Lexus Insight 2019, Insight 2019 Owner's Manual

2019

OWNER’S MANUAL

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WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

.

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

Event Data Recorders

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

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

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

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

Service Diagnostic Recorders

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

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

NOTICE

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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

A Few Words About Safety

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

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

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

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

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

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

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

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

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

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

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

2 Safe Driving P. 39

For Safe Driving P. 40 Seat Belts P. 44 Airbags P. 51

2 Instrument Panel P. 79

Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 128

2 Controls P. 163

Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Moonroof
Adjusting the Seats P. 207

*

P. 189

2 Features P. 233

Audio System P. 234 Audio System Basic Operation P. 241, 262
Customized Features P. 359, 366 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

2 Driving P. 441

Before Driving P. 442 Towing a Trailer P. 447
Parking Your Vehicle P. 541 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 543

2 Maintenance P. 551

Before Performing Maintenance P. 552 Maintenance MinderTM P. 555
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 579
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 594

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 603

Tools P. 604 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 605
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 633 Fuses P. 642
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 650

*

P. 386

2 Information P. 651

Specifications P. 652 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 658 Warranty Coverages P. 659

Contents

Child Safety P. 64 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77 Safety Labels P. 78

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 205
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 215 Climate Control System P. 225

Audio Error Messages P. 332 General Information on the Audio System P. 337
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 389, 414 Refuel Recommend P. 439

When Driving P. 448 Honda Sensing® P. 480 Braking P. 531
Refueling P. 546 Fuel Economy and CO

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 562 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 582 12-Volt Battery P. 591 Remote Transmitter Care P. 593
Cleaning P. 595 Accessories and Modifications P. 601

Power System Won’t Start P. 625 Jump Starting P. 628 Overheating P. 631
Emergency Towing P. 648 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 649

Emissions P. 549

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Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

Information

P. 4

P. 39

P. 79

P. 163

P. 233

P. 441

P. 551

P. 603

P. 651

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 655 Reporting Safety Defects P. 657
Authorized Manuals P. 661 Customer Service Information P. 662

Index

P. 664

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 470)
❙ Safety Support Switch (P 486, 519)

❙ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Button

*

(P 468)

❙ TRIP Button (P 133)

❙ System Indicators (P 80)
❙ Gauges (P 128)
❙ Driver Information Interface (P 131)

❙ Brightness Control (P 203)

❙ POWER Button (P 190)

❙ Climate Control System (P 225)

❙ Rear Defogger (P 202)
❙ Heated Door Mirror Button (P 202)

❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Audio System (P 234)
❙ Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator

(P 62)

❙ Front Seat Heater Buttons

*

(P 223)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 547)

Visual Index

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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 193)
❙ Fog Lights

*

(P 196)

❙ LaneWatch

TM*

(P 478)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button

(P 511)

❙ Interval Button (P 502)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 204)
❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P 389, 414)

❙ Audio Remote Controls (P 237)

❙ Voice Control Buttons

*

(P 287)

❙ Selector (−) (P 464)
❙ Left Selector Wheel (P 132)
❙ (home) Button (P 132)

❙ MAIN Button (P 493)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons

(P 501)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P 200)

❙ Selector (+) (P 464)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Window Switches (P 186)
❙ Master Door Lock Switch (P 178)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 206)

❙ Trunk Opener (P 180)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 646)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P 563)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P 54)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P 205)

❙ HomeLink® Buttons

*

(P 387)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 221)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P 54)

❙ USB Port(s) (P 235)

❙ Glove Box (P 217)

❙ ECON Button (P 467)

❙ SPORT Button (P 463)

❙ EV Button (P 12)

❙ Shift Button

Electronic Gear Selector

(P 457)

❙ Rear Seat Heater Buttons

*

(P 224)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 536)
❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 531)

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❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 60)
❙ Interior Light (P 215)
❙ Grab Handle

❙ Coat Hook (P 222)

❙ Side Airbags (P 58)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 71)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 73)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 69)

❙ Rear Seats (P 210)

❙ Seat Belts (P 44)

❙ Coat Hooks (P 222)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Front Seat (P 207)

