HONDA CR-V 2011 User Manual

2011 CR-V

Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

POSTAL CODE

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

This owner’s manual covers all models of the CR-V. You may f ind descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

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

The inf ormation and specif ications included in this publication were in eff ect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda CR-V was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in

the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

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

Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record f ront seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag system component.

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 f rom 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

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else

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www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

AFewWordsAboutSafety

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

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

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

You will f ind this important saf ety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is f illed with important safety information please read it carefully.

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on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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

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

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

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Important Handling Information

Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off -highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif icantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

control, a crash, or rollover.

section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

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Contents

(main controls)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(indicators, gauges, information display, dashboard, and steering column)

(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

(engine and transmission operation)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

(how to order)

................................................................................................................................................Index .I

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance .3

............................................................Driver and Passenger Safety .5

...............Instruments and Controls .59

..............................................Features .129

.......................................................................Before Driving .293

.........................................................................................Driving .311

.................................................Maintenance .339

........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .381

..............................................Technical Information .405

(warranty and contact information)

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .425

..................................................Service Information Summary . last page

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 421

INDEX

Overview of Contents

Contents

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable inf ormation on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features

How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Minder shows

you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.

Technical Information

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)

A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary

A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10, 25)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115)

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHES (P.85)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.112)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.295)

U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown.

(P.61)

(P.68)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.297)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 157, 194)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.179, 186, 237, 245)

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10, 25)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.130) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.135)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.315)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.123)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

＊ If equipped:

Your Vehicle at a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.79)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.75) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.76)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.325)

MIRROR CONTROLS

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.255)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.81)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

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If equipped.

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Refer to the navigation system manual.

(P.81)

(P.115)

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(P.269)

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HORN

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.266)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON (P.80/115)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.111)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.123)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.79)

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AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 157)

CLOCK (P.259)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.194)

SHIFT LEVER (P.315)

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Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 8

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 12

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14

5. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 15

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17

...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 19

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 21

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 22

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 23

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 25

How Your Side Curtain

..........................Airbags Work . 31

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 32

How the Passenger Airbag

...............Off Indicator Works . 33

.............................Airbag Service . 34

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 35

...............................Restrained . 35

..Seat Belt System Components . 19

......Airbag System Components . 23

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 32

...Additional Safety Precautions . 34

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 36

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 38

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 38

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 40

.......................Protecting Infants . 40

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 42

....................Installing a Child Seat . 43

...............................With LATCH . 44

..............................With a Tether . 49

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 51

..................Using a Booster Seat . 52

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 53

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55

...................................Safety Labels . 56

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 36

...Additional Safety Precautions . 38

.........Protecting Small Children . 41

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 47

...........Protecting Larger Children . 51

...Additional Safety Precautions . 54

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The f ollowing recommendations are theonesweconsidertobethemost important.

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 (see page ).

Restrain All Children

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

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Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

Important Safety Precautions

Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely

Engaging in mobile 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 saf e to divert attention away f rom 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 Saf e 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 (see page ).341

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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(7)

(8)

(2)

(9)(6)

(5)

(1)

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(2)

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(13) (9)

(4)

(3)

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(10)

(11)

(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones

(7)

(3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners (13) Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensor

(6)

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to 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 crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

. In fact, some safety

always wear

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

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

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearinga seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

though yourvehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your

passengers always wear seat

belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle

so you can take advantage of the

vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every

type of crash, including:

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frontal impacts

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side impacts

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rear impacts

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rollovers

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do:

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe f rontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how your side airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page f or more information on how

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your side curtain airbags work).

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags off er no protection in rear collisions, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

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.

The rest of this section gives more detailed inf ormation about how you can maximize your safety.

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.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

The f ollowing pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

Close and Lock the Doors1.

After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.

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Your vehicle has a door and

tailgate open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the tailgate is not tightly closed.

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

See page for how to lock the doors, and page for how the door and tailgate open indicator works.

Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .

Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain f ull control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

Protecting Adults and Teens

If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sitas far back from the front airbags as possible.

On vehicles with manual adjustable seats

Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust a front seat (power adjustment) and page for a manual adjustment.

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining theseat-back too far can resultin serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust theseat-back to an upright position,and sit well back in the seat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust the manual adjustable seat-back, and page for the power adjustable seat-back.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.

Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Fasten and Position the Seat

5. Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

The seat belt in the center position of the back seat can be unlatched and retracted to allow the back seat to be folded up or down. This seat belt should be latched whenever the seat-back is in an upright position. See page for how to unlatch and relatch the seat belt.

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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.

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.

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

RELEASE BUTTONS

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons, and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

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Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

Protecting Adults and Teens

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or f atally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

Advice for Pregnant Women

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.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing f ull control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay f or you to drive.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Additional Safety Precautions

Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a f oldeddown back seat.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving.

A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

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 seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of thebeltandincreasethechanceof serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a f ront 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 inf lates.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interf ere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

Do not cover or replace f ront seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound.

If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver’s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look f or and remove:

Any items under the f ront passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object(s), such as a foldeddown back seat, that are touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Lap/Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

DETACHABLE SEAT BELT

The lap/shoulder belt in the center seating position on the rear seat is equipped with a detachable seat belt that has two parts: a small latch plate and an anchor buckle.

The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are in an upright position. For more inf ormation about the detachable seat belt, see page .

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Using theseat belt with the detachable anchorunlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position.

The tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

If the tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator comes on and the tensioner must be replaced.

do not deploy

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look f or frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in good

365 condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

Warranty Information

details.

Honda

booklet for

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

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.

Airbag System Components

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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(15)

(9)

(1)

(8)

(3)

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit/Rollover Sensor (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners/Buckle Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First) (11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (12) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (13) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (14) Side Curtain Airbags (15) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

(5)

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(10)

(4)

(2)

(13)

(11)

(4)

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(5)

(14)

(4)

(13)

(7) (12)

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Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a f ront passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The f ront and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, side impact, or if your vehicle is about to rollover.

Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger’s seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passenger’s front airbag will be turned off (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and the front passenger’s seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and f ront passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system components (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe f rontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will inf late the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the f ront airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ).28

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

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

so.After inf lating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Front Airbags (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with dualstage, multiple-threshold 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. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.

Advanced AirbagsDual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold

Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children or small-statured adults who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the f ront seats.

Objects placed or pushed under the front passenger’s seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Failure to follow these instructions

could damage the sensors or prevent

them from working properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Be aware that objects placed on the

passenger’s seat can also cause the

airbag to be turned off.

When the passenger airbag gets

turned off by the weight sensors, a

‘‘passenger airbag off ’’ indicator in

the center of the dashboard comes

on (see page ).

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS

The passenger’s advanced f ront airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

If the weight sensors detect there is

no passenger in the front seat, the

airbag is automatically turned off.

However, the passenger airbag off

indicator in this situation will not

come on.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced front airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

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

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded rear seat.

Back seat passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their feet under the front passenger seat.

How Your Side Airbags Work

Driver and Passenger Safety

If you ever have a moderate to

severe side impact, sensors will

detect rapid acceleration and signal

the control unit to instantly inflate

either the driver’s or the passenger’s

side airbag.

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Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

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

Side Airbag Cutof f System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

If the side airbag off indicator comes

on (see page ), have the

passenger sit upright. Once the

passenger is out of the airbag’s

deployment path, the system will

turn the airbag back on, and the

indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between

the moment the passenger moves

into or out of the airbag deployment

pathandwhentheindicatorcomes

on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not

use a cushion or another object as a

backrest. It may prevent the cutoff

system f rom working properly.

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

In a Side Impact

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag.

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

In a Rollover

If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags.

The airbag on the passenger’s side will deploy, 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 and sit

upright and well back in their seats.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbag system components.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

If you see any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring theSRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if theairbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have yourvehicle checked by a dealer assoon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

U.S.

This indicator alerts you that the

passenger’s side airbag has been

automatically shut off. It does

mean there is a problem with your

side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, the indicator

should come on briefly and then go

off(seepage ).Ifitdoesn’tcome

on, stays on, or comes on while

driving without a passenger in the

front seat, have the system checked.

Canada

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

CanadaU.S.

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem

not mean

with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

If the indicator comes on with no

front seat passenger and no objects

on the seat, or with an adult riding

there, something may be interfering

with the weight sensors. Look for

and remove:

Any items under the f ront passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object(s), such as a foldeddown back seat, that are touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have

your vehicle checked by a dealer as

soon as possible.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag Service

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

An airbag ever inf lates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

Do not expose the front passenger’s seat-back to liquid.

