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2013 Civic Sedan

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Contents

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 your vehicle. 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.

2 Safe Driving P. 25

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

2 Instrument Panel P. 65

Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Displays P. 77

2 Controls P. 97

Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System

*

P. 146

*

P. 116

2 Features P. 149

Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

*

P. 181

2 Driving P. 213

Before Driving P. 214 Towing a Trailer P. 219
Rearview Camera

*

P. 246 Refueling P. 247 Fuel Economy P. 250

2 Maintenance P. 253

Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System

*

/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 308

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313

Tools P. 314 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 337

2 Information P. 345

Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 350
Emissions Testing P. 353 Warranty Coverages P. 355

Contents

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

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109 Security System P. 112 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135 Heating and Cooling

Audio Error Messages P. 175 General Information on the Audio System P. 178

When Driving P. 223 Braking P. 241 Parking Your Vehicle P. 245
Accessories and Modifications P. 251

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 265 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 297 Battery P. 306 Remote Transmitter Care
Cleaning P. 309

Engine Does Not Start P. 330 Jump Starting P. 331 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344

*

P. 142

*

P. 307

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 2

P. 25

P. 65

P. 97

P. 149

P. 213

P. 253

P. 313

P. 345

P. 359

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351 Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Authorized Manuals P. 357 Customer Service Information P. 358

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Navigation System*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙

Audio System

(P 153, 156)

❙

Hazard Warning Button

❙

Seat Heater Switches*

(P 141)

❙

Ignition Switch

(P 117)

❙

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P 125)

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

*

(P 237)

❙

ECON Button*

(P 232)

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

*

(P 237)

❙

Heating and Cooling System*

(P 142)

❙

Climate Control System*

(P 146)

❙

System Indicators

(P 66)

❙

Gauges

(P 77)

❙

Information Display*

(P 79)

❙

intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)

*

(P 81)

❙

Rear Window Defogger

(P 124)

❙

Heated Mirror Button*

(P 124)

Visual Index

2

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Headlights/Turn Signals

(P 118)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P 121)

❙

Wipers/Washers

(P 122)

❙

Cruise Control Buttons*

(P 233)

❙

Km/Mile Change Knob

(P 77)

❙

CLOCK Knob*

(P 98)

❙

MENU Button*

(P 85)

❙

(+

/ (- / / Buttons*

(P 85)

❙

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons

*

(P 181)

❙

(Select/Reset) Knob

(P 79, 81)

❙

SOURCE Button*

(P 85)

❙

(Display/Information) Button*

(P 81)

❙

Brightness Control

(P 123)

❙

Horn (Press an area around .)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Door Mirror Controls

(P 126)

❙

Passenger's Front Airbag

(P 40)

❙

Parking Brake

(P 241)

❙

Glove Box

(P 136)

❙

Rearview Mirror

(P 126)

❙

Accessory Power Socket

(P 139)

❙

Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission

(P 227)

Manual Transmission

(P 229)

❙

Hood Release Handle

(P 267)

❙

Fuel Fill Door Release Handle

(P 248)

❙

Driver’s Pocket

❙

Trunk Release

(P 109)

❙

Power Door Lock Master Switch*

(P 104)

❙

Power Window Switches

(P 114)

❙

Auxiliary Input Jack

(P 151)

❙

Interior Fuse Box

(P 342)

❙

Driver's Front Airbag

(P 40)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat

(P 59)

❙

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)

(P 57)

❙

Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

❙

Moonroof Switch*

(P 116)

❙

Map Lights*

(P 135)

❙

USB Adapter Cable*

(P 151)

❙

Accessory Power
Socket

*

(P 139)

❙

Front Seat

(P 127)

❙

Seat Belts

(P 30)

❙

Side Airbags

(P 44)

❙

Rear Seat

(P 133)

❙

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat

(P 55)

❙

Ceiling Light

(P 135)

❙

Side Curtain Airbags

(P 46)

❙

Coat Hook

(P 140)

❙

Grab Handle

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Maintenance Under the Hood

(P 265)

❙

Windshield Wipers

(P 122, 295)

❙

Tires

(P 297, 315)

❙

Fog Lights*

(P 121, 286)

❙

Door Lock/Unlock Control

(P 101)

❙

Power Door Mirrors

(P 126)

❙

Headlights

(P 118, 282)

❙

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights

(P 118, 289)

❙

How to Refuel

(P 248)

❙

High-Mount Brake Light*

(P 294)

❙

Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P 111)

❙

Opening/Closing the Trunk

(P 109)

❙

Rearview Camera*

(P 246)

❙

Back-Up Lights

(P 292)

❙

Taillights

(P 292)

❙

Brake/Taillights

(P 291)

❙

Rear Turn Signal Lights

(P 291)

❙

Rear Side Marker Lights

(P 291)

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Quick Reference Guide

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

(P 232)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator

(P 74)

Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

Models with i-MID

This message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.

