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2011 Insight

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Owner’s Manual

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P/N 00X31-TM8-

6100

Owner’s Identification

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OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

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

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Insight. 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 f eatures and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

The inf ormation 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 specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Introduction

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

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

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

Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in

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

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

Introduction

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

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

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

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

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

except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

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

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AFewWordsAboutSafety

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

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

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

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

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Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or .

on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLEDor SERIOUSLY HURT if youdon’tfollow instructions.

You CAN be KILLEDor SERIOUSLY HURT if youdon’tfollow instructions.

You CAN beHURTif you don’t follow instructions.

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Safety Headings

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

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Safety Section Instructions

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

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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carefully.

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Contents

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(main controls)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

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

(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items)

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

(engine and transmission operation)

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

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

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

(how to order)

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

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

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

............Features . 159

.......................................................................Before Driving . 295

.........................................................................................Driving . 313

.................................................Maintenance . 349

........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected . 399

..............................................Technical Information . 429

(warranty and contact information)

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 445

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) . 449

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

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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

INDEX

Overview of Contents

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Contents

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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

Instruments and Controls

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

Features

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

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

Driving

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Minder shows

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

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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

Technical Information

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

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GAUGES

(P.72)

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10)

(P.62)

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.122)(P.72, 75)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.166)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.144)

ECON BUTTON (P.124)

DOOR LOCK TAB (P.130)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.300)

PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.328)

EX model with navigation system is shown.

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1:2:If equipped

＊ Refer to the navigation system manual.

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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.153)

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.323)

USB ADAPTER

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CABLE

(P.195, 203)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB (P.73)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.118)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P.263)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB (P.121)

HORN

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

(P.268)

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(P.76)

(P.117)

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM

(P.210)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

)

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(P.346)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P.271)

BLUETOOTH SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

HANDSFREELINK

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(P.271)

EX model with navigation system is shown.

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.1:

2:3:If equipped

Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

(P.125)

MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

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(P.76)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR

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(P.123/145)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.264)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

(P.153)

Driver and Passenger Safety

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

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

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

.......................................Seat Belts . 9

.........................................Airbags . 10

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

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

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 14

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 15

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 16

5. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 17

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 18

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 19

...Additional Safety Precautions . 20

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 21

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 22

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 23

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 24

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 25

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 28

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 33

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 34

How the Passenger Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 35

.............................Airbag Service . 36

Protecting Children General

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................................Guidelines . 38

All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 38

..Seat Belt System Components . 21

......Airbag System Components . 25

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 32

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 34

...Additional Safety Precautions . 37

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 39

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 41

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 41

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 43

.......................Protecting Infants . 43

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 45

....................Installing a Child Seat . 46

...............................With LATCH . 47

..............................With a Tether . 50

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 52

..................Using a Booster Seat . 53

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 54

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56

...................................Safety Labels . 57

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 39

...Additional Safety Precautions . 42

.........Protecting Small Children . 44

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49

...........Protecting Larger Children . 52

...Additional Safety Precautions . 55

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

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You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

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

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

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Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

Don’t Drink and DriveRestrain All Children

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

Control Your Speed

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

Keep Your Vehicle in 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 (see page ).389

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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(2)

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(7)

(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection

System (OPDS) Sensor

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

your seat belts

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

The following pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

. In fact, some safety

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Seat Belts

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

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

Why Wear Seat Belts

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

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

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

Not wearing aseatbelt properly increases the chance ofserious injury or deathina crash, even though your vehiclehasairbags.

Be sure youand your passengers always wearseat belts and wearthemproperly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:

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frontal impacts

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side impacts

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rear impacts

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rollovers

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

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

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

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

What You Should Do:

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

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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Airbags

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

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

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

32 information on how your side airbags work).

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

your side curtain airbags work).

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

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

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

Airbags can pose hazards.

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

What you should do:

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

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

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

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Introduction Close and Lock the Doors1.

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

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38 55 guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

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

on the instrument panel to indicate when any door or the hatch is not tightly closed.

