Honda FIT 2017 Owner's Manual

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cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
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NOTICE

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

Event Data Recorders

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

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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.

A Few Words About Safety

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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

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

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

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

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

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

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

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

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

3 and

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

2 Safe Driving P. 27

For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 41

2 Instrument Panel P. 69

Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 82

2 Controls P. 87

Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 90
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 113
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 116
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 144

2 Features P. 161

Audio System P. 162 Audio System Basic Operation P. 169
Customized Features P. 225 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 247

2 Driving P. 301

Before Driving P. 302 Towing a Trailer P. 307
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 345

2 Maintenance P. 353

Before Performing Maintenance P. 354 Maintenance MinderTM P. 357
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 380
Heating and Cooling System

*

/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 397

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 403

Tools P. 404 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 405
Overheating P. 417 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 419 Fuses P. 423

2 Information P. 431

Specifications P. 432 Identification Numbers P. 434
Emissions Testing P. 437 Warranty Coverages P. 439

Contents

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

Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 107 Security System P. 110
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 131 Adjusting the Seats P. 132
Heating and Cooling System

Audio Error Messages P. 218 General Information on the Audio System P. 222

When Driving P. 311 Braking P. 340 Parking Your Vehicle P. 344
Refueling P. 347 Fuel Economy and CO

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 361 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 373
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 384 Battery P. 393 Remote Transmitter Care P. 395
Cleaning P. 398

Engine Does Not Start P. 411 Jump Starting P. 414 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 416
Emergency Towing P. 428 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 429

*

P. 115

*

P. 154 Climate Control System* P. 157

Emissions P. 350 Accessories and Modifications P. 351

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

Index

P. 4

P. 27

P. 69

P. 87

P. 161

P. 301

P. 353

P. 403

P. 431

P. 445

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 435 Reporting Safety Defects P. 436
Authorized Manuals P. 441 Customer Service Information P. 442

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

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

❙ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button

*

(P337)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1

(P117)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P130)

❙ Heating and Cooling System

*

(P154)

❙ Climate Control System

*

(P157)

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P129)
❙ Heated Mirror Button

*

(P129)

❙ Audio/Information Screen (P170, 191)
❙ Audio System (P162)
❙ Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ System Indicators (P70)
❙ Gauges (P82)
❙ Information Display (P83)

❙ ECON Button

*

(P328)

❙ Ignition Switch

*

(P116)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P333)

Visual Index

4

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Wipers/Washers (P126)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)

*

(P324)

❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P83)
❙ Brightness Control (P128)

❙ Display Button

*

(P191)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)

*

(P 324)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P121)
❙ Fog Lights

*

(P124)

❙ LaneWatch

TM

*

(P334)

❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons

*

(P167)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons

*

(P329)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

(P247, 272)

❙ Voice Control Buttons (P247, 272)
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Glove Box (P146)

❙ Shift Lever

Continuously Variable
Transmission

*

(P318)

Manual Transmission* (P325)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P153)

❙ Parking Brake (P340)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P362)
❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P348)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P149)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)

❙ USB Port (P163)
❙ HDMI® Port

*

(P164)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack

*

(P164)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P425)
❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)

❙ Power Window Switches (P113)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P101)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P131)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Grab Handle
❙ Coat Hook (P150)

(Only on the rear left side)

❙ Ceiling Light (P144)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P50)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P131)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
❙ Map Lights (P145)
❙ Moonroof Switch

*

(P115)

❙ Cargo Floor Box (P148)

❙ Cargo Area Cover

*

(P152)

❙ Cargo Area Light (P145)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P59)
❙ Rear Seat (P136)

❙ Side Airbags (P48)
❙ Accessory Power Socket

*

(P149)

❙ USB Port

*

(P163)

❙ Front Seat (P132)

❙ Seat Belts (P32)
❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P61)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P62)

❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

(P38)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P93)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P131)

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P361)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P126, 380)

❙ Headlights (P121, 373)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P121, 374)
❙ Side Marker Lights (P121, 375)

❙ Tires (P384, 405)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P124, 375)

❙ Audio Antenna (P165)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P378)
❙ Rear Wiper (P127, 382)

❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P107)
❙ Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P108)

❙ License Plate Lights (P379)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P345)

❙ Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P378)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P377)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P377)

❙ How to Refuel (P348)

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Quick Reference Guide

Ambient Meter

● Changes color to reflect your driving style.

Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration

● The ambient meter color changes in accordance
with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.

ECON Mode Indicator*

(P78)

Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.

ECON Button* (P328)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

* Not available on all models

Eco Assist® System

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P 27)

Airbags (P41)

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

Child Safety (P54)

● 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 (P66)

● 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 (P302)

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

Seat Belts (P32)

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

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

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P69)

Lights Indicators

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) System
Indicator

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

System Indicators

CRUISE MAIN

Indicator

*

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

Starter System
Indicator

*

Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System
Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

*

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges (P82)/Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P70)

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

High Temperature
Indicator (Red)

Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)

System Indicators System Indicators

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

U.S. models only

Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)

CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator

*

System Indicators

Charging System
Indicator

U.S.

U.S.

Canada

Smart Entry System
Indicator

*

Washer Level
Indicator

*

ECON Mode
Indicator

*

Maintenance
Minder Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

Canada

Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

Canada

U.S.

M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator

*

Information Display

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P87)

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Clock

Models with display audio system

3

4

Models with color audio system

Clock (P88)

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

The clock in the information display is
automatically updated along with the audio
system’s clock display.

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a Select the (HOME) icon, then select

Settings.

b Select System, Clock/Info, then Clock

Adjustment.

c Touch the / icon to adjust the

numbers up or down.

d Select OK.

a Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK

button.

b Rotate to change hour, then press

.

c Rotate to change minute, then

press .

d Select SET, then press .

These indications are used to show how to
operate the LIST/SELECT (List/Selector) knob.

• Rotate to select.

• Press to enter.

Quick Reference Guide

Engine START/STOP

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

Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

* Not available on all models

Button

Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.

*

(P117)

Turn Signals (P121)

Lights (P121)

Wipers and Washers

(P126)

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel (P130)

To adjust

To lock

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P100)

● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.

Tailgate (P107)

● With all the doors unlocked, pull the
tailgate outer handle, and lift up to open it.

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

● Press the tailgate release button to
unlock and open the tailgate when you
carry the smart entry remote.

Quick Reference Guide

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

Power Door Mirrors

(P131)

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

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

(w

*1

, move

Power Windows (P113)

*1

(w

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

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

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

, open

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

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Quick Reference Guide

Heating and Cooling System

Fan Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror

*

) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

*

Air flows from
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
floor and
windshield
defroster vents.

Mode Control Dial

Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever

● 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 control dial to to defrost the windshield.

*

(P154)

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Quick Reference Guide

AUTO Icon

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon

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 Icons Fan Control Icons

(Recirculation) Icon

(ON/OFF) Icon

(Fresh Air) Icon

Mode Control Icons

(windshield Defroster) Icon

* Not available on all models

Climate Control System

● Select the AUTO icon to activate the climate control system.

● Select the icon to turn the system on or off.

● Select the icon to defrost the windshield.

● The climate control system is voice operable.

() See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

*

(P157)

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P161)

Models without navigation system

/ / / Buttons

SOURCE Button

Models with color audio system

Models with display audio system

Models with color audio system

MENU/CLOCK Button

LIST/SELECT Knob

Button

(Back) Button

(Sound) Button

VOL /
(Volume/Power)
Knob

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

(Phone) Button

RADIO Button

/

(Skip/Seek) Buttons

CD/AUX
Button

Audio/Information Screen

Audio Remote Controls*

(P167)

● / Button

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio/AUX.

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Pandora®
Bluetooth® Audio/AUX HDMI.

● / Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

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

CD/USB device:

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

*

/Aha

TM*

Audio System (P162)

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

/Apps/

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Quick Reference Guide

Models with display audio system

Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Audio/Information Screen

VOL (Volume) Icons

(Back) Icon

(Power) Button

(Menu) Icon

(Home) Icon

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P301)

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

(P.

Manual Transmission* (P325)
Continuously Variable Transmission*

(P319, 321)

● Shift to

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

Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

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

Drive (S)

●

Better acceleration

●

Used to increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

Models without paddle shifters

Low

●

Used to further increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

S Position

7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.

Models with paddle shifters

Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.

Press the release button to move
the shift lever.

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P323)

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

When the shift lever is in (S

● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
continuously variable transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.

● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in (D

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

Shift Down
Paddle Shifter

Shift Up
Paddle Shifter

(M Indicator

Models with
paddle shifters

Models without
paddle shifters

Shift Lever

Release
Button

Shift Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide

VSA® OFF Button (P333)

U.S. models only

a Pull the fuel fill door

release handle.

b Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the
cap.

c Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill
door.

d After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

* Not available on all models

● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
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* (P329)

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

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

Refueling (P347)

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

higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)

System (TPMS)

● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.

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

● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.

Tire Pressure Monitoring

(P336)

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Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance (P353)

Under the Hood (P361)

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

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of

the dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, push the lever, and lift

up the hood.

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

firmly locked in place.

Lights (P373)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P380)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires (P384)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P403)

Flat Tire (P405)

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

Indicators Come On

(P419)

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

Engine Won’t Start (P411)

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

Blown Fuse (P423)

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

Overheating (P417)

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

Emergency Towing (P428)

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

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Quick Reference Guide

What to Do If

U.S. models with manual transmission

Canadian models

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(0 to (q

*1

.

Why?

The ignition switch does
not turn from

(q to (0 and

I cannot remove the key.
Why?

The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?

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

●

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

●

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

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

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

2 ABS operation (P342)

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

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Quick Reference Guide

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

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

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.

Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?

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?

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

The beeper sounds when:

●

The exterior lights are left on.

●

The key is left in the ignition switch.

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

The beeper sounds when:

●

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

●

The parking brake lever is not fully released.

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

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26

Safe Driving

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

For Safe Driving

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

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

Seat Belts

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

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

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

Airbags

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 50

Airbag System Indicators.................... 51

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

Child Safety

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

Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 56

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard

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

Safety Labels

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

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1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don’t drink and drive

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

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

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

■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbags

Seat Belt Tensioners

Side Airbags

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Door Locks

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

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Safety Checklist

1Safety Checklist

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

2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 75

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

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

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

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 132

• 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. 139

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35

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

2 Child Safety P. 54

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

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

The emergency locking retractor may lock if you lean
forward too quickly. Slower movements will allow
the belt to extend fully without locking.

3

WARNING

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

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

About Your Seat Belts

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

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

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■ Proper use of seat belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

1Seat Belt Reminder

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

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When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat,
the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not
sound. The indicator also may not come on and the
beeper may not sound when the occupant is not
heavy enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such
occupants (e.g., infants and smaller children) should
be moved to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag
likely will injure or kill them.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 54

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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

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

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

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

Seat Belt Reminder

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

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before the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
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.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

■

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

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

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Fastening a Seat Belt

1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

Pull out slowly.

Correct
Seated
Posture.

Latch
Plate

Buckle

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 132

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

3

WARNING

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.

Lap belt
as low as
possible

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.

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Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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.

Pull outward

■

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

uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

1. Move the anchor up and down while
pulling the release outward.

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.

3

WARNING

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.

Anchor
Buckle

Latch Plate

Small Latch
Plate

Latch Plate

Anchor
Buckle

Latch Plate

Buckle

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

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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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Advice for Pregnant Women

1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

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

back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.

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

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

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

■

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

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1Seat Belt Inspection

3

WARNING

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

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

Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.

• Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract

easily.

u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only

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

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

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

a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

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

b Two side airbags, one for the driver and

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

c Two side curtain airbags, one for each

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

d An electronic control unit that continually

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

e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The

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driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.

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

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

g Weight sensors in the front passenger’s

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

h Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

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

j An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

k A rollover sensor that detects whether

the vehicle is about to roll over.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

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Important facts about your airbags

1Important facts about your airbags

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

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

■

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

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

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

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

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

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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON

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After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

1Front Airbags (SRS)

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

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

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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

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

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.

Housing Locations

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

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Operation

1How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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

How the Front Airbags Work

■

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

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

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

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■ When front airbags should not deploy

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

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

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

appears severe

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

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Advanced Airbags

1Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced front airbags to work properly:

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

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

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

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

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

• Do not place any cover over the passenger side

dashboard.

Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

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

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

Based on information from this sensor and the
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag
system determines the optimal deployment of
the driver’s airbag.

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

Although we recommend 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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1Side Airbags

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

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

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

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers
without consulting a dealer.
Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back
covers can prevent your side airbags from properly
deploying during a side impact.

