Honda Civic 2012 User Manual

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Online Reference Owner's Manual

00X31-TR2-6000
© 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved

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

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

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

This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.

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2 Safe Driving P. 27

For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39

2 Instrument Panel P. 69

Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 82

2 Controls P. 101

Setting the Clock P. 102 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 103
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131

2 Features P. 141

Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation* P. 145

®

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink® P. 167

2 Driving P. 191

Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 222 Fuel Economy P. 225

2 Maintenance P. 227

Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder™ P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 265

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 271

Tools P. 272 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 273
Overheating P. 283 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 285

2 Information P. 293

Specifications P. 294 Identification Numbers P. 296
Emissions Testing P. 299 Warranty Coverages P. 301

* Not available on all models

Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67

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Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 110 Security System P. 113 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 115
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 125 Adjusting the Seats P. 126
Climate Control System P. 137

Audio Error Messages P. 162 General Information on the Audio System P. 164

When Driving P. 198 Braking P. 213 Parking Your Vehicle P. 217
Accessories and Modifications P. 226

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 254 12 Volt Battery P. 263 Remote Transmitter Care P. 264
Cleaning P. 266

Engine Does Not Start P. 279 Jump Starting P. 280 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 282
Fuses P. 289 Emergency Towing P. 292

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

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P. 27

P. 69

P. 101

P. 141

P. 191

P. 227

P. 271

P. 293

P. 305

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 297 Reporting Safety Defects P. 298
Authorized Manuals P. 303 Customer Service Information P. 304

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❙ Gauges (P 82)
❙ Multi-Information Display (P 83)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Audio System

*

(P 142)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Climate Control System (P 137)

❙ Ignition Switch (P 117)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P136)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P 124)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA

®

)

System OFF) Button

(P 209)

❙ System Indicators (P 70)

❙ ECON Button (P 123)

❙ Heated Mirror Button

*

(P 123)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 123)

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* Not available on all models

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❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P 82)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118)

❙ CLOCK Knob

*

(P 102)

❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 83)
❙ Brightness Control (P 122)

❙ (Display/Information) Button (P 83)
❙ Wipers/Washers (P 121)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P 205)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ MENU Button (P 90)
❙ SOURCE Button (P 90)

❙ / / / Buttons (P 90)

+

−

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth

®

HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

*

(P 167)

* Not available on all models

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❙ Hood Release Handle (P 236)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 223)
❙ Driver’s Pocket

❙ Power Window Switches

(P 115)

❙ Power Door Lock Master

Switch

(P 108)

❙ Door Mirror Controls

(P 125)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 125)

❙ Passenger's Front Airbag

(P 42)

❙ Parking Brake (P 213)
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 144)

❙ Glove Box (P 132)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P 134)

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission
(CVT)

(P 203)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 290)

❙ Trunk Release (P 110)

❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)

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❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 61)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 63)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 49)
❙ Coat Hook (P 135)

❙ Grab Handle
❙ Ceiling Light (P 131)

❙ Seat Belts (P 32)

❙ Map Lights (P 131)

❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ USB Adapter Cable

(P 143)

❙ Accessory Power

Socket

*

(P 134)

❙ Front Seat (P 126)
❙ Side Airbags (P 46)

❙ Rear Seat
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 235)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 121)
❙ Door Mirrors (P 125)

❙ Headlights (P 118)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/

Side Marker Lights

(P 118)

❙ Tires (P 254)

❙ Side Turn Signal Lights (P 118)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 105)

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(P 247)

(P 252)

(P 249)

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(P 249)

(P 273)

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❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 251)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 110)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P 112)

❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 251)

❙ Brake/Taillights (P 250)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P 250)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 250)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 250)

❙ How to Refuel (P 223)

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Eco Assist System

Ambient Meter

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

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

ECON Button (P123)

ECON Mode Indicator (P78)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

Comes on when the ECON mode is on.

The message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON mode is on.

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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK (0.

Real Time Score (represents your current trip) (P87)

● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate

or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar (P88)

● Keep the bar from extending
too much to the left or right
side. The shorter the bar is
while driving, the higher the
fuel economy becomes.

