Honda Accord 2013 User Manual

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© 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved

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2013 Accord Coupe

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2 Safe Driving P. 25

For Safe Driving P. 26 Seat Belts P. 30 Airbags P. 37

2 Instrument Panel P. 65

Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 79

2 Controls P. 83

Setting the Clock P. 84 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 86
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Adjusting the Seats P. 125

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P. 107

2 Features P. 147

Audio System P. 148 Audio System Basic Operation P. 154, P. 177, P. 210
Customized Features P. 273 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

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P. 311

2 Driving P. 391

Before Driving P. 392 Towing a Trailer P. 397
Refueling P. 446 Fuel Economy P. 448

2 Maintenance P. 451

Before Performing Maintenance P. 452 Maintenance MinderTM P. 455
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 483
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 497

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 503

Tools P. 504 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 505
Overheating P. 518 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 520

2 Information P. 529

Specifications P. 530 Identification Numbers P. 534
Emissions Testing P. 537 Warranty Coverages P. 539

Not available on all models

Child Safety P. 50 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63

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Safe Driving

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 97 Security System P. 101 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 104
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 108 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 123
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 133 Climate Control System P. 142

Audio Error Messages P. 263 General Information on the Audio System P. 269
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 313, P. 350 Compass

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P. 388

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

When Driving P. 401 Braking P. 439 Parking Your Vehicle P. 443
Accessories and Modifications P. 449

Maintenance

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 459 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 475
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 485 Battery P. 494 Remote Transmitter Care P. 495
Cleaning P. 498

Engine Does Not Start P. 511 Jump Starting P. 514 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 517
Fuses P. 524 Emergency Towing P. 527

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Authorized Manuals P. 541 Customer Service Information P. 542

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TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Button*

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button*

*1: M o d e l s w i t h t h e s m a r t entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

2

(P 435)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button

(P 429)

ECON Button

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System Indicators

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Gauges

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Information Display

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ENGINE START/STOP Button*1

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Audio/Information Screen

(P 155)

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Audio System

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Audio with Touch Screen*

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Hazard Warning Button

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Climate Control System

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Rear Window Defogger

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Heated Mirror Button*

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Navigation System*

() See Navigation System Manual

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Seat Heater Switches*

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Ignition Switch*1

(P 432)

(P 79)

(P 181)

(P 420)

(P 66)

(P 80)

(P 213)

(P 154)

(P 108)

(P 109)

(P 177)

(P 142)

(P 119)

(P 119)

(P 141)

Not available on all models

(P 210)

(P 178)

(P 211)

* Not available on all models

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Headlights/Turn Signals

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Fog Lights*

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LaneWatch

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

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(Display) Button

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Horn (Press an area around .)

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(Select/Reset) Knob

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Brightness Control

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up)*

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Wipers/Washers

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Cruise Control Buttons

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Steering Wheel Adjustments

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Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*

(P 219), () See Navigation System Manual

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

(P 115)

TM*

(P 433)

(P 117)

Voice Control Buttons

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SOURCE Button

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(+

/ (- / / Buttons

(P 153)

(P 113)

(P 155)

(P 80)

(P 118)

(P 421)

(P 313)

(P 153)

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(P 411)

(P 181)

(P 411)

(P 122)

(P 350)

(P 415)

(P 213)

(P 415)

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Power Window Switches

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Power Door Lock Master Switch

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Door Mirror Controls

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Hood Release Handle

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Trunk Release

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Fuel Fill Door Release Handle

(P 97)

(P 104)

(P 124)

(P 461)

(P 96)

(P 447)

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Rearview Mirror

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Interior Fuse Box

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Driver's Front Airbag

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Passenger's Front Airbag

(P 40)

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Parking Brake

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Trunk Main Switch*

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Glove Box

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Accessory Power Socket

(P 138)

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USB Port

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Auxiliary Input Jack

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Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)

(P 409)

Automatic Transmission

(P 413)

Manual Transmission

(P 417)

(P 149)

(P 123)

(P 525)

(P 40)

(P 439)

(P 99)

(P 135)

(P 150)

* Not available on all models

* Not available on all models

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Side Curtain Airbags

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

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Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

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Rear Seat

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P 132)

(P 46)

(P 57)

(P 59)

(P 55)

