HONDA CR-Z 2011 User Manual

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of

2011 CR-Z

2011 CR-Z Online Reference Owner's Manual

00X31-SZT-6000
© 2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved

the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

Safe Driving P. 29

For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41

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

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

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

Instrument Panel P. 67

Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81

Controls P. 97

Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 123

Features P. 135

Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 170

Driving P. 191

Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 196
Refueling P. 231 Fuel Economy P. 234

Maintenance P. 237

Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder™ P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280

Handling the Unexpected P. 285

Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299

Information P. 311

Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Authorized Manuals P. 319

Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65

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Contents

Quick Reference Guide

P. 2

Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 105 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 107
Adjusting the Mirror P. 118 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Climate Control System P. 131

Audio with Navigation System P. 151 Audio Error Messages P. 167 Audio Remote Controls P. 169

®

Bluetooth

When Driving P. 197 Braking P. 219 Parking Your Vehicle P. 223
Accessories and Modifications P. 235

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 258
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 269 12 Volt Battery P. 278 Remote Transmitter Care P. 279
Cleaning P. 281

Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296
Fuses P. 304 Emergency Towing P. 308 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 310

HandsFreeLink® P. 173

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 29

P. 67

P. 97

P. 135

P. 191

P. 237

P. 285

P. 311

P. 323

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) P. 316
Customer Ser vice Information P. 320 Warranty Coverages P. 321

Visual Index

P.215

P.68

P. 81

P.83

P.131

P.141, 151

P.116

P.116

P.109

P.117

P.210

P.210

P.210

❙

System Indicators

❙

Gauges

❙

Multi-Information Display

❙

Navigation System

*

❙

Audio System

❙

Hazard Warning Button

❙

Climate Control System

❙

Rear Window Defogger

❙

Heated Mirror Button

*

❙

Ignition Switch

❙

Steering Wheel Adjustment

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA

®

) System Off) Button

❙

SPORT Mode Button

❙

NORMAL Mode Button

❙

ECON Mode Button

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

2

Quick Reference Guide

❙

Headlights/Turn Signals

❙

Fog Lights

*

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

❙

Remote Audio Control Buttons

❙

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

❙

Wipers/Washers

❙

Cruise Control Buttons

❙

SEL/RESET Button

❙

(Information) Button

❙

Horn

❙

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

❙

Bluetooth

®

HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

*

P.110

P.112

P.204,206

P.204,206

P.169

P.113

P.211

P.83

P.83

P.173

P.173

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Visual Index

❙

Door Mirror Controls

❙

Driver’s Front Airbag

❙

Passenger’s Front Airbag

❙

Parking Brake

❙

Glove Box

❙

Accessory Power Socket

❙

Hood Release Handle

❙

Interior Fuse Box

❙

Power Door Lock Master Switch

❙

Power Window Switches

❙

Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Manual Transmission

❙

Driver’s Door Lock Switch

❙

Center Pocket

❙

Auxiliary Input Jack

*

❙

USB Adapter Cable

P.102

P.118

P.44 P.44

P.125

P.127

P.202

P.207

P.219

P.305

P. 246

P.102

P.107

P.139

P.138

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide

❙

Side Curtain Airbags

❙

Seat Belts

❙

Interior Lights (Rear)

❙

Cargo Area Light

❙

Cargo Area

❙

Rear Cargo

Console

❙

Interior Lights/Map Lights

❙

Rearview Mirror

❙

Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

*

❙

Upper Instrument
Panel Storage

❙

Seats

❙

Side Airbags

P.123

P.118

P.34

P.51

P.123

P.124

P.119

P.48

P.128

P.128

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Visual Index

■

Maintenance

■

Windshield Wipers

■

Headlights

■

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side

Marker Lights

■

Back-up Lights

■

Brake/Taillights

■

Rear Side Marker Lights

■

Rear Turn Signal Lights

■

Door Mirrors

■

Side Turn Signal Lights

■

Door Locks/Unlocks

■

Tires

■

Fog Lights

*

■

How to Refuel

■

Rear Wiper

■

Opening/Closing

the Hatch

■

Hatch Release Switch

■

High-mount

Brake Light

P.237,245

P.113,266

P.118

P.110,262

P.100

P.269,287

P.112,260

P.110,258

P.110,262

P.263

P.264

P.110,263

P.110,263

P.232

P.114,268

P.104

P.104

P.265

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

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3-Mode Drive System

There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL, and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting
for your vehicle.

The indicator of the
selected mode comes on.

SPORT Mode

Increases engine performance and handling.
Suitable for driving at hills or curves in a
mountain, or driving in a suburb.

NORMAL Mode

Balances driving performance and fuel
economy. Best for most driving
situations.

ECON Mode

Maximizes fuel economy. Provides longer
auto idle stop operating time when the
climate control system is in use.

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Quick Reference Guide

Not available on all models

*

7

Eco Assist System

The Shift Up/Down Indicators

*

P.208

● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy.

Ambient Meter

● Changes color to reect your driving style.

● Colors

Green: Saving fuel consumption
Blue green: Slow acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration

● Changes to a constant red when SPORT mode is
selected.

The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Manual transmission model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.

Displays when shifting up is
recommended.

Displays when shifting down is
recommended.

The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode.

Canadian models

Moderate acceleration

Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration

Moderate deceleration

Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive deceleration

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

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

Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .

Real Time Score (represents your current trip)

P.85

● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate
or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86

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

Advancing to Second Stage

Receding to Second Stage

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

Receding to First Stage

Lifetime Points

Drive Cycle Score

Advancing to Third Stage

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Moderate acceleration

Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration

Moderate deceleration

Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive deceleration

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

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

Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .

