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Introduction
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff
is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle.
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns.
As you read this manual, you will
find inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
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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 information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
You will f ind this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
Safety Headings
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety information please read it
carefully.
−
on the vehicle.
−
preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
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2009 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 63
Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, rear entertainment, security, cruise control and HomeLink
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 367
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...................................................................................................... 383
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...................................................... 413
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 461
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 491
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 509
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ........................................................................................... 513
Index ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... I
®
)....... 209
Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
00X31-SHJ-6400
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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 Saf ety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
Features
How to operate the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment and other
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convenience features.
Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
pump.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.151)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P.184)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.369)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
(P.65, 66)
(P.77)
(P.191)
＊
(P.370)
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
(P.192)
＊ : If equipped
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
(P.386)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.183)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.203)
INPUT JACK
＊
(P.283)
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P.9, 27)
(P.9, 27)
RETRACTABLE CENTER TRAYAUXILIARY
(P.195)
GLOVE BOXES
(P.201)
HEATING AND
COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.210)
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PEDAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCH
＊
3
＊
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS(P.193)
＊
3
(P.135, 138)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(P.162)
MOONROOF
SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH (P.158)/
VEHICLE STABILITY
＊
3
(P.189)
＊
3
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.361)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.282)
＊
1:
＊
2:
＊
(P.395)
＊
3
NAVIGATION
(P.395)
BLUETOOTH
＊
3
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
＊
3
(P.327)
＊
2
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.141)
＊
1
HORN
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
＊
3
(P.82)
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped3:
4
LIGHT
CONTROL
SWITCH
(P.205)
(P.134)
(P.135)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
CLOCK
＊
3
(P.281)
(P.319)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.140)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
(P.140)
AUDIO SYSTEM/
REAR
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(P.221, 285)
＊
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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 . 7
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
...........................................Airbags . 9
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12
............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the Seat
.....................................Belts . 15
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 18
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 19
...Additional Safety Precautions . 19
Additional Information About Your
.................................Seat Belts . 21
..Seat Belt System Components . 21
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 22
Automatic Seat Belt
.............................Tensionners . 23
...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 24
Additional Information About Your
.....................................Airbags . 25
......Airbag System Components . 25
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 27
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................Work . 33
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 35
How the Passenger Airbag
...............Off Indicator Works . 35
.............................Airbag Service . 36
...Additional Safety Precautions . 37
Protecting Children General
All Children Must Be
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................................Guidelines . 38
...............................Restrained . 38
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 . 46
....................Installing a Child Seat . 47
...............................With LATCH . 48
..............................With a Tether . 53
...........Protecting Larger Children . 56
...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 56
..................Using a Booster Seat . 57
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
.........................................Front . 58
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
...................................Safety Labels . 61
.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 39
...Additional Safety Precautions . 41
.........Protecting Small Children . 44
.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 51
...Additional Safety Precautions . 59
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Important Safety Precautions
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You’ll find many saf ety
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 ).
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Restrain All Children
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).155938
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Don’t Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
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every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your friends
drink and drive, either.
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 ).
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(7)
(11)
(8)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(9)
(6)
(8)
(10)
(7)
(5)
(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) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(11) Door Locks
(9)
(2)
Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some features do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.
However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and
your seat belts
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.
. In fact, some safety
always wear
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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 require you to
wear seat belts.
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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
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:
your seat belt, and make sure you
wear it properly.
Always wear
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Airbags
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your vehicle has a supplemental
restraint system (SRS) with front
airbags to help protect the heads and
chests of the driver and a front seat
passenger during a moderate to
severe f rontal collision (see page
for more information on how
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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
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information on how your side airbags
work).
In addition, your vehicle has side
curtain airbags to help protect the
heads of the driver, front passenger,
and passengers in the outer rear
seating positions during a moderate
to severe side impact or rollover (see
page for more information on how
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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
impacts, or minor frontal or side
collisions.
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous f orce. 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.
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What you should do:
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing full control of the vehicle. A
front passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your safety.
Remember, however, that no safety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
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Introduction Close and Lock the Doors1.
The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors and the
tailgate are closed and locked.
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the front.
See pages for important
guidelines on how to properly
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when any door or the tailgate is not
tightly closed.
protect infants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.
On Touring models
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your vehicle has a door and
tailgate open indicator on the
instrument panel to indicate
The door and tailgate open indicator
appears on the multi-information
display to indicate when a specific
door or the tailgate is not tightly
closed.
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When one or more doors are not
tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’
message will come on.
When the tailgate is not tightly
closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’
message will come on.
When both tailgate and one or more
doors are not tightly closed, the
‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’
message will come on.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
reduces the chance of someone
being thrown out of the vehicle
during a crash, and it helps prevent
passengers from accidentally
opening a door or the tailgate and
falling out.