Advancing to Second Stage

Advancing to Third Stage

Receding to Second Stage

Receding to First Stage

Drive Cycle Score

Lifetime Points

The bar extends to
the right when you
press the accelerator
pedal.

The bar extends to
the left when you
press the brake
pedal.

Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Moderate deceleration

Moderate acceleration

Aggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration

Aggressive deceleration

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

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The Honda IMA System

Tips to Improve Fuel Economy

Auto Idle Stop is in

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The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.

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The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.

Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration

● The electric motor assists the
engine.

Vehicle
Speed

Time

Electric

Motor

Assist

Battery

IMA

Low speed cruise

● Only IMA motor is
powering the vehicle and
IMA battery is discharging.

IMA

System

Engine

ON

Fuel

System

Electric

Motor

Assist

IMA

Battery

IMA

Engine

OFF

Fuel

Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise

● Only the engine powers
the vehicle.

IMA

System

Electric

Motor

OFF

IMA

Battery

Engine

ON

Fuel

To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:

● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking

● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar

displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8)

Deceleration

● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.

IMA

System

Charging

IMA

Battery

Engine

OFF

Fuel

Stop

●

operation.

Electric

Motor

OFF

IMA

Battery

(P87)

IMA

System

Engine

OFF

Fuel

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Eco Drive Bar
Display

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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition

Drive your vehicle at least once a month for more than 30 minutes. Parking your vehicle for an extended period can
cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.

Safety Precautions

Do not cover the air intake.

Air Intake

If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the IMA system
and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.

IMA System Indicator (P87)

12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator (P71)

Do not touch the Honda IMA System

A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer
when maintenance or repair is needed.

IMA Battery

IMA Power Cable

If a crash occurs

● Be careful of electric shock hazard.

u If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do

not touch the IMA system components or their wiring (orange).

● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.

u The battery fluid may leak as a result of a crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with

the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, flush the
affected area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek
medical attention immediately.

● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be

dangerous.

When the vehicle is disposed

● The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Honda collects and recycles used IMA
batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your
vehicle is not repairable.

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Safe Driving (P27)

Airbags (P39)

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

Child Safety (P54)

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P66)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P192)

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

Seat Belts (P32)

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

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

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P69)

System Indicators

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA

®

) System

Indicator

VSA

®

OFF Indicator

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Lights Reminders

Cruise Main
Indicator

System Message
Indicator

Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

Door Open Indicator

Tachometer

Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P82)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P70)

Trunk Open Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature
Indicator

Ambient Meter

System Indicators System Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

U.S. models only

Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)

IMA System
Indicator

Cruise Control
Indicator

System Indicators

12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Controls (P101)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay
: Short Delay

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

Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

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Turn Signals (P118)

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Lights (P118)

Wipers and Washers

(P121)

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Steering Wheel (P124)

Trunk Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window Lock Button

Window
Switch

Indicator

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

Trunk (P110)

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Pull the trunk release.

• Press the trunk release button.

Power Windows (P115)

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

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

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

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Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P107)

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

Door Mirrors (P125)

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

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

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Climate Control System (P137)

On models with navigation system

(MODE Control) Button

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror

*

) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard
vents.

(Recirculation) Button

Temperature
Control Bar

AUTO Button

(ON/OFF) Button

(Fresh Air) Button

(Fan Control)

Bar

Models without navigation system

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● 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. See the navigation system manual for complete
details.

Clock (P102)

a Press the CLOCK knob to access the

clock adjustment mode screen.

b Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the

hours.

c Press the CLOCK knob. The display

switches to minute adjustment.

d Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the

minutes.

e Press the CLOCK knob to complete

clock adjustment.

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

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Features (P141)

00230075°

F miles

Multi­Information
Display

AM Button

FM Button

SCAN Button

(SKIP/SEEK)

Button

Selector Knob

Button

(Power)

Button

CD Button

AUX Button

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons
(1-6)

Button

SETUP Button

(SKIP/SEEK)

Button

PHONE Button

Audio System* (P142)

For navigation system operation

() See Navigation System Manual

CD Slot

/ Button

+

−

SOURCE
Button

/ Button

+

−

* Not available on all models

● Audio Remote Controls (P146)

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● / Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.

● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

● / Button
Radio:Press and release to change the

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

CD/USB device:

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

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Driving (P191)

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Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P203)

● Shift to

● Shifting

Index

(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving.

Drive (S)

Used for:

●

Better acceleration

●

Increased engine braking

●

Going up or down hills

Low

●

Used to further increase
engine braking

●

Used when going up or down
hills

●

Used when IMA battery is
low

Release Button

Shift Lever

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

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

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VSA® OFF Button (P209)

−/SET

U.S. models only

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.

®

comes on automatically every time

● VSA
you start the engine.

● To turn VSA
the button until you hear a beep.

®

) system

®

on or off, press and hold

Refueling (P222)

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

higher

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

a Push the fuel fill door

release handle.

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Cruise Control (P205)

● Cruise control allows you to maintain a

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

● TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.

button, then press once you have
received the desired speed (above 25 mph
or 40 km/h).

(P210)

time you start the engine.

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.

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Maintenance (P227)

Under the Hood (P235)

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

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the 12 volt battery regularly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

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

the hood.

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

locked in place.

Lights (P247)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P252)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires (P254)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Handling the Unexpected (P271)

Flat Tire (P273)

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

Engine Won't Start (P279)

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

Overheating (P283)

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

Indicators Come On

(P285)

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

Blown Fuse (P289)

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

Emergency Towing (P292)

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

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The ignition switch does
not turn from

(0 to (q.

Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

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

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The ignition switch does
not turn from

(q to (0 and

I cannot remove the key.
Why?

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

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

The shift lever should be moved to

(P.

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

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

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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 exterior lights are left on.

●

The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.

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.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits

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

NOTICE

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

Event Data Recorders

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

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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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.

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

Service Diagnostic Recorders

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

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

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

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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A Few Words About Safety

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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:

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

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

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

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For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 28

Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 30

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 32

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 35

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 38

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 39

Types of Airbags ................................ 42

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 42

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

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 49

Airbag System Indicators.................... 50

Airbag Care ....................................... 53

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 54

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 56

Safety of Larger Children ................... 64

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 66

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 67

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1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don't drink and drive

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

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

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

■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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Safe Driving

1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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

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

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

Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks
Seat Belt Tensioners
Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensor

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

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

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

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 107

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 126

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

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 128

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35

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

1About Your Seat Belts

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

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

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

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

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

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1About Your Seat Belts

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

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to ON

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When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat,
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator
will not come on.
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• 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
the ignition switch is turned to ON

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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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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

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

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

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Safe Driving

1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

Pull out slowly.

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 126

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.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

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Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.

Lap belt
as low as
possible

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.

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occupants.

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

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

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

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

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1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far

back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.

• When sitting in the front passenger's seat, adjust

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

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

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1Seat Belt Inspection

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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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Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

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

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

a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

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

d An electronic control unit that continually

monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON

e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The

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

h Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side
collision.

i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

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

j Sensors that can detect if a child or small

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

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
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f A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat

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

g Weight sensors in the front passenger's

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

k An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

l An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

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1Important Facts About Your Airbags

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

When driving, keep hands and arms out of the
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
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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 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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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON

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1Front Airbags (SRS)

Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple­threshold front airbags (SRS).

During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

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

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

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Operation

1How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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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
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■ When front airbags should not deploy

Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.

Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.

Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.

Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags
could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a
rollover.

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage

appears severe

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

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1Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

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

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

the floor. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

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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 Honda recommends against
carrying an infant or small child in front, if the
sensors detect the weight of a child (up to
about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn off the passenger's front
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1Side Airbags

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

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger’s 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.

Housing
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Operation

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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.

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

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■ 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.

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

severe

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

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1Side Airbag Cutoff System

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

• The seat-back is wet

• The passenger is touching a metal or other

electrical conductive object

• A seat cushion is on the seat

• The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

Sensors that
monitor the
passenger’s height.

Sensors that monitor the
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To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side
airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:

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

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

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

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

If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit
properly restrained in a rear seat.

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1Side Curtain Airbags

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

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

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

Housing Locations

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Operation

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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.

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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
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3

WARNING

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

■

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.