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Coat Hook

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Ceiling Light

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Seat Belts

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Grab Handle

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Map Lights

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Moonroof Switch*

(P 107)

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Sunglasses Holder

(P 140)

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Sun Visors

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Vanity Mirrors

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Front Seat

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Accessory Power
Socket

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Side Airbags

(P 139)

(P 133)

(P 30)

(P 134)

(P 125)

(P 138)

(P 44)

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Maintenance Under the Hood

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Windshield Wipers

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Power Door Mirrors

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Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P 117)

(P 124)

(P 459)

(P 483)

(P 89)

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Headlights

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Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights

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Parking Lights

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Fog Lights

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Tires

(P 113)

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(P 478)

(P 485)

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How to Refuel

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High-Mount Brake Light

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Opening/Closing the Trunk

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Emergency Trunk Release Lever

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Trunk Release Button

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Multi-View Rear Camera

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Rear Camera

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Back-Up Lights

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Brake/Taillights

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Rear Turn Signal Lights

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Rear Side Marker Lights

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(P 475)

(P 480)

(P 478)

(P 505)

(P 445)

(P 480)

(P 447)

(P 481)

(P 481)

(P 482)

*

(P 98)

(P 444)

(P 481)

(P 481)

(P 479)

(P 97)

* Not available on all models

(P 479)

(P 100)

Eco Assist System

Ambient Meter

● Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration

● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.

(P 420)

Ambient Meter

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ECON Button

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator

Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.

(P 420)

(P 75)

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Safe Driving

Airbags

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

(P 25)

(P 37)

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

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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 29)

(P 50)

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 30)

(P 62)

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Gauges

/Information Display

/

Automatic transmission (CVT)
models

Automatic transmission models

(P 79)

System Indicators

System Indicators

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Charging System
Indicator

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Smart Entry System
Indicator

U.S.

Starter System
Indicator

Canada

Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator

Washer Level
Indicator

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

* Not available on all models

(P 65)

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(P 80)

(P 66)

Security System
Alarm Indicator

Tachometer

Shift Lever
Position
Indicator

*

*

*

System Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

ECON mode
Indicator

Forward Collision
Warning (

Lane Departure Warning
(

LDW

) Indicator

Speedometer

FCW

) Indicator

*

*

*

Temperature Gauge

Fuel Gauge

M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator

M (Sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear position
Indicator

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Light Control

*

Indicator

*

System Indicators

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

Parking Brake

U.S.

and Brake System

Canada

Canada

Indicator (Red)

U.S.

Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

Door and Trunk
Open Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

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Controls

Clock

a

(P 84)

Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Setting the Clock (P 84)

(P 83)

ENGINE START/STOP
Button

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

*

(P 109)

Lights

Low Beam

(P 113)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P 117)

b

Rotate to change hour, then

press .

c

Rotate to change minute, then
press .

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

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Turn Signals

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

(P 113)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay
: Short Delay

Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

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

* Not available on all models

Steering Wheel

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

(P 122)

Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside

(P 94)

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

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks the
passenger’s door.

* Not available on all models

Trunk

● To unlock and open the trunk:

(P 97)

Trunk Release

• Pull the trunk release.

• Press the trunk release button on the remote

transmitter or the smart entry remote.

• Press the trunk release button

*

on the

trunk lid.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 124)

● 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.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

(w

*1

, move

Power Windows

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

● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, the 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), the
passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window
Switch

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of

(P 104)

*1

(w

, open

Indicator

an ignition switch.

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Climate Control System

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

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

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. (P 219)

(P 142)

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
Buttons

(On/Off) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

MODE Control Button

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

Air flows from dashboard vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and windshield

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(Windshield Defroster) Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Buttons

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror

Button

(Recirculation) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

* Not available on all models

*

)

Features

Models with one display

Audio Remote Controls

(P 153)

SOURCE
Button

(+

/ (- Button

●

Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.

● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM/AM/CD/XM®
Bluetooth/Pandora®

● / Button
Radio:Press and release to change the

CD/HDD

* Not available on all models

(P 147)

(+

/ (- / / Button

*

/HDD*/USB/iPod®/

*

TM*

/Aha

/AUX.

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

*

/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.