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Locking the doors and the tailgate
also helps prevent an outsider from
unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate when you come to a stop.
See page for how to lock the
doors and the tailgate, and page
75
open indicator works.
Except Touring models
This vehicle has auto door locking/
unlocking features. See page for
how to set them.
On Touring models
This vehicle has auto door locking/
unlocking features. See pages
123 125
151
for how the door and tailgate
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and for how to set them.
Adjust theFront Seats2.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible.
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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 far enough away
from the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you extend the adjustable driver’s
foot pedals (Touring models only,
see page ), or investigate
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whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
After you adjust a manual seat, rock
it back and forth to make sure the
seat is locked in position.
See page for how to adjust a
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front seat (power adjustment) and
page for a manual adjustment.
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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright
position.
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Adjust the Head Restraints4.
Reclining the seat-back too far
can result in serious injury or
death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position, and sit well
back in the seat.
Reclining a seat-back so that the
shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupant’s chest
reduces the protective capability of
the belt. It also increases the chance
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the
greater the risk of injury.
See pages and for how to
adjust the seat-backs.
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the center of the back of your head
rests against the center of the
restraint.
Have passengers adjust their head
restraints properly as well. Taller
persons should adjust their restraint
as high as possible.
Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly
before driving.
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
whiplash and other crash injuries.Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
See page f or how to adjust the
head restraints and how the driver’s
and front passenger’s active head
restraints work.
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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.
The center seating position of the
third row has a detachable seat belt
that can be unlatched and retracted
into the ceiling to allow the seat to be
folded down. See page for how to
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unlatch and relatch the seat belt.
Except U.S. LX and Canadian DX
models
Theplus-oneseatthatcanbe
installed in the center seating
position of the second row also has a
detachable seat belt.
Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of
the belt so the lap part fits snugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again
to remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
Protecting Adults and Teens
This spreads the forces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
If the seat belt touches or crosses
your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.
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RELEASE
BUTTONS
The front seats and second row 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).
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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
as it should, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
See page for additional
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information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
Using the Lap/Shoulder Belt in the
Center Position of the Third Row
LATCH
PLATE
ANCHOR
LATCH
Except U.S. LX and Canadian DX
models
Theplus-oneseatthatcanbe
installed in the center seating
position of the second row also has a
detachable seat belt.
Pull out the anchor latch and the
latch plate from the holding slots in
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt
to extend it.
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ANCHOR LATCH
ANCHOR BUCKLE
Insert the hook at the end of the
anchor latch into the anchor buckle
by lining up the triangle marks on
the anchor latch in and buckle. Make
sure the belt is not twisted. Push the
anchor latch until it locks. Then
follow the procedure for fastening
and positioning an ordinary seat belt
(see page ).
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TRIANGLE
MARKS
Using the seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
ANCHOR
LATCH
ANCHOR
BUCKLE
To unlatch the detachable anchor
latch, insert your ignition key into
the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle. Line up the triangle marks
on the plate and buckle when
reattaching the belt and buckle.
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Maintain a Proper Sitting
6.
Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and head restraints, and
put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is 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 f atally injured in a crash
by striking interior parts of the
vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in
the seat, with your feet on the
floor.
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Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions
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.
Never let passengers ride in the
cargo area or on top of a f oldeddown back seat.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Passengers should not stand up or
change seats while the vehicle is
moving.
A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
If you are pregnant, the best way to
Each time you have a checkup, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle.
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.
Two people should never use the
same seat belt.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
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Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inflates.
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Do not attach or place objects on
the f ront airbag covers.
Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
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.
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Seat Belt System Components
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all seating positions.
The front seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.
This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the front seat belts are
latched or unlatched, and how much
weight is on the front passenger’s
seat (see pages and ).
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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 bef ore
the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop flashing but remain on.
If a front passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either the driver or a front
passenger does not fasten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals.
On Touring model
You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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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 f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
Any objects, such as a folded-down
second row seat, that is touching
the rear of the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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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. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.
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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.
The lap/shoulder belt in the center
seating position on the third seat and
the second row plus-one seat
(depending on models) is equipped
with a detachable seat belt that has
two parts: a small latch plate and an
anchor buckle.
The detachable seat belt should
normally be latched whenever the
seat-backs are in an upright position.
For more information about the
detachable seat belt, see page .15
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Driver and Passenger Safety
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.
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The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the front airbags to
deploy, or if a sensor detects your
vehicle is about to roll over (see page
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If a side airbag or side curtain airbag
deploys during a side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle
will also deploy.
The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the front
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpful.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
do not deploy
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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
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condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your
Warranty Information
details.
Honda
booklet for
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.
Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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(1) Driver’s Front Airbag
(2) Passenger’s Front Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(5) Side Airbags
(6) Side Curtain Airbags
(7) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
(8) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors
(9) Front Impact Sensors
(10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(11) Side Impact Sensors
(12) Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensors
(13) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors/
OPDS Sensors Control Unit
(14) Rear Safing Sensor
(15) Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Indicator
(15)
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(3)
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(10)
(5)
(11)
(2)
(4)
(13)
(7)
(12)
(11)
(5)
(8)
(11)
(4)
(11)
Driver and Passenger Safety
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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 ).
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Two side curtain airbags, one f or
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
).
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Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
side impact, or if your vehicle is
about to rollover.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag off (see
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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 ).
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A rollover sensor that can detect if
your vehicle is about to roll over
and signal the control unit to
deploy both side curtain airbags
and front seat belt tensioners (see
page ).
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A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
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An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ).
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An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off
(see page ).
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Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
How Your Front Airbags Work
Driver and Passenger Safety
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and front
passenger’s airbags, at the time and
with the force needed.
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the 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.
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This can happen if the severity of a
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if
there is no passenger in the front
seat, or if the advanced airbag
system has turned the passenger’s
airbag off (see page ).35
After inflating, the front airbags will
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
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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.
Dual-Stage Airbags
Your front airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inflation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
After a crash, you may see what
more severe
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
people with respiratory problems
less severe
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so. If the occupant’s belt is , the
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.
Dual-Threshold Airbags
Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
not latched
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
latched
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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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 who ride in front.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
DRIVER’S
SEAT
POSITION
SENSOR
PASSENGER’S
SEAT WEIGHT
SENSOR
Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any cargo or metal objects
under the front seats.
Second-row passengers should not
put their feet under the front seats.
Failure to follow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them from working properly.
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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.
The passenger’s advanced f ront
airbag system has weight sensors
under the seat. Although Honda
does not encourage carrying an
infant or small child in front, if the
sensors detect the weight of an
infant or small child (up to about 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn the passenger’s
front airbag off.
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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 airbag is turned off, a
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).
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If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the front seat, the
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator 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 second row passenger pushing
or pulling on the back of the front
passenger’s seat.
Moving the front seat forcibly
back against cargo on the seat, the
floor behind it, or a folded second
row seat.
Hanging heavy items on the front
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
Also,makesurethefloormatbehind
the front passenger’s seat is properly
positioned on the floor (see page
). If it is not, the mat may
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interfere with the proper operation
of the front passenger’s seat and its
sensors.
How Your Side Airbags Work
Driver and Passenger Safety
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the affected side.
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Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
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Side Airbag Cutoff System
Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff
system designed primarily to protect
a child riding in the front passenger’s
seat.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in front, if the
position sensors detect a child has
leaned into the side airbag’s
deployment path, the airbag will shut
off.
Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa
short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the airbag’s
deployment path.
Objects placed on the front
passenger seat can also cause the
side airbag to be shut off.
If the side airbag off indicator comes
on (see page ), have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the
indicator will go out.
There will be some delay between
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
pathandwhentheindicatorcomes
on or goes off.
A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system f rom working properly.
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work
In a Side Impact
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
If the impact is on the passenger’s
side, the passenger’s side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no
occupants on that side of the vehicle.
In a Rollover
If the rollover sensor detects your
vehicle is about to roll over, it signals
the control unit, which immediately
deploys both side curtain airbags and
activates both front seat belt
tensioners.
The airbag on the passenger’s side
will deploy, and the seat belt
tensioner will activate, even if there
are no passengers on that side of the
vehicle.
To get the best protection from the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
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How the SRS Indicator
Works
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbags
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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.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
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).
Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
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Canada
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
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doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
).
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How the Passenger Airbag Off
Indicator Works
U.S.
Canada
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
not mean
with the airbag.
Be aware that objects placed on the
front seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the front
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag off indicator
may come on and off repeatedly if
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 f ront
passenger’s seat.
Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back.
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
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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.If no obstructions are found, have
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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 expose the f ront passenger’s
seat-back to liquid.
If water or
another liquid soaks into the seatback, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.
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.
Do not remove or modif y a front
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 modify a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, first contact Honda
Automobile Customer Service at
(800) 999-1009.
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Children depend on adults to protect
them. However, despite their best
intentions, many adults do not know
how to properly protect child
passengers.
If you have children, or ever need to
drive with a child in your vehicle, be
sure to read this section. It begins
with important general guidelines,
then presents special information for
infants, small children, and larger
children.
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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 f act, vehicle
accidents are the number one cause
of death of children age 12 and
under.
To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
infants and children be properly
restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in an approved child seat
that is properly secured to the
vehicle
(see pages ).
