Acura TSX SPORT WAGON 2012 Owner Manual
2012 TSX Sport Wagon
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
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descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
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reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
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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. 104
Adjusting the Seats P. 118
2 Features P. 145
Audio System P. 146 Audio System Basic Operation P. 149
General Information on the Audio System P. 169
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. 270
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 275
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 276 Engine Does Not Start P. 284
Overheating P. 288 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 300
2 Information P. 303
Specifications P. 304 Identification Numbers P. 306
Emissions Testing P. 309 Warranty Coverages P. 311
Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 93 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirror P. 116
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 127 Climate Control System P. 140
Audio Error Messages P. 166 Audio Remote Controls P. 168
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 173 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 175 Compass
When Driving P. 199 Braking P. 216 Parking Your Vehicle P. 220
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 Remote Transmitter Care P. 269
Cleaning P. 271
Jump Starting P. 285 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287
Fuses P. 294 Emergency Towing P. 299
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailagte P. 301
*
P. 187
Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
Information
Index
P. 2
P. 21
P. 63
P. 85
P. 145
P. 189
P. 227
P. 275
P. 303
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
Quick Reference Guide
❙ System Indicators (P64)
❙ Gauges (P74)
❙ Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ Audio System (P146)
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System (P140)
❙ Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button
(P112)
❙ Seat Heater Switches (P138)
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P115)
❙ Multi-Information Display (P75)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P210)
❙ Ignition Switch (P105)
Visual Index
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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P106)
❙ Fog Lights (P108)
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P205,206)
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P175)
❙ Horn
❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons (P168)
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P205,206)
❙ SEL/RESET Button (P75)
❙ (Information) Button (P75)
❙ Wipers/Washers (P109)
❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P207)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
Quick Reference Guide
❙ Door Mirror Controls
(P116)
❙ Parking Brake (P216)
❙ Glove Box (P129)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P116)
❙ Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P202)
❙ Driver Side Fuse Box (P294)
❙ Passenger Side Fuse Box
(P295)
❙ Driver’s Pocket
❙ Power Tailgate Button
*
(P93)
❙ Power Window Switches (P101)
❙ Driving Position Memory System Buttons (P113)
❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P37)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 236)
❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P37)
❙ Accessory Power Socket
(P134)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P91)
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❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31)
❙ Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat (P56)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)
❙ Moonroof Switch (P104)
❙ Spotlights (P127)
❙ Front Seat (P118)
❙ Seat Belts (P26)
❙ Side Airbags (P41)
❙ Rear Seat (P125)
❙ Cargo Area Light (P128)
❙ Ceiling Light (P127)
❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P44)
❙ Coat Hook (P135)
❙ Grab Handle
❙ HomeLink® Button (P173)
❙ Sunglasses Holder (P137)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
❙ USB Adapter Cable (P147)
❙ Accessory Power Socket
(P134)
❙ Center Pocket
*
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P54)
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P148)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
Quick Reference Guide
❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P235)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P109, 255)
❙ Tires (P259, 276)
❙ Fog Lights (P108, 248)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P89)
❙ Side Turn Signal Lights (P106,250)
❙ Headlights (P106, 247)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P106, 249)
❙ How to Refuel (P222)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P251)
❙ Rear Wiper (P110, 257)
❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P93)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P252)
❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights (P251)
❙ Audio Antenna (P147)
❙ Door Mirrors (P116)
❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P94)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P251)
❙ Rearview Camera
*
() See Navigation System Manual
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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.
Before Driving Checklist (P25)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P26)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
Safe Driving (P21)
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Instrument Panel (P63)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Low Fuel IndicatorSecurity System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Gauges (P 74)
Multi-Information Display (P 75)
System Indicators (P 64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Gear Position Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Temperature Gauge
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 85)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Turn Signals (P106)
Lights (P106)
Wipers and Washers
(P109)
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Steering Wheel (P115)
Model with the power tailgate
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Window
Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Tailgate (P93)
Power Door Mirrors
(P116)
● With the ignition switch in ON
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Place the selector switch in the R position
to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.
(w, move
Power Windows (P101)
● With the ignition switch in ON
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
(w, open
● With all the doors unlocked, pull the
tailgate open handle on the tailgate to
open it.
● Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
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Climate Control System (P140)
Models with navigation system
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Bar
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
ON/OFF Button MODE Control Button
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
● 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.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.
Clock (P86)
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
to set the time to the nearest hour.
c Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
(6 (Reset)
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Features (P145)
Audio Display
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN Button
CATEGORY Bar
A.SEL (Auto Select)
Button
(Volume/Power)
Knob
VOL/
CD Slot
AUX Button
CD Button
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
SKIP Bar
TITLE Button
(XM®)
Button
MENU Button
Selector KnobRETURN Button
VOL Button
CH Button
MODE Button
Audio System (P146)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
● Audio Remote Controls (P168)
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● 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.
Driving (P189)
Automatic Transmission
● Shift to
engine.
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.
(P203)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
(P.
Paddle Shifters (P205)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
(-
(M Indicator
Selected Gear
Number
Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter
Quick Reference Guide
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
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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 when the
vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
(P212)
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)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P247)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P255)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P259)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 275)
Flat Tire (P276)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P290)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P284)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P294)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P288)
● 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
(P299)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
●
The 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.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when:
●
The key is left in the ignition switch.
●
The exterior lights are left on.
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.
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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WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTICE
California Proposition 65 Warning
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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A Few Words About Safety
3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgement.
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 and
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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............................ 33
Airbags
Airbag System Components............... 34
Types of Airbags ................................ 37
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 37
Side Airbags....................................... 41
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 48
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 49
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 51
Safety of Larger Children ................... 59
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 61
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 62
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■ Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
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Safe Driving
uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant 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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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
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.
a Safety Cage
b Crush Zones
c Seats and Seat-Backs
d Head Restraints
e Collapsible Steering Column
f Seat Belts
g Front Airbags
h Side Airbags
i Side Curtain Airbags
j Door Locks
k Seat Belt Tensioners
l Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
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Safety Checklist
1Safety Checklist
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
■
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. 118
• 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. 120
• 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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Safe Driving
Seat Belts
1About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to wear seat belts.
3
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases
the chance of serious injury or death in a
crash, even though your vehicle has
airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always
wear seat belts and wear them properly.
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■ Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with
child seats.
2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 56
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Safe Driving
■ Proper use of seat belts
1About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 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.
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
(w before
the driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver
does not fasten the belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened.
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Safe Driving
1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come
on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and
thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not
offer protection in a subsequent crash.
During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
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.
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