Real Time Score (represents your current trip)

P.85

● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate
or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86

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

Advancing to Second Stage

Receding to Second Stage

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

Receding to First Stage

Lifetime Points

Drive Cycle Score

Advancing to Third Stage

Moderate acceleration

Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration

Moderate deceleration

Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy

Aggressive deceleration

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

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

Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .

Real Time Score (represents your current trip)

P.85

● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate
or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86

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

Advancing to Second Stage

Receding to Second Stage

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

Receding to First Stage

Lifetime Points

Drive Cycle Score

Advancing to Third Stage

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Quick Reference Guide

Not available on all models

*

9

The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine. The
electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current
operating conditions.

Tips to Improve Fuel Economy

To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:

● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking

● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar

displayed on the multi-information display. It
reects your driving style. P. 8,86

Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration

● The electric motor assists the engine.

Slow acceleration/
High speed cruise

● Only the engine powers
the vehicle.

Deceleration

● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.

Stop

● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.

IMA

System

Electric

Motor

Assist

Eco Drive
Bar Display

IMA

Battery

Fuel

Engine

ON

IMA

System

Electric

Motor

OFF

IMA

Battery

Fuel

Engine

ON

IMA

System

Electric

Motor

OFF

IMA

Battery

Fuel

Engine

OFF

IMA

System

Charging

IMA

Battery

Fuel

Engine

OFF

Vehicle
Speed

Time

The Honda IMA System

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Quick Reference Guide

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2

1

2

1

Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes below
6 mph (10 km/h).

1. Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes
below 19 mph (30 km/h).

2. Fully depress the clutch
pedal.

1. Fully depress the
clutch pedal again.

2. Move the shift
lever to .

3. Depress the
accelerator pedal
to resume driving.

• Continue to
depress the brake
pedal.

• Move the shift
lever to .

• Release the clutch
pedal.

Continue to depress the brake
pedal.

Release the brake pedal.

At

Automatic transmission (CVT)

Manual transmission Engine status

Turning off

Off

Restarting

Deceleration Stop Start-up

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is
on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks. P. 76

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Quick Reference Guide

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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition

Air Intake

IMA Battery

IMA Power Cable

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Quick Reference Guide

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

Safety Precautions

Do not cover the air intake.

Do not touch the Honda IMA System

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

Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery.
If you accidentally spill liquids on or around
the battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.

If a crash occurs

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

IMA System Indicator P.73

12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator

P.69

Be careful of electric shock hazard. ●

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

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

Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid. ●

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

the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, flush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical
attention immediately.

Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire. ●

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

dangerous.

When the vehicle is disposed

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

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Safe Driving

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P. 29

Airbags P.41

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

Before Driving Checklist P.192

Before driving, check the seat positions, steering ●
wheel and mirror adjustments.

Quick Reference Guide

Child Safety P.56

Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. ● If you decide to

disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64

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

Seat Belts P.34

Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving ●
posture.
Check that your passenger is wearing their seat ●
belt correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Tachometer

Speedometer

Ambient Meter

IMA Battery
Charge Level
Indicator

CHRG/ASST
Indicators

Instant Fuel
Economy
Gauge

Multi-Information
Display

Security Alarm
System Indicator

Shift Lever
Position Indicator

Shift Up/Down Indicator

*

7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode Indicator

*

Fuel Gauge

Instrument Panel P.67

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Gauges P.81

Multi-Information Display P.83

Lights Reminders

System Indicators P.68

System Indicators

System Indicators

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Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

12 Volt Battery

Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability

Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and

Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power

Steering (EPS)
Indicator

IMA System

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop

Indicator

*

System Indicators

High Temperature

Indicator

Low Temperature

Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

System Indicators

SPORT Mode

NORMAL Mode

Indicator

Indicator

ECON Mode

Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

Immobilizer System

Indicator

Parking Brake

and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System
Indicator

Side Airbag Off

Indicator

U.S. models only

Low Tire Pressure/

TPMS Indicator

Door/Hatch Open

Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control

Indicator

System Message

Indicator

Right

Left

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

MIST

INT
LO
HI

OFF

Pull toward
you to spray
washer uid.

Adjustment Ring

: Low speed
: High speed

Controls P.9 7

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Quick Reference Guide

Turn Signals P.110

Turn Signal Control Lever

Lights P.110

Light Control Switches

Wipers and Washers

P.113

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Not available on all models

*

15

Steering Wheel P.117

II

II

Adjustment Switch

Selector Switch

Window Switch

Main Switch

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Quick Reference Guide

Reposition the steering wheel by pulling ●
the steering wheel adjustment lever
toward you.

Door Mirrors P.118

With the ignition switch in ON ●
the selector switch to L or R.
Push the appropriate edge of the ●
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

, move

Power Windows P.107

With the ignition switch in ON ●
and close the power windows.
If the main switch is in the OFF position, ●
the passenger's window can be opened
and closed with its own switch.
If the main switch is in the ON position, ●
the passenger's window switch is disabled.

, open

Hatch P.104

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.

With the doors unlocked, press the hatch ●
release switch on the hatch to open it.

Climate Control System P.131

Temperature
Control Dial

(Windshield

Defroster) Button

(Rear Window
Defogger/Heated
Mirror

*) Button

MODE Control Button

(Fan Control) Button

(On/Off) Button

(Recirculation)

Button

A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button

AUTO Button

Air ows from
dashboard vents.

Air ows from
oor and
windshield
defroster vents.

Air ows from
oor vents.

Air ows from
oor and
dashboard vents.

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Press the AUTO button to activate the automatic climate control system. ●
Press the ●
Press the ● button to defrost the windshield.

On models with navigation system

The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

button to turn the system on or off.

