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

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

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

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

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2 Safe Driving P. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 34

2 Instrument Panel P. 63

Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Displays P. 72

2 Controls P. 75

Setting the Clock P. 76 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92 Adjusting the Seats P. 103

2 Features P. 121

Audio System P. 122 Audio System Basic Operation P. 125 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

P. 140

2 Driving P. 153

Before Driving P. 154 Towing a Trailer P. 159 Refueling P. 186 Fuel Economy P. 189

2 Maintenance P. 191

Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218 Heating and Cooling

System Maintenance P. 233

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 237

Tools P. 238 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239 Overheating P. 254 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 256

2 Information P. 267

Specifications P. 268 Identification Numbers P. 270 Emissions Testing P. 273 Warranty Coverages P. 275

Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62

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Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88 Security System P. 90 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 94 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Heating and Cooling

Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137

When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185 Accessories and Modifications P. 190

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Battery P. 231 Remote Transmitter Care Cleaning P. 234

Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Jump Starting P. 251 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253 Fuses P. 260 Emergency Towing P. 264

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P. 232

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Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

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P. 63

P. 75

P. 121

P. 153

P. 191

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P. 279

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272 Authorized Manuals P. 277 Customer Service Information P. 278

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❙ Gauges (P72) ❙ Information Display (P73)

❙ System Indicators (P64)

❙ Navigation System

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button

(P176)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Audio System (P122)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P101)

❙ Ignition Switch (P94)

❙ Heated Mirror Button

(P100)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P100)

❙ Heating and Cooling

System

(P118)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P102)

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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights

(P96)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P97)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)

(P 170)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)

(P170)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

(P173)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

(P140)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P73) ❙ Brightness Control (P99)

❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons

() See Navigation System Manual

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

() See Navigation System Manual

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❙ Parking Brake (P181)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P200)

❙ Power Window Switches (P92)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag

(P37)

❙ Glove Box (P113)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P102)

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission

(P164)

Manual Transmission

(P171)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P261)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P37)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch

(P82)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P115)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P123)

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❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P56)

❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Map Lights

(P111)

❙ USB Adapter Cable

(P123)

❙ Seat Belts (P26)

❙ Side Airbags (P41)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P44) ❙ Coat Hook (P116) ❙ Grab Handle

❙ Ceiling Light (P111)

❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31)

❙ Rear Seat (P108) ❙ LATCH to Secure a

Child Seat

(P54)

❙ Front Seat (P103)

❙ Rear Side Pocket (Right Side)

❙ Cargo Floor Box

(P115)

❙ Cargo Area Light (P112)

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❙ How to Refuel (P187) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P217)

❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P89)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate

(P88)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P216)

❙ Brake/Taillights (P216)

❙ Rear Wiper (P98)

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P199)

❙ Windshield Wipers (P97)

❙ Tires (P222)

❙ Fog Lights

(P214)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P79)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P102)

❙ Audio Antenna (P124)

❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights

(P95)

❙ Headlights (P95)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P216)

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(P214)

(P239)

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Safe Driving (P 21)

Airbags (P34)

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

Child Safety (P49)

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P61)

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

Before Driving Checklist (P154)

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

Seat Belts (P26)

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

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

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Lights Reminders

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel GaugeSecurity System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P72)/Information Display (P73)/System Indicators (P64)

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

High Temperature Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

System Indicators System Indicators

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

System Indicators

Charging System Indicator

U.S.

Canada

TPMS Indicator

U.S. models only

Washer Level Indicator

Daytime Running Lights Indicator

Maintenance Minder Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

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Controls (P75)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

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

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Lights (P95)

Wipers and Washers

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position, then lock the lever back in place.

Tailgate (P88)

● To open the tailgate, pull the tailgate

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Power Door Mirrors

(P102)

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

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

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Power Windows (P92)

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

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

● If the power window lock button is in the on position, each passenger’s window switch is disabled.

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Fan Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror

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A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

Temperature Control Dial

Air flows from windshield defroster vents.