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

Your vehicle also has a door and hatch open indicator on the multiinformation display to indicate when a specific door or the hatch is not tightly closed. You will see the appropriate indicator(s) for each condition.

Your vehicle has a door/ hatch open indicator (red)

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You will also hear a beep when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and each time you open any door or the hatch with the key in the ON (II) position.

The above illustration shows that all doors and the hatch are open.

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

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

Your vehicle has the auto door When the hatch is not tightly closed, this indicator will come on. 106

When one or more doors or the hatch are not tightly closed, the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on.

Theaboveexampleshowsthefront right and rear left doors, and the hatch open.

locking/unlocking feature. For more

information, see page .

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

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

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

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

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

Sitting too close toa front airbag can resultin serious injury or death ifthe front airbags inflate.

Always sit asfarback from the front airbags as possible.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly,

rock it back and forth to make sure it

is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust the

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front seats.

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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

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

Reclining the seat-backtoofar can result inserious injury or death in acrash.

Adjust the seat-back toan upright position, andsit well back in theseat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer

rests against the occupant’s chest

reduces the protective capability of

the belt. It also increases the chance

of sliding under the belt in a crash

and being seriously injured. The

farther a seat-back is reclined, the

greater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust the

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seat-backs.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

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

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

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness, and youcanbe seriously injured in acrash.

Make sure head restraintsare in place and positionedproperly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints

will help protect occupants from

whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust the

139 head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.

Fasten and Position the Seat

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5. Belts

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

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.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause seriousinjury or death inacrash.

Make sure all seatbelts are properly positioned before driving.

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

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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RELEASE BUTTONS

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

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

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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

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

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

See page for additional

21 information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

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

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

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

Sitting improperly or outof position can resultinserious injury or deathina crash.

Always sit upright,wellback in the seat, with yourfeet on the floor.

Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

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

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

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Additional Safety Precautions

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

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

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

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

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

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

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

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

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

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

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

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Seat Belt System Components Seat Belt Indicator

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

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

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

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display.

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

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

In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in the instrument panel, you will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message. This remains displayed if you ignore it and do not fasten the seat belt while driving.

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

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

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

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

Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

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

properly position the belt).

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

The tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the

do not deploy

airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

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

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Seat Belt Maintenance

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

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

). Any belt that is not in good

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

Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

Warranty Information

Honda

booklet for

details.

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

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

Not checking ormaintaining seat belts can resultin serious injury or deathifthe seat belts do not work properlywhen needed.

Check your seat beltsregularly and have any problem corrected as soon aspossible.

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Your Airbag System includes:

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

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

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

Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact or side impact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How Your Front Airbags Work

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

Although both airbags normally inflate within 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 If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed. 35

such cases, the seat belt will provide

sufficient protection, and the

supplemental protection offered by

the airbag would be minimal.

Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if

there is no passenger in the front

seat, or if the advanced airbag

system has turned the passenger’s

airbag off (see page ).

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

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

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

Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold

Front Airbags (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-

stage, multiple-threshold f ront

airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash

severe enough to cause one or both

front airbags to deploy, the airbags

can inflate at different rates,

depending on the severity of the

crash, whether or not the seat belts

are latched, and/or other factors.

Front airbags are designed to

supplement the seat belts to help

reduce the likelihood of head and

chest injuries in frontal crashes.

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Advanced Airbags

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

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the f ront seats. Objects placed or pushed under the front passenger’s seat may cause the sensor to malfunction, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

The driver’s advanced front airbag

system includes a seat position

sensor under the seat. If the seat is

too far forward, the airbag will

inflate with less force, regardless of

the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor,

the SRS indicator will come on, and

the airbag will inflate in the normal

manner regardless of the driver’s

seating position.