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*

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Quick Reference Guide

(Power) Button

CD Button

AUX Button

Disc Slot

(Disc Eject)

Button

Button

Preset Buttons

SEEK Button

Button

SEEK Button

(Sound) Button

RDM/A.SEL
(Random/Auto Select)
Button

VOL/SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob

RPT (Repeat) Button

Audio Display

FM/AM Button

TITLE Button

SCAN Button

Auxiliary Input Jack

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Features P.135

Clock P. 98

Models without navigation system

Press the FM/AM button until you hear

a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.

Press the (Hour) or (Minute)

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

Press the FM/AM button again to set

the time.

Models with navigation system

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

On models without navigation system

P.14 1

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Quick Reference Guide

VOL/PWR
(Volume/Power) Knob

FM1 Icon

FM2 Icon

AM Icon

AUTO SEL
(Auto Select) Icon

Sound Icon
Background Icon

Preset Buttons

Disc SlotPC Card Slot

TUNE Bar

SCAN Button

AUDIO Button

OPEN Button
AM/FM Button

CD/AUX Button

CH Button

MODE
Button

VOL Button

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On models with navigation system P.15 1
For navigation system operation

Audio Remote Controls ● P.16 9

VOL (volume) Button ●

Press
down.

MODE Button ●
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/DISC/PC Card/AUX.

CH (channel) Button ●
Radio: Press and release to change the

Disc/PC Card/USB device:

/ to adjust the volume up/

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

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

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Driving P.191

P

D

N

R

M

● Shifting

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

Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.

Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving.
7-speed mode can be used.
L mode is available.

Ignition Switch

Indicator

Shift Indicator

Shift Down (–)
Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+)
Paddle Shifter

Release
Button

Shift
Lever

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P.204

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

SPORT Mode

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

NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode

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

L (Low) Mode P.206

● Use Low to get more power when climbing
steep hills.

● Pull the + and - paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to "L".

Manual Transmission

P.207

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

P.202

● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.

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VSA® Off Button P.215

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

®

VSA ●

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

button until you hear a beep.

®

on or off, press and hold the

®

) system

Cruise Control P.211

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set ●
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
To use cruise control, press the CRUISE ●
button, then press the DECEL/SET button
when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

U.S. models only

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

P.216

Refueling P. 231

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87

or higher

Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)

Press and release the

center of the rear edge
of the fuel fill door. You
hear a click. The door
pops open slightly.

Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the cap.

Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill
do or.

After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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Quick Reference Guide

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Maintenance P. 23 7

Under the Hood P. 245

Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. ●
Add when necessary.
Check transmission fluid (CVT). ●
Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ●
Check the 12 volt battery regularly. ●

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

Locate the hood latch handle, pull the handle up, and

lift up the hood.

Wiper Blades P.266

Replace blades if they leave streaks ●
across the windshield.

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When finished, close the hood and make sure it is

firmly locked in place.

Tires P.2 69

Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ●
Check tire pressure regularly. ●
Install snow tires for winter driving. ●

Lights P. 258

Inspect all lights regularly. ●

Handling the Unexpected P.28 5

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Flat Tire P. 28 7

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

Indicators Come On

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

P.29 9

Engine Won't Start P. 293

If the 12 volt battery is dead, jump start it ●
using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse P. 30 4

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

Overheating P. 29 7

Park in a safe location. If there is no steam ●
coming out, open the hood, and let the
engine cool down.

Emergency Towing P.30 8

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

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What to Do If

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Quick Reference Guide

The ignition switch does not

turn from 0 to I. Why?

The ignition switch does

not turn from I to 0 and I

cannot remove the key. Why?

Why does the brake pedal

pulsate slightly when applying

the brakes?

Why do the doors lock after

I unlocked the doors using a

remote transmitter?

The steering wheel may be locked.•

• Try to turn the steering wheel left and

right while turning the ignition key.

The shift lever should be moved to P on the automatic

transmission (CVT) model.

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate

a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
Never pump the brake pedal.

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors

relock automatically.

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Quick Reference Guide

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Why does the beeper sound

when I open the driver’s door?

Why does the beeper sound

when I start driving?

Why does a screeching sound

occur when I apply the brake
pedal?

The beeper sounds when:

The key is left in the ignition switch.•
The exterior lights are left on.•
The auto idle stop is in operation.•

The beeper sounds when:

The driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.•
The parking brake lever is not fully released.•

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle

inspected by a dealer.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

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Quick Reference Guide

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices

commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger
seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the
failure of any airbag system component. This data

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

Service Diagnostic Recorders

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

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

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

perchlorate/

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

symbol. This information is intended to

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A Few Words About Safety

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

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

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

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

Safety Labels ● - on the vehicle.

Safety Messages ● - preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT

if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT

if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

Safety Headings ● - such as Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section ● - such as Safe Driving.
Instructions ● - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

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

For Safe Driving ........................................ 30

Important Safety Precautions .................... 30

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features .................. 32

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts .............................. 34

Fastening a Seat Belt ................................ 37

Seat Belt Inspection .................................. 40

Airbags

Airbag System Components ..................... 41

Types of Airbags .......................................44

Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 44

Side Airbags ............................................. 48

Side Curtain Airbags .................................51

Airbag System Indicators .......................... 52

Airbag Care ..............................................55

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ...................... 56

Safety of Infants and Small Children ......... 58

Protecting Larger Children ........................ 62

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................. 64

Safety Labels ............................................. 65

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For Safe Driving

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

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most important.

Important Safety Precautions

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.

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

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.

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

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Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely

■

Control Your Speed

■

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

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Important Safety Precautions

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

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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 passenger always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.

Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers

■

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do
not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

■

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

Important Safety Precautions

Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in
this vehicle.
If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow
all child safety instructions and warnings in this
manual.

Child Safety P.5 6

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For Safe Driving Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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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 seat
belts in a crash.

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

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

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For Safe Driving Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Safety Checklist ■

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

●

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

Locking/Unlocking Doors from Inside P.102

●

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

Adjusting the Seats P.119

●

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that
any passenger is properly belted as well.