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Children who are unrestrained
or improperly restrained can be
seriously injured or killed in a
crash.
Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. A
larger child should be properly
restrained with a seat belt and
use a booster seat if necessary.
Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster seat until the seat belt f its
them properly
(see pages ).435956
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All Children Should Sit in a Back
Seat
According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in a
back seat. The National Highway
Traff ic Safety Administration and
Transport Canada recommend that
all children aged 12 and under be
properly restrained in a back seat.
Some states have laws restricting
where children may ride.
Children who ride in back are less
likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a
collision or hard braking. Also,
children cannot be injured by an
inflating front airbag when they ride
in the back.
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
Can Pose Serious Risks
Front airbags have been designed to
help protect adults in a moderate to
severe f rontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s front airbag is quite
large, and it can inflate with enough
force to cause very serious injuries.
Even though your vehicle has an
advanced front airbag system that
automatically turns the passenger’s
front airbag off (see page ),
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please follow these guidelines:
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag.
If
the airbag inflates, it can hit the back
of the child seat with enough force
to kill or very seriously injure an
infant.
Small Children
Placing a f orward-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag can
be hazardous.
If the vehicle seat is
too far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating front airbag can strike the
child with enough force to kill or
very seriously injure a small child.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger’s
front airbag.Infants
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 f or important
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information about protecting larger
children.)
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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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U.S. Models
DASHBOARDSUN VISORS
Canadian Models
SUN VISORS
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If You Must Drive with Several
Children
Your vehicle has two rows of back
seats 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 a back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.
Additional Safety Precautions
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
If you are not wearing a
During a crash, the
If they do, they
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Make sure any unused seat belt
that a child can reach is buckled,
thelockableretractoris
activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
If a child
wraps a loose seat belt around
their neck, they can be seriously
or fatally injured. (See pages
and for how to activate
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and deactivate the lockable
retractor.)
Use childproof door locks to
prevent children from opening the
doors.
This can prevent children
from accidentally falling out (see
page ).
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Use the power sliding door main
switch to prevent children f rom
operating the sliding doors.
This
will prevent unintended use of the
doors.
Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle. Keep vehicle keys and remote
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
Leaving children without
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die from heatstroke. A
switch, and open the tailgate,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death.
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
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Protecting Infants
Child Seat Type
An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively for infants,
or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.
Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in
a forward-facing position.
If placed
facing forward, an infant could be
very seriously injured during a
frontal collision.
Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement
A rear-facing child seat can be placed
in any seating position in the second
or third row, but not in the front.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates, it can hit the back of the
child seat with enough f orce to kill or
seriously injure an infant.
When properly installed in the
second row, a rear-facing child seat
maypreventthedriverorafront
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-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death during a
collision.
Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.
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Protecting Small Children
Child Seat Type
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a f orwardfacing, upright child 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.
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Child Seat Placement
We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
Placing a f orward-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s airbag can be
hazardous.
If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown f orward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.
Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the safest
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place for a small child.
If it is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the f ront, 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 the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
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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 rear seating
positions.
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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 U.S. or
1.
Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard 213.
Look f or FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
The child seat should be of the
2.
proper type and size to fit the child.
Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.
The child seat should f it the
3.
vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.
Before purchasing a conventional
child seat, or using a previously
purchased one, we recommend that
you test the seat in the specific
vehicle seating position or positions
where the seat will be used.
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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.
All child seats must be
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 firmly
2.
secured.
After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
A child seat secured with a seat belt
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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 different seating
position, or use a diff erent style of
child seat that can be firmly secured.
Installing a Child Seat
Secure the child in the child seat.
3.
Make sure the child is properly
strappedinthechildseat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
The f ollowing pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a child seat. A forward-facing child
seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rearfacing child seats.
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Installing a Child Seat with
LATCH
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (lower anchors and tethers
for children) in the two second row
seats and the center seating position
of the third row.
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.
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BUTTON
LOWER
ANCHORS
To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat in a second row seat:
Move the seat belt buckle or
1.
tongue away from the lower
anchors.
Make sure there are no objects
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.
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Flexible type
Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a flexible-type connector as shown
above.
Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions
for adjusting or tightening the fit.
TETHER STRAP
Lift the head restraint (see page
5. 6.
), then route the tether strap
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through the legs of the head
restraint, over the seat-back and
through the grab rail.4.
TETHER
STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted, then tighten the strap
according to the seat maker’s
instructions.
Push and pull the child seat
7.
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
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To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat in the center seating position of
the third row:
Unlatch the detachable seat belt
1.
anchor latch and retract the seat
belt all the way into the ceiling.
Place the latch plate and anchor
latch in their holding slots (see
page ).