Housing Location

When
inflated

Side Airbag

Side Airbags

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

Housing Locations

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Operation

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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

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

Because the airbag system 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 Curtain Airbags

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

Side Curtain Airbags

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

Housing Locations

■

Operation

■

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

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

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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

3

WARNING

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

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

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal
collision.

Airbag System Indicators

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

■

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

■ When the ignition switch is turned to

*1

ON (w

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

uuAirbagsu Airbag System Indicators

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

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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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

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

pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passenger’s seat.

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

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

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

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

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

U.S. models

Canadian models

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

■

■ When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

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

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

2 Child Safety P. 54

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

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

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Airbag Care

1Airbag Care

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

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

■ When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-9-HONDA-9.

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

3

WARNING

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

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

Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

2 Safety Labels P. 67

3

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children

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1Protecting Infants

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

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

3

WARNING

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

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

■

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

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

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

2 Airbags P. 41

■ 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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Protecting Smaller Children

1Protecting Smaller Children

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

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

3

WARNING

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

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

■

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

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

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

■ Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

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

Selecting a Child Seat

■

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

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

■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

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

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

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

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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■

Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

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

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Raise the head restraint to its highest

position.

3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.

u When installing the child seat, make sure

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

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Flexible Type

1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

* Not available on all models

4. Remove the cargo area cover*.

2 Cargo Area Cover* P. 152

5. Route the tether strap between the head

restraint legs, and secure the tether strap
hook onto the anchor.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

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

8. 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.

9. Reinstall the cargo area cover.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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

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

■

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

1. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

3. 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.

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

5. 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 4 – 5.

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

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

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

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

1Adding Security with a Tether

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

Tether
Anchorage
Points

Tether Anchorage Point

Adding Security with a Tether

■

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

8. 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.

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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Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Anchor Cover

* Not available on all models

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

■ Using an outer anchor

1. Remove the cargo area cover*.

2 Cargo Area Cover* P. 152

2. Put the outer head restraint to its upper

most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.

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

4. Reinstall the cargo area cover.

■ Using the center anchor

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.

2. Open the anchor cover.

3. Route the tether strap over the head

restraint.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety of Larger Children

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1Safety of Larger Children

3

WARNING

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

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

Safety of Larger Children

Protecting Larger Children

■

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

■

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

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

■ Checklist

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

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

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

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

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Booster Seats

1Booster Seats

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

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

■

Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

■

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children

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

■ 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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Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

3

WARNING

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

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

* Not available on all models

Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

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

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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

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/climate control

*

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Safety Labels

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

Label Locations

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

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

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Instrument Panel

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

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

Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 80

Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 82

Information Display............................ 83

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Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

Indicators

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
(Red)

Brake System
Indicator
(Amber)

●

Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then
goes off if the parking brake has been
released.

●

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

●

Comes on when the brake fluid level is
low.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Comes on if there is a problem with a
system related to braking other than the
conventional brake system.

●

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

2 What to do when the indicator comes on while

●

driving P. 421

Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have

your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

P. 421

●

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

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

●

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

●

Comes on when the engine oil pressure

●

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

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

P. 419

is low.

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON

*1

(w

, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine did not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

●

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 437

●

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

●

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

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or

Blinks P. 420

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating
and cooling system*/climate control system* and
rear defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 419

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

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Indicates the current shift lever position.
Shift Lever Position
Indicator

*

2 Shifting P. 319, 321

Transmission
Indicator

M (7-speed manual
shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

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●

Blinks if the transmission system has a

problem.

*

●

Comes on when 7-speed manual shift

mode is applied.

*

●

Comes on and the beeper sounds if you

are not wearing a seat belt when you

turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.

●

If the front passenger is not wearing a

seat belt, the indicator comes on a few

seconds later.

●

Blinks while driving if either you or the

●

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

2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 323

●

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

●

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

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

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33

front passenger has not fastened a seat

belt. The beeper sounds and the

indicator blinks at regular intervals.

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Low Fuel Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.59 U.S.
gal./6.0 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

gauge.

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

●

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

(w

*1

goes off.

●

If it comes on at any other time, there is

, then

●

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

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 342

a problem with the ABS.

●

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

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

goes off.
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

●

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

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Goes off, then comes on blue when the engine
coolant temperature is low.

●

Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent
overheating.

●

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

2 Overheating P. 417

●

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

High Temperature
Indicator
(Red)

Low Temperature
Indicator
(Blue)

●

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

(w

*1

goes off.

●

Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if the
temperature continues to rise.