Fastening the Seat Belts P. 37

●

If you choose to ignore our warnings and carry a child in this vehicle, make every
effort to protect them by properly using a seat belt or a child seat according to
the child’s age, height, and weight.

Child Safety P.5 6

Safety Checklist

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

Door/Hatch Open Indicator P.7 2

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Seat Belts

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety

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features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against a passenger, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

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

frontal impacts ­side impacts ­rear impacts ­rollovers -

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts

■

Both seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be
properly activated when using a forward-facing child seat, should you choose to
disregard our recommendations and install one.

Installing a Child Seat using the Lockable Retractor Seat Belt P. 60

About Your Seat Belts

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts

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Proper Use of Seat Belts

■

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

Seat Belt Reminder ■

Your vehicle monitors seat belt use. If the
ignition switch is turned to ON
driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver
does not fasten the belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator will remain on.

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

before the

About Your Seat Belts

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

Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a passenger does
not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to ON . When no one
is sitting in the passenger's seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator will not come
on. This is because the weight sensor in the seat
cannot detect their presence.

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Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ■

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The driver’s and passenger’s seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners
to enhance safety.

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

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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Fastening a Seat Belt

Correct
Seated
Posture

Pull out slowly.

Latch
Plate

Buckle

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

Adjusting the Seats P.119

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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

Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

Seat Belts Fastening a Seat Belt

Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

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continued

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Seat Belts Fastening a Seat Belt

Lap belt
as low as
possible

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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low
as possible across your hips, then pull up
on the shoulder part of the belt so the
lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong
pelvic bones take the force of a crash and
reduces the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again to 4.
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.

Fastening a Seat Belt

WARNING

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.

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

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Seat Belts Fastening a Seat Belt

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

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

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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.

Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as •
far back as possible while allowing full control of
the vehicle.
When sitting in the passenger's seat, adjust the •
seat as far back as possible.

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Seat Belts Seat Belt Inspection

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Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

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●

Pull each belt out fully, and look for 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.

Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning
solvents.

Seat Belt Inspection

WARNING

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

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.

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

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Airbag System Components

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continued

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Airbags

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Airbag System Components

The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the

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direction and severity of the impact. The
airbag system includes:

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

Two side airbags, one for the driver
and one for a passenger. The airbags
are stored in the outer edges of the
seat-backs. Both are marked “SIDE
AIR BAG .”

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

An electronic control unit that
continually monitors and records
information about the sensors,
the airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and passenger
seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.

Automatic seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect
whether or not they are fastened.

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.

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

. It also includes

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

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

Sensors that can detect if a child
or small statured adult is in the
deployment path of the passenger’s
side airbag.

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

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

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Airbags Airbag System Components

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Important Facts About Your Airbags ■

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,
and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly
and sitting correctly.

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

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

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

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

Important Facts about Your Airbags

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

When driving, keep your hands and arms out of
the deployment path of the front airbag by holding
each side of the steering wheel. Do not drive with
an arm over the airbag cover.

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Airbags Types of Airbags Front Airbags (SRS)

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Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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Front airbags:

●

Side airbags:

●

Side curtain airbags:

sides of the vehicle.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Airbags in front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.

Airbags in the driver’s and passenger’s seat-backs.

Airbags in the ceiling along side the windows on both

Type of Airbags

The airbags can inate whenever the ignition
switch is in ON

.

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
restraint system.

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

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Front Airbags (SRS)

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

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple­threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one
or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can
inate at different rates, depending on the severity

Housing Locations ■

of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are
latched, and other factors.
Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat
belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and
chest injuries in frontal crashes.

Operation ■

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

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

Airbags Front Airbags (SRS)

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How the Front Airbags Work ■

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

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

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

continued

How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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When Front Airbags Should Not Deploy

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Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags are designed to supplement seat belts and

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help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might
occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.

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

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

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

When Front Airbags Deploy with Little or No Visible Damage

■

Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.

Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed
object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.

Front Airbags (SRS)

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

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had deployed.

When Front Airbags May Not Deploy, Even Though Exterior Damage

■

Appears Severe

Airbags Front Airbags (SRS)

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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Advanced Airbags ■

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

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

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

Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.•
Do not put any object under the passenger’s •
seat.
Make sure any objects are positioned properly •
on the rear oor. Improperly positioned objects
can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
All occupants should sit upright and wear their •
seat belts properly.

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Airbags Side Airbags

Housing
Location

Side
Airbag

When
inated

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Side Airbags

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

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Housing Locations ■

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

Operation ■

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

Side Airbags

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

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

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers
without consulting a dealer.

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

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When a Side Airbag Deploys With Little or No Visible Damage

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

When a Side Airbag May Not Deploy, Even Though Visible Damage

■

Appears Severe

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

Airbags

Side Airbags

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Airbags Side Airbags

Sensors that
monitor the
passenger’s height.

Sensors that monitor
the passenger’s position.

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Side Airbag Cutoff System ■

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To prevent a passenger from possible injury by an inflating side airbag, the
passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:

●

The height sensors detect a child or small statured adult is seated in the
passenger seat.

●

The position sensors detect that the passenger is leaning into the deployment
path of the side airbag.

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

Side Airbag Off Indicator P.5 4

Side Airbag Off Indicator ■

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

If the passenger is a child, the indicator will remain on so long as the child is seated.
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry
any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

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

The seat-back is wet•
The passenger is touching a metal or other •
electrical conductive object
A seat cushion is on the seat•
The passenger is wearing thick clothing•

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The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and a passenger during
a moderate-to-severe side impact.

Housing Locations ■

The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the windows on the driver side
and the passenger side.