Mode Control Dial

Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever

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

● Rotate the Mode control dial ( / / / / ) to select the vents air flows

from.

● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

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

● Rotate the mode to defrost the windshield.

(P118)

Clock (P76)

a Press the CLOCK button until the

displayed time begins flashing.

b Press the (1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)

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

c Press the CLOCK button again to set

the time.

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

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FM/AM Button

SCAN Button

(SEEK) Button

Selector Knob

Button

(Sound) Button

(Power) Button

CD Button

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

Button

TITLE Button

RDM/A.SEL Button

Auxiliary Input Jack

RPT Button

(SEEK) Button

AUX Button

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Audio System (P125) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual

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Shifting

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Release Button

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

Models without paddle shifter

Shift Lever

Park

Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

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

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S Position

Sequential shift mode can be used.

(P171)

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Paddle Shifters* (P169)

● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

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

● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M

(P.

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Drive (D3)

Used when:

•Going up or down hills

Second

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

First

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

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(M Indicator

Selected Gear Number

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

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VSA® OFF Button (P177)

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

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

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

Cruise Control* (P173)

● 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 DECEL/SET once you have received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Refueling (P186)

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

higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)

a Press on the edge of the

fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.

b Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the cap.

c Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill door.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

● TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

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d After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

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Maintenance (P191)

Under the Hood (P199)

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

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

● Check the battery regularly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

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

the hood.

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

locked in place.

Lights (P212)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P218)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

Tires (P222)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

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Flat Tire (P239)

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat tire with the compact spare tire the tire repair kit

in the cargo area.

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Engine Won’t Start

(P250)

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

Overheating (P254)

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

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Indicators Come On

(P256)

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

Blown Fuse (P260)

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

Emergency Towing

(P264)

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

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The ignition switch does not turn from

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I cannot remove the key. Why?

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

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

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The steering wheel may be locked.

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

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

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

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

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If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

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Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?

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The beeper sounds when:

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The key is left in the ignition switch.

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The exterior lights are left on.

The beeper sounds when:

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

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The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits

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

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Event Data Recorders

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

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

Service Diagnostic Recorders

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

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

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

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

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A Few Words About Safety

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.

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

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 22

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 24

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 26

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 29

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 33

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 34

Types of Airbags ................................ 37

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 37

Side Airbags....................................... 41

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

Airbag System Indicators.................... 45

Airbag Care ....................................... 48

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 49

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 51

Safety of Larger Children ................... 59

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 61

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 62

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don’t drink and drive

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

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■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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Safe Driving

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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

a Safety Cage b Crush Zones c Seats and Seat-Backs d Head Restraints e Collapsible Steering Column f Seat Belts g Front Airbags h Side Airbags i Side Curtain Airbags j Door Locks k Seat Belt Tensioners l Occupant Position Detection

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1Safety Checklist

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

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

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

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 82

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 103

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

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 105

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 29

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

2 Child Safety P. 49

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

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1About Your Seat Belts

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

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Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

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

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

Pull out slowly.

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1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Lap belt as low as possible

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

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Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

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

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1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.

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1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

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

back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

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

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

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

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

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1Seat 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

b Two side airbags, one for the driver and

c Two side curtain airbags, one for each

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

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

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

d An electronic control unit that continually

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

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

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

g Weight sensors in the front passenger’s

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

h Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side collision.

i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

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

j Sensors that can detect if a child or small

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

k An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

l An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

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1Important facts about your airbags

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Types of Airbags

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

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

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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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

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

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

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

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1How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

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

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1Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

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

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

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

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

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

• Do not place any cover over the passenger side

dashboard.

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

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

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

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

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

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the 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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The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seatbacks.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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

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

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

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1Side Airbag Cutoff System

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

• The seat-back is wet

• The passenger is touching a metal or other

electrical conductive object

• A seat cushion is on the seat

• The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

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1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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

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

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

■ When the ignition switch is turned to

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

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

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

pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passenger’s seat.