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BUTTON
LOWER ANCHORS
The location of each lower anchor is
indicated by a small button above the
anchor point.
Followsteps1through4ofthe
2. 3.
second row installation on pages
and .
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ANCHORAGE POINT
The center seating position of the
third row has an anchorage point on
the tailgate sill.
Slide the anchor cover to open it.
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ANCHOR
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
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Remove the head restraint (see
page ). Make sure the
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removed head restraint is secured
in the cargo area. Reinstall the
head restraint when the child seat
is removed.
Followsteps6and7onpage .
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If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the
thirdrow,makesurethedetachable
seat belt is properly installed (see
page ).
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With the child seat in the desired
1.4.
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
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To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
3.
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
Push and pull the child seat
5.4.2.
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the second or third row seats.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
Second Row Installation
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT
Each second row bucket seat has a
tether anchorage point at the bottom
of the seat-back.
TETHER
STRAP
After properly securing the child
1.
seat (see page ), lift the head
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restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
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Third Row Installation
ANCHOR
Attach the tether strap hook to the
2.
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
Tighten the strap according to the
3.
seat maker’s instructions.
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TETHER
STRAP
HOOK
Outside seating position
ANCHORAGE POINTS
Each outside seating position of the
third row has an anchorage point on
the seat-back.
Center seating position
ANCHORAGE POINT
The center seating position of the
third row has an anchorage point on
the tailgate sill.
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page ). Make sure the
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removed head restraint is secured
in the cargo area. Reinstall the
head restraint when the child seat
is removed.
2.
(Outside seating position)
To use the anchor, pull up the
anchor cover.
Outside seating position
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Center seating position
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(Center seating position)
Slide the anchor cover to open it.
After properly securing the child
3.
seat (see page ), route the
tether strap over the top of the
seat-back.
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TETHER STRAP HOOK
Attach the tether strap hook to the
4. 5.
ANCHOR
anchor, making sure the tether
strap is not twisted.
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
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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 a lap/shoulder
belt.
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.
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Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger’s front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear 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
3.
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
4.
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
5.
seated like this f or 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.
Using a Booster Seat
A child who has outgrown a forwardfacing 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 and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
federal safety standards (see page
) and that you follow the booster
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seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
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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When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.
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Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
Physical Size
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.
Maturity
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
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If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even 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.
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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.
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 an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
With the tailgate open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system/climate control system as
shown below.Have the exhaust system inspected
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as follows:
Select the fresh air mode.
1.
Select the mode.
2.
Set the fan speed to high.
3.
Set the temperature control to a
4.
comfortable setting.
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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.
SUN VISOR
U.S. models only
SUN VISORS
U.S. models
Canadian models
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DASHBOARD
U.S. models only
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HOOD DOORJAMB
U.S. models Canadian models
RADIATOR CAP
U.S. models Canadian models
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
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..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
.............................................Gauges . 77
.............Multi-Information Display . 81
Controls Near the Steering
.........................................Wheel . 133
Windshield Wipers and
.................................Washers . 134
Rear Window Wiper and
...................................Washer . 135
...............Hazard Warning Button . 140
...............Rear Window Def ogger . 140
.............................Keys and Locks . 142
......................Immobilizer System . 143
..............................Ignition Switch . 144
.....................Remote Transmitter . 145
Opening or Closing the Power
.........................Sliding Doors . 148
Opening or Closing the Power
..................................Tailgate . 148
....................................Door Locks . 151
....................Power Door Locks . 151
Auto Door Locking/
..............................Unlocking . 152
............Childproof Door Locks . 157
..........................................Tailgate . 157
..........................Power Tailgate . 158
.................................Sliding Doors . 161
...............................................Seats . 167
.........Turn Signal and Headlights . 135
......Instrument Panel Brightness . 139
........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 141
..................................Seat Heaters . 183
Driving Position Memory
........................................System . 184
............................Power Windows . 186
.......................................Moonroof . 189
...........................................Mirrors . 190
...............................Parking Brake . 192
.....................Beverage Holders . 195
....................Sunglasses Holder . 197
...................................Sun Visor . 198
............................Vanity Mirror . 199
...................Rear Compartment . 199
..............................Glove Boxes . 201
...........................Center Pocket . 202
...............................Coin Pocket . 202
.......................AC Power Outlet . 203
...............................Interior Lights . 205
Instruments and Controls
.Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals . 193
.........Interior Convenience Items . 194
..........Retractable Center Tray . 195
................Integrated Sunshade . 197
................Conversation Mirror . 198
................Second Row Console . 199
...............In-Floor Storage Area . 200
........Accessory Power Sockets . 203
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.65, 66)
GAUGES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.191)
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.151)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P.184)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.369)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.370)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
＊
: If equipped
(P.77)
＊
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
(P.192)
(P.386)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
(P.203)
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM/
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
＊
(P.183)
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
(P.283) (P.195)
RETRACTABLE
CENTER TRAY
(P.210)
GLOVE BOXES
(P.201)
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.73)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.67, 479)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.75)
(P.67, 480)
(P.76)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.75)
(P.73)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.73)
(P.67, 479)
POWER SLIDING
DOOR INDICATOR
(P.75)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.69, 481)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
INDICATOR
(P.34, 67)
(P.70, 394)
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.76)
DOOR AND
TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.75)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif ferences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.70, 394)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.72, 397)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.74)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35, 68)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.21, 68)
POWER TAILGATE OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.74)
(P.71, 396)
(P.75)
(P.69, 392)
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.67, 479)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.73)
FUEL ECONOMY
INDICATOR
(P.75)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P.67, 480)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.67, 479)
＊
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif ferences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.70)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.73)
SYSTEM MESSAGE
INDICATOR
(P.70, 394)
(P.76)
(P.34, 67)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.75)
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.76)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.70, 394)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.69, 481)
(P.71, 399)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.35, 68)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.69, 392)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.21, 68)
(P.75)
(P.75)
(P.74)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
Charging System
Indicator
information about your vehicle. If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
For more information, see page .