Operation ■

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

Airbags Side Curtain Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags

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

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

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When Side Curtain Airbags Deploy in a Frontal Collision

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

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Airbag System Indicators

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

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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator ■

When the Ignition Switch Is Turned to

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ON

The 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, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you do not, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

WARNING

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

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

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OFF

OFF

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

U.S. Canada

Vehicles without
navigation system

OFF

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ■

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

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

When the Passenger Airbag Off

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Indicator Comes On

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

Your vehicle is not recommended for child
passengers. Never put a rear-facing child seat
in this vehicle.
If you decided to disregard our
recommendations and transport a small child,
they should be properly restrained.

Child Safety P.5 6

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

An object hanging on the seat.•
An object pressing the rear of the seat-back.•
The seat or seat-back is forced back against •
cargo on the rear trays or oor behind it.
An object placed under the passenger's seat.•

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

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

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Side Airbag Off Indicator ■

When the Side Airbag Off Indicator

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Comes On

This indicator comes on if the passenger
side airbag has been turned off because the

Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON , the
indicator should come on briey and then go out.
If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while
driving without a passenger in the seat, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

passenger is too small to be sitting in the
passenger’s seat, is slouching or not sitting
upright, or has leaned into the airbag's
deployment path.

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

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Airbag Care

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

When the Airbags Have Deployed

■

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

When the Vehicle Has Been in a Moderate to Severe Collision

■

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

Do Not Remove or Modify a Seat Without Consulting a Dealer

■

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight
sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a seat to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for US vehicles, American Honda Automobile
Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada
Customer Relations at 866-946-6329.

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Child Safety

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Protecting Child Passengers

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the

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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 children be properly restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.

Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Honda recommends that you
do not carry a child, age 12 or under, as a passenger. This is because:

●

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

●

A child in the passenger’s seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability
to safely control the vehicle.

●

Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat. Because this vehicle does not have a rear seat, we
recommend that you do not carry a child aged 12 or under in this vehicle.

Protecting Child Passengers

WARNING

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

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

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

Never put a rear-facing child seat in this
vehicle.

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●

Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in
an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

Protecting Child Passengers

WARNING

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

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

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

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

Safety Labels P.65

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Child Safety Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants ■

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An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old. Because rear-facing child seats should not be used in this

vehicle, you should never carry an infant in this vehicle.

Protecting Infants

WARNING

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

Never install a rear-facing child seat in
this vehicle.

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

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Protecting Smaller Children ■

Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Honda recommends that you do not
carry a child, age 12 or under, as a passenger.

This is because placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can be
hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s
front airbag off.

If you choose to ignore our warnings and transport a small child in this vehicle,
be sure to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the following pages.

Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat ■

Important Consideration When Selecting a Child Seat

■

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements to ensure that it
provides adequate protection:

●

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

●

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

●

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

Protecting Smaller Children

WARNING

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

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

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

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with
the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose
seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.

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Installing a Child Seat ■

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1. Move the passenger seat to the rearmost
position.
Place the child seat on the passenger seat.2.
Route the seat belt through the child seat 3.
according to the seat maker’s instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.

Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
Let the seat belt wind up to remove the 5.
slack and then try to pull it out to make
sure it is locked and does not come out.

If you are able to pull the shoulder

belt out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3 – 5.

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

When doing this, place your weight

on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.

Installing a Child Seat

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with
the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the vehicle's seat belt system, check
that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle.

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Tether
Anchorage
Point

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

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Adding Security with a Tether ■

7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured

by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.

A tether anchorage point is provided behind
the passenger seat. A child seat with a tether
can be installed, so long as the base of the
child seat is secured using a seat belt.

Route the tether strap through the head 1.
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
Secure the tether strap hook onto the 2.
anchor.
Tighten the tether strap as instructed by 3.
the child seat manufacturer.

Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt

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

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

Adding Security with a Tether

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

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Protecting Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Honda recommends that you
do not carry a child age 12 or under as a passenger. This is because children

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who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by
an inflating passenger’s front airbag. If a larger child must ride in this vehicle,

the information in the following pages provides guidelines to help you decide when
a given child may ride in this vehicle, and how to properly protect the child.

Checking Seat Belt Fit ■

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

Checklist

■

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

Protecting Larger Children

WARNING

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

If a larger child must ride in the vehicle,
move the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and use a booster seat if
needed. Have the child sit up and wear
the seat belt properly.

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs a booster seat.

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Booster Seats ■

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

Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks ■

If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle, be sure that:

●

You have read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in
this manual.

●

The passenger seat is as far back as possible.

●

The child is sitting upright and well back in the seat.

●

The seat belt is properly positioned.

Monitoring a Child Passenger

■

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

Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read
the instructions that came with it, and install the
seat accordingly.
There are high-and low-type booster seats. Choose
a booster seat that allows the child to wear the
seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories
require children to use a booster seat until they
reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs/27 kg). Be sure to check current laws in the
state or province/territory where you intend to
drive.

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

The exhaust gas from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide. As long as you
properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the Exhaust System Inspected for Leaks Whenever

■

●

The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

●

The exhaust system may have been damaged.

●

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

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

Select the fresh air mode.1.
Select the 2.
Set the fan speed to high.3.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.4.

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

mode.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

WARNING

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

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

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ll
up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of
the garage immediately after starting the engine.

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Safety Labels

Sun Visor

Cargo Area

Doorjambs

U.S. models

U.S. models

U.S. models

Canadian models

Canadian models

Separator

U.S.
models

Canadian
models

Canadian
models

Radiator Cap

Dashboard

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

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

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

during driving.

Indicators ................................................... 68

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages .............................. 78

Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges .................................................... 81

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

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Indicator

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U.S.

Canada

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Comes on while driving •- Make sure

the parking brake is released. Check
the brake fluid level.