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

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Airbag Care

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airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

■ When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.

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1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

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

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

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

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portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1Protecting Infants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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

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1Protecting Smaller Children

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

■ Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

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

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

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■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

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

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

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

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

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

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

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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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

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3. Put the head restraint to its upright, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

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

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

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

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

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat maker’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle.

u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked.

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

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

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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

1Adding Security with a Tether

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

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

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

Adding Security with a Tether

Two tether anchorage points are provided behind the rear outer seating positions and one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

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■ Using an outer anchor

1. Put the head restraint to its upright, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

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

■ Using the center anchor

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.

2. Open the anchor cover.

3. Route the tether strap over the head

restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

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

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1Safety of Larger Children

WARNING

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

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

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

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

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

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

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■ Monitoring child passengers

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

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1Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the heating and cooling vehicle with the engine running.

system in the same manner if you sit in your parked

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

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

Indicators ............................................ 64

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 72

Information Display............................ 73

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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

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

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Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

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

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The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released.

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

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Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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

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

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Charging System Indicator

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

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

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

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Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON

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engine starts.

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Comes on when the battery is not charging.

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

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

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

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Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating and cooling

system and rear defogger in order to

reduce electricity consumption.

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Indicates the current shift lever position.

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Transmission Indicator

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

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Blinks if the transmission system has a

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

problem.

M (sequential shift mode) Indicator/ Gear Position Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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Comes on when the manual sequential shift mode is applied.

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Blinks if the transmission system has a problem.

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

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

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Blinks while driving if either you or the

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

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

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

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

Low Fuel Indicator

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Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately 1.64 U.S. gal./6.2 Liter left).

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Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel

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Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

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Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator

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

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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.

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a problem with the ABS.

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

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Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

goes off. Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

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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

High Temperature Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then

goes off.

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Blinks when the engine coolant

temperature goes up, and stays on if the

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Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent overheating.

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

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temperature continues to rise.

Low Temperature Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

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Comes on when the engine coolant

temperature is low.

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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.

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VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator

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

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Blinks when VSA® is active.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the

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

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VSA® system.

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VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Indicator

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator

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

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Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

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

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Comes on if any door or the tailgate is

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Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

not completely closed.

EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator

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

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Comes on if there is a problem with the

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Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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EPS (Electric Power Steering System).

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TPMS Indicator

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the

TPMS, or when a compact spare tire* is

temporarily installed.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON

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Comes on if the tire pressure of any of

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the tires becomes significantly low.

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Comes on for a while and then goes off

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Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

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

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

when a compact spare tire is temporarily

installed.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON

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goes off.

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Comes on when the passenger side

airbag system is automatically shut off.

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

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

dealer.

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Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat

- Have the passenger sit properly.

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

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If you press the hazard warning button, both indicators and all turn signals blink

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

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at the same time.

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Comes on when the high beam

High Beam Indicator

headlights are on.

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Comes on with reduced brightness when

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DRL (daytime running lights) are on.

Lights On Indicator

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Comes on whenever the light switch is on when the exterior lights are on.

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

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Comes on when the fog lights are on.

Fog Light Indicator

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

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

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

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Repeatedly blinks - The system may be

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malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

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Security System Alarm Indicator

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

Washer Level Indicator

Blinks when the security system alarm

has been set.

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Comes on when you press the CRUISE

button.

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Comes on if you have set a speed for

cruise control.

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Comes on when washer fluid gets low.

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Refill washer fluid.

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Daytime Running Lights Indicator

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Comes on when the scheduled

maintenance is due soon.

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Comes on for a few seconds when you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then

goes off.

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Comes on if there is a problem with the

DRL system.

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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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NOTICE

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

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Gauges

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

Speedometer

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

Tachometer

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Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Fuel Gauge

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Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

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1Switching the Display

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

Instant Fuel Economy, Trip Meter

Instant Fuel Economy, Average Fuel Economy

Engine Oil Life

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

Switching the Display

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Press the (select/reset) knob to change the display.