Audio System

Audio/Information
Screen

CD Button

FM/AM Button

Button

DISP Button

(Skip/Seek)

Button

VOL/

(Volume/Power)
Knob

BACK Button

(P 154)

(P 154)

(P 177) (P 210)

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CD Slot

AUX Button
PHONE Button

(CD Eject)

Button

SETTINGS Button

(Skip/Seek)

Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

Preset Buttons
(1-6)

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(P 177)

Audio/Information Screen

Audio with Touch Screen

Button

Source

(Tune Down) Icon

VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob

(Skip/Seek) Icon

Presets

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Phone

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

*1

Clock/Screen

*1

DISP Button

*1

(Tune Up) Icon

*1

Selector Knob

*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

BACK Button

*1

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

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Audio/Information Screen

Audio with Touch Screen

(Power) Button

(P 210)

*1

Source

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

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(Tune Down) Icon

VOL (Volume) Knob

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

Presets

PHONE Button

NAV Button

BACK Button

Button

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

*1

*1

(Tune Up) Icon

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

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*1

*1

INFO Button

AUDIO Button

MENU Button
SETTINGS Button

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Driving

Manual Transmission

(P 391)

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

● Shift to

● Shifting

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

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

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Shift Lever

Release
Button

(P 417)

(P

.

(P 409)

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

(P 411)

● Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.

M Indicator

Shift Indicator

Shift Down
Paddle Shifter

(-

Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter

When the shift lever is in

● Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
automatic transmission (CVT) to
7-speed manual shift mode.

● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in

● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily changes the mode
from automatic transmission
(CVT) to 7-speed manual shift
mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the shift
indicator.

(S

(D

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Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

● Normal driving.

● 7-speed mode can be used

temporarily.

Drive (S)

● Better acceleration.

● Increased engine braking.

● Going up or down hills.

● 7-speed manual shift

mode can be used.

Automatic Transmission

● Shift to

● Shifting

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

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

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Shift Lever

Release
Button

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving. D-paddle shift
mode can be used

Drive (S)

Sequential shift mode can be used.

(P

(P 413)

.

Paddle Shifters

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.

M Indicator

Shift Down (-
Paddle Shifter

(P 415)

Gear
Position
Indicator

Selected Gear
Number

Shift Up (+
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

● 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.

(P 432)

Refueling

(P 446)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or

higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)

Push the fuel fill door
release handle.

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Cruise Control

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

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

(P 421)

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.

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

● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.

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(P 435)

b

Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.

c

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

d

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

Maintenance

Under the Hood

●

●

●

a

b

c

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

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

* Not available on all models

(P 459)

*

fluid.

(P 451)

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

(P 485)

driving.

(P 483)

Lights

● Inspect all lights regularly.

(P 475)

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Flat Tire

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

(P 505)

Engine Won't Start

(P 511)

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

(P 503)

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 518)

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Indicators Come On

(P 520)

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

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Blown Fuse

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

(P 524)

Emergency Towing

(P 527)

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

What to Do If

The ignition switch does
not turn from
Why?

(0

to

(q

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.

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

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

●

Move the steering wheel left and right while

*

.

pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button

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the same time.

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(q

to

(0

*1

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

and I cannot remove the
key. Why?

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

*1:

Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/S TOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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.

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

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

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

Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?

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

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch*.

●

The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

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.

* Not available on all models

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits

NOTICE

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 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

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

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● 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.

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.

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

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Important Safety Precautions ............. 26

Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 28

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 30

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 33

Seat Belt Inspection............................36

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 37

Types of Airbags ................................ 40

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40

Side Airbags....................................... 44

Side Curtain Airbags.......................... 46

Airbag System Indicators.................... 47

Airbag Care....................................... 49

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 50

Safety of Infants and Small Children .......52

Safety of Larger Children ................... 60

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 62

Safety Labels

Label Locations.................................. 63

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properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.

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Always wear your seat belt

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

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Restrain all children

Children 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.

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Be aware of airbag hazards

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

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Don't drink and drive

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

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

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Control your speed

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

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Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column

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Seat Belts

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Front Airbags

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Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags

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Door Locks

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Seat Belt Tensioners

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 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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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 both doors are closed and locked.

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height

Safety CheckList

Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 94

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. 125

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. 128

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 50

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

2 Door and Trunk Open Indicator P. 70

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About Your Seat Belts

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

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

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Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 57

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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
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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 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.

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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
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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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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.

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

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:

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 125

Pull out slowly.