■ When the ignition switch is turned to

ON (w

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then goes off. This tells you the system is
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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back

pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passenger's seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is forced back against

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

• An object placed under the front passenger's seat.

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

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

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

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

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

■ When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

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

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1Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, the

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

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■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on

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

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

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1Airbag Care

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

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

■ When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight
sensors. 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.

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1Protecting Child Passengers

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

3

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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3

WARNING

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

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

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approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Protecting Infants

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

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

3

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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1Protecting Smaller Children

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

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

3

WARNING

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

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

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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
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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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

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

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

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

■ 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.

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Marks

Rigid Type

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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.

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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1Installing a LATCH-compatible Child Seat

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

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

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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.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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

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

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

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

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1Adding Security with a Tether

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

Tether Anchorage Points

Cover

Anchor

Outer Position

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

Center Position

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

FR

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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.

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

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

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3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.

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

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1Safety of Larger Children

3

WARNING

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

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

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Protecting Larger Children

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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

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

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

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

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1Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.

There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.

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

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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

■

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

■ Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.

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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Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.

Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.

3

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

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

1. Select the fresh air mode.

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2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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

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Safety Labels

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

Doorjambs

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these 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
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This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used during driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 80

Gauges and

Multi-Information Display

Gauges.............................................. 82

Multi-Information Display .................. 83

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U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

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Parking Brake
and
Brake System
Indicator
(Red)

Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)

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

(w, then goes off.

●

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

●

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.

●

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

(w, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the cooperative control with
regenerative brake.

●

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

2 What to do when the indicator

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comes on while driving P. 287

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

dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On P. 287

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Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. Normal braking is
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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If "readiness codes"
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.

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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.

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the 12 volt battery
is not charging.

●

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 299

●

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

●

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

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 286

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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

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Shift Lever
Position Indicator

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Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.

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Transmission
Indicator

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

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

(w, then goes off.

●

Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

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

(w. If the front passenger is

to ON
not wearing a seat belt, the
indicator comes on about a few
seconds later.

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Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not

●

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

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

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

Low Fuel
Indicator

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Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9
U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.

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Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

●

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

(w, then goes off.

●

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

●

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

(w, then goes off.

●

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

- Supplemental restraint system

●

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

2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 215

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

dealer.

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator

●

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

(w, then goes off.

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA

●

Comes on if there is a problem

®

system.

●

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

2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)

System P. 208

with the hill start assist system.

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Comes on if there is a problem
with the creep aid system or the
brake assist system.

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

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate

VSA®.

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition

switch to ON

(w, and goes off when

the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil

2 VSA® On and Off P. 209

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Comes on while driving ­Immediately stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes on P. 285

pressure is low.

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Comes on for a few seconds if you

●

Goes off when all doors are closed.

turn the ignition switch to ON (w,

then goes off.
Door Open
Indicator

●

Comes on if any door is not

completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator

comes on if any door is opened while

driving.

Trunk Open
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w,

then goes off.

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Comes on if the trunk is not

●

Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

EPS (Electric
Power Steering
System) Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w , and goes
off when the engine starts.

●

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

●

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

checked by a dealer.

2 If the EPS Indicator Comes On

P. 287

System).

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Auto Idle Stop
Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.

●

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

(w.

●

Comes on if the tire pressure of any
of the tires becomes significantly
low.

●

Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 218

●

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

●

Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

System
Message
Indicator

●

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

●

While the indicator is on, press the

(display/information) button to

see the message again.

●

Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action for
the message.

●

The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the

warning is canceled, or the button
is pressed.

IMA System
Indicator

Turn Signal
Indicators

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

Remains on or does not come on at
all - Avoid high speed driving and have

the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible.

2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On

P. 288

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

2 Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 249

2

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High-Beam
Indicator

Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

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Side Airbag Off
Indicator

Immobilizer
System Indicator

●

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

●

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

(w, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.

●

Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

(w, then goes

off.

●

Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.

●

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

●

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

●

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

checked by a dealer.

●

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

properly.

●

Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON (w again.

●

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

●

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

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Security System
Alarm Indicator

High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature
Indicator

Blinks when the Security System

Alarm has been set.

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w then goes off.

