Honda Crosstour 2013 User Manual

2013 Crosstour

Owner’s Manual

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

P/N 00X31-TP6-6301

Revised 10/13

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. 27

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

2 Instrument Panel P. 69

Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 83

2 Controls P. 87

Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 91
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 113
Adjusting the Seats P. 133
Climate Control System

*

P. 157

2 Features P. 163

Audio System P. 164 Audio System Basic Operation P. 169, 182, 215
Customized Features

*

P. 281 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 318

2 Driving P. 409

Before Driving P. 410 Towing a Trailer P. 415
Parking Your Vehicle P. 453

Rearview Camera P. 454

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 455

2 Maintenance P. 461

Before Performing Maintenance P. 462 Maintenance Minder™ P. 465
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493
Heating and Cooling System

*

/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 509

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 515

Tools P. 516 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 517
Overheating P. 532 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 534
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 543

2 Information P. 545

Specifications P. 546 Identification Numbers P. 550
Emissions Testing P. 553 Warranty Coverages P. 555

Contents

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

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 110
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 130
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 142 Heating and Cooling System

Audio Error Messages P. 268 General Information on the Audio System P. 276
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 320, 332, 367 Compass

When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 449
Refueling P. 456 Fuel Economy P. 459 Accessories and Modifications P. 460

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 469 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 484
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 510

Engine Does Not Start P. 525 Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 531
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 542
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 544

*

P. 405, 407

*

P. 154

Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 2

P. 27

P. 69

P. 87

P. 163

P. 409

P. 461

P. 515

P. 545

P. 562

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 551 Reporting Safety Defects P. 552
Authorized Manuals P. 557 Customer Service Information P. 558

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

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

❙ System Indicators (P 70)

❙ Information Display

*

(P 84)

❙ Audio System (P 169, 182, 215)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1

(P 115)

❙ Ignition Switch

*1

(P 114)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 443)

❙ Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button

*

(P 440)

❙ Audio/Information Screen (P 186, 218)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P 153)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 129)

❙ Heating and Cooling System

*

(P 154)

❙ Gauges (P 83)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Audio with Touch Screen

*

(P 183, 216)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Climate Control System

*

(P 157)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 126)
❙ Heated Mirror Button (P 126)

Visual Index

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Wipers/Washers (P 123)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

(P224) See Navigation System Manual

❙ (+ / (- / / Buttons (P 168)

❙ SOURCE Button (P 168)

❙ (Display) Button

*

(P 186, 218)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 119)
❙ Fog Lights (P 122)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P 431)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P 431)

❙ Lane Watch

TM*

(P 444)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 320, 332, 367)

❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 84)
❙ Brightness Control (P 125)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P 432)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 99)

❙ Power Window Switches (P 110)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 130)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 471)

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission

(P 425, 426, 428)

❙ Glove Box (P 144)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 42)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 131)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P 42)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P 147)

❙ Interior Fuse Box

(Passenger’s side)

(P 539)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (Driver’s side) (P 539)

❙ Parking Brake (P 449)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 61)

❙ Moonroof Switch (P113 )
❙ Map Lights (P 143)

❙ Front Seat (P 133)

❙ Seat Belts (P 32)

❙ Side Airbags (P 46)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 59)

❙ Ceiling Light (P 142)
❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 49)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Cargo Area Light (P 143)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 62)

❙ Sunglasses Holder (P 152)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 147)

❙ USB Adapter Cable (P 165)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 147)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 165)

❙ Coat Hook (P 148)

❙ Center Pocket

*

(P 152)

❙ Rear Seat (P 139)

❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 148)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Windshield Wipers (P 123, 493)

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 469)

❙ Fog Lights (P 122, 486)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 119, 489)
❙ Side Marker Lights (P 119, 488)

❙ Tires (P 497, 517)

❙ How to Refuel (P 457)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 105)

❙ Rear Wiper (P 124, 495)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P 490)

❙ Brake/Taillights (P 490)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 490)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 490)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 455)
❙ Rearview Camera (P 454)
❙ Rear License Plate Lights (P 492)

❙ Headlights (P 119, 484)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 131)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 94)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 492)