What to Do When It Comes On

While Driving P.302

Comes on along with the ABS

•

indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator Comes

On P.302

U.S. Canada

Parking
Brake and
Brake System
Indicator

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON

, then
goes off (comes on when the
parking brake is applied).
Comes on when the brake fluid

•

level is low.
Comes on if there is a problem

•

with the brake system.
The beeper sounds and the

•

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

Comes on during driving • -

Immediately stop in a safe place.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P.299

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the

•

ignition switch to ON

, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the engine oil

•

pressure is low.

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Indicator

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

12 Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator

Transmission
Indicator
(Shift Position
Indicator)

Not available on all models

*

*

Comes on when you turn the

•

ignition switch to ON

, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
Comes on if there is a problem

•

with the emissions control system.
Blinks when a misfire in the

•

engine’s cylinders is detected.

Comes on when you turn the

•

ignition switch to ON

, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt battery

•

is not charging.

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

Blinks if the transmission system

•

has a problem.

Readiness codes are part of the on

•

board diagnostics for the emissions
control systems.

Readiness Codes P.317

Comes on during driving • - Have

the vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

Blinks during driving • - Stop in a safe

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

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinking P.301

Comes on during driving • - Turn off

the climate control system and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.

If the 12 Volt Battery Charging

System Indicator Comes On P.300

Blinks during driving • - Avoid

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

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Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

The beeper stops and the indicator

•

goes off when you and your
passenger fasten your seat belts.

Stays on after you or your

•

passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have

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

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P.35

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

Comes on and the beeper sounds

•

if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON

. If the passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about six seconds later.
Blinks during driving if either you

•

or your passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds
and the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.

Comes on • - Refuel your vehicle as

soon as possible.

Blinks • - Have the vehicle checked by

a dealer.

Low Fuel
Indicator

Comes on when the fuel reserve is

•

running low (approximately 1.8 U.S.
gal./6.9 Liter left).
Blinks if there is a problem with the

•

fuel gauge.

Stays on constantly • - Have the

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

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P.221

ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

If it comes at any other time, there

•

is a problem with the ABS.

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Indicator

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Stays on constantly or does not

•

come on at all - Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

Comes on if a problem with any of

•

the following is detected:

Supplemental restraint system ­Side airbag system ­Side curtain airbag system ­Seat belt tensioner -

Stays on constantly • - Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer.

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.214

®

VSA

(Vehicle
Stability
Assist) System
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

®

Blinks when VSA

•

Comes on if there is a problem

•

with the VSA
Comes on if there is a problem

•

is active.

®

system.

with the hill start assist system.
Comes on if there is a problem

•

with the creep aid system (CVT) or
the brake assist system.

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.215

VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

Comes on when you deactivate

•

®

VSA

.

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Indicator

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Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Goes off if both doors and the hatch

•

are closed.

,

Door/Hatch
Open Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds if you

•

turn the ignition switch to ON
then goes off.
Comes on if the hatch or either

•

door is not completely closed.

EPS (Electric
Power Steering
System)
Indicator

Comes on when you turn the

•

ignition switch to ON

, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on if there is a problem

•

with the EPS (Electric Power

Stays on constantly or does not

•

come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

If the EPS Indicator Comes On P.302

Steering System).

Comes on during driving • - Stop in

a safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

Blinks and remains on • - Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle

U.S. models only

Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on if the tire pressure of any

•

.

of the tires becomes significantly
low.
Blinks for about one minute, and

•

then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a compact
spare tire is temporarily installed.

as soon as you can.

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Indicator

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Blinks while driving • - Drive slowly to

prevent overheating.

Stays on while driving • - Immediately

stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.

Overheating P.297

Remains on or does not come on

•

at all - Avoid high speed driving and
have the vehicle checked by a dealer
as soon as possible.

If the IMA Indicator Comes ON P.303

While the indicator is on, press the

•

(information) button to see

the message again.
Refer to the Indicators information in

•

High
Temperature
Indicator

IMA System
Indicator

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Blinks when the engine coolant

•

.

temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues to
rise.

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on if there is a problem

•

.

with the IMA system.

Comes on along with a beep when

•

a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.

this chapter when a system message
System Message
Indicator

appears on the multi-information

display. Take the appropriate action

for the message.

The multi-information display does not

•

return to the normal screen unless the

warning is canceled, or the

button is pressed.

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Indicator

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U.S.

Canada

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

If the indicator stays on after the

•

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

It does not mean there is a problem

•

with your side airbags.

Comes on when nobody is sitting

•

in the passenger seat - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.

Comes on when someone is sitting

•

in the seat - Have the person sit
properly.

— —

Low
Temperature
Indicator

Side Airbag Off
Indicator

High Beam
Indicator

Comes on when the engine

•

coolant temperature is low.

Comes on for a few seconds when

•

you turn the ignition switch to ON

, then goes off.

Comes on when the passenger side

•

airbag system is automatically shut
off.

Comes on when the high beam

•

headlights are on.
Comes on with reduced brightness

•

when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.

—

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Canada

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Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

If you remove the key from the

•

ignition switch while the light is on, a

chime sounds when the driver’s door

is opened.

— —

Does not blink or blinks rapidly • -

A turn signal light bulb has blown.

Change the bulb immediately.

Replacing Light Bulbs P.262, 263

Blinks • - You cannot start the engine.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

, pull the key out, and then insert

the key and turn it to ON

Repeatedly blinks • - The system may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system

•

or add other devices to it. Electrical

problems can occur.

again.

Lights On
Indicator

Fog Light
Indicator

Turn Signal
Indicators

Immobilizer
System
Indicator

*

Comes on whenever the light

•

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

Comes on when the fog lights are

•

on.

The turn signal indicators blink

•

when you operate the turn signal
lever.
If you press the hazard warning

•

button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
goes off.
Comes on if the immobilizer

•

system cannot recognize the key
information.