* Not available on all models

(P 232)

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Airbags

(P 37)

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

Child Safety

(P 50)

● 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

(P 62)

● 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

(P 29)

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

Seat Belts

(P 30)

● 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.

(P 25)

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel

U. S.

Canada

System Indicators

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

*

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

*

System Message
Indicator

*

Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Door Open Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

*

Tachometer

Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge

*

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System
Alarm Indicator

*

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges

(P 77)

/Information Display*

(P 79)

/

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)

*

(P 81)

/System Indicators

(P 66)

Trunk Open Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

*

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature
Indicator

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

*

Daytime Running
Lights Indicator

*

Washer Level
Indicator

*

i-VTEC
Indicator

Rev
Indicator

2.4 ℓ engine models

Ambient Meter

*

* Not available on all models

(P 65)

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

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.

(P 97)

Clock

a

b

c

d

e

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

10

(P 98)

Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.

Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
hours.

Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.

Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.

Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.

Turn Signals

Lights

(P 118)

(P 118)

Wipers and Washers

(P 122)

Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel

Trunk Release

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window Lock Button

Window
Switch

Indicator

* Not available on all models

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

(P 125)

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

Trunk

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Pull the trunk release.

• Press the trunk release button

(P 109)

*

.

• Turn the key in the cylinder on the trunk

Power Windows

● 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.

*

.

(P 114)

(w

, open

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P 103)

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

Power Door Mirrors

(P 126)

● 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.

(w

, move

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Quick Reference Guide

Heating and Cooling System*

Fan Control
Dial

(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.

Button

Button

Button

Button

Temperature Control Dial

Button

Button

Mode Buttons

Button

(Rear Window Defogger) Button

Models without A/C button

● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow.

● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.

● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

● Use the button for maximum cool setting.

● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

(P 142)

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Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System*

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 Dial

AUTO Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Dial

* Not available on all models

● 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.

(P146)

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Quick Reference Guide

Features

AM Button

FM Button

CD/AUX Button

CD Slot

SCAN Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

TUNE/SOUND Knob

/ (SEEK/SKIP)

Buttons

(P 153)

On models with information display

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button

VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)

Knob

DISP Button

(CD Eject) Button

(P 149)

Audio system

(P 150)

For navigation system operation

() See Navigation System Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

00230075°

F miles

(P 156)

On models with i-MID

i-MID

AM Button

FM Button

SCAN Button

(Seek/Skip)

Button

Selector Knob

Button

(Power) Button

CD Button

AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons
(1-6)

Button

SETUP Button

(Seek/Skip)

Button

PHONE Button

● Audio Remote Controls* (P 157)

(+

/ (- / / Button

SOURCE
Button

* Not available on all models

(+

/ (- 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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Quick Reference Guide

Driving

2

1

D3

P

R
N

D

Release Button

Shift Lever

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

(P

.

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

Manual Transmission*

(P 229)

Automatic Transmission*

(P 227)

● Shift to

(P

and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

● Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving.

Drive (D3)

Used when:

•Going up or down hills

•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain

Second

Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)

First

Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)

(P 213)

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Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button

U.S. models

1.8 ℓ engine models

2.4 ℓ engine models

a

Push the fuel fill door
release handle.

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.

* Not available on all models

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

● VSA® comes on automatically every time

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

(P 237)

helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.

you start the engine.

the button until you hear a beep.

Refueling

(P 247)

Fuel recommendation:

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required

Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

Cruise Control*

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

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

● TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

(P 233)

(P 238)

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Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

Under the Hood

(P 265)

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

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

● Check the battery regularly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

b

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

c

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

Lights

(P 282)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades

(P 295)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires

(P 297)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

(P 253)

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected

* Not available on all models

(P 313)

Flat Tire

● Park in a safe location and replace the

Indicators Come On

(P 337)

● Identify the indicator and consult the

(P 315, 322)

*

flat tire with the compact spare tire
the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the
tire repair kit

owner's manual.

*

.

in

Engine Won't Start

(P 330)

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

Blown Fuse

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

(P 341)

Overheating

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

(P 335)

Emergency Towing

(P 344)

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

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Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(0

to (q.

