P64)

Gauges (P74)

Multi-Information Display (P75)

Navigation System*

() See the Navigation System Manual

Audio System (P146)

Hazard Warning Button

Climate Control System (P141)

Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Door Mirror Button

(P113)

Seat Heater Switches (P139)

Ignition Switch (P106)

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P116)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button (P210)

2	* Not available on all models

(P205) (P206)

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Headlights/Turn Signals (P107)Fog Lights (P109)

Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P205) (P206)Remote Audio Control Buttons (P150)

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

Wipers/Washers (P110)
Cruise Control Buttons (P207)
SEL/RESET Button (P75)
	(Information) Button (P75)
Horn
Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See the Navigation System Manual
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P175)

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Driving Position Memory System Buttons (P114)

Door Mirror Controls

(P117)

Rearview Mirror (P117)

Driver’s Front Airbag (P37)

Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P37)

Parking Brake (P216)

Glove Box (P130)

	Passenger Side Fuse Box
	(P304)
	Accessory Power Socket
	(P135)
Driver Side Fuse Box (P303)	Shift Lever
	Automatic Transmission
Hood Release Handle (P 236)	(P202)
Driver’s Pocket
Power Tailgate Button* (P94)
Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door) (P92)
Power Window Switches (P102)

4	* Not available on all models

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31)

Ceiling Light (P128)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P56)

Coat Hook (P136)

Grab Handle

Seat Belts (P26)

Side Curtain Airbags (P44)

Sunglasses Holder (P138)

HomeLink® Button (P173)

Moonroof Switch (P105)

Spotlights (P128)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Auxiliary Input Jack (P148)

USB Adapter Cable (P147)

Accessory Power Socket

(P135)

Center Pocket*

Front Seat (P119)

Side Airbags (P41)

Rear Seat (P126)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P54)

Cargo Area Light (P129)

* Not available on all models	5

(P111) (P257)

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Maintenance Under the Hood (P235)

Windshield Wipers (P110) (P255)

Audio Antenna (P147)

Door Mirrors (P117)

Side Turn Signal Lights (P107) (P250)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P89)

Headlights (P107) (P247)

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights

(P107) (P249)

Tires (P259) (P278) (P287)

Fog Lights (P109) (P248)

How to Refuel (P222)

High-Mount Brake Light (P251)

Rear Wiper

Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P94)

Tailgate Open Handle (P95)

Rearview Camera*

() See the Navigation System Manual

Back-Up Lights (P252)

Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights (P251)

Rear Turn Signal Lights (P251)

6	* Not available on all models

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Safe Driving (P21)

Airbags (P34)

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

Child Safety (P49)

●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P61)

● 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 (P26)

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

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

	Before Driving Checklist (P25)
	● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,	Fasten your lap belt as
	steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
		low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P63)

Gauges (P 74)

Multi-Information

System Indicators

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)

System Indicator

Lights Reminders

Display (P 75)

Lights On Indicator

(P 64)

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Multi-Information Display

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Gear Position Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator	Low Fuel Indicator

System Indicators

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Parking Brake

and Brake System

Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Door and Tailgate

Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

System Message

Indicator

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Controls (P 85)

Turn Signals (P107)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights (P107)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P110)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

Pull towards you to spray washer fluid.

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Steering Wheel (P116)

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

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Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

(P 91)

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

Tailgate (P94)

●With all the doors unlocked, pull the tailgate open handle on the tailgate to open it.

Model with the power tailgate

●Press the power tailgate button on the driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

Power Door Mirrors

(P117)

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

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

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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

Power Windows (P102)

●With the ignition switch in ON w, open and close the power windows.

●If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

●If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator on), each passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window
Lock Button	Indicator

Window Switch

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Climate Control System (P141)

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

●Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Models with navigation system

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

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

AUTO Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)

Button

Driver’s Side

Passenger’s Side

Temperature

Temperature

Control Switch

Control Switch

ON/OFF Button

MODE Control Button

(Recirculation) Button

(Fan Control) Bar

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

Clock (P86)

Models without navigation system

a Press the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing.

b Press Preset 4 (Hour) or 5 (Minute) to set the time. Press Preset 6 (Reset) to set the time to the nearest hour.

c Press the CLOCK button again to set the time.