If water or another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Do not remove or modify a f ront seat without consulting your dealer.

This could make the driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modif y a f ront seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 in the US, or Honda Customer Relations at 1888-9-HONDA-9 in Canada.

Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

properly

Protecting Children General Guidelines

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In f act, traf fic collisions 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 properlyrestrainedwhentheyridein a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

(see pages ).

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

Any child too small for aseat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger childshould be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly

(see pages ).

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

According to crash statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe f rontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off under certain circumstances (see page ), please

follow these guidelines:

Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page for important

51 information about protecting larger children).

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

SUN VISORS

Canadian Models

SUN VISORS

DASHBOARD

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Children

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

Place the largest child in the f ront seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see pages

and ).

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Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

Additional Safety PrecautionsIf You Must Drive with Several

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

could be very seriously injured in a crash.

If you are not wearing a

During a crash, the

If they do, they

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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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.

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages and for how to

47 48 activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page ).

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces and territories, and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock all doors and the tailgate when your vehicle is not in use.

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of thereach of children.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

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Protecting Inf ants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

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

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in a forward-facing position.

facing forward, an inf ant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the f ront.

rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an inf ant.

When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from

If placed

Never put a

moving their seat as far back as recommended, or f rom locking their seat-back in the desired position.

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

In any of these situations, we strongly 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.

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 inthe back seat, not the front.

Protecting Inf ants and Small Children

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to a forward facing seat. Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat 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.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest

place for a small child.

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Protecting Inf ants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

If it is necessary to put a f orwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

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

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into each rear seating position in the back seat.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

Look f or FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to f it the child.

Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

3. vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is f irmly

2. secured.

seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

All child seats must be

After installing a child

movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a dif ferent seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be f irmly secured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The f ollowing pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same f or rearfacing child seats.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the rear seats to secure a child seat in any seating position: one in each outer seating position, or one in the center.

Thefiveloweranchorsarelocated between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS FOR OUTER LATCH

LOWER ANCHORS FOR CENTER LATCH

When you install a child seat in the rear center seating position, use the center lower anchors as shown in the illustration. To install a child seat in either outer seating position, use the outer lower anchors. You can install up to two child seats at a time using the outer lower anchors.

Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time.

Using the Outer LATCH

OUTER LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either of the rear outer seats:

Store the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue in the storage pockets.

Make sure there are no objects

2. near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

Installing a Child Seat

Flexible typeRigid type

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. 6. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

child seat maker’s instructions.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown

the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

above.

If equipped

Remove the dual deck cargo shelf (see page ).

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TETHER ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the legs of the head restraint, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

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Installing a Child Seat

Tighten the strap according to the

7. 2.

seat maker’s instructions.

Push and pull the child seat

Using the Center LATCH

TETHER ANCHOR

forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

Reinstall the dual deck cargo shelf.

CENTER LOWER ANCHORS

COVER

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seating position, use the center lower anchorsasshownabove.

Remove the head restraint (see

page ). Make sure the

102 removed head restraint is secured in the cargo area. Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is removed.

Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to secure the child seat.

Pull down the cover to access the

3. tether anchor.

TETHER ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Route the tether strap over the

4. seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor in the ceiling, making sure the strap is not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

Push and pull the child seat

5. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of the rear seat, make sure the detachable seat belt anchor is securely latched (see page ).

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Installing a Child Seat

With the child seat in the desired

1. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion of the belt.

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To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

After confirming that the belt is

4. 5.2. locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat.

Each rear outside seating position has an anchorage point on the seatback, and the center seating position has an anchorage point in the ceiling near the tailgate.

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

Using an Outer Anchor

ANCHOR

On vehicles with the dual deck

1. 3. cargoshelf,removeit(seepage

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After properly securing the child

2. 4. seat with the lap/shoulder belt (see page ), route the tether

47 strap over the top of the seat-back and through the legs of the head restraint.

ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

Reinstall the dual deck cargo shelf.

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Installing a Child Seat

Using the Center Anchor

ANCHOR

COVER

Remove the rear center head

1. restraint, and store it in the cargo area.

After properly securing the child

2. seat (see page ), open the anchor cover.

ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Route the tether strap over the

3. seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

Tighten the strap according to the

4.47 seat maker’s instructions.

Protecting Larger Children

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt.

The f ollowing 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 f ront.