❙ Tailgate Release Button (P 106)

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 27)

Airbags (P 39)

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

Child Safety (P 54)

● 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 66)

● 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 31)

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

Seat Belts (P 32)

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

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

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P 69)

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
Indicator

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

Tachometer Speedometer

Fuel GaugeSecurity System Alarm

Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P 83)/Information Display (P 84)/System Indicators (P 70)

Economy Fuel
Indicator

*

TPMS Indicator

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

Washer Level
Indicator

*

Temperature Gauge

Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator

*

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

System Indicators

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Starter System
Indicator

*

Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator

Smart Entry System
Indicator

*

Canada

U.S.

Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) Indicator

*

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Indicator

*

M (Sequential shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator

*

Daytime Running
Lights Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 87)

Models without navigation system

Audio system with touch screen

Audio system without touch screen

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

Clock (P88 )

a Press the DISP button, then select Info

Settings.

b Select Clock Adjustment.

2 (P88)

c Rotate to change hour, then press

.

d Rotate to change minute, then

press .

a Press the CLOCK button until you hear

a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.

b Press the (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)

button to set the time. Press the
(Reset) button to set the time to the
nearest hour.

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c Press the CLOCK button again to set

the time.

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

These indicators are used to show how to
operate the selector knob or the MENU/SEL
(Menu/Selector) knob.

Rotate to select.
Press to enter.

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Quick Reference Guide

ENGINE START/STOP

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.

*

Button

(P115 )

Turn Signals (P119)

Lights (P119)

Wipers and Washers

(P123)

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with smart entry system

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window Lock Button

Window
Switch

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Steering Wheel (P129)

● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.

Power Door Mirrors

(P131)

● 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

*1

, move

Power Windows (P110)

*1

(w

● 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.

, open

Tailgate (P105)

● With all the doors unlocked, push the
tailgate release button on the tailgate to
open it.

● Touch the tailgate release button to
unlock and open the tailgate.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have

an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.

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Quick Reference Guide

Heating and Cooling System* (P154)

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, and back of the
center console.

Air flows from dashboard vents,
and back of the center console.

Button

Button

Button

(Recirculation) Button

Temperature Control Dial

Button

Button

Mode Buttons

● 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.

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with audio touch screen

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror)

Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

Air flows from floor and windshield
defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console.

Air flows from dashboard vents and
back of the center console.

AUTO Button

(On/Off) Button

(Recirculation) Button

MODE Control Button

/ (Fan Control)

Buttons

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Switch

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

Climate Control System* (P157)

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

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

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. (P 226)

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Quick Reference Guide

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

Models without audio touch screen

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Switch

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

(Recirculation) Button

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Switch

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

MODE Control Button

(On/Off) Button

Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back of the
center console.

Air flows from dashboard vents,
and back of the center console.

Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

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

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P 163)

(+ / (- / / Button

SOURCE
Button

(P169)

Audio system without touch screen

RETURN Button

FM Button

SCAN Button

Selector Knob

AM Button

VOL/PWR

(Volume/Power)
Knob

CD Button AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject)

Button

Preset Buttons
(1-6)

TITLE Button

/ (Skip)

Bar

MENU Button

LOAD Button

FOLDER Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select)

Button

* Not available on all models

Audio System (P169, 182, 215)

Audio Remote Controls

(P 168)

(+ / (- Button

●

Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.

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

● / Button
Radio:Press and release to change the

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

*

CD/HDD

/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.

*

/HDD*/USB/iPod®/

*

TM*

/Aha

/AUX.

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Quick Reference Guide

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

BACK Button

MENU/SEL (Menu/Selector)

Knob

(Tune Down) Icon

*1

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

Models without navigation system

Audio/Information Screen

Touch Screen

Button

Source

*1

VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

Presets

*1

Clock/Screen

*1

DISP Button

(Tune Up) Icon

*1

More

*1

(P 182)

Audio system with touch screen

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

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Quick Reference Guide

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

MENU Button

Interface Dial/ENTER Button

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

(P 215)

Models with navigation system

Audio/Information Screen

Touch Screen

Button

Source

*1

VOL (Volume) Knob

(Skip/Seek) Icon

*1

Presets

*1

(Tune Up) Icon

*1

More

*1

(Power) Button

(Tune Down) Icon

*1

INFO Button

AUDIO Button

SETTINGS Button

BACK Button

NAV Button

PHONE Button

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

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P409)

Release Button

Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission (P426, 428)

● Shift to

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

Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifter,
D-paddle shift mode can be used.