❙ Map Lights (P 216)
❙ Moonroof Switch

*

(P 189)

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 562)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 200, 579)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)

❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 206)

❙ Headlights (P 193, 575)

❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 578)

❙ Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)

❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)

❙ Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 196, 575)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P 196, 575)

❙ Trunk Release Button

*

(P 181)

❙ Brake Lights (P 576)

❙ Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 576)

❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 576)

❙ Back-Up Lights (P 577)

❙ How to Refuel (P 547)

❙ Tires (P 582, 605, 611)

❙ Taillights (P 577)

❙ Multi-View Rear Camera (P 543)

❙ Rear License Plate Light (P 578)

❙ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 193, 575)
❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P 193, 575)

❙ Side Turn Signal Lights

*

(P 193, 575)

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Quick Reference Guide

SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode

* Not available on all models

Drive)

Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. The High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.

When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combination of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it. Under certain circumstances, pressing the
EV button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.

● Energy efficiency

As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engine.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.

● Battery types

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.

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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD SYSTEM MAIN COMPONENTS

High Voltage Battery

Generator & Electric Motor

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels

under certain driving conditions, and turns the generator.

Generator– Starts the engine and generates electric power

when driven by the gasoline engine to supply electricity to
power the electric motor and/or to charge the High Voltage
battery.

Electric Motor– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in

conjunction with the gasoline engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.

High Voltage Battery– Provides electrical storage and serves

as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximize the range of your
electric vehicle. (P477)

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator– Displays

battery state of charge.
When the indicator:

• Displays two or less segments, EV mode is no longer available.

• Displays ten segments, battery charge level is full.

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Quick Reference Guide

Vehicle
Speed

Time

Operating

mode

Driving

Speed

Electric Vehicle (EV) Hybrid (HV) Engine (Direct Drive) Regeneration

Stopped or driven at low speeds:

●

Only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the
wheels.

Driven in high-load conditions
(e.g., when accelerating, going
uphill):

●

The Electric Motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.

●

The gasoline engine drives the
generator, supplying
electricity to the electric
motor for added propulsion
or to the High Voltage battery
for charging.

Driven in high-speed, low-load
conditions:

●

The gasoline engine provides
propulsion to the wheels.

●

The High Voltage battery
supplies electricity to the
electric motor for added
propulsion.

●

The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative

The accelerator pedal is released
and the vehicle is decelerating.

●

The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.

braking.

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric motor

Stopped/Running Running Generating/Running Regenerating

Generator Stopped Generating No Output Stopped/No Output

Engine Stopped Running Running Stopped/No Output

High Voltage

battery

Discharge Charging/Discharge Charging/Discharge Charging

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Quick Reference Guide

EV Button

Press

Canadian models

EV mode is enabled by pressing the EV button near the shift
button.

The EV mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel when EV
mode is enabled.

Press the EV button again to switch back to HV mode.

Some conditions, such as a low High Voltage battery level and a
high vehicle speed, may keep the system from manually switching
into EV mode. The beeper sounds and a message appears on the
driver information interface with the button pressed when EV
mode is disabled.

Shifts in vehicle, driving or road conditions may automatically
cancel EV mode and switch back to HV mode.

A message will appear on the driver information interface and EV mode may be canceled automatically when:

● The High Voltage battery charge level is low.

● Your vehicle speed is too high.

● Your vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h) while the engine is in warming-up operation.

● You fully depress the accelerator pedal.

● You are driving on hilly road.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages (P102)

In EV mode, the acoustic vehicle alerting system is on.

2 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (P468)

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Quick Reference Guide

● Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When regenerative braking is in
operation

Motor

High
Voltage
Battery

When the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that
recovers a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor applies to the wheels when it is in regenerative
mode helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on
conventional vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the
brakes, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to increase the resistive force.

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Quick Reference Guide

● Auto Engine Stop/Start

Your vehicle's gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.

• The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.

• The climate control system is in heavy use.

• The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

● Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System

When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle’s powertrain, fuel, and climate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a
vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any
new or unusual noise should one develop.

After shutting off the engine, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:

• Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).

Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.

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Safety Precautions

Do not cover the air intake.

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

Air Intake

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system is performed by a dealer.

If a crash occurs

●Be careful of electric shock hazard.

uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of

electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not
touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

uThe High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of

a severe crash. Avoid skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you
accidentally come into contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your
eyes with copious amounts of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention
immediately.

●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water, from a garden

hose for instance, can be dangerous.

●Anytime the vehicle is damaged in an accident, have it repaired by a dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending
on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system
automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To
return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.

Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult a dealer for
more information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Eco Assist® System (P 467)

Ambient Meter

With SPORT mode off, the color
of the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle
is being driven in a fuel efficient
manner.

ECON Button

(P 467)

Helps maximize
fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P 96)

Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.

The message is displayed
for a few seconds when the
ECON button is pressed.

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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

Eco Drive Display

● Keep the vehicle icon near the center of the circle.

Drive Cycle Score

Lifetime Points

Fuel economy is: Worse Better Best Better Worse

Aggressive
Deceleration

Moderate
Deceleration

Slow Acceleration/
Deceleration

Moderate
Acceleration

Aggressive
Acceleration

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Safe Driving (P 39)

Airbags (P 51)

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

Child Safety (P 64)

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 77)

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

Before Driving Checklist (P 43)

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

Seat Belts (P 44)

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

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

Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P 79)

Indicators (P 80)/Driver Information Interface (P 131)/Gauges (P 128)

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Driver Information Interface Immobilizer System Indicator/

Security System Alarm Indicator

Shift Position Indicator/
Transmission System Indicator

Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

High Voltage Battery
Charge Level Gauge

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P 163)

Models with color audio

Models with Display Audio

3

4

Clock (P164)

a Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK

button.

b Rotate to change hour, then press

.

c Rotate to change minute, then

press .

d Select Set, then press .

These indications are used to show how to
operate the selector knob.

● Rotate to select.

● Press to enter.

To adjust time

To adjust date

a Press , then select Settings.
b Select System, then Day & Time.
c Select Set Date & Time.

e Select Set Date or Set Time.
f Adjust the dates, hours and minutes by

selecting / .

g Select Save to set the date or time.

The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.

POWER Button (P190)

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

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d Select Automatic Date & Time, then

select OFF.

Quick Reference Guide

Turn Signals (P 193)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

(-: Low Sensitivity

*1

(- : Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

(+: High Sensitivity

*1

(+ : Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

MIST
OFF
AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies automatically

INT

*2

: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

To lock

To adjust

Lights (P 193)

Wipers and Washers

(P 200)

AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:

● Cleaning the windshield

● Driving through a car wash

● No rain present

Steering Wheel (P 204)

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

*1:Models with automatic intermittent

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent

wipers

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Quick Reference Guide

Unlocking the Front Doors

Trunk Opener

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Window
Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

from the Inside

● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.

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

(P 176)

Trunk (P 180)

● Press the trunk opener on the driver’s
door to unlock and open the trunk.

● Press the trunk release button on the
remote to unlock and open the trunk.

● Press the trunk release button
trunk lid to unlock and open the trunk.

*

on the

Power Door Mirrors

● With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.

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

(P 206)

Power Windows (P 186)

● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.

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

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

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Quick Reference Guide

AUTO Button

Floor ventsDashboard

vents

Dashboard
and floor
vents

Floor and
defroster
vents

Models without SYNC button

Temperature Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Fan Control Dial

(ON/OFF) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

MODE Control Button

Floor ventsDashboard

vents

Dashboard
and floor
vents

Floor and
defroster
vents

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

AUTO Button

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) Button

MODE Control Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

SYNC (Synchronization) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Fan Control Button

Models with SYNC button

* Not available on all models

Climate Control System (P 225)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

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Features (P 233)

Models with color audio

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

SOURCE
Button

VOL

(+/VOL (- (Volume) Buttons

Models with Display Audio

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Left Selector
Wheel

VOL

(+/VOL (- (Volume) Buttons

(home) Button

FM

AM

SiriusXM®

*

USB1

USB2

Bluetooth® Audio

Smartphone Connection

(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)

Roll up or down: To cycle through the

audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:

Audio Remote Controls

(P 237)

● VOL

(+/VOL (- (Volume) Buttons

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● SOURCE Button

● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons

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Press to change the audio mode:
FM1FM2AMUSB/iPodPandora®
Bluetooth® Audio.