Allowing a child age 12 orunder to sitin front can result in injury or deathif the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child must ride infront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat ifneeded, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat beltproperly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward-

Using a Booster Seat

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent laws in the states, provinces or territories where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page

) and that you follow the booster

seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in f ront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

Protecting Larger Children

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important f actors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to f ollow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even a mature child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or sit properly.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Larger Children

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Two children 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 a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in a crash that may have damaged the underside.

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

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities thatexpose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the tailgate open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s 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/climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Turn the fan on high speed.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could 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 your dealer for a replacement.

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

SUN VISOR

U.S. models

Canadian models

SUN VISOR

U.S. models only

RADIATOR CAP

Safety Labels

DOORJAMBS DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF

Canadian modelsU.S. models U.S. models

Canadian models

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attached to your vehicle are to remind you to read this owner’s manual for proper and safe operation of your vehicle.

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives inf ormation about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 60

............................Instrument Panel . 61

.............................................Gauges . 68

....................Information Display . 69

...................................Trip Meter . 69

................Instant Fuel Economy . 70

...........................................Range . 70

.....................................Odometer . 71

..................................Fuel Gauge . 71

...................Temperature Gauge . 71

Outside Temperature

..................................Indicator . 71

Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 74

.................Hazard Warning Button . 79

.................Rear Window Def ogger . 80

.................................Parking Brake . 81

...............................Keys and Locks . 82

........................Immobilizer System . 83

................................Ignition Switch . 84

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 62

..............Average Fuel Economy . 70

..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 73

...............Maintenance Minder . 73

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 75

.........Turn Signals and Headlights . 76

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 79

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 81

......................................Door Locks . 85

......................Power Door Locks . 85

.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86

..............Childproof Door Locks . 91

.......................Remote Transmitter . 92

............................................Tailgate . 95

.................................................Seats . 97

..................................Seat Heaters . 111

............................Power Windows . 112

.......................................Moonroof . 113

...........................................Mirrors . 114

.........Interior Convenience Items . 116

............Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117

.....................Beverage Holders . 119

.............................Center Table . 120

......................Lower Glove Box . 120

......................Upper Glove Box . 121

............................Vanity Mirror . 121

...................................Sun Visor . 122

....................Sunglasses Holder . 122

................Conversation Mirror . 123

........Accessory Power Sockets . 123

.............Console Compartment . 124

..................................Coat Hook . 125

.......................Seat Under Tray . 125

...............................Interior Lights . 126

Instruments and Controls

Control Locations

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.85)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.112)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.295)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.297)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.81)

EX-L without navigation system is shown.

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If equipped:

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

(P.61)

GAUGES (P.68)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.123)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.113)

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 157, 194) CLOCK (P.259)

USB ADAPTER CABLE (P.179, 186, 237, 245)

(P.79)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.315)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.130) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.135)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

＊

(P.111)

Instrument Panel

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.67)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.66)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 395)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.65)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62, 394)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 394)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67, 264)

＊

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:

＊

(P.62, 396)

DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.65)

VSA OFF INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

TPMS INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P.64)

(P.66)

(P.64)

(P.65)

(P.63)

(P.64)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.62)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.63)

(P.64)

＊

(P.66)

(P.63)

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many indicators that give you important information about your vehicle.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

394

Charging System Indicator

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U.S. Canada

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on after you have fully

2. released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page .

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

Instrument Panel Indicators

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page .

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your f ront airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. For more information, see page .

CanadaU.S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page .

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked by your dealer. With the indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no antilock. For more information, see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) position.

It flashes when VSA is active (see page ).

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other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page for more information on the VSA system.

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VSA OFF Indicator

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) position. For more inf ormation, see page .Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany

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Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

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cruise control.

Cruise Main Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page ).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The lef t or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see pages and ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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High Beam Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea problem with the high beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

Daytime Running Lights Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must ref uel soon.

When the indicator comes on, there are about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6 remaining in the tank.

When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank.

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

The appropriate indicator comes on in this display if the tailgate or any door is not closed tightly.

)offuel

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked. For more information, see page .

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Lights On Indicator

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

EX-L models

This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO andthelightsturnonautomatically.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Washer Level Indicator

Indicator

This indicator comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It remindsyouthatitistimetotake your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page

for more information on the

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Maintenance Minder .

This indicator goes of f when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service. This indicator comes on when the

washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator (see page ).