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS

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

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Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

When the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag is automatically turned off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator in this situation will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s

advanced front airbag system will

work properly,

that would increase or decrease the

weight on the front passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

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

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

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

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

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

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How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

Only one airbag will deploy during a

side impact. If the impact is on the

passenger’s side, the passenger’s

side airbag will deploy even if there

is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the

side airbags, front seat occupants

should wear their seat belts and sit

upright and well back in their seats.

Side Airbag Cutof f System

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

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

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

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

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If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the

34 passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or another object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

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

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

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy.

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

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How the SRS Indicator Works

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

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

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

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

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

Ignoring the SRSindicatorcan result in serious injuryor death if the airbagsystems or tensioners do not workproperly.

Have your vehiclechecked bya dealer as soonaspossible if the SRS indicator alertsyou to a possible problem.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display.

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

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How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does

not

mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on for several seconds andthengooff (seepage ).Ifit

65 doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi-information display.

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

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Canada

On vehicle with navigation system

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

not mean

with the airbag.

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Canada

On vehicle without navigation system

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

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

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

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

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If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

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

Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

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

Airbag Service

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

An airbag ever inflates.

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

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

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

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

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

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

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Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All Children Must Be Restrained

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

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory

requires that infants and children be Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best

properlyrestrainedwhentheyridein

a vehicle. intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child

properly

passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to

Infants and small children must be

restrained in an approved child seat

that is properly secured to the

vehicle

(see pages ). drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrainedcanbe seriously injured or killedin a crash.

Any child too smallfor a seat belt should be properly restrained in a childseat. A larger child shouldbeproperly restrained with a seatbelt and use a boosterseatif necessary.

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

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

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

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

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

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

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

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

follow these guidelines:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

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

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

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page ).

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

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

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If a Child Requires Close Attention

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

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

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

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Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

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

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

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

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

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

49 50 activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

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

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

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

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

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children.

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

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Child Seat Type

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

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

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

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

If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

Rear-facing Child Seat Placement

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

rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

Never put a

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

When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

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

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facingchildseat in the frontseat can result in serious injury or deathduring a crash.

Always place a rear-facingchild seat in thebackseat, not the front.

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to a forward facing seat. Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child’s height

and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

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

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

Child Seat Placement

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

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

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

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

place for a small child.

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

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

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seatinfront, move the vehicle seat asfar back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

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

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

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

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

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

The child seat should meet

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

Look for FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to fit the child.

Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

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

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

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

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

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

Make sure the child seat is f irmly

2. secured.

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

All child seats must be

After installing a child

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

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

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat canbeseriouslyinjuredinacrash.

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

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at the outer rear seats.

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

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

You can find lower anchors in the slits in the seat-backs.

BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

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

Rigid type

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.Make sure there are no objects

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Flexible type

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

Whatever type you have, follow

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

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

Lift the head restraint (see page

5. ), then route the tether strap

139 through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

6. tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

Pushandpullthechildseat

7. forward and f rom side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

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Shoulder Belt

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

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

Installing a Child Seat

Driver and Passenger Safety

With the child seat in the desired

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

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

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

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

ANCHOR

After conf irming that the belt is

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

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

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

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

ANCHORAGE POINTS

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above.

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

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Outer Position

ANCHOR

After properly securing the child

1. seat (see page ), lift the head

TETHER STRAP HOOK

49 restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

2. anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Center Position

ANCHOR

Tighten the strap according to the

TETHER STRAP HOOK

seat maker’s instructions.

If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Larger Children

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

The 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.

Allowing a child age12 or under to sit infrontcan result in injury or death ifthe passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child mustride in front, move the vehicle seatas far back as possible,usea booster seat if needed,have the child sit up properly andwear the seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

Using a Booster Seat

between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

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

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

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

territories where you intend to drive.3.

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

) and that you follow the booster

seat maker’s instructions.

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

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

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Protecting Larger Children

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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

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

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

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

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

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If

17 52 the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

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

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

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

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

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

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

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

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Additional Safety Precautions

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

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

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

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

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.

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

Carbon monoxide gas istoxic. Breathing it cancause unconsciousness and evenkill you.