Latch
Plate

Correct
Seated
Posture.

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.

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.

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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 caught by closing the door.

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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.

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

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

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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:

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

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

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Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.

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• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.

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

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.

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.

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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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The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:

a

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

b

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

c

Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

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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

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

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

g

Weight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).

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

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An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.

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An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

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Safing Sensor

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A rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.

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button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

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

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

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

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the
covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags
or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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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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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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

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• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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ignition switch.

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON

After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. 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.

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
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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.

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

While your seat belt restrains your torso, the
front airbag provides supplemental protection
for your head and chest.

The front airbags deflate immediately so that
they won't interfere with the driver's visibility
or the ability to steer or operate other
controls.

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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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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.

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When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

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

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

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

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

Advanced Airbags

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

The driver's advanced front airbag system
includes a seat position sensor.

If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.

The passenger's advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors.

Although we recommend against carrying an
infant or small child in front, if the sensors
detect the weight of a child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically
turn off the passenger's front airbag.

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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:

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Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Do not place any cover over the passenger side
dashboard.

Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger’s
seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.

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

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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inflated

Side
Airbag

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

Make sure you and your front seat passenger always
sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can
prevent the airbag from deploying properly and
increases your risk of serious injury.

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

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger
seat.

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

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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

Because the airbag systems 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.

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

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

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The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
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complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.

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

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

If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners.

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

To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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

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When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

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

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

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

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then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.

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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
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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.

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When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

An object placed under the front passenger's seat.

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

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

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Airbag Care

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

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When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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
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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.

3

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

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

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

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

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

3

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

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

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

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3

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

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

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

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

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Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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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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.

Marks

Rigid Type

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

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

u When installing the child seat, make sure

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

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Tether Strap
Hook

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

4. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat 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.

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.

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

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

u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

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

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

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

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A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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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.

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

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Adding Security with a Tether

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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.

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Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
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Outer Position

Center Position

Cover

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.

2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs.

2. Remove the head restraint.

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3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.

u Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

5. Reinstall the head restraint.

u Make sure to adjust the head restraint in

its highest position.

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Protecting Larger Children

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of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Checklist

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

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

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

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

3

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

If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

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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.

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

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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
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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.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

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

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.

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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
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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

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

Indicators ............................................ 66

Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 77

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 79

Information Display............................ 80

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

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Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator

(Red)

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

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Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and

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, then goes off.

goes off when it is released.

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Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

●

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

●

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

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Brake System
Indicator

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

●

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

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, then goes off.

(Amber)

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

2 What to do when the indicator comes on

P. 522

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Comes on along with the ABS indicator ­Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On P. 522

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Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
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Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to

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, and goes off when the engine starts.

ON

●

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to

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(w

, and goes off either when the engine

ON
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.

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

●

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

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes

On P. 520

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 537

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

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Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a
dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes

On or Blinks P. 521

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to

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Charging System
Indicator

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

●

, and goes off when the engine starts.

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

●

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

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes

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Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

M (Sequential
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Indicates in which position your shift lever is.

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Comes on when 7-speed manual shift mode is
applied.

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Comes on when manual sequential shift mode is

2 Shifting P. 409

P. 413

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 411

applied.

2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 415

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Transmission

*

Indicator

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts

and acceleration and have the vehicle checked
by a dealer immediately.

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

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If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt,

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the indicator comes on about six seconds later.

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Blinks while driving if either you or the front
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular

●

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.

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intervals.

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Low Fuel
Indicator

ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low
(approximately 2.6 U.S. gal./9.7 Liter left).

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Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

●

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

●

If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem

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with the ABS.

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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.

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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

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

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Comes on if a problem with any of the following

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is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

●

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

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator

●

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

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA®

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

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system or hill start assist system.

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator

Door and Trunk
Open Indicator

●

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

●

Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

●

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

●

Comes on if either door or the trunk is not

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, then goes off.

completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if

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Goes off when both doors and the trunk are
closed.

either door or the trunk is opened while driving.

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EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator

Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to

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, and goes off when the engine starts.

ON

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System.

●

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

●

May come on briefly if the ignition switch is
turned to ON

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and the vehicle is not moved
within 45 seconds, to indicate the calibration
process is not yet complete.

●

Comes on and stays on when:

- One or more tires’ pressures are determined to

be significantly low.