On Touring models
480
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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being charged. For more information,
see page .
On Touring models
479
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (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. For
more information, see page .
On Touring models
479
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
This indicator comes on for several
seconds 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 side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
information, see page .
On Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
).
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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
flashing but remains on.
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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. For more
information, see page .
On Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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U.S. Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
This indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page .
On Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
).
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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, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
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 .
On Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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U.S. Canada
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. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page
).
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If it remains on after you have
2.
fully released the parking brake
while the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page .
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On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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Indicator
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
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 will not start
(see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
VSA system.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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VSA Activation IndicatorImmobilizer System
This indicator has three functions:This indicator normally comes on for
It comes on as a reminder that you
1.
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
2.
page ).
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It comes on along with the VSA
3.
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page for more
information.
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX
models
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are significantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinflated,
call a professional towing service
(see page ). For more
information, see page .
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396
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
On Touring models
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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Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-information display and
determinethecause(seepage ).
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If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multiinformation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page .
U.S. models with the Michelin
system
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PAX
Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires.
Repair or replacement of PAX tires
must be done by a Honda dealer or
an authorized Michelin PAX system
dealer. For more information, see
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If this indicator begins to f lash,
2.
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 information, see page
.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator
On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX
models
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash.
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Lights On Indicator
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or 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 and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
On Touring models, this indicator
also comes on when the light switch
is in AUTO and the lights turn on
automatically.
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
On Touring models
If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multiinformation display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked (see page ).
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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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Fog Light Indicator
On Touring models
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. See page
for information on fog light
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On Canadian models
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
On Canadian Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘WASHER
FLUID LOW’’ message on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 3.01 US gal (11.4
)offuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of fuel in the
tank.
On Touring models
You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).
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Power Tailgate-open
Indicator
On EX-L and Touring models
This indicator 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 in the power tailgate
system. Have the system checked by
your dealer as soon as possible. You
can still open or close the tailgate
manually. For more information on
the power tailgate, see page .
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Power Sliding
Door Indicator
On EX and EX-L models
This indicator 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 in the power sliding door
system. With this indicator on, move
themainswitchonthedashboardto
the OFF position, and have the
system checked by your dealer as
soon as possible. You can still open
or close each sliding door manually.
For more inf ormation on the power
sliding doors, see page .
On Touring models
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT
SLIDING DOOR’’ or ‘‘CHECK
RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’ message
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Cruise Main Indicator
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
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
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
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cruise control.
The appropriate light comes on in
this indicator if the tailgate or any
Fuel Economy Indicator
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the indicator come
On EX-L and Touring models
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
indicator may come on and stay on.
It goes off when your vehicle uses
On Touring models
extra fuel. The door and tailgate open indicator
also appears on the multi-information
display.
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Maintenance Minder
Indicator
On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX
models
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
for more information on the
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maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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System Message
Indicator
On Touring models
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
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page ).
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Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
Security System Indicator
On EX, EX-L and Touring models
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page .318
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TACHOMETER
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Touring models
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SELECT/RESET KNOB
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. For
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page .477
Fuel Gauge
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 fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
ODOMETER
ENGINE OIL
LIFE
U.S. model with outside temperature indicator is shown.
Information Display
On LX, EX, EX-L and Canadian DX
models
The inf ormation display shows the
odometer, trip meter, engine oil life,
outside temperature (if equipped),
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
To switch the display, press and
release the select/reset knob
repeatedly. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, your last selection is
displayed.
and maintenance item code(s).