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)

Models with
paddle shifter

Models without
paddle shifter

S Position

Sequential shift mode can be used.

Models with paddle shifter

Models without paddle shifter

Paddle Shifters (P431)

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

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

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

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

Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+
Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear
Number

M Indicator

Shift Lever
Position Indicator

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.

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Quick Reference Guide

a Unlock the driver’s door.
b Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.

c Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the
cap.

d Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill
door.

e After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

VSA® OFF Button (P 443)

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

● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.

Refueling (P 456)

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

higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

Cruise Control (P 432)

● 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 –/SET once you have
received 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 446)

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Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P 461)

Under the Hood (P 469)

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

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the battery regularly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

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

the hood.

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

locked in place.

Lights (P 484)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P 493)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires (P 497)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 515)

Flat Tire (P 517)

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

Indicators Come On

(P 534)

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

Engine Won’t Start

(P 525)

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

Blown Fuse (P 538)

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

Overheating (P 532)

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

Emergency Towing

(P 542)

● 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

*1

.

Why?

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(q to (0

*1

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

●

Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button

*

.

*

at

the same time.

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.

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

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Quick Reference Guide

* Not available on all 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?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The key is left in the ignition switch*.

●

The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

The beeper sounds when:

●

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

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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

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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

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:

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

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

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgement.

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

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

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

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

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

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

For Safe Driving

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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 30

Seat Belts

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

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

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

Airbags

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Safety

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

Safety of Infants and Small Children.......56

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

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

Safety Labels

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

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don’t drink and drive

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

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

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

■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners
Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor

Side Airbags

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Door Locks

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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Safety CheckList

1Safety CheckList

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

2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 74

■

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.

• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 99

• 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. 133

• 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. 136

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35

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

2 Child Safety P. 54

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

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

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WARNING

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

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

About Your Seat Belts

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 61

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■ Proper use of seat belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

1Seat Belt Reminder

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

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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.

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

■

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

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

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before the driver’s seat belt is fastened, a
beeper will sound and the indicator will blink.
If the driver does not fasten the belt before
the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

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

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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts

Safe Driving

1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

■

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

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

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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:

uuSeat Beltsu Fastening a Seat Belt

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 133

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

Safe Driving

1Fastening a Seat Belt

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.

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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

■

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.

Safe Driving

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.

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uuSeat BeltsuSeat 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

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Airbag System Components

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uuAirbagsu Airbag System Components

Safe Driving

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 Sensors that can detect if a child or small

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

k An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

l An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

m Safing Sensor

n A rollover sensor that detects whether

the vehicle is about to roll over.

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

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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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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.

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

Safe Driving

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.

■

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

■

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 u Front 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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Safe Driving

■ When front airbags should not deploy

Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags
could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a
rollover.

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

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

appears severe

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

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■

1Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

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

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

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

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

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

• Do not place any cover over the passenger side

dashboard.

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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

uuAirbags u Front Airbags (SRS)

Advanced Airbags

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

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

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

Although we 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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Safe Driving

1Side Airbags

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

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the airbag
may not deploy when 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

■

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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

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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage

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

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

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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Safe Driving

1Side Airbag Cutoff System

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

• The seat-back is wet

• The passenger is touching a metal or other

electrical conductive object

• A seat cushion is on the seat

• The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

Sensor that
monitor the
passenger’s height.

Sensor that monitor the
passenger’s position.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

■

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

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

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

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

2 Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 52

Side Airbag Off Indicator

■

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

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

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Side Curtain Airbags

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.

The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, and
the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are
no passengers 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 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

■

Operation

■

uuAirbagsu Side Curtain Airbags

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

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

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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.

■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

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

Airbag System Indicators

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

■

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.