- The system has not been calibrated.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

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

2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes On

P. 522

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

●

Stays on after the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures - The system needs

to be calibrated.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 435

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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.

●

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

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High Beam
Indicator

Lights On
Indicator

Fog Light

*

Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.

●

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

●

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

—

●

If you remove the key from the ignition switch*1
while the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver's door is opened.

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System Indicator

Security System
Alarm Indicator

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Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
switch to ON

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Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot

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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

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, 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.

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

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Comes on for a few seconds
when you change the power

●

Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

mode to ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.

●

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

Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator

●

Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle
in front of you. The beeper
sounds.

●

Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.

*

●

Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).

●

Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too high.
The system activates when the temperature inside the system
cools down.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 426

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Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud,

—

etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator and
message come back on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 426

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

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

●

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

then goes off.

●

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

●

Blinks when your vehicle is too close
to the lane lines. The beeper sounds.

●

Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle

—

within the lane lines.

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator

*

●

Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.

●

Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down.

2 LDW Camera P. 429

●

Stays on - The area around the camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if
the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around
the camera.

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Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

CRUISE
CONTROL

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to

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ON

●

Comes on when you press the ECON button.

●

Comes on when you press the CRUISE button.

●

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

2 ECON Button P. 420

2 Cruise Control P. 421

2 Cruise Control P. 421

Indicator

Washer Level

*

Indicator

Maintenance
Minder Indicator

Smart Entry
System

*

Indicator

Comes on when the washer fluid gets low.

●

Comes on when the scheduled maintenance is
due soon.

●

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

●

Comes on as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting

●

Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 474

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 455

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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system.

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Starter System

*

Indicator

●

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

●

Comes on if the starting system has a problem.

●

As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal and manually
start the engine. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Light Control

*

Indicator

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system or low beam headlights

●

Comes on while driving - Turn the lights on

*

.

manually and have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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The following messages appear only on the information display.

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

●

Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.

2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 521

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Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
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Message Condition Explanation

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Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

(P.

●

Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to

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Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

●

Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.

●

Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.

●

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

●

Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.

●

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

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Gauges

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

Speedometer

■

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

Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Fuel Gauge

■

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Temperature Gauge

■

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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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.

NOTICE

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

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The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.

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Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.

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Select/Reset
Knob

Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:

Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy,
Range, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy A, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy, Average
Fuel Economy B, Trip Meter B,
Outside Temperature

Engine Oil Life

Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the information display changes
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Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

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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 two separate trips.

■

Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.

Average Fuel Economy

■

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

Instant Fuel Economy

■

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

Engine Oil Life

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

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Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.

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

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

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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the

outside temperature is shown on the information display.

uThe information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display

3. Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.

uThe adjustment is complete.

Range

■

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

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starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U.S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).

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.

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

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Setting the Clock ................................84

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................... 86

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal

Strength

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside ...............................................94

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ............96

Opening and Closing the Trunk.........97

Security System

Immobilizer System .......................... 101

Security System Alarm...................... 101

Opening and Closing the Windows..... 104

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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*

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*

.. 107

Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch
ENGINE START/STOP Button
Ignition Switch and Power Mode

Comparison ................................... 112

Turn Signals..................................... 113

Light Switches.................................. 113

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights ................... 116

Wipers and Washers ........................ 117

Brightness Control ........................... 118

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button ........................................... 119

*

............................... 108

*

...................................... 115

*

........... 109

*

Driving Position Memory System

Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 122

Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror................... 123

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 124

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 125

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items ................................................ 133

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 142

Synchronized Mode ......................... 144

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 145

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1Clock

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

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Adjusting the Time

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■

Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen

1. Press the SETTINGS button.

1. Press and hold the DISP button.

2. Rotate to select System Settings, then

press .

uRepeat the procedure to select Clock,

then Clock Adjustment.

3. Rotate to change hour, then press .

4. Rotate to change minute, then press .

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

These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.

Rotate to select.

Press to enter.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2 Customized Features P. 273

You can turn the clock display on and off.

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CLOCK (SETTINGS)

Button

(6

(Reset) Button

(4

(Hour) Button

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Using the audio with touch screen

(5

(Minute) Button

1. Press and hold the CLOCK (SETTINGS)
button until the clock display blinks.

2. Press Preset

(4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute) to

adjust the time.