On Touring models
For information about the multiinformation display, see page .81
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TRIP METER A
TRIP METER B
Odometer
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
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Trip Meter
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the select/reset
knob repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the select/reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
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Outside Temperature Indicator
On EX and EX-L models
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Celsius (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
select/reset knob until the
temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
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 fully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
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.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C
±±
in Canadian models) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE:
The temperature must be
stabilized before doing this
procedure.
To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, press and hold the select/
reset knob for 10 seconds. The
following sequence will appear for 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,
−−−
3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
−−−
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
−−
When the temperature reaches the
desired value, release the select/
reset knob. You should see the new
outside temperature displayed.
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Maintenance Minder Check Fuel Cap Message
The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for
more information.
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Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message off.
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If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
page .
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On Touring models
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.
You can also customize some vehicle
control settings to your liking with
the multi-information display and the
two buttons on the steering wheel
(see page ).
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Normal Display Messages
When you unlock and open the
driver’s door with the remote
transmitter, the display shows
‘‘Welcome DRIVER 1’’ or ‘‘Welcome
DRIVER 2’’ depending on which
remote transmitter you use. The
driver’s ‘‘ID’’ is detected by the
transmitter. For more information
about driver’s ‘‘ID’’, see page .
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If you use the key to unlock the
driver’s door, the display only shows
‘‘Welcome.’’ This means the system
cannot recognize either ‘‘DRIVER 1’’
or ‘‘DRIVER 2.’’ In this case, you
cannot use the customized settings
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
display shows ‘‘Goodbye.’’
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UPPER SEGMENT
LOWER SEGMENT
The multi-information display
consists of two segments: an upper
segment and a lower segment.
In normal display mode, the upper
segment displays the trip computer.
The lower segment displays the
odometer, Trip A/B, outside
temperature, compass, and engine
oil life and maintenance message.
INFO BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
To change the display, press the
INFObuttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until the desired
information appears (see page ).
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Messages in the trip computer
include:
INST.MPG(U.S.models)/
INST.L/100 km (Canadian
models): Your vehicle’s current
fuel mileage.
When you turn off the engine,
INST. MPG or INST. L/100 km is
also reset.
RANGE: The estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This
distance is estimated from the fuel
economy you received over the
last several miles, so it will vary
withchangesinspeed,traffic,etc.
When the battery is disconnected,
or you refuel, RANGE is also reset.
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ELAPSED TIME: The time
traveled since you last reset the
trip computer.
When you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition on the multiinformation display (see page
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AVERAGE SPEED: The average
speed you are traveling.
When you reset Trip A,
AVERAGE SPEED is also reset.
AVERAGE FUEL A/B: This
shows your vehicle’s average fuel
economy in mpg (U.S. models) or
/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset Trip A or Trip
B. When you select Trip B in the
lower segment by pressing the
SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, or the select/reset
knob on the instrument panel,
AVERAGE FUEL B appears on
the upper segment.
You can customize the Trip A and
AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
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The average f uel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.
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If you press the INFO button while
AVERAGE FUEL is displayed, you
will see the tire pressure monitor in
both segments. This monitor is a
part of the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS). See page for
more information.
Pressing the INFO button again
brings the display back to the initial
display of the trip computer ‘‘INST.
MPG’’ (U.S. models) or ‘‘INST. L/
100 km’’ (Canadian models).
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In the lower segment, each time you
press the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, the display changes
from ‘‘Trip A/Odometer’’ to ‘‘Trip A/
Outside Temperature’’ to ‘‘Trip B/
Outside Temperature’’ to ‘‘Engine
Oil Life’’, and then back to the ‘‘Trip
A/Odometer’’ as shown in the next
column.
Press the
SEL/RESET
button
You can also change the display by
pushing the select/reset knob in the
instrument panel.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.
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Odometer
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
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
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While a trip meter is displayed, you
can change the display between
‘‘Trip A’’ and ‘‘Trip B’’ by pressing
the SEL/RESET button on the
steering wheel, or the select/reset
knob in the instrument panel.
To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’.
When you reset Trip A, AVERAGE
FUEL A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, AVERAGE
FUEL B is reset.
You can customize the Trip A and
AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition
on the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Compass Maintenance MinderTrip Meter
COMPASS
In the left corner of the lower
segment, a compass indicates which
direction your vehicle is pointed.
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE ITEM (S)
ENGINE OIL LIFE
The multi-information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for
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Outside Temperature Display System Messages
The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traffic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
If there is a problem with your
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.
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
This shows the outside temperature
in Fahrenheit (U.S. models), or in
Celsius (Canadian models).
your trip, the sensor is not fully
acclimatized, theref ore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
Here is a list of messages shown on
the multi-information display:
forming on the road surface.