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

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■ When the ignition switch is turned to

*1

ON

(w

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

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

Models with audio
touch screen

Models without audio
touch screen

U.S. Canada

■

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

2 Child Safety P. 54

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

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

■ When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

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

Continued

uuAirbagsu Airbag System Indicators

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1Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w

*1

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

Canada

U.S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

■

■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on

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

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

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

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Airbag Care

1Airbag Care

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

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.

uuAirbags u Airbag Care

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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.

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

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

2 Safety Labels P. 67

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children

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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

Protecting Infants

■

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

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

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

2 Airbags P. 39

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

■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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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.

uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

■ Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety 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

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.

uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

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

u When installing the child seat, make sure

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

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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

Anchor Cover

3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
seat-back.

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.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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 Safetyu Safety 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 3 – 4.

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

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

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

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

Tether Anchorage Points

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.

Adding Security with a Tether

■

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.

A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that is
installed with a seat belt and comes with a
tether can use the tether for additional
security.

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Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Cover

Outer Position

Tether
Strap
Hook

Anchor

Cover

Center Position

uuChild Safetyu Safety of Infants and Small Children

■ Using an outer anchor

1. 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.

2. Open the anchor cover.

3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.

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

■ Using the center anchor

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.

2. Open the anchor cover.

3. Route the tether strap over the head

restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety 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 tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
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*/climate control system* in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

*

/climate control

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Safety Labels

Sun Visor
U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

Doorjambs

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

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

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

Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 82

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 83

Information Display............................ 84

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Instrument Panel

Indicators

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then
goes off.

●

Comes on when the parking brake is
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)

applied, and goes off when it is released.

●

Comes on when the brake fluid level is

low.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the

brake system.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator

comes on if you drive with the parking

brake not fully released.

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when the

engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is

low.

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

●

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 while

●

driving P. 536

Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have

the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

P. 536

●

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534

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* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (w*1, and goes off either when the
engine starts or after several seconds if the
engine is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.

●

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

●

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

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON

*1

(w

, and goes off when the engine

starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not charging.

●

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

*1

(w

ignition switch to ON

●

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 a seat belt. The

●

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 553

●

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. 535

●

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

*

/climate control system* and rear

defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 534

●

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. 33

beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

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

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
Shift Lever
Position

2 Shifting P. 426, 428

Indicator

M (sequential
shift mode)
Indicator/Gear
Position
Indicator

Transmission
Indicator

Low Fuel
Indicator

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●

Comes on when the sequential shift mode is

applied.

2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 430

*

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn

the ignition switch to ON

*1

(w

, then goes

off.

●

Blinks if the transmission system has a

●

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

problem.

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running

low (approximately 2.5 U.S. gal./9.6 Liter

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

●

Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
left on 2WD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal./10.5
Liter left on 4WD models).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w*1, 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*1, then goes off.

●

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

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag 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. 451

●

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

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator

●

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

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA®

*1

(w

, then goes off.

●

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

2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC

(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 442

system.

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 443

uuIndicatorsu

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

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the

●

Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.

●

Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not
completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator comes

Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator

on if any door or the tailgate is opened
while driving.

EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (w*1, and goes off when the engine
starts.

*

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS

●

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. 536

(Electric Power Steering) System.

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

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

TPMS Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes
off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all ­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.

temporarily installed.

Low Tire Pressure
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes
off.

●

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

●

Comes on for a while and then goes off

●

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

when a compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.

Fuel Economy
Indicator

*

●

Comes on while the engine is operating in its
most economical range.

—

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

uuIndicatorsu

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition

*1

(w

switch to ON

, then goes

●

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

off.

●

Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.

●

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

Forward
Collision
Warning
(FCW)
Indicator

●

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

●

Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.

*

●

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

●

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

2 Automatic shutoff P. 437

●

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

●

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

2 Automatic shutoff P. 437

—

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

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2 Automatic shutoff P. 437

—

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

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

*1

(w

, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

●

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

the LDW system.

●

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

●

Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle

—

within the lane lines.

Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator

*

●

Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.