Why?

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(q

to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?

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

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

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

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

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

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

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

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with remote transmitter

2.4 ℓ engine models

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.

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?

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

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

The beeper sounds when:

●

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher
is recommended.
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not

available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of
87 or higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

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Quick Reference Guide

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits

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

NOTICE

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

Event Data Recorders

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

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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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.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

3

and

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24

Safe Driving

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

For Safe Driving

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

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

Seat Belts

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

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

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

Airbags

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Safety

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

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

Safety Labels

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

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

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Always wear your seat belt

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

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Restrain all children

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

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Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■

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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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle's Safety Features

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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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

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

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

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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks

Side Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

8

6

10

7

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

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Safety CheckList

1Safety CheckList

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

2 Door Open Indicator P. 70

*

* Not available on all models

■

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. 103

• 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. 127

• 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. 130

• 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. 33

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

2 Child Safety P. 50

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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.

3

WARNING

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

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

About Your Seat Belts

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

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Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

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

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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.
This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot
detect their presence.

*

* Not available on all models

Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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

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

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

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

Seat Belt Reminder

■

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON

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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.

uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts

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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.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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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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Fastening a Seat Belt

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.

Correct
Seated
Posture.

Latch
Plate

Buckle

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 127

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

Continued

uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt

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uuSeat Belts u Fastening a Seat Belt

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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.

3

WARNING

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.

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.

Push

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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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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Advice for Pregnant Women

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
across the hips.

■

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

uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt

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uuSeat Belts u Seat Belt Inspection

Safe Driving

1Seat Belt Inspection

3

WARNING

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can
result in serious injury or death if the seat
belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have
any problem corrected as soon as possible.

Seat Belt Inspection

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

use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make
sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.

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Airbags

Airbag System Components

Continued

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uuAirbags u Airbag System Components

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

a

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

b

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

c

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

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.

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).

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

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

k

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

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Important facts about your airbags

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
the airbag cover.

■

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

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

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

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

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

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uuAirbags u Types of Airbags

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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON

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After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and 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.

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
crashes.

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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

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

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

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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Housing Locations

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

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Operation

1How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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

How the Front Airbags Work

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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.

uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)

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

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

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uuAirbags u Front Airbags (SRS)

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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.

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When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

■

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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Advanced Airbags

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.

•

Do not place any cover over the passenger side
dashboard.

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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

uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)

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
airbag.

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uuAirbags u Side Airbags

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1Side Airbags

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

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

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger in the front
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
Location

When
inflated

Side
Airbag

Side Airbags

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

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Housing Locations

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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.

uuAirbags uSide Airbags

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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

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

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

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

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uuAirbags u Side Curtain Airbags

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1Side Curtain Airbags

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

Side Curtain Airbags

The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags
equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.

Housing Locations

■

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

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Operation

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

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1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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.

*

* Not available on all models

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the i-MID

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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*

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When the ignition switch is turned to
ON

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The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.

uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators

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

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uuAirbags u Airbag System Indicators

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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.

U.S. Canada

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

■

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

2 Child Safety P. 50

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

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

■

When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on

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

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care

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1Airbag Care

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

Airbag Care

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

■

When the airbags have deployed

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

■

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

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

■

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

This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact 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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Child Safety

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.

Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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

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

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• 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.

uuChild Safety uProtecting Child Passengers

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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.

2 Safety Labels P. 63

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.

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

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

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

seriously injured in a crash.

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

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very

• 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.

Safety of Infants and Small Children

■

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.

Protecting Infants

■

Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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

2 Airbags P. 37

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

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Protecting Smaller Children

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.

■

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.

■

Forward-facing child seat placement

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

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children

Continued

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children

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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.

Selecting a Child Seat

■

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. 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

Lower Anchors

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

■

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

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

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.

Continued

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Flexible Type

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

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.

■

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children

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.

Continued

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1Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt

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

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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Adding Security with a Tether

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

■

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children

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.

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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uuChild Safety uSafety of Larger Children

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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.

Safety of Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

■

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

■

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

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.

■

Checklist

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

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

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

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

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Booster Seats

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.

■

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.

uuChild Safetyu Safety of Larger Children

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.

* Not available on all models

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 heating and cooling system

*

system

as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the heating and cooling system
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

*

/climate control

*

/climate control system* in the same manner

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Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

Doorjambs

Safety Labels

Label Locations

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

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

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

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

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

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-

MID) Warning and Information
Messages

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 77

Information Display
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-

MID)

*

....................................... 75

*

.......................... 79

*

.............................................. 81

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Instrument Panel

Indicators

U.S.