Radio:

iPod, USB device, or Bluetooth® Audio:

Press / to change the

preset station.

Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.

USB device or Bluetooth® Audio:

Press and hold / to
change a folder/group.

Pandora®:

Press to skip to the next
track. Press and hold /
to select the next or previous track.

● VOL (+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

● Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode
Press the (home) button, then roll up
or down to select Audio on the driver
information interface, and then press the
left selector wheel.

Quick Reference Guide

* Not available on all models

● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:

Press / to change the

preset station.
iPod, USB device, Bluetooth® Audio or
Smartphone Connection:

Press / to skip to the

beginning of the next song or

return to the beginning of the

current song.
USB device:

Press and hold / to

change a folder.

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Audio System (P241, 262)

(Seek/Skip) Button

RADIO Button

(Day/Night) Button

MEDIA Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

(Seek/Skip) Button

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob

Audio/Information Screen

(Back) Button

(Sound) Button

MENU/CLOCK Button

Selector Knob

(Phone) Button

(P 241)

Models with color audio

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Quick Reference Guide

(Home) Button

(Back) Button

Audio/Information Screen

(P262)

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

Models with Display Audio

(Day/Night) Button

(Seek/Skip) Button

(Seek/Skip) Button

VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P 441)

Shift Position Indicator

Shift Button
Indicator

Electronic Gear Selector (P 457)

● Select

(P and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Shift Position Indicator

The shift position indicator and
the shift button indicator
indicate the current gear
selection.

Park

Press the

(P button.

Used when parking or before turning
the power on or off.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Press back the

(R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Press the

(N button.

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Press the

(D button.

Used for normal driving.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.

Shift selection

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Quick Reference Guide

When SPORT mode is
ON, the deceleration
stage and M appear.

(- Paddle

Selector

(+ Paddle

Selector

Deceleration Paddle Selector (P464)

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
three stages of deceleration.
Pull the

(+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration

paddle selector.

● When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
temporarily, and the stage will appear in the instrument panel.

● When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and
the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.

Deceleration stage

When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears.

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VSA® On and Off (P 470)

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

● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.

● To partially disable or fully restore VSA®
function, press and hold the button until
you hear a beep.

CMBSTM On and Off

(P 486)

● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.

● The CMBS
turn on the power system.

● To turn the CMBS
safety support switch.

TM

is turned on every time you

TM

can help you to

TM

on or off, use the

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

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

● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.

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

(P 472)

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Refueling (P 546)

a Press the fuel fill door release button.

u Please Wait appears for a few seconds on the

driver information interface.

b When the message changes to Ready, the fuel

fill door automatically opens.

c Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
d Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

e After refueling, screw the cap back on until it

clicks at least once.

Fuel Fill Door Release
Button

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)

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Quick Reference Guide

Honda Sensing® (P 480)

Front Sensor
Camera

The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is at
the lower part of the
front bumper.

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located at the lower part of the front
bumper and a front sensor camera mounted
to the interior side of the windshield,
behind the rearview mirror.

Collision Mitigation

TM

Braking System

TM

(CMBS

Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The

TM

CMBS
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.

) (P 483)

is designed to alert you when a

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a
set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to keep
your foot on the brake or the accelerator.

(P492)

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

(P 509)

Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System

(P 517)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.

Traffic Sign Recognition
System

Reminds you of road sign information, such as
the current speed limit, your vehicle has just
passed through, showing it on the driver
information interface.

(P522)

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Maintenance (P 551)

Under the Hood (P 562)

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

● Check brake fluid.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then

raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.

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

locked in place.

Lights (P 575)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P 579)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.

Tires (P 582)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

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Quick Reference Guide

Handling the Unexpected (P 603)

Vehicles with optional spare tire

Flat Tire (P 605)

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

● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.