●

Blinks when the engine coolant

temperature goes up, and stays on if

the temperature continues to rise.

●

Comes on when the engine coolant

temperature is low.

2 Security System Alarm P. 113

●

Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.

●

Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.

2 Overheating P. 283

●

If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON
ECON Mode
Indicator

(w, and goes off when the engine

starts.

●

Comes on when the ECON mode is

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●

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

CRUISE
CONTROL

Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.

●

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

2 Cruise Control P. 205

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

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

●

Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.

●

Appears when washer fluid gets low.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 286

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 120

●

Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 246

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Message Condition Explanation

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

●

Consequently, "SERVICE DUE NOW" and "SERVICE

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 231

PAST DUE" follow.

●

Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q .

●

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , then remove the
key.

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

●

Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.

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●

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

●

Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.

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1Gauges

Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph

1Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

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

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

E

1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge

Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
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Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and instant fuel economy
gauge. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

Speedometer

■

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Fuel Gauge

■

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Instant Fuel Economy Gauge

■

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

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Information
Button

Fuel Consumption

Power Flow Monitor

Full Size Analogue Clock/Wallpaper

Audio/HFL Display

Black Screen

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

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

Switching the Display

■

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

Outside temperature

Trip A

Trip B

SEL/RESET
Knob

1Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob, or by using the customized
features on the multi-information display.

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■

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A

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■ 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”.

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1Average Fuel Economy

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

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1Range

You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.

2 Customized Features P. 90

1Elapsed Time

You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.

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Average Fuel Economy

■

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

Range

■

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

Elapsed Time

■

Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Average Speed

■

Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.

Engine Oil Life

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 231

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1Outside Temperature

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

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

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

2 Customized Features P. 90

1Turn-by-Turn Direction

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.

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Outside Temperature

■

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

■ Adjusting the outside temperature display

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

Instant Fuel Economy

■

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

Turn-by-Turn Direction

■

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.

2 Refer to the navigation system manual

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Leaf
ICON

1st Stage

2nd Stage

3rd Stage

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■ Reset the system

To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete step 5 through 7 within 30 seconds,
and do not run the engine.

1. The shift lever must be in

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON

3. If the ECON mode is on, press the ECON button to turn it off.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON

6. Depress the brake pedal twice.

u The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
u When the Fuel Efficiency Backlight setting on the multi-information display

is off, the color stays in blue.

7. Press the ECON mode button twice.

u The ambient meter color turns off.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi­information display. Leaves are:

• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.

• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.

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Acceleration

High Fuel Economy

High Fuel Economy

Moderate Deceleration

Aggressive Deceleration

Moderate Acceleration

Aggressive Acceleration

1Eco guide feedback with eco drive bar

The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
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The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
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1Power Flow Monitor

The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:

• When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.

• When the IMA battery has been disconnected.

• When the IMA battery control system is correcting

its reading.

The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.

If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the battery is well-charged.

It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.

Power Flow Engine Operation

Icon

IMA Battery Icon
Shows Charge Level

Power is supplied by
only the electric motor.

Power is supplied by
the engine and the electric

motor is assisting the engine.

The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.

Power is only supplied by the engine.

Power is only supplied by the engine
and the electric motor is charging the

IMA battery.

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Displays engine and electric motor power flow – whether the system is assisting the
engine or charging the battery.

■ Power flow from/to the IMA battery icon

The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine or the IMA battery is
being charged is indicated by the bar graph.

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1Customized Features

To customize other features, press the /
button.

2 List of customizable options P. 93
2 Example for customizing wallpapers P. 97

+

−

Button
Press to go to the next
display.

SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.

MENU Button

Button

Press to scroll upwards.

+

Button

Press to go back to the
previous display.

Button

Press to scroll downwards.

−

Press to go to Vehicle
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■

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

■ How to customize

Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition
switch is in ON
Settings, then press the SOURCE button.

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■ Customization flow

Customized Features

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Press the MENU button.