●

Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.

, then

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator

●

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

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the

●

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

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System P. 332

VSA® system or hill start assist system.

●

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when you

*1

turn the ignition switch to ON

(w

goes off.

●

Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.

, then

2 VSA® OFF Button P. 333

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

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Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Comes on for a few seconds if you turn

●

Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.

the ignition switch to ON (w*1, then

goes off.
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator

●

Comes on if any door or the tailgate is

not completely closed.

●

The beeper sounds and the indicator

comes on if any door or the tailgate is

opened while driving.

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the ignition

switch to ON

*1

(w

, and goes off when

the engine starts.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with the

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator Comes On P. 421

EPS system.

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

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.
models
only

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

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

●

May come on briefly if the ignition switch
is turned to ON (w*1 and the vehicle is
not moved within 45 seconds, to indicate
the calibration process is not yet

●

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

●

Stays on after the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures - The system needs to be

calibrated.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 336

complete.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

●

Comes on and stays on when:

- One or more tires’ pressures are
determined to be significantly low.

- The system has not been calibrated.

●

Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.

●

Blinks and remains on - Have your 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.

Smart Entry System
Indicator

*

●

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

●

Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry system or

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on at all

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

push button starting system.

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

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Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Starter System
Indicator

*

●

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

●

Comes on if the starter system has a
problem.

●

As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
(manual transmission only), and manually start the
engine. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

uuIndicatorsu

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Lights On Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

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

●

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

●

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

●

Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

●

Comes on whenever the light switch is
on, or in AUTO* when the exterior lights
are on.

●

Comes on when the fog lights are on.

*

●

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

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 374, 377

—

●

If you remove the key from the ignition switch*, or
set the power mode* to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while
the exterior lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

—

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

●

Comes on briefly when you turn the

●

Blinks -

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

●

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

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 (w again.

Immobilizer System
Indicator

ECON Mode
Indicator

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

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You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then select the ON mode
again.

●

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

●

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

●

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

*

goes off.

●

Comes on when you press the ECON

(w

*1

, then

2 ECON Button* P. 328

button.

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation

Indicator

* Not available on all models

●

Security System
Alarm Indicator

Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 110

uuIndicatorsu

CRUISE MAIN
Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator

Washer Level
Indicator

Maintenance
Minder Indicator

●

Comes on when you press the CRUISE

*

*

*

button.

●

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

●

Comes on when the washer fluid is low.

●

Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.

2 Cruise Control* P. 329

2 Cruise Control* P. 329

●

Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 372

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 357

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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages

Instrument Panel

Information Display Warning and Information Messages

The following messages appear only on the information display.

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 420

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●

Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.

●

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

Instrument Panel

Models with smart entry system

Canadian models with continuously variable transmission

U.S. models with continuously variable transmission

U.S. models with manual transmission

Canadian models

uuIndicators u Information Display Warning and Information Messages

Message Condition Explanation

●

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

●

Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

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

●

Move the shift lever to (P .

—

●

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

●

Appears when the steering wheel is locked.

same time.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 395

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Instrument Panel

Gauges and Displays

Gauges

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

Speedometer

■

Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.

Tachometer

■

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

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

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Instrument Panel

1Switching the Display

Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the audio/information screen. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.

Models with display audio system

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Odometer
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Range
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy A
Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Average Fuel Economy B
Trip Meter B
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Instant Fuel Economy
Clock
Engine Oil Life
Outside Temperature
Fuel Gauge

Select/Reset Knob

Information Display

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

Switching the Display

■

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

uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

Instrument Panel

1Trip Meter

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

Instant Fuel Economy

■

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).

Odometer

■

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has
accumulated.

Trip Meter

■

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

■ Resetting a trip meter

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

Range

■

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

Average Fuel Economy

■

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each 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.

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

Instrument Panel

1Outside Temperature

*

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

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

When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the knob to select the other display.

1Fuel Gauge

NOTICE

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

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

E

* Not available on all models

Outside Temperature

■

*

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

■ Adjusting the outside temperature indicator

Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(w

2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is shown on the information display.

u The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display

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

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

u The adjustment is complete.

Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items

■

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder

■

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 357

Fuel Gauge

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

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

*1

.

TM

.