Odometer

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

Trip Meter

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

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

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Average Fuel Economy

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

Engine Oil Life

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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

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Instant Fuel Economy

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

Check Fuel Cap

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

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Setting the Clock ................................ 76

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions .................... 77

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

Outside ..................................... 79

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from

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Childproof Door Locks .......................83

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Using the Key

Using the Tailgate Open Handle......... 89

Security System .................................. 90

Immobilizer System ............................ 90

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Security System Alarm

Opening and Closing the Windows .. 92 Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch................................... 94

Turn Signals....................................... 95

Light Switches.................................... 95

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights ..................... 96

Wipers and Washers .......................... 97

Brightness Control ............................. 99

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button ........................................... 100

Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 101

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Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 102

Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 102

Power Door Mirrors ......................... 102

Adjusting the Seats .......................... 103

Adjusting the Seat Positions............. 103

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience

Items ................................................ 111

Interior Lights .................................. 111

Interior Convenience Items .............. 113

Heating and Cooling

Using Vents, Heating and A/C

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Controls

Setting the Clock

1Clock

Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock display begins to blink, then press the

(3 (Reset)

button.

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

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

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

2. Press the

3. Press the

(1 (Hour) button to change the hours.

(2 (Minute) button to change the minutes.

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

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1Key Types and Functions

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

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

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

locations with high temperature or high humidity.

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

• Keep the keys away from liquids.

• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the

battery.

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

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Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter

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This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Master Keys

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

lock and unlock the doors, and tailgate.

There is a PANIC button in the remote

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1Key Number Tag

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

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

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Key Number Tag

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

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1Using the Remote Transmitter

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

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

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

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

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

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LED

Unlock Button

Lock Button

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■ Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights will flash, all the

doors and tailgate will lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the

push):

first

uA beeper sounds and verifies the security

system is set.

■ Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.

Once:

uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and

the driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

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Unlock

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Lock

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

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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

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■ Locking the driver’s door

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

b, and close the door.

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■ Lockout prevention system

The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door or the tailgate is open.

Pull and hold the outside door handle, then pull the lock tab rearward a. Release the handle, then close the door.

■ Locking the passenger’s doors

Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.

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1Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all of the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

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Lock Tab

To Lock

1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock the driver’s door and tailgate using the master lock switch, all the other doors lock/ unlock at the same time.

Master Door Lock Switch

To Unlock

To Lock

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Using the Lock Tab

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■ Locking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

■ Unlocking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.

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1Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.

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The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

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Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

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Open the door using the outside door handle.

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1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock switch.

2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/

Unlocking Setting

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks all doors and the tailgate and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a certain condition is met.

Auto Door Locking

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■ Drive lock mode

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

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Auto Door Unlocking

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■ Park unlock mode

The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.

■ Ignition switch unlock mode

The driver’s door unlocks when the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w .

The settings can be changed to unlock all doors and the tailgate.

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You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.

List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options

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■ Auto door locking

Mode Description

Drive Lock Mode

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

All doors and the tailgate lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P with the brake pedal depressed.

Park Lock Mode

Off The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

■ Auto door unlocking

Mode Description

All doors and the tailgate unlock

Park Unlock Mode

Ignition Switch Unlock Mode

Driver’s door unlocks

When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.

Driver’s door unlocks

When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.

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Off The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

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Steps Drive Lock Mode

Apply the parking brake.

Move the shift lever out of

brake pedal depressed.

(P with the

Park Lock Mode

Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to

(P.

Off

Apply the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to (P.

2 The driver’s door must be closed at this stage. Open the driver’s door.

3 Turn the ignition switch to ON (w . Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more

than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.

Press and hold the front of the master

door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear one click.

Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.

uCustomization is completed.

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Ignition Switch Unlock Mode

Steps

To unlock driver’s

door

Apply the parking brake.

Move the shift lever out of pedal depressed.

The driver’s door must be closed at this stage. Open the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w .

Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.

Release the switch.

Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.

uCustomization is completed.