, then

—

—

—

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Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Blinks when the security alarm

Security
Alarm System

•

system has been set.

Security Alarm System P.105

Indicator

Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator

Cruise Main
Indicator

Cruise Control
Indicator

Shift Up
Indicator

*

•

operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.

Comes on when you press the

•

CRUISE button.

Comes on if you have set a speed

•

for cruise control.

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on when shifting up is

•

.

Auto Idle Stop P.224, 227

Cruise Control P.211

Cruise Control P.211

recommended.

Shift Up/Down Indicators P.208

Shift Down
Indicator

*

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on when shifting down is

•

.

recommended.

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

SPORT Mode
Indicator

1

*

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on when you press the

•

.

3-Mode Drive System P.210

SPORT mode button.

—

—

—

—

—

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Indicator

1

: The driving mode message on the multi-information display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode

*

button.

Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

NORMAL Mode
Indicator

ECON Mode
Indicator

1

*

1

*

the ignition switch to ON II.
Comes on when you press the

•

NORMAL mode button.

Comes on briefly when you turn

•

the ignition switch to ON
Comes on when you press the

•

ECON mode button.

.

3-Mode Drive System P.210

3-Mode Drive System P.210

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Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages

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

Message Condition Explanation

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Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not

•

installed.

Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P.301

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Canadian models only

Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.

•

Appears when washer fluid gets low.

•

Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due

•

soon.
Consequently, “SERVICE DUE NOW” and “SERVICE

•

PAST DUE” follow.

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

•

ignition key is in ACCESSORY

.

Daytime Running Lights P.112

Refilling washer fluid.

•

Refilling Window Washer Fluid P.257

Maintenance Minder™ P.241

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

•

remove the key.

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Message Condition Explanation

Appears when the ignition key is turned to

•

ACCESSORY

from ON II. (The driver’s door is

closed.)

Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

•

ignition key is in LOCK

.

Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the auto idle stop is in operation, and the engine is ready
to restart.

Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear

•

position, and the auto idle stop operating time has
continued for a while.

Appears while the auto idle stop is in operation, and

•

to allow the engine to restart again for the following
reasons:

The IMA battery charge is low.•
There is a problem with the system.•

—

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

•

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

•

Auto Idle Stop P.227

Shift to

•

Auto Idle Stop P.227

Manually start the engine.

•

Starting the Engine P.197

.

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Message Condition Explanation

Automatic
transmission (CVT)

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Manual transmission
model

Appears while you are customizing the settings for the

•

following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of

•

The parking brake is released (manual transmission).

•

(CVT).

Customization Procedure P.90

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Gauges

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

.

Speedometer

Speedometer ■

Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Fuel Gauge ■

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

Tachometer ■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

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Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until
you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements on the multi-information
display switch between mph and km/h. The display
change message appears for a few seconds.

Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

You should refuel when the reading approaches

. Running out of fuel can cause the engine to

misre, damaging the catalytic converter.

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

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IMA Battery Charge Level
Indicator

CHRG
Indicator

ASST
Indicator

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Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ■

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

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IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator ■

Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ■

The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.

Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ■

The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.

The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.

Instant Fuel Economy Gauge

Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to
switch the measurement.

IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator

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

When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.•
When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•
When the IMA battery control system is •

correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.

Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)

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

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

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Eco Guide feedback
with Eco Drive Bar

OFF

HFL

*

Customizable
Setting Entry

Engine Oil Life Power Flow

Monitor

Average Vehicle
Speed

Elapsed Time

Average Fuel
Economy
Records

Average Fuel
Economy A

Range

SEL/RESET
Button

(Information)
Button

Shown when Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink

®

is activated.

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Multi-Information Display

The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature,
and other fuel economy information.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

Switching the Display ■

Press the button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.

Not available on all models

*

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Trip BTrip AOdometer

Outside Temperature

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

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to “0.0”.

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

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

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Odometer ■

Trip Meter ■

Resetting a Trip Meter

■

Outside Temperature ■

Adjusting the Outside Temperature Display

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Customizing Features P.90

Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Outside Temperature

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

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

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Leaf
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2nd Stage

3rd Stage

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Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide Feedback ■

■ Real-Time Score

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

Accumulated when your driving style is fuel •
efficient.
Deducted when your style is not fuel •
efficient.

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Reset the System

■

To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30
seconds, and do not run the engine.

Automatic transmission (CVT): The shift lever must be in

1.

.
Manual transmission: The parking brake must be set.
Turn the ignition switch to ON

2.

.
Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.3.
Depress the brake pedal twice.4.

The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
When the “meter color change” setting on the multi-information display is

off, the color stays in blue.
Press the ECON mode button.5.
Press the NORMAL mode button.6.

The ambient meter color turns off.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

7.

.

continued

Reset the System

If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the
NORMAL mode button. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK

, then go to step 1.

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Deceleration

Moderate DecelerationModerate Acceleration

High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy

Aggressive Deceleration Aggressive Acceleration

Acceleration

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Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar

■

The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar
near the center line for better fuel economy while driving.

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Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar

Automatic Transmission (CVT) model

The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
the level of eco drive bar extension.

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Past Average
Fuel Economy

Latest Average

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Average Fuel Economy Records ■

Shows the average fuel economy for the last
three driving cycles (1-3), and the current
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.

Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON

, the display is updated, and the oldest

record is deleted.

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Average Fuel Economy ■

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

Range ■

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

Elapsed Time ■

The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.

Average Speed ■

The display shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was
reset.

Average Fuel Economy

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

Customized Features P.90

Elapsed Time

You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.

Customized Features P.9 0

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Operating

Not
operating

Engine
Operation
Icon

Power Flow

Power is supplied with the engine and
the electric motor is assisting the engine.

The electric motor is charging the IMA
battery.