Canada

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

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

(w , then goes off.

●

Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator

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

●

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

2 What to do when the indicator

comes on P. 339

●

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

dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes

On P. 339

indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

(w , and goes

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil

●

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 337

pressure is low.

*

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

(w, and goes

off either when the engine starts or

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.

●

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

●

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

●

Charging System
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not

(w, and goes

charging.

Shift Lever
Position
Indicator

*

●

Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.

●

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 353

●

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. 338

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system
control system

*

and rear defogger in

*

/climate

order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 337

2 Shifting P. 227

*

—

Continued

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

Transmission
Indicator

*

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w , then goes off.

●

Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.

●

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

(w .

●

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have

occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 31

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

Low Fuel
Indicator

●

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.

●

Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

fuel gauge.

*

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator

(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.

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

●

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. 243

●

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

High Temperature
Indicator

●

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.

●

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. 335

Continued

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, then goes off.

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

●

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

2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka

ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 236

the VSA® system.

●

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator

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

(w, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate

2 VSA® On and Off P. 237

VSA®.

●

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

(w ,

●

Goes off when all doors are closed.

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.

*

—

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

U.S.
models

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Trunk Open
Indicator

EPS (Electric
Power
Steering)
System
Indicator

Daytime
Running
Lights
Indicator

Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator

●

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

●

Comes on if the trunk is not completely
closed.

●

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) System.

●

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

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the

*

DRL system.

●

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

●

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
temporarily installed.

(w , then goes

(w , then

(w .

*

is

●

Goes off when the trunk is closed.

●

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

checked by a dealer.

2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes

On P. 339

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 121

●

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
as soon as you can.

—

Continued

*

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uuIndicators u

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds when

you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, then goes off.

●

System Message
Indicator

*

Comes on along with a beep when a

problem is detected. A system

message on the i-MID 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 i-MID. Take the
appropriate action for the message.

●

The i-MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled,

or the button is pressed.

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

●

The turn signal indicators blink when

you operate the turn signal lever.

●

If you press the hazard warning

button, both indicators and all turn

●

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

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 289, 291

signals blink at the same time.

●

High Beam
Indicator

Lights On
Indicator

Comes on when the high beam

headlights are on.

●

Comes on whenever the light switch

is on, or in AUTO

*

when the exterior

lights are on.

— —

●

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

●

Fog Light
Indicator

*

Comes on when the fog lights are

on.

— —

*

—

—

—

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Instrument Panel

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

(w, then goes

off.

●

Immobilizer
System Indicator

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

●

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

●

Repeatedly blinks - The system may

(w again.

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

(0,

*

—

checked by a dealer.

●

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

●

Security System
Alarm 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 .

●

Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.

2 Security System Alarm* P. 112

●

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

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Indicator

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on when you turn the

ECON Mode
Indicator

*

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

*

CRUISE
CONTROL

Indicator

Washer Level
Indicator

*

*

Maintenance
Minder Indicator

i-VTEC Indicator

Rev Indicators

ignition switch to ON

off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when you press the

ECON button.

●

Comes on when you press the

CRUISE button.

●

Comes on if you have set a speed for

cruise control.

●

Comes on when the washer fluid is

low.

●

Comes on when the scheduled

*

maintenance is due soon.

●

Comes on when the i-VTEC system

switches the low RPM cams to the

*

high RPM cams.

●

Come on when the tachometer

reading approaches the red zone.

*

(w , and goes

2 ECON Button* P. 232

2 Cruise Control* P. 233

2 Cruise Control* P. 233

●

Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid

P. 281

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257

●

When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the rev indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.

2 i-VTEC indicator P. 78

2 Rev indicators P. 78

*

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Canadian models

* Not available on all models

*

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages

*

The following messages appear only on the i-MID. 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.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Appears when the washer fluid is low.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 121

●

Refill the washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 281

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Message Condition Explanation

●

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.

●

Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.

●

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

(q.

*

2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 262

●

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

(0 .

●

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Instrument Panel

Gauges and Displays

1Gauges

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

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
the measurement.

* Not available on all models

Gauges

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

Speedometer

■

Displays your driving speed in mph 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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1Rev indicators

When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.

When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.

i-VTEC Indicator

Rev Indicators

* Not available on all models

i-VTEC and Rev Indicators

■

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*

■

i-VTEC indicator

Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams.