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Security System IndicatorMaintenance Minder

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORWASHER LEVEL INDICATOR

If equippedCanadian models only

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page

for more information on the

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security system.

Instruments and Controls

Gauges

INFORMATION DISPLAY

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

U.S. model is shown.

ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY/ CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE

TRIP METER

TEMPERATURE GAUGEFUEL GAUGE

SELECT/RESET KNOB

Gauges

INFORMATION DISPLAY

Press the SELECT/RESET knob.

Information Display

The inf ormation display consists of threesegments.Theuppersegment displays current fuel mileage, the second segment displays the odometer, average fuel mileage, range (estimated distance), engine oil life, and the lower segment displays the trip meter, and maintenance item code(s).

U.S. model is shown.

To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is displayed.

Trip Meter

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the select/reset knob repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the select/reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Instruments and Controls

Gauges

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY

U.S. model is shown.

This display shows the instant fuel economy you are getting.

It shows the number of mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

When either of the trip meters (trip A or B) is displayed, your vehicle’s average fuel economy since you last resetthattripmetercanbeshown on the information display (mpg on U.S. models and l/100 km on Canadian models). This number is updated once per 10 seconds. To see the average fuel economy, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly.

When you reset a trip meter, the average fuel economy for that trip meter also resets.

Range (Estimated Distance)Instant Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy

This display shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.

This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you have achieved over the last few miles (kilometers), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic condition, etc.

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. See page for

392 instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

Gauges

Outside Temperature IndicatorTemperature GaugeOdometer

Instruments and Controls

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

If equipped

This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Celsius (Canadian models).

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Gauges

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust f rom surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the display update until it reaches the correct outside temperature. This may take several minutes.

If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

NOTE:

stabilized before doing this procedure.

±±

The temperature must be

To adjust the outside temperature display, press and hold the select/ reset knob for 10 seconds. The display changes as shown above. Select the outside temperature indicator by turning the select/reset knob. The display begins to blink. Pushthesameknobtoenterthis setting, then turn it to adjust the temperature. The following sequence will appear for each: 0, 1, 2,

−−−−−

3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

−−−

When it reaches the desired value, push the select/reset knob to enter the setting. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

Gauges

If your fuel fill cap is loose or missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the information display after you start the engine. For more inf ormation, see page .

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Maintenance MinderCheck Fuel Cap Message

The inf ormation display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs f or continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for

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more information.

Instruments and Controls

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.79)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

(P.75) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.76)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.325)

MIRROR CONTROLS(P.115)

＊

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

(P.255)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.81)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

＊

If equipped.

＊

Refer to the navigation system manual.

(P.81)

＊

HORN

(P.269)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.33)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON(P.80) HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.111)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.123)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.266)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.79)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.145, 157) CLOCK (P.259)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.194)

SHIFT LEVER (P.315)

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(P.115)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wiper Windshield Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The wipers operate every

few seconds. At low speed and high

ADJUSTMENT RING

EX-L model is shown.

speed, the wipers run continuously.

On all models except LX

The length of the wiper interval is

MIST

1. OFF

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INT Intermittent

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LO Low speed

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HI High speed

5. Windshield washers

varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed. Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

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The wipers run at low speed.

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The wipers run at high speed.

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Pull the

Instruments and Controls

Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signals and Headlights

Hold past ON to activate the rear

Rear Window Wiper and Washer Turn Signals and Headlights

OFF Turn Signal

1. When you turn the wiper switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will return to its parked position.

Rotate the switch clockwise to

2. turn the rear window wiper ON. The wiper operates every 7 seconds after completing two sweeps.

3. window wiper a few times and to spray the rear window washer.

Rotate the switch

4. counterclockwise also to spray the window washer and turn the wiper on.

When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the f ront windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically even if the rear wiper switch is off.

Therearwindowwasherusesthe same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer.

EX-L model is shown.

1. OFF

2. Parking and interior lights

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AUTO Headlights on High Beams Flashhighbeams

If equipped

Turn Signals and Headlights

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Turn Signal

lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

Headlights

the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate light.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

Push down on the

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Turning the switch to

When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder.

This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

High Beams

forward and the high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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Push the lever

EX-L models only

AUTO

feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn of f automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the position.