●

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

2 LDW Camera P. 440

●

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

●

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

2 LDW Camera P. 440

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

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Smart Entry
System Indicator

Starter System
Indicator

*

●

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

●

Comes on as soon as a problem is detected

*

in the smart entry system or push button
starting system.

●

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

●

Comes on if the starting system has a
problem.

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing

the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

78

●

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

●

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

●

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

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 489, 490

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

U.S.

Canada

●

High Beam
Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.

—

uuIndicatorsu

Lights On
Indicator

●

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 or set
the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

●

Fog Light

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

Indicator

Daytime Running
Lights Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then goes
off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Daytime Running Lights P. 122

system.

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

●

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

*1

(w

, then goes

off.

●

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

●

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

●

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

dealer.

●

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

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

—

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Immobilizer
System Indicator

●

Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w*1, then goes off.

●

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

●

Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0*1, pull the key out, and then insert
the key and turn it to ON

●

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

●

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

●

Security System
Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 107

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

(w

*1

again.

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

* Not available on all models

●

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.

2 Cruise Control P. 432

uuIndicatorsu

CONTROL
Indicator

Washer Level
Indicator

Maintenance
Minder Indicator

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

CRUISE

●

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

●

Comes on when washer fluid gets low.

*

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (w*1, then goes off.

●

Comes on when the scheduled maintenance

2 Cruise Control P. 432

●

Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 483

2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 465

is due soon.

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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages

Instrument Panel

Models with smart entry system

Information Display Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the information display.

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

(P.

2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535

●

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

(P.

—

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●

Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 507

Instrument Panel

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

1Temperature Gauge

NOTICE

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

2 Overheating P. 532

Gauges and Displays

Gauges

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.

Speedometer

■

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

Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Fuel Gauge

■

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Temperature Gauge

■

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

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

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

Instrument Panel

1Switching the Display

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

Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen

*

. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.

Outside Temperature*,
Trip Meter B

Engine Oil Life

Odometer, Trip Meter A

Outside Temperature*,
Trip Meter A

Select/Reset
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.

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Instrument Panel

1Trip Meter

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

Trip Meter

■

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

■ Resetting a trip meter

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

Engine Oil Life

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 465

Check Fuel Cap

■

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

2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535

TM

.

uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

Instrument Panel

1Outside Temperature

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

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

Use the audio/information screen’s customized
features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

Models with audio touch screen

* 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.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

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

outside temperature is shown on the information display.

uThe information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display

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

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

uThe adjustment is complete.

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

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*1

.

Controls

* Not available on all models

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

Setting the Clock ................................ 88

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................... 91

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.. 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside ............................................ 94

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside ............................................... 99

Childproof Door Locks .....................100

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ..........101

Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 105

Security System ................................ 107

Immobilizer System .......................... 107

Security System Alarm...................... 107

Opening and Closing the Windows..... 110

Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

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

Comparison ................................... 118

Turn Signals..................................... 119

Light Switches.................................. 119

Fog Lights........................................ 122

Daytime Running Lights ................... 122

Wipers and Washers ........................ 123

Brightness Control ........................... 125

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 126

Driving Position Memory System*.... 127

*

............................... 114

*

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

.. 113

Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 129

Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 130

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 130

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 131

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 133

Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 133

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items ................................................ 142

Interior Lights .................................. 142

Interior Convenience Items .............. 144

Heating and Cooling System

Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 154

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control .... 157

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 162

*

......... 154

*

.................. 157

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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.

These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob or the MENU/SEL (Selector) knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.

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

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

You can turn the clock display on and off.

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Models with audio touch screen

Models without navigation system

Models with audio touch screen

3

4

* Not available on all models

Clock

You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.

Adjusting the Time

■

■ Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen

■ Using the audio touch screen

1. Press and hold the DISP button.

2. Rotate to select Info Settings, then

press .

uRepeat the procedure to select Clock

Adjustment.

3. Rotate to change hour, then press .

4. Rotate to change minute, then press .

1. Select .

2. Select Clock.

3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting

/.

4. Select 12H or 24H.

5. Press Set to set the time.

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

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Controls

■ Using the MENU button

1Clock

You can switch the clock display between 24 hours
and 12 hours when in the menu mode.