Avoid any enclosed areasor activities that exposeyouto carbon monoxide.

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

With the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below.

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

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Set the fan speed to high.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

Safety Labels

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

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

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

SUN VISORS

U.S. models

Driver and Passenger Safety

Canadian models

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DOORJAMBS

U.S. models Canadian models

Instruments and Controls

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

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

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

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

Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 116

Windshield Wipers and

.....................................Washers . 117

...............Hazard Warning Button . 122

...............Rear Window Def ogger . 123

...................................Econ Button . 124

.............................Keys and Locks . 126

......................Immobilizer System . 127

..............................Ignition Switch . 128

....................................Door Locks . 130

.....................Remote Transmitter . 132

..............................................Hatch . 136

................Unlocking the Hatch . 137

...............................................Seats . 138

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

.............Multi-Information Display . 75

.......Turn Signals and Headlights . 118

.........Daytime Running Lights . 120

......Instrument Panel Brightness . 121

......Steering Wheel Adjustments . 125

............Childproof Door Locks . 131

...........Front Seat Adjustments . 138

Driver’s Seat Height

............................Adjustment . 138

........................Head Restraints . 139

......................................Armrest . 143

...........................................Mirrors . 144

............................Power Windows . 146

...............................Parking Brake . 148

.....................Cargo Area Cover . 150

...............Under Floor Storages . 152

.....................Beverage Holders . 153

..................................Glove Box . 154

...............................Center Tray . 155

..........................Center Pockets . 155

..................................Coat Hook . 156

..................................Sun Visors . 156

............................Vanity Mirror . 156

...............................Interior Lights . 157

.Folding the Rear Seats Down . 142

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..Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 144

..............Power Mirror Heaters . 145

.........Interior Convenience Items . 149

.Floor Storage Compartments . 152

........Accessory Power Sockets . 153

.............Console Compartment . 154

Control Locations

Information Provided by:

GAUGES

(P.72)

ECON BUTTON (P.124)

DOOR LOCK TAB (P.130)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.130)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.146)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.300)

EX model with navigation system is shown.

＊

If equipped:

(P.72, 75)

PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.328)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTONMULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY(P.62)INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.122)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.166) NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.323)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER (P.148)

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USB ADAPTER CABLE

＊

(P.195, 203)

Instrument Panel

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BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)

(P.64)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 345)

VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.65, 345)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.63)

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62, 407)

12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.63, 416)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

: If equipped

＊

(P.62, 415)

HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.67)

LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR(P.67)

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

(P.70)

ECON MODE INDICATOR (P.71)

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.70)

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P.66, 333, 335)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR

＊

(P.66)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.69)

＊

(P.70)

(P.62)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR

(P.64)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.69)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR

(P.68)

DOOR/HATCH OPEN INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)

(P.63, 418)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

＊

(P.69)

(P.68)

(P.65)

(P.64)

＊

(P.69)

Instruments and Controls

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

Instrument Panel Indicators

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

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display.

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

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

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals, and you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page .

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, and you will see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page .

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12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the 12 volt battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page .

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Immobilizer System Indicator

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

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

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

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ).

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If it stays on after you have fully

2. released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page .

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U.S. Canada

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and START (III) position. When the brake system indicator (amber) comes on and stays on, there is a problem with the Creep Aid System or Brake Assist (the normal brake operates properly). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, see page .

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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page .

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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

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

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

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U.S. Canada

Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multiinformation display. For more information, see page .

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System IndicatorSide Airbag Off

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is active (see page ).

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Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page .

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VSA OFF Indicator

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

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page .

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IMA System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. With the IMA indicator on, the vehicle may not accelerate as it normally does. Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK IMA SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

See pages and .

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Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

U.S. models only

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

This indicator has two functions:

If it comes on while driving, it

1. indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).

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If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the

401 flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. Refer to page for more

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information.