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The automatic lighting

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Instruments and Controls

Turn Signals and Headlights

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend thatyouturnonthelightsmanually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. The automatic lighting feature is

LIGHT SENSOR

controlledbyasensorlocatedontop of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

Daytime Running Lights

With the headlight switch in the off or position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

Hazard Warning ButtonInstrument Panel Brightness

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

Instruments and Controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB

You can change the instrument panel brightness only when the light switch is on. Turntheknobonthelowerpartof the instrument panel to adjust the brightness. You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or . Turning the select/ reset knob fully to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness.

U.S. model is shown.

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

Rear Window Defogger

Automatic air conditioning system type is shown.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

On vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

The defogger will shut itself off withinabout10to30minutes according to the outside temperature (over 32°F, 0°C).

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

If equipped

Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or of f. For more information, see page .

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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel Adjustment

Parking Brake Steering Wheel Adjustment

Make any steering wheel adjustment

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. A beeperwill sound if the vehicle isdriven with the parking brake on.

before you start driving.

Adjusting thesteering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control ofthe vehicle and be seriously injured inacrash.

Instruments and Controls

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page ).

Adjust thesteering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Push the lever under the steering

1. column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel up or

2. down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks

LEVER

Push the lever up to lock the

3. steering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securely

4. locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the glove boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from thef t. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable.

If you have lost your key and cannot start your engine, contact your dealer.

Always take the ignition keywith you whenever you leave the vehiclealone.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible f or compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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LOCK (0)

remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

You can insert or

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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ACCESSORY (I)

operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

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ON (II)

position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

START (III)

only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

This is the normal key

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You can

Use this position

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

TheshiftlevermustbeinPark before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Lock

Unlock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock all doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the locktabrearwardonthedriver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pushing the rear of either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver’s door unlocks only that door.

Lock

Unlock

RED INDICATOR

The lock tab on any passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

When the door is unlocked, you can seetheredindicatoronthelocktab above the inner door handle.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door lock. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

To lock any passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the locktabrearwardorpushthetopof the master switch, then close the door.

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Instruments and Controls

Door Locks

Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With any door and the tailgate open and the key in the ignition, locking with the master door lock switch is disabled. The lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled if the driver’s door is closed. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock all doors and the tailgate. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the lock tab on the driver’s door pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking

Your vehicle has customizable settings f or the doors and tailgate to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages. The doors and tailgate lock

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and the parking brake is applied. Make all settings before you start driving.

The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

The doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle speed reaches 10 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

Door Locks

modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 20

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Park Lock mode:To turn of f the Auto Door Lock

Locks all doors and tailgate when the shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) position.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Instruments and Controls

Door Locks

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 20

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Drive Lock mode:

Locks all doors and the tailgate when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Push and hold the brake pedal,

3. and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

4. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 20

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

Door Locks

Auto Door Unlocking

The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. This is the default setting.

All doors and tailgate unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed.

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

All doors and tailgate unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

To turn off the Auto Door Unlock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

Release the switch, and within 20

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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Instruments and Controls

Door Locks

To program the Park Unlock mode:

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors and tailgate when the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

unlock feature

Release the switch, and within 20

all doors and tailgate

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode:

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors and tailgate when the ignition switch is moved out of the ON (II) position.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Door Locks

Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdtherearofthe master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

unlock feature

all doors and tailgate

Release the switch, and within 20

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

Childproof Door Locks

LEVER

Instruments and Controls

Unlock

Lock

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened fromtheinsideregardlessofthe position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

Remote Transmitter

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK

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Press this button once to

LOCK BUTTON

lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate arelockedandthesecuritysystem (if equipped) has set. You cannot lockthedoorsandthetailgateifany door or the tailgate is not f ully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

UNLOCK

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to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.

The ceiling light and the spot light (if equipped) comes on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the light fades out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock, and the security system (if equipped) will reset.

−Press this button once

PANIC

Pressthisbuttonfor about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

SCREW

Remove the screw at the base of

the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE:

Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

Separate the transmitter by prying

its middle seam with your fingernail.

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Instruments and Controls

Remote Transmitter

COIN

Inside the transmitter, separate

3. 4. the inner cover from the keypad by caref ully prying on the edge with a coin.

BATTERY

Remove the old battery and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the

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same ( side f acing down), then insert it in the keypad.

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

Install the parts in reverse order.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible f or compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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