Selector Knob Icon details
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.

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

(6 (Reset)

button.

Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

Models without audio touch screen

MENU Button

Minute Setting

Hour Setting

12/24 Hour Mode

uuSetting the Clocku Clock

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Rotate to select CLOCK ADJUST in the

display.

3. Press . CLOCK ADJUST appears.

4. Rotate to select the item you want to

adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then press .

5. Rotate to make the adjustment.

6. Press to enter your selection. The display

returns to CLOCK ADJUST. Repeat steps 4
to 6 to adjust other items.

7. To enter the selection, Rotate and select
SET, then press .

8. Press the MENU button to go back to the

normal display.

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uuSetting the Clocku Clock

Controls

CLOCK Button

(6 Button

(4 Button

(5 Button

■ Using the CLOCK button

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the
clock display begins to blink.

2. Press the

(4 (Hour) button to change the

hours.

3. Press the

(5 (Minute) button to change the

minutes.

4. Press the CLOCK button to go back to the
normal display.

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Controls

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

1Key Types and Functions

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

2 Immobilizer System P. 107

The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:

• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in

locations with high temperature or high humidity.

• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

• Keep the keys away from liquids.

• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

Master Key*Smart Entry

Remote

*

Built-in Key

Release Knob

* Not available on all models

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Master Keys

■

Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors, tailgate, and
fuel fill door.

■ Smart entry remote

You can also use the remote transmitter or

*

smart entry system

to lock and unlock the

doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door.

The seat automatically moves to the preset
position when you unlock the door using the
remote transmitter or smart entry system.

2 Driving Position Memory System* P. 127

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

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

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions

Controls

1Valet Key

*

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

Gray

1Key Number Tag

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

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

* Not available on all models

Valet Key

■

Key Number Tag

■

92

*

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

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

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

Controls

1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

*

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

* Not available on all models

*

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.

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

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications

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

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

*

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

Controls

1Using the Remote Transmitter

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

You can change the relock timer setting.

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

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

2 Interior Lights P. 142

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.

The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.

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

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
the tailgate is open.

Models with audio touch screen

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

All models

LED

Unlock Button

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Using the Remote Transmitter

■

■ Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights will flash, all the

doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door will lock,
and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):

uA beeper sounds and verifies the security

system is set.

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Controls

■ Unlocking the doors

1Using the Remote Transmitter

If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 507

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

Models with audio touch screen

* Not available on all models

Press the unlock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.

Twice:

uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

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

Continued

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

Controls

Door Lock Button

Lock
Button

1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

*

• The driver must carry the smart entry remote and

not leave it in the vehicle when you get out.

• A person who is not carrying the smart entry

remote can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate

if a person who is carrying it is within range.

• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is

covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if

the smart entry remote is within range.

• If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the

door sensor may be slow to respond or may not

respond by unlocking the doors.

• You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle

after two seconds of locking it.

• The door might not open if you pull it immediately

after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle

again and confirm that the door is unlocked before

pulling the handle.

If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 507

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

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

* Not available on all models

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

■

■ Locking the vehicle

*

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

Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate.

uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; all the doors, tailgate and fuel fill
door lock; and the security system sets.

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Controls

Tailgate Release Button

1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

*

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

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

entry remote if it is above or below the outside

handle.

• The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too

close to the door and door glass.

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

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

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

* Not available on all models

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

■ Unlocking the vehicle

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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

beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

uAll the doors and the tailgate unlock.
uSome exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Press the tailgate release button:

uThe trunk unlocks.

2 Using the Tailgate Release Button P. 106

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

Controls

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door lock at the
same time. When unlocking, the driver’s door and
fuel fill door unlock first. Turn the key a second time
within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors
and the tailgate.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features

*

P. 281

Models with audio touch screen

Lock

Unlock

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

■

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

■

■ Lockout prevention system

The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch*1, or
the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.

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

98

Fully insert the key and turn it.

■ Locking the driver’s door

Pull the lock tab rearward a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction

b, and close the door.

■ Locking the passenger’s doors

Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.