3. Press the CLOCK button again to set the
time.

1. Select .

2. Select Clock.

3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting

3 4

/.

4. Select 12H or 24H.

5. Press Set to set the time.

uuSetting the Clock uClock

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

(6

(Reset) button.

Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.

Example:

1:06 will reset to 1:00
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This vehicle comes with the following key:

Master Keys

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Master Key*Smart Entry

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Release Knob

Built-in Key

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

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, to

*

lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter or smart entry system

*

to lock and

unlock the doors and to open the trunk.

There is a panic button in the remote
transmitter.

The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.

theft.

2 Immobilizer System P. 101

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.

To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built­in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.

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Valet Key

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Gray

Key Number Tag

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

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

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

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
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The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications

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equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.

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Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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1Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

■

Lock Button

LED

Unlock Button

■

Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights flash, both doors

lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):

uThe beeper sounds and verifies the

security system is set.

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

2 Customized Features P. 273

If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 133

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.

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode in VEHICLE OFF.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
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Press the unlock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the driver's door unlocks.

Twice:

uThe passenger’s door unlocks.

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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.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 495

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 273

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Locking the doors and the trunk

Door Lock Button

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When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the trunk within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk
release button.

Press the door lock button on either door.

uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; both doors and the trunk lock;
and the security system sets.

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Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can lock/unlock the doors if a person who
is carrying it is within range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.

•

If you grip either door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.

•

You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of locking it.

•

The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.

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.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 495

You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledgement setting.

2 Customized Features P. 273

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

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Unlocking the doors and the trunk

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Grab the driver’s door handle:

uThe driver’s door unlocks.
uSome exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Grab the passenger’s door handle:

uBoth doors and the trunk unlock.
uSome exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button:

uThe trunk unlocks and opens.

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•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may

not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart

entry remote if it is above or below the outside

handle.

•

The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too

close to the door and door glass.

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

The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be
customized.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Lock

Unlock

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Lockout prevention system

The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch
remote is inside the vehicle.

uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking the driver's door

a

Push the lock tab forward

or push the

master door lock switch in the lock direction

b

, and close the door.

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Locking the passenger's door

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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, or the smart entry

When you lock the driver's door with a key, the
passenger’s door locks at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 273

When you lock the driver's door, the passenger’s
door locks at the same time.

Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

1Using the Lock Tab

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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To Lock

To Unlock

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Using the Lock Tab

Lock Tab

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

■

Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, the passenger’s door locks 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.

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Unlocking Using the Inner Handle

1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle

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Pull the inner handle.

uThe door unlocks and opens in one

motion.

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

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks both doors.

To avoid both doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door.

uThis setting works for one time only. If you do not want both doors to be

unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the audio/information screen.

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1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

■

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

Controls

To Unlock

Master Door
Lock Switch

To Lock

When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the
master lock switch, the passenger’s door locks/
unlocks at the same time.

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks and unlocks both doors automatically when a certain condition is
met.

Auto Door Locking

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Drive lock mode

Both doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Auto Door Unlocking

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Driver’s door open mode

Both doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

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You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen.

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk

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Opening the trunk

Open the trunk all the way.

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

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Closing the trunk

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

uAvoid possible damage.
uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62

Using the Trunk Opener

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

Trunk
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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Trunk Release Button

1Locking the trunk opener

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1Using the Trunk Release Button

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Using the Trunk Release Button

Trunk Release Button

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Locking the trunk opener

You can lock the trunk release with the master

*

key

or the built-in key*.

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

*

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Press the release button on the trunk lid after
the doors are unlocked.

Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.

uThe beeper will sound.

Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

A person who is not carrying the smart entry

remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is

carrying it is within range.

•

Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the

trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the

trunk cannot be closed.

•

Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk

lid when closing it.

•

Do not place the smart entry remote around the

rear seat when closing the trunk.

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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Remote Transmitter

1Trunk Main Switch

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Using the Remote Transmitter

Trunk Main Switch

Main Switch

Press the trunk release button for

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approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.

Trunk Button

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The trunk main switch disables the trunk
release button on the remote transmitter and
the trunk release button on the trunk lid to
protect luggage in the trunk.

ON

1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded

down.

2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove

OFF

box.

3. Lock the glove box.

4. Lock the trunk release.

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If you need to give the key to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the smart entry remote by
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a
valet key.

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