Models with navigation system

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

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Features (P145)	Audio Remote Controls
	(P150)
Audio System (P146)						VOL Button
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual						MODE Button

Audio Display	VOL/
	(Volume/Power)
	Knob
(XM®)	CD Button
	AUX Button
Button		CH Button
AM Button
FM Button	CD Slot	● VOL (volume) Button
TITLE Button
		Press	/ to adjust the volume up/
	(CD Eject)	down.
	Button	● MODE Button
	Preset Buttons	Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
		FM2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.
	SKIP Bar
		● CH (channel) Button
	A.SEL (Auto Select)	Radio:Press to change the preset station.
			Press and hold to select the next or
	Button
			previous strong station.
		CD/USB device:
SCAN Button			Press to skip to the beginning of
			the next song or return to the
CATEGORY Bar	MENU Button		beginning of the current song.
RETURN Button	Selector Knob		Press and hold to change a folder.

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Driving (P189)

Automatic Transmission (P203)

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

●Shifting

	Park	Release Button
	Turn off or start the engine.
					Shift Lever
	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 P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Paddle Shifters (P205)

●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

M Indicator

Selected Gear

Number

Shift Down (-	Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter	Paddle Shifter

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

●Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator comes on.

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

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VSA® OFF Button (P211)

●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 (P207)

●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 once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) (P212)

●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

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

Refueling (P 221)

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

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

a Unlock the driver’s door.

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

c Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

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

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

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Maintenance (P 227)
Under the Hood (P 235)
				Wiper Blades (P255)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
				● Replace blades if they leave streaks
● Check brake fluid.
				across the windshield.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

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

Tires (P259)			Lights (P247)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.			● Inspect all lights regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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

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Handling the Unexpected (P 277)

Flat Tire		(P287)	Engine Won’t Start (P293)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat			● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
tire using the tire repair kit.			booster battery.

Indicators Come On

(P299)

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

Blown Fuse (P303)

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

Overheating (P297)

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

Emergency Towing (P308)

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

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The ignition switch does	●	The steering wheel may be locked.
not turn from 0 to q.	●	Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
Why?		while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does	The shift lever should be moved to P.
not turn from q to 0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
Why does the brake pedal	This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
pulsate slightly when	problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
applying the brakes?	pump the brake pedal.

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

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.

Why do the doors lock Index after I unlocked the doors

using a remote transmitter?

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

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Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I open the	●	The key is left in the ignition switch.
driver’s door?	●	The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I start driving?	●	Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
	●	The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching	The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
sound when I apply the	inspected by a dealer.
brake pedal?

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

The recommended fuel is premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher. If this fuel is not available, you can temporarily use unleaded 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.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

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

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

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

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

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

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

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

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

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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A Few Words About Safety

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

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

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

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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

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

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

●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

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Safe Driving

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

		For Safe Driving		Side Curtain Airbags ..........................	44
		Important Safety Precautions .............	22	Airbag System Indicators....................	45
		Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............	24	Airbag Care .......................................	48
		Seat Belts		Child Safety
		About Your Seat Belts........................	26	Protecting Child Passengers ...............	49
		Fastening a Seat Belt..........................	29	Safety of Infants and Small Children ..	51
		Seat Belt Inspection............................	33	Safety of Larger Children ...................	59
	Index	Airbags		Exhaust Gas Hazard
		Airbag System Components	34	Carbon Monoxide Gas	61
		Types of Airbags ................................	37	Safety Labels
		Front Airbags (SRS) ............................	37	Label Locations ..................................	62
		Side Airbags.......................................	41

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For Safe Driving

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don’t drink and drive

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

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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■ 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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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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8

12

6

10

7

7

9

8

10

11

Safety Cage

Crush Zones

Seats and Seat-Backs

Head Restraints

Collapsible Steering Column

6 Seat Belts

7 Front Airbags

8 Side Airbags

9 Side Curtain Airbags

10Door Locks

11Seat Belt Tensioners

12Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor

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

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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■ Safety 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 and the tailgate are closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 91

•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 119

•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 121

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 29

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

2 Child Safety P. 49

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

2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 68

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

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

-frontal impacts

-side impacts

-rear impacts

-rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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.

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WARNING

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

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

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

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

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■ Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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

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

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

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

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If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.

■ Seat Belt Reminder

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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON w before the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

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

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The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON (w.

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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■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

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The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.

If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

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Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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Pull out slowly.

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Seated

Posture.

Latch

Plate

Buckle

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2.Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.

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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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