If this indicator begins to flash,

there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more inf ormation, see page

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High Temperature Indicator

This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. It normallycomesonwhenyouturn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after a few seconds. In normal driving conditions, this indicator should not blink or stay on. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, this indicator may blink. This means the engine coolant temperature is high. If the indicator begins to blink while you are driving, be sure to slow down to prevent overheating. If the indicator stays on, pull safely to the side of the road and turn off the engine. See page f or instructions

412 and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

If the indicator begins to blink or stays on, you will also see a ‘‘WATER TEMP HOT’’ message on the multiinformation display. This warning will alert you that the engine should be cooled down.

Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is on or the engine may be damaged.

Low Temperature Indicator

This indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant. If there is no problem, this indicator comes on when the engine is cold. If itcomesonwhentheengineiswarm (normal operating temperature), have the vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes of f after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system.

If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine. The indicator will stay on, but should go off after driving a short distance. If it does not go off, or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the indicator on, the EPS may be turned of f, making the vehicle harder to steer.

If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right position repeatedly while stopping or driving at very low speed, you may feel slightly harder steering in order to prevent damage to the steering system caused by overheating. This may also happen if you hold the steering wheel on the full left or right position for a while.

STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display.

Door/Hatch Open Indicator

This indicator comes on red if any door or the hatch lid is not closed tightly.

You will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on the multi-information display to indicate which door and/ or the hatch is not closed tightly (see page ).You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER

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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see pages and ).

377 379 Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

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

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

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

High Beam Indicator

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

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

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Cruise Main IndicatorLights On Indicator

On LX and EX models

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

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Cruise Control Indicator

On LX and EX models

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

for information on operating the

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cruise control.

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Low Fuel Indicator System Message

Indicator

This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multiinformation display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see

page ) to see the message (see

page ).

Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comesonasareminderthatyou must refuel soon. You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multiinformation display.

When the indicator comes on, there are about 1.8 U.S. gal (6.9

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

Security System Indicator

On LX and EX models

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. For more information, see page .

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ECON Mode Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you turn the econ mode on by pressing the ECON button with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, this indicator will come on.

You will also see the symbol on the multi-information display with ECON ON or ECON OFF (see page ).75

Instrument Panel Indicators

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Gauges

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SPEEDOMETER/AMBIENT METER

Speedometer/Ambient Meter

This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph) depending on the selected speedometer display. You can switch the display between km/h and mph (see page ).

CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB SEL/RESET KNOB

U.S. model is shown.

TACHOMETER

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

FUEL GAUGE

The speedometer also has an ambient meter. The color of the ambient meter changes automatically according to your driving style (see page ).

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You can customize the setting of the ambient meter (see page ).

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SEL/RESET KNOB

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KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB

Gauges

Fuel GaugeSel/Reset Knob Km/Mile Change Knob

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

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

Instruments and Controls

To switch the lower segment of the multi-information display between the odometer with the outside temperature and trip meter with the outside temperature, press the sel/ reset knob repeatedly. For more information, see page .

Eachtimeyoupressandholdthe km/mile change knob, the speedometer reading switches between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

Gauges

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Charge/Assist Gauge

IMA ASSIST GAUGE

IMA CHARGE GAUGE

This gauge shows you the charge/ discharge status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). When the IMA is assisting the engine, the pointer stays in the assist gauge (upper part of the gauge). When the IMA battery is being charged, the pointer stays in the charge gauge (lower part of the gauge).

You can also check the status of the IMA system function on the multiinformation display (see page ).

If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery’s output power to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle stop, even though the battery level indicator on the multiinformation display may show that the battery is well-charged (see page

). Therefore, if the motor assist

85 is frequently used, the battery becomes hot and starts to limit its output power.

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

Multi-Information Display

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The multi-information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably. Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble-free driving.

There are three types of messages: normal display messages, engine oil life and maintenance messages, and system messages.

You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with the multi-information display and the three buttons on the steering wheel (see page ).

Normal Display Messages

ECON is On.

ECON is Off.