Indicators Come On

(P 633)

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

Power System Won’t
Start

● If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start

(P 625)

using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse (P 642)

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

Overheating (P 631)

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

Emergency Towing

(P 648)

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

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What to Do If

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

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

Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?

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

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

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P539)

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

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

The beeper sounds when:

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

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Quick Reference Guide

Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.

2 Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock®) (P171)

Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?

Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?

I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.

2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P472)

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Quick Reference Guide

Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.

Why does the shift position
automatically change to

(P

when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?

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

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Close the driver’s door and manually change the shift
position.

2 When opening the driver’s door (P460)

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

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

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 40

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 42

Safety Checklist ................................. 43

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 44

Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 47

Seat Belt Inspection............................ 50

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 51

Types of Airbags ................................ 54

Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 54

Side Airbags ...................................... 58

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 60

Airbag System Indicators.................... 61

Airbag Care ....................................... 63

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 64

Safety of Infants and Small Children.......66

Safety of Larger Children ................... 75

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 77

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 78

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For Safe Driving

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

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

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don’t drink and drive

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

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

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

■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

■ Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle

Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash
in which the children and/or another person(s) can be injured or killed. Also,
depending on the ambient temperature, the temperature of the interior may reach
extreme levels, which can result in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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

Crush Zones

9

Safety Cage

Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Door Locks
Seat Belt Tensioners

Side Curtain Airbags

10

11

Side Airbags

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

89 9

6

7

7

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

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10

6

7

8

10

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Safety Checklist

1Safety Checklist

If the door and/or trunk open message appears on
the driver information interface, a door and/or the
trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the trunk tightly until the message disappears.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and

Information Messages P. 102

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

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

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 176

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

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 207

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

2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraint Positions P. 212

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

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 47

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

2 Child Safety P. 64

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Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

If you extend the seat belt too quickly, it will lock in
place. If this happens, slightly retract the seat belt,
then extend it slowly.

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

3

WARNING

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

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

About Your Seat Belts

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

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

- frontal impacts

- side impacts

- rear impacts

- rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts

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

The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with
child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 71

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■ Proper use of seat belts

1About Your Seat Belts

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

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after
the power mode is set to ON.

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

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 64

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

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

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

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

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

Seat Belt Reminder

■

The seat belt system includes an indicator on
the instrument panel to remind the driver or a
front passenger or both to fasten their seat
belts.
If you set the power mode to ON and a seat
belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and
the indicator will blink. After a few seconds,
the beeper will stop and the indicator will
come on and remain illuminated until the seat
belt is fastened.

The beeper will periodically sound and the
indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving
until the seat belt is fastened.

Continued

uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts

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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

■

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

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

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Fastening a Seat Belt

1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

Pull out slowly.

Correct
Seated
Posture.

Latch
Plate

Buckle

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

uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 207

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then

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

u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

Continued

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1Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

3

WARNING

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.

Lap belt
as low as
possible

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

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

Pull outward

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

■

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

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

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

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

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

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Advice for Pregnant Women

1Advice for Pregnant Women

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

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

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

back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.

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

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.

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

■

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

uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

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uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection

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1Seat Belt Inspection

3

WARNING

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

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

Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

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

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

easily.

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

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

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

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Airbags

6

8

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Airbag System Components

78 910 8

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

a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

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

b Two side airbags, one for the driver and

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

c Two side curtain airbags, one for each

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

d An electronic control unit that, when the

vehicle is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact
sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover
sensor, airbag activators, seat belt
tensioners, seat weight sensor, seat
position sensor, passenger airbag OFF
indicator, and other vehicle information.
During a crash event the unit can record
such information.

e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In

addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened.

f A driver’s seat position sensor. This

sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.

g Weight sensors in the front passenger’s

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

h Impact sensors that can detect a

moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts

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

j An indicator on the instrument panel that

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

k A rollover sensor that can detect if your

vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.

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■

1Important Facts About Your Airbags

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Important Facts About Your Airbags

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

covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags
or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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1Types of Airbags

The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.

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

1Front Airbags (SRS)

During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

Types of Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:

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

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

• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

Each is discussed in the following pages.