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86

Controls

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

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

Clock.............................................................. 88

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions ............................. 90

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*.......92

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside....93

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

Childproof Door Locks ..............................102

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Opening and Closing the Tailgate ............ 107

Security System.......................................... 110

Immobilizer System ................................... 110

Security System Alarm............................... 110

Opening and Closing the Windows .......... 113

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

*

................. 103

*

....... 115

Operating the Switches Around the Steering

Wheel

Ignition Switch.......................................... 116

ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 117

Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ...120

Turn Signals.............................................. 121

Light Switches .......................................... 121

Fog Lights

Daytime Running Lights ............................ 125

Wipers and Washers ................................. 126

Brightness Control .................................... 128

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button ......129

Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 130

*

............................................... 124

Adjusting the Mirrors.................................131

Interior Rearview Mirror .............................131

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

Adjusting the Seats ....................................132

Front Seats ................................................132

Rear Seats .................................................136

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights ............................................144

Interior Convenience Items ........................146

Heating and Cooling System

Using Vents, Heating and A/C

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control ..............157

Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........160

*

*

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

.......144

....................154

*

.................154

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Controls

Clock

1Adjusting the Time

The clock in the information display is automatically
adjusted along with the audio system’s clock display.

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

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

2 Customized Features P. 225

You can turn the clock display on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 225

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Models without navigation system

VOL

HOME

MENU

BACK

3

4

* Not available on all models

Adjusting the Clock

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

Adjusting the Time

■

■ Display audio system

*

1. Select the (HOME) icon, then select
Settings.

2. Select Clock/Info, then Clock
Adjustment.

3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting

/.

4. Select OK to set the time.

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

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uuClock u Adjusting the Clock

Controls

1Color audio system

*

These indications are used to show how to operate
the LIST/SELECT (List/Selector) knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.

You can also select Adjust/Clock by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate to select Adjust/Clock, then press .

* Not available on all models

■ Color audio system

*

1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.

u Adjust Clock is selected.

2. Rotate to change hour, then press .

3. Rotate to change minute, then press

.

4. To enter the selection, rotate and select
Set, then press .

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Controls

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

1Key Types and Functions

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

2 Immobilizer System P. 110

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/smart entry
system

*

may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

Ignition
Keys

*

Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter

*

Smart
Entry
Remote

*

Models with smart entry system

Models without smart entry system

* Not available on all models

Key Types and Functions

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Keys

■

90

Use the smart entry remote to start and stop
the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart
entry system to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate.

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

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions

Controls

Release Knob

Built-in Key

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.

* Not available on all models

■ Smart entry remote

Key Number Tag

■

*

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

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

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

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

Controls

1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

*

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

* Not available on all models

*

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

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

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

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications

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

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

*

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Controls

1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

*

• Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle

when you get out. Carry it with you.

• Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,

you can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within
range.

• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is

covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.

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

door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.

• You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle

after two seconds of locking it.

• The door might not open if you pull it immediately

after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.

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

not be able to lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the smart entry remote if it is above or
below the outside handle.

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

close to the door and door glass.

If the distance at which the smart entry remote works
varies, the battery is probably low. Replace the
button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 395

Door Lock Button

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

■

*

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

■ Locking the doors and tailgate

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

u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper

sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Controls

1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System

*

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

Tailgate Release
Button

* Not available on all models

■ Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Grab the driver’s door handle:

u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

u All the doors and the tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

Press the tailgate release button:

u All the doors and the tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the

beeper sounds twice.

2 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle/

Release Button P. 108

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Controls

Using the Remote Transmitter

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 lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote transmitter: The
lights go off immediately.

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

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

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

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

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

LED

Unlock Button

Lock Button

Unlock Button

LED

Lock Button

■

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

■ Locking the doors

Press the lock button.

Once:

u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors

and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):

u A beeper sounds and verifies the security

system is set.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Controls

1Using the Remote Transmitter

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low. Replace the
button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 395

■ Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.

Once:

u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

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Controls

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key

If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes
off when you open the hood or move the shift lever
out of

(P (continuously variable transmission

models).

Lock

Unlock

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

■

Fully insert the key and turn it.

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all
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.

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Controls

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.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

■

■ Locking the driver’s door

Push the lock tab forward a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction

b, and close the door.

■ Locking the passengers’ doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

■ Lockout prevention system

The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch.

The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside
the vehicle.

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Controls

1Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the other doors and the 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.

To Unlock

Lock Tab

To Lock

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Using the Lock Tab

■

■ Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

■ Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

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