You will see an ‘‘ECON ON’’ or ‘‘ECON OFF’’ message on the multiinformation display according to the previous ECON setting when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position (see page ).

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If you do not fasten your seat belt, you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

These messages go off several seconds after the key is inserted into the ignition switch.

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U.S. model is shown.

The multi-information display changes to the blank display shown above several seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

INFO BUTTONS ( / )

LX and EX models

▲▼

SEL/RESET BUTTON

With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the multi-information display changes as shown on page

each time you press the INFO

▲▼

( / ) button or SEL/RESET button.

SEL/RESET BUTTON

▲▼

INFO ( / ) BUTTON

DX model

Multi-Information Display

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In the multi-information display, the system message is also displayed (see page ) and you can

88 customize your vehicle control settings (see page ).

MIDDLE SEGMENT

U.S. model is shown.

UPPER SEGMENT

LOWER SEGMENT

The multi-information display consists of an upper segment, a middle segment and a lower segment.

In the normal display mode, the upper and middle segments display trip computer information, such as fuel economy or average speed. The lower segment displays the odometer/trip meter (A/B), outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s).

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Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Eco Guide Feedback Monitor (See page 81)

Outside Temperature (See page 80)

: Press the INFO button . : Press the INFO button . : Press the SEL/RESET button.

U.S. model is shown.

Average Fuel Economy Record (See page 81)

▼ ▲

Trip Computer (See page 81)

Engine Oil Life (See page 80)

This display will be shown when the

＊

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink is activated.

＊

HFL (Seepage87)

IMA System Power Flow Monitor/ IMA Battery Level Indicator (See page 84/85)

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Odometer Trip Meter

U.S.

ODOMETER

CANADA

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect,

TRIP METER A

U.S. model is shown.

This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track

of two different distances. reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then

press and hold the SEL/RESET

button until the number resets to

‘‘0.0’’.

TRIP METER B

When you reset Trip A, average fuel economy A is reset at the same time. When you reset Trip B, average fuel economy B is reset.

In the customizing mode, you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset when you refuel your vehicle (see page ).

Instruments and Controls

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Outside Temperature Engine Oil Life

The temperature sensor is in the

front bumper. The temperature

U.S. CANADA

reading can be affected by heat

reflection from the road surface,

engine heat, and the exhaust from

ENGINE OIL LIFE

surrounding traffic. This can cause

an incorrect temperature reading

when your vehicle speed is under

19 mph (30 km/h). When you start

your trip, the sensor is not f ully

acclimatized, therefore it may take

several minutes until the proper

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

This shows the outside Fahrenheit temperature in U.S. models, and Celsius temperature in Canadian models.

temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions,

temperature readings near freezing

(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is

forming on the road surface.

This shows the remaining engine oil life. It shows 100% after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset. The engine oil life is calculated

based on engine operating conditions. You can adjust the outside temperature display (see page ).

For more inf ormation, see page .

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Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Eco Guide Feedback Monitor Average Fuel Economy Records Trip Computer

Indicators in the trip computer show:

Average Fuel Economy Instant Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed

ECO-DRIVE SCORE DISPLAY

U.S. CANADA

LATEST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

Instruments and Controls

DECELERATION MONITOR

U.S. model is shown.

ACCELERATION MONITOR

Eco guide feedback monitor consists of three parts. The eco-drive score display shows the accumulated eco score for one driving cycle. The acceleration monitor shows acceleration efficiency. The deceleration monitor shows deceleration efficiency. See page

for more information.

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PAST AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

The average fuel economy records display shows the average fuel economy (0) for the current driving cycle and (1-3) for the last three driving cycles in mpg (U.S. models) or l/100 km (Canadian models).

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Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Average Fuel Economy A/BInstant Fuel Economy

U.S.

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY

CANADA

Mile indication (U.S. models)

: This shows your vehicle’s instant fuel economy in mpg.

Kilometer indication (Canadian models)

: This shows your vehicle’s instant fuel economy in L/100 km.