Front Airbags (SRS)

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

supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.

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Housing Locations

■

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

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to

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1How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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

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Operation

How the Front Airbags Work

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

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

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

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■ When front airbags should not deploy

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

■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage

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

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

appears severe

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

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Advanced Airbags

1Advanced Airbags

If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and in the
event of a crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of
the driver’s seating position) with a force
corresponding to the severity of the impact.

For the advanced airbags to work properly:

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

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

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on

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

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat

belts properly.

• Do not cover the passenger’s side dashboard with

a cloth, towel, cover, etc.

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Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor

Passenger’s
Seat
Weight
Sensors

■

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

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

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

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

We advise against allowing a child age 12 or
under to ride in the front passenger’s seat.
However, if you do allow a child age 12 or

under to ride in the front passenger’s
seat, note that the system will automatically

turn off the front passenger’s airbag if the
sensors detect that the child is approximately
65 lbs (29 kg) or less.

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1Side Airbags

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

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

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

Housing
Location

When
inflated

Side
Airbag

Side Airbags

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

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Housing Locations

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Operation

■

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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

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

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

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

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

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1Side Curtain Airbags

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

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

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

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

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

Side Curtain Airbags

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

Housing Locations

■

Operation

■

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

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

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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

3

WARNING

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

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

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

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the Driver information interface.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

■

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

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■ When the power mode is set to ON

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

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1Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator

To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm
that:

• There is no child seat or other object pressing

against the rear of the seat-back.

• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on

the back of the front passenger’s seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is not forced back

against an object on the seat or floor behind it.

• There is no object placed under or beside the front

passenger’s seat.

• The occupant is sitting in an upright position and

the seat back is not excessively reclined.

• The occupant is not leaning against the door or

center console.

• The occupant’s feet are placed on the floor in front

of them.

• There are no objects hanging from the front

passenger’s seat.

• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back

pocket.

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

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible if:

• All of the above conditions are met, and the

indicator comes on with an adult seated in the
front passenger seat.

• The seat is empty and the indicator is off.

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front
seat when the indicator is on.

U.S. Canada

Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator

■

Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

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

■ When the passenger front airbag off

indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.

This occurs when the weight sensors detect
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an
infant or small child, on the seat.

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Airbag Care

1Airbag Care

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

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

■ When the airbags have deployed

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

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

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

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

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

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Child Safety

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

3

WARNING

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

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

Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Protecting Child Passengers

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

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

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3

WARNING

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

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

event of a collision.

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

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the seat
belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

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

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

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

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

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1Protecting Infants

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

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

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

Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat
installed in a rear seating position:
The weight sensor in the front seat may not correctly
detect the actual weight of the occupant.

3

WARNING

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

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

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

■

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

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat
and the seat in front of it.

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

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

■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat

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

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Protecting Smaller Children

1Protecting Smaller Children

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

3

WARNING

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

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

■

If a child is at least one year old and has exceeded the weight and height limitations
of a rear-facing child seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the
forward-facing child seat.

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

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■ Forward-facing child seat placement

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

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1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

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

Selecting a Child Seat

■

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

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

■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

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

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

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

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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

3

WARNING

Never attach two child seats to the same
anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not
be strong enough to hold two child seat
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death.

Marks

Covers

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

Flexible Type

■

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

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1. Locate the anchor marks affixed to the base
of the seat cushion.

2. Pull out the anchor covers under the marks
to expose the lower anchors.

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

u When installing the child seat, make sure

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

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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the
rear center seat

Each outer rear seat is equipped with a pair of lower
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH­compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however,
is not equipped with anchors of any kind. The inner
and outer anchors are spaced apart at a standard
distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The distance
between the two inner anchors is 15 inches (380
mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s
instructions for that system permit the use of the
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is
properly attached to both the lower anchors and
tether anchors.

3

WARNING

Do not use the lower inner anchors of the
outer rear seats to secure a LATCH­compatible child seat to the rear center
seat, unless the manufacturer’s instructions
for that system permit the use of inner
anchors with the stated spacing.

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Straight Top Tether