Power is supplied with only the engine.

Power is supplied with only the engine
and the electric motor is charging the
IMA battery.

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Power Flow Monitor ■

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

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Power Flow Monitor

The displayed power ow may not correspond to
the ASST/CHRG indicators directly.

Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) P. 82
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) P. 82

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Engine Oil Life ■

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder™.

Maintenance Minder™ P.241

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Bluetooth ■

Shows your paired cell phone’s information.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P.173

®

HandsFreeLink

®

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Not available on all models

*

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(Information) Button:

Changes the customize menus and items.

Multi-Information Display:
Goes to customize settings.

SEL/RESET Button:
Enters the selected item.

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Customized Features ■

Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.

How to Customize

■

Select the “CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS” screen by pressing the

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the ignition switch is in ON
is set (manual transmission). The screen switches to “CHG SETTING.”

, the shift lever is in P (CVT), and the parking brake

button while

Customized Features

To select customizing items, press the SEL/RESET
button on the "CHG SETTING" screen, then press
the

List of Customizable Options P.9 2
Example of Cutomization Settings P.9 4

When you customize settings:

Automatic transmission (CVT) model

Shift to

Manual transmission model

Set the parking brake.

button.

.

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Customizing Flow

METER SETUP

AUTO DOOR LOCK

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY

*

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET with REFUEL

ELAPSED TIME RESET

HOLD ECON MODE

METER COLOR CHANGE

DISPLAY KM/MILES

LIGHTING SETUP

DOOR SETUP

EXIT

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

SEL/RESET

Press the button.

CHG SETTING

DEFAULT ALL

EXIT

CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

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List of Customizable Options

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

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Meter Setup

Lighting
Setup

*1: Default Setting
*2: If equipped

Language Selection Changes the displayed language. English*

Adjust outside temp.
display

Trip A Reset with Refuel

Elapsed Time Reset

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees.

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

Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*

-3°C ~ ±0°C*

ON, OFF*

IGN OFF*

1

Hold ECON Mode Maintains ECON mode. ON, OFF*

Meter Color Change Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. ON*1, OFF

Display Km/Miles

Interior Light Dimming
Time

Auto Light Sensitivity*

Changes the displayed measurement on the
multi-information display.

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

Changes the timing for the headlights to come

2

on.

1

AUTO*

, KM, MILES

60 sec, 30 sec*

Max, High, Mid*

, French, Spanish

1

~ +5°F (U.S.)

1

~ +3°C (Canada)

1

1

, Trip A, Trip B

1

1

, 15 sec

1

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Door Setup

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Door Lock Mode

Key Lock
Acknowledgment

Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature.

Changes the setting for when the doors and the
hatch unlock automatically.

Sets up either the driver’s door or both doors
and the hatch to unlock on the first push of the
remote.

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

Shift from
VEH SPD*

Shift to

Driver Door*

Driver Door*

All Doors

1

, OFF

ON*

Changes the time it takes for the doors and the

Security Relock Timer

hatch to relock and the security system to set
after you unlock the vehicle without opening

90 sec, 60 sec*

either door or the hatch.

Default All Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default. Set, Cancel

*1: Default Setting
*2: Default Setting on automatic transmission (CVT) model
*3: Default Setting on manual transmission

(A/T only), With

1

, OFF

*2, IGN off*3, OFF

1

, All Doors

1

1

, 30 sec

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Example for Customizing Settings

■

The steps for changing the “Trip A reset with refuel” setting to ON are shown
below. The default setting for “Trip A reset with refuel” is OFF.

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Press the

1.

“CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS” appears on the
display, then press the SEL/RESET button to
go into the “CHG SETTING” group.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button to go into the
“METER SETUP” group.

3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.

“LANGUAGE SELECTION” appears first

in the display.

button until

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Press the

4.

A RESET with REFUEL” appears on the
display, then press the SEL/RESET button.

The display switches to the

“Customization setup” screen, where
you can select “ON,” “OFF,” or “EXIT.”

Press the

5.

then press the SEL/RESET button.

The “ON” setup screen appears,

then the display returns to the
“Customization menu” screen.

Press the

6.

appears in the display, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
Repeat step 6 until you return to the 7.
normal screen.

button until “TRIP

button and select “ON”,

button until “EXIT”

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

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

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

the Outside ........................................... 100

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

the Inside .............................................. 102

Auto Door Lock/Unlock .......................... 103

Opening and Closing the Hatch ............. 104

Security System ....................................... 105

Immobilizer System ................................ 105

Security Alarm System ............................ 105

Opening and Closing the Windows ....... 107

Not available on all models

*

Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch ....................................... 109

Turn Signals ........................................... 110

Light Switches ........................................ 110

Fog Lights* ............................................ 112

Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112

Wipers and Washers ............................... 113

Brightness Control .................................. 115

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button ................................................... 116

Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................. 117

*

Adjusting the Mirror

Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 118

Door Mirrors .......................................... 118

Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Position ..................... 119

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights ......................................... 123

Interior Convenience Items ..................... 125

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control ........... 131

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 133

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Setting the Clock

1

2

Button
Button
Button

(Power)
Button

Clock Display

CLOCK Button

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Clock

Models without navigation system

You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK (AM/FM) button.

Adjusting the Time ■

Controls

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

2.

Press the

3.

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

(Hour) button to change the hours.
(Minute) button to change the minutes.

Clock

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

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

Models with navigation system

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

(Reset)

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Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Keys ■

Key with Remote
Transmitter

Key Number Tag ■

Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and hatch.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and hatch.

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

Key Types and Functions

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

Immobilizer System P.10 5

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

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or •
in locations with high temperature or high
humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on •
them.
Keep the keys away from liquids. •
Do not take the keys apart except for replacing •
the battery.

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

Key Number Tag

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

Controls

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

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