When you turn off the engine, the instant fuel economy (mpg or L/100 km) is also reset.

AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY A

AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY B

Average Fuel Economy A

: This shows your vehicle’s average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset trip computer A.

Average Fuel Economy B

: This shows your vehicle’s average fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models) or liter/100 km (Canadian models) since you last reset trip computer B.

CANADAU.S.

The average fuel economy will be

reset when you reset the trip meter,

or if the vehicle’s 12 volt battery goes

dead or is disconnected.

You can customize the Trip A and

Average Fuel Economy A reset

condition on the multi-information

display (see page ).

This shows the estimated distance

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you can travel on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you received over the last several miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada), so it will vary with changes in speed, traffic, etc.

Multi-Information Display

ELAPSED TIMERANGE AVG. SPEED

This shows the accumulated traveling time since you last reset it. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.

If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually, go to the trip computer’s ELAPSED TIME display, andpressandholdtheSEL/RESET button until the number resets.

You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset conditions on the multiinformation display (see page ).

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This shows the average speed you

are traveling in miles per hour (mph)

for U.S. models or kilometers per

hour (km/h) for Canadian models.

To reset the AVG. SPEED reading,

press and hold the SEL/RESET

button until the number resets.

Instruments and Controls

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

IMA System Power Flow Monitor

POWER FLOW

ENGINE OPERATION ICON

IMA BATTERY/BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The IMA system power flow monitor shows the status of the IMA system. The energy source, and powering status of the engine and IMA motor (engine operation icon and IMA battery) are represented by arrows on the display The battery level indicator shows the state of charge of the IMA battery.

Powering Status

The table in the next column shows the basic monitoring display examples and their descriptions.

ExampleDescriptions

Only IMA motor is powering the vehicle and IMA battery is discharging.

IMA motor is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle. IMA battery is discharging and the system is consuming fuel. IMA system is charging IMA battery.

Only engine is powering vehicle. The system is consuming fuel.

Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is charging IMA battery. T he system is consuming fuel.

IMA Battery Level Indicator

Information Provided by:

IMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

Multi-Information Display

Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

Instruments and Controls

LEVEL READING

The IMA battery level indicator shows you the state of charge of the battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery is recharged and discharged by the IMA motor depending on the driving conditions.

Lowest level of state of charge

The position of the battery level reading shows the state of charge of the IMA battery. When the battery level reading is high, the IMA battery is well charged. There are seven positions (Level 0-Level 6) of the battery level reading.

Highest level of state of charge

The battery level reading may drop

near the bottom under driving

conditions that require IMA motor

assistance for a long time, such as

prolonged acceleration or climbing a

long hill.

The IMA motor will recharge the

battery as you continue driving.

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On vehicle with paddle shifters

The IMA battery is charged at a higher rate when the transmission is in L (Low) mode (see page ).

On vehicle without paddle shifters

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The IMA battery is charged at a higher rate when the transmission is in LOW (L) range (see page ).

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If the battery is mostly discharged, the auto idle stop function is disabled (see page ).

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The battery level gauge does not read the battery level directly. It calculates the level by continuously measuring the current flow, voltage, and temperature.

Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read higher than the actual battery level. The system will then perform a correction, and the battery level gauge reading will drop suddenly. When this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by normal driving.

This correction of the battery level

gauge is normal and does not

indicate a problem. If the IMA

battery develops a problem or

becomes deteriorated, the IMA

system indicator will come on. If this

happens, have the vehicle checked

by your dealer as soon as possible.

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

Bluetooth

On models with navigation system

HandsFreeLink

You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink (HFL) system without touching your cell phone.

To use the system, your cell phone and the HFL system must be linked. Not all cell phones are compatible with this system. Refer to page

271

for instructions on how to link your cell phone to HFL and how to receive or make phone calls, or visit the handsfreelink.com website. In Canada, visit , or

www.handsfreelink.ca

call (888) 528-7876.