Vehicle Menu

Vehicle Information

Odometer/Trip Meter

Adjust Clock

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Maintenance info

Trip Meter Reset

Select Trip/Odometer

1

You can exit the customizing screen at any time by
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Display Setup

Trip Computer Setup

Lighting Setup

Door Setup

Select Wallpaper

Import Wallpaper

Delete Wallpaper

Trip Meter Item to Display

Welcome Screen

Color Theme

Turn by Turn Display

Language Selection

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Trip A Reset with Refuel

Display km/miles

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Auto Door Lock

Door Lock Mode

Auto Door Unlock

Keyless Lock Acknowledgment

Security Relock Timer

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

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Information

Fuel Consumption History Show the fuel consumption history

Maintenance Information Reset the Maintenance Minder

Trip Meter Reset Reset the trip meter Trip A/Trip B

Odometer/
Trip Meter

Adjust

*1

Clock

Select Trip/Odometer

Select Time Display

*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting

TM

Switch between odometer, trip meter A, and trip
meter B.

Select time display 12 hour or 24 hour and adjust
the time.

－

No/Yes

Odometer/Trip A/Trip B

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Select
Wallpaper

Import
Wallpaper

Delete
Wallpaper

Trip Meter
Customize
Settings

Display
Setup

Item to

Display

Welcome

Screen

Color Theme Changes the color of the screen. Blue

Turn by Turn

*1, *3

Display

Language

Selection

*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
*3: Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.

Select the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper.

Clock/Image 1/Image 2/
Image 3

Three images can be stored.

Import an image file for a new wallpaper.

2 Importing wallpapers

from USB P. 97

Delete an image file for a wallpaper. Image 1/Image 2/Image 3

Select an item to be displayed along with average
fuel economy.

Select whether the welcome screen comes on or
not when you turn the ignition switch to ON .

Select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
or not during the route guidance.

*2

/Elapsed Time/

Range
Average Speed

*2

On

/Off

*2

/Red/Amber/Gray

*2

/Off

On

Changes the displayed language. English*2/Francais/Español

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Settings

*: Default Setting

Trip
Computer
Setup

Lighting
Setup

Adjust
Outside Temp.
Display

Trip A Reset
with Refuel

Display
km/miles

Fuel Efficiency
Backlight

Interior Light
Dimming Time

Headlight
Auto Off
Timer

Auto Light
Sensitivity

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

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

-5°F ~ ±0°F

-3°C ~ ±0°C* ~ +3°C (Canada)

On/Off

*

*

Changes the displayed measurement on the multi­information display and instant fuel economy

*

gauge. In Auto, these measurements change in

Auto

/km/miles
accordance with a change made to the
speedometer measurement.

*

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On

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

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

/Off

60 sec/30 sec*/15 sec

60 sec/30 sec/15 sec

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid

~ +5°F (U.S.)

*

/0 sec

*

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Settings

*: Default Setting

Door
Setup

Default
All

Auto Door
Lock

Door Lock
Mode

Auto Door
Unlock

Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment

Security
Relock Timer

Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.

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

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.

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

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

Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.

Off/With Vehicle Speed*/
Shift from

*

Driver Door

/All Doors

Off/
Driver Door with Shift to
All Doors with Shift to /
Driver Door with IGN Off/
All Doors with IGN Off

*

/Off

On

90 sec/60 sec/30 sec

*

Cancel

Reset All Defaults

*

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• When importing wallpaper files, the image must be

in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.

• The file format of the image that can be imported

is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

• The individual file size limit is 2 MB.

• The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If

the image size was less than 480 x 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.

• The number of files that can be selected is up to

255.

• Up to 64 characters can be displayed in the file

name.

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drive.
Select Import Wallpaper, from Customize Settings and properly connect a USB
flash drive to store an image.

■ Importing wallpapers from USB

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the adapter
cable.

2 USB Adapter Cable P. 143

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select Customize Settings, with the /

button, then press the SOURCE button.

4. Select Display Setup with the /
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5. Select Import Wallpaper, with the /
button, then press the SOURCE button.

u The file names are displayed on the

screen.

6. Press the button until the file name you
want to store appears on the center of the
display, then press the SOURCE button.

7. The preview of the imported data is
displayed. Press the SOURCE button if it is
OK.

8. Press the SOURCE button to save the image
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9. Select the location you want to store the
image file in with the / button, then
press the SOURCE button.

10.Press the MENU button to exit the
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