*1: Default setting for manual transmission models *2: Default setting for automatic transmission models

To unlock all doors

and the tailgate

(P with the brake

Keep pressing the switch for another five seconds to hear one more click.

Park Unlock Mode

To unlock driver’s

door

To unlock all doors

Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to (P.

Keep pressing the switch

Release the switch.

for another five seconds to hear one more click.

and the tailgate

Off

Apply the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to

Release the switch.

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Opening and Closing the Tailgate

1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo area when closing the gate.

When you are storing or picking up luggage from the cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.

Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden acceleration, or a crash.

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Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

■ Opening the tailgate

• Open the tailgate all the way.

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uIf it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.

• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.

■ Closing the tailgate

Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:

uAvoid possible damage. uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

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Using the Key

Insert the key in the cylinder to lock and unlock the tailgate.

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Tailgate Open Handle

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Using the Tailgate Open Handle

When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate is unlocked.

Pull up the tailgate open handle and lift open the tailgate.

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To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.

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1Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

1Security System Alarm

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates.

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Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:

• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition

switch.

Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.

■ To deactivate the security system alarm

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horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

transmitter. The system, along with the

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■ Setting the security system alarm

1Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:

• Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master

door lock switch.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

Panic Button

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The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met:

• The ignition switch is in LOCK

(0, and the key has been removed from the

ignition switch.

• The hood is closed.

• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm sets

The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.

■ To cancel the security system alarm

The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote transmitter. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.

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■ Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Panic Mode

■ The panic button on the remote

transmitter

If you press the PANIC button for

approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:

• The horn sounds.

• Some exterior lights flash.

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Opening and Closing the Windows

1Opening/Closing the Power Windows

The power windows can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

WARNING

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Power Window Lock Button

Driver’s Window Switch

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The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON

(w, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open

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and close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s seat.

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Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

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■ Automatic operation

To open: Push the switch down firmly. To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly.

■ Manual operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

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Function

To open: Push the switch down. To close: Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

1Ignition Switch

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in

(P.

If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK

(0 or ACCESSORY (q , a warning buzzer will sound

to remind you to take the key out. If the key won’t turn from LOCK

(0 to ACCESSORY

(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left

and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.

WARNING

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this

position.

(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and

other accessories in this position.

(w ON: This is the position when driving.

(e START: This position is for starting the engine.

The switch returns to ON

(w when you let go of

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1Light Switches

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

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.

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Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and rear license plate lights

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The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

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Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the position of the ignition switch.

■ High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

■ Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams.

■ Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights

The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met:

• The ignition switch is in ON

• The headlight switch is off, or in .

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.

(w.

When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on. They go off when the headlights turn off, or when the daytime running lights are on.

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Wipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out. The pump may get damaged.

a MIST b OFF c INT: Low speed with

intermittent

d LO: Low speed wipe e HI: High speed wipe

b c

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The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

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■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.

■ Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping.

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1Wipers and Washers

If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.

Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY

(q or LOCK (0 , then remove

the obstacle.

The wiper motor is equipped with a breaker that may stop motor operation temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation will return to normal within a few minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, ON)

The wiper operates intermittently after completing a few sweeps.

■ Washer ( )

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this position.

■ Operating in reverse

When you shift the transmission to operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

Front Wiper Position Rear Wiper Operation

(R with the front wiper activated, the rear wiper

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LO (Low speed wipe) HI (High speed wipe)

Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the washer. Once released, it stops operating after a few more sweeps.

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Brightness Control

1Brightness Control

Pressing the knob switches the display.

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the parking lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

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When the parking lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in ON (w, you can use the

(select/reset) knob to adjust instrument

panel brightness.

Brighten: Turn the knob to the right. Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beeper when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The information display will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.

■ Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the information display while you are adjusting it.

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User Manual

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

Safe Driving (P 21)

Instrument Panel (P63)

Controls (P75)

Features (P121)

Maintenance (P191)

Handling the Unexpected (P237)

What to Do If

A Few Words About Safety

Safe Driving

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