Instruments and Controls

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

System Messages

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR

vehicle, for example the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed, the multi-information display will show you the problem. It does this by interrupting the current display with one or more messages.

The system message(s) triggers the appropriate indicator(s) on the instrument panel, including the system message indicator, to come on. The system message indicator does not go off until the problem(s) is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time.

Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. If there are several system messages to be shown, the display switches these messages every 5 seconds.

To switch the message(s) before 5 seconds have elapsed, press the INFO( / )buttononthesteering

▲▼

wheel.

Even if you press the INFO ( / )

▲▼

button, some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals until the problem is corrected.

If the system message indicator remains lit on the instrument panel, you can see the corresponding message(s) again by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly.

▲▼If there is a problem with your

Here is a list of all messages:

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

See page

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

See page

148

See page

371

See page

418

Instruments and Controls

See page

417

See page

416

See page

339

See page

415

See page

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Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

U.S. only

See page

345

See page

341

See page

342

See page

413

See page

323

See page

Canada only

See page

128

See page

128

See page

129

See page

369

See page

120

See page

352

See page

353

See page

354

See page

299

See page

Multi-Information Display

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Customized Settings

You can customize some vehicle control settings. To enter the customizing mode, press and hold either INFO button ( / ) for more

▲▼

than 3 seconds. To change the settings, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position, and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, or move the shift lever out of Park, the display will change to the normal screen.

If you try to enter the customizing mode while the vehicle is moving, you will see a ‘‘MUST STOP AND SHIFTTOPARKTOCHANGE SETTINGS’’ message and you cannot change the settings.

If you want to change any vehicle control settings, select CHG SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Refer to the table on the following pages about the settings you want to customize.

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Instruments and Controls

Multi-Information Display

Information Provided by:

METER SETUP (P.96)

LIGHTING SETUP (P.104)

＊

Default setting:

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY

TRIP A RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET

DISPLAY KM/MILES

METER COLOR CHANGE

INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME

DescriptionGroup Setup Menu Item PageSetting Option

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or below its current reading.

Causes trip meter A and the average f uel economy to reset when you refuel. Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

Changes the displayed measurement on the multiinformation display.

Turn the ambient meter feature on or off.

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

ENGLISH

＊

FRENCH SPANISH

−〜± 〜

5°F 0°F 5°F

(U.S.)

−〜± 〜

3°C 0°C 3°C

＊

(Canada) ON

＊

OFF IGN OFF TRIP A AUTO

＊

TRIP B

KM MILES

＊

ON OFF 60 sec 30 sec

＊

15 sec

100

101

103

105

DOOR SETUP

Information Provided by:

(P.106)

DEFAULT ALL (P.115)

＊

Default setting:

AUTO DOOR LOCK

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

Description Setting OptionGroup Setup PageMenu Item

Changes when the doors automatically lock.

Changes when the doors automatically unlock.

Changes which doors unlock with the remote transmitter in a first push. The exterior lights flash each time you press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also sound when you press the LOCK button twice. Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door. Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.

Multi-Information Display

SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF SHIFT TO P DRIVER DOOR / IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS

＊

ON OFF

90 sec 60 sec

＊

30 sec SET CANCEL

＊

ALL DOORS

＊

107

＊

108

110

112

113

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Customize Settings

You can customize some of the vehicle control settings to your preference. Here are the settings you can customize:

METER SETUP LIGHTING SETUP DOOR SETUP

When you want to change the vehicle control settings, press the INFO ( / ) button to select CHG

▲▼

SETTING, then press the SEL/ RESET button.

Each time you press the INFO ( /

▼

) button, the screen changes as

▲

shownonthenextpage.Pressthe INFO ( / ) button until you see

▲▼

the setup you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection.

If you do not make any changes, select ‘‘EXIT.’’ The display returns to the normal display.

You can also use the select/reset knob in the instrument panel. Turn the knob to select a setting and press it to enter your selection.

If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the factory, select DEFAULT ALL, as described on page .

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