You can adjust the outside
temperature on the multiinformation display (see page ).
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SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR
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.
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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 cancel the message(s) before 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO
button on the steering wheel.
Even if you press the INFO button,
some messages stay on or come on
again at regular intervals until the
problem is corrected:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: APPROACHING
OBJECT
PAX SYSTEM WARNING
(Models with PAX system)
You can see the message(s) again by
pressing the INFO button repeatedly
if the system message indicator
remains lit on the instrument panel.
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Fasten Seat Belt Door and Tailgate Open Release Parking Brake
U.S.
Canada
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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.
If the tailgate or any door(s) is not
closed tightly, the display reminds
you to close the tailgate or the
door(s) before you start driving.
This display continues until you
close the door(s) or the tailgate.
Pressing the INFO button on the
steering wheel momentarily changes
the display to the normal display, but
it will come back after 5 seconds.
If you start driving without releasing
the parking brake, the multiinformation display interrupts the
current display and shows
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE.’’
This message continues, and a
chime sounds, until you release the
parking brake, or the vehicle speed
slows down to less than 0.5 mph (0.8
km/h).
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Remove Key Tighten Fuel Cap
If you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door, you will see
‘‘REMOVE KEY’’ on the display and
hear a reminder beeper.
Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the multi-information
display. Turn the engine off , and
confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If
it is, loosen it, then retighten it until
it clicks at least once. The message
should go off after several days of
normal driving once you tighten or
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replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to
another message, press the INFO
button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message off.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
page .480
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Brake Fluid Low Fuel Low Washer Fluid Low
U.S.
Canada
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If the brake fluid level is at or below
theMINmarkonthesideofthe
brake fluid reservoir in the engine
compartment, you will see ‘‘BRAKE
FLUID LOW.’’ If you see this
message, have the brake system
checked by your dealer (see page
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If the level of the fuel in the tank
gets low, you will see ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
on the multi-information display, and
you must refuel soon. The low fuel
indicator on the instrument panel will
also come on.
On Canadian Touring model only
If the fluid level in the windshield
washer reservoir gets low, you will
see ‘‘WASHER FLUID LOW’’ on the
multi-information display.
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Passenger Side Airbag Off Check Tire Pressure Warning: Approaching Object
U.S.
Canada
If the passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off, you will see
‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’
on the multi-information display. See
page for more information.
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If one or more of your vehicle tires
are low on pressure, you will see a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’
message on the display. See page
for more information on the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
This message, and the indicator to
the left of the message, is part of the
parking sensor system. If you are
approaching too close to an object,
you will see ‘‘WARNING:
APPROACHING OBJECT’’ on the
display and hear a beeper. See page
for more information.
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Maintenance Messages Check TPMS System
Have your dealer do the indicated
maintenance as soon as you see this
message, and have them reset the
display after completing the service.
If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance or do not reset the
display, the message changes to
‘‘SERVICE PAST DUE’’ when the
engine oil life becomes 0%.
These messages appear on the multiinformation display each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
When the engine oil life reaches 15%,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ and the code for the
maintenance items to be performed.
When the engine oil life reaches 5%,
the display shows ‘‘SERVICE DUE
NOW’’ along with the same
maintenance items.
(II) position.
For details on engine oil life and
maintenance messages, refer to page
.
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Also refer to page for important
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maintenance safety precautions.
If there is a problem in the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS),
you will see ‘‘CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information
display. If you see this message, the
TPMS is not monitoring tire
pressures. Have the TPMS checked
by your dealer as soon as possible
(see page ).
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Check Charging SystemCheck Engine Oil LevelCheck VSA System
If there is a problem with the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, you
will see ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ on
the multi-information display. If you
see this message, have the VSA
system checked by your dealer (see
page ).394
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If the engine oil is very low or has
lost pressure, you will see ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ on the multi-
information display. You will also see
the low oil pressure indicator in the
instrument panel flashing or staying
on. If you see this message, you
should take immediate action since
serious engine damage is possible.
Follow the procedure on page .
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If you see ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information
display, it means the battery is not
being charged. See page for
more information.
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Check TransmissionCheck Brake SystemCheck Emission System
Instruments and Controls
If you see ‘‘CHECK EMISSION
SYSTEM’’ on the multi-information
display, it means one of the engine’s
emission systems may have a
problem. Have your vehicle checked
by your dealer (see page ).480
If there is a problem with the brake
system, you will see ‘‘CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM’’ on the multi-
information display. The parking
brake and brake system indicator in
the instrument panel will also come
on. See page for more
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information.
If there is a problem with the
automatic transmission, you will see
‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ on the
multi-information display. Avoid
rapid acceleration, and have the
transmission checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
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