■

Rev indicators

Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one to
six.

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1Switching the Display

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

Average Fuel A
Trip Meter A, Odometer

Average Fuel B
Trip Meter B, Odometer

Engine Oil Life

Range
Trip Meter A, Odometer

1Trip Meter

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

* Not available on all models

*

Information Display

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

Switching the Display

■

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

Odometer

■

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
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.

■

Resetting a trip meter

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

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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.

*

Engine Oil Life

■

TM

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257

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.

Check Fuel Cap

■

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

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 338

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1Switching the Display

To change the item displayed on the fuel
consumption screen:

1. Press and hold the button until the item
blinks.

2. Press the button to select an item while the
item is blinking for about six seconds.

The display is fixed when the time elapses and
blinking stops.

123456

Genre AAA

Song AAA

Artist AAA

200

200

1h 30

m

Elapsed Time

1h 30

m

Elapsed Time

24.0 24.0

40

mph

Average Speed

40

mph

Average Speed

200

miles

Range

(Display/
Information)
Button

Audio/HFL display

Fuel consumption

Blank screen

Full size analogue clock/

Wallpaper

2.4 ℓ models

Power monitor

1.8 ℓ models

2.4 ℓ models

Fuel consumption

RangeElapsed time

Average speed

Elapsed time

Average speed

Average fuel

Range

Press .

Press and hold

.

* Not available on all models

*

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)

The i-MID 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 to change the display.

123456

123456

123456123456

*

123456

123456 123456

123456 123456

123456

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123.4

A

12.3

B

B

24.0

304040

Odometer
Outside temperature

Trip A

Trip B

(Select/

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 i-MID.

2 Customized Features P. 85

■

Trip computer

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

*

Odometer

■

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
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.

■

Resetting a trip meter

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

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123456123456123456

*

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1Average Fuel Economy

You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.

2 Customized Features P. 85

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

2 Customized Features P. 85
2 Switching the Display P. 81

2.4 ℓ engine models

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. 85
2 Switching the Display P. 81

1.8 ℓ engine models

Average Fuel Economy

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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. 257

TM

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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.

1Power Monitor

*

Engine horsepower is affected by external conditions
such as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. The
power monitor can compensate for some of these
variables, but different readings may be displayed.

1Turn-by-Turn Directions

*

You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on during the route guidance.

2 Customized Features P. 85

* Not available on all models

Outside Temperature

■

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

■

Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the i-MID’s customized features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 85

*

Instant Fuel Economy

■

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

Power Monitor

■

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

■

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

2 Refer to the navigation system manual

*

*

Engine horsepower usage while driving is
displayed in the power monitor.

100% indicates that horsepower is at its
maximum.

*

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Customized Features

1Customized Features

To customize other features, press the

(+

/ (-

button.

2 List of customizable options P. 88
2 Example for customizing wallpapers P. 92

MENU

SOURCE

Button

Press to go to the next
display.

SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.

MENU Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu.

(+

Button

Press to scroll upwards.

Button

Press to go back to the
previous display.

(-

Button

Press to scroll downwards.

■

Use the i-MID to customize certain features.

■

How to customize

Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition
switch is in ON

(w , and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select Customize

Settings, then press the SOURCE button.

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1Customized Features

You can exit the customizing screen at any time by
pressing the MENU button.

Vehicle Menu

Vehicle Information

Odometer/Trip Meter

Adjust Clock

Maintenance info

Trip Meter Reset

Select Trip/Odometer

■

Customization flow

Press the MENU button.

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Display Setup

Lighting Setup

Trip Computer Setup

Door Setup

Default All

Select Wallpaper

Import Wallpaper

Delete Wallpaper

Language Selection

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Trip A Reset with Refuel

Display km/miles

Auto Light Sensitivity

*

Door Lock Mode

Auto Door Unlock

Keyless Lock Acknowledgment

Auto Door Lock

Security Relock Timer

Trip Meter Item to Display

Welcome Screen

Color Theme

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

*

Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Customize Settings

Turn by Turn Display

*

* Not available on all models

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■

List of customizable options

*

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

Vehicle
Information

Odometer/
Trip Meter

Maintenance info Resets the Maintenance MinderTM. No/Yes

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

Select Trip/Odometer

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

ODO

*1

/Trip A/Trip B

Adjust Clock Sets time display 12 hour or 24 hour and adjust the time. 12 h*1/24 h

*1: Default Setting

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1.8 ℓ engine models

2.4 ℓ engine models

*

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

*2

Select
Wallpaper

Import
Wallpaper

Delete
Wallpaper

Selects the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper.

Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.

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

/Image 1/Image 2/

Clock
Image 3

Three images can be stored.

2 Importing Wallpapers

from USB P. 92

Customize
Settings

*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
*3: Default Setting for 1.8 ℓ engine models
*4: Default Setting for 2.4 ℓ engine models
*5: Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.

Display
Setup

Range*2/Elapsed time/
Average speed

Average Fuel
Elapsed time/Average speed

*2

/Range/

On*2/Off

Trip Meter
Item to
Display

Welcome
Screen

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

Selects an item to be displayed along with the
instant fuel economy.

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

(w .

Color Theme Changes the color of the screen. Blue*3/Red*4/Amber/Gray

Turn by Turn

*1, *5

Display

Language
Selection

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

On*2/Off

Changes the displayed language. English

*2

/French/Spanish

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*

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

Adjust

Customize
Settings

Trip
Computer
Setup

Lighting
Setup

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

*1

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

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

Changes the displayed measurement on the i-MID. Auto

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.

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High/Mid*2/Low/Min

-5°F ~ ±0°F

-3°C ~ ±0°C

*2

On/Off

*2

/km/miles

*2

/Off

60sec/30sec

60sec/30sec/15sec

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

*2

~ +5°F (U.S.)

*2

~ +3°C (Canada)

*2

/15sec

*2

/0sec

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*

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings

*1

/All Doors

*1

/

*2

/

Auto Door
Lock

Door Lock
Mode

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.

Off/With Vehicle Speed
Shift from P

*1

Driver Door

/All Doors

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

*3

with IGN Off

*1

/Off

On

90sec/60sec/30sec

Cancel

Reset All Defaults

Customize
Settings

Door
Setup

Default
All

Auto Door
Unlock

Keyless Lock
Acknowledg­ment

Security
Relock Timer

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
asdefault.

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

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1Customized Features

•

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.

•

Up to 255 files can be selected.

•

The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.

* Not available on all models

■

Example for customizing wallpapers

You can customize the display from clock to wallpaper.

Importing Wallpapers from USB

You can import up to three images, one at a time for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.
Select Import Wallpaper from Customize Settings and properly connect a USB
flash drive to store an image.

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*

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

2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 151

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select Customize Settings with the

(+ /

(- button, then press the SOURCE

button.

4. Select Display Setup with the

(+ / (-

button, then press the SOURCE button.

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Save

*

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 file.

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9. Select the location you want to store the
image file in with the
then press the SOURCE button.

10. Press the MENU button to exit the
customize screen.

*

(+ / (- button,

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*

Selecting a Wallpaper

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Customize Settings with the

(+ /

(- button, then press the SOURCE button.

3. Select Display Setup with the
button, then press the SOURCE button.

4. Select Select Wallpaper with the

(+ / (-

(+ / (-

button, then press the SOURCE button.

5. Select the image file you want with the

(+ / (- button, then press the SOURCE

button.

u When the scroll is stopped, the

thumbnail is displayed.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the
customize screen.

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Controls

* Not available on all models

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Setting the Clock ................................ 98

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions ....................99

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside .......................................... 101

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside ............................................. 103

Childproof Door Locks .....................104

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Opening and Closing the Trunk.......109

Security System

Immobilizer System .......................... 112

Security System Alarm

Opening and Closing the Windows..... 114

*

........105

*

....................112

Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...... 116

Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch................................. 117

Turn Signals..................................... 118

Light Switches.................................. 118

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights ................... 121

Wipers and Washers ........................ 122

Brightness Control ........................... 123

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 125

*

...................................... 121

*

Button ........................................... 124

Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror................... 126

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 126

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 127

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items

Interior Lights .................................. 135

Interior Convenience Items .............. 136

Heating and Cooling

Using Vents, Heating and A/C*........ 142

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 146

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ......148

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Controls

Setting the Clock

1Clock

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

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

2 Customized Features P. 85

You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is
moving.

Models with navigation system

Models with i-MID

Models with information display

Models without navigation system

CLOCK Knob

On i-MID

On information display

Clock

You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK knob with the ignition
switch in ON

Adjusting the Time

■

(w.

1. Press the CLOCK knob to access the clock
adjustment mode screen.

2. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the hours.

3. Press the CLOCK knob. The display

switches to minute adjustment.

4. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.

5. Press the CLOCK knob to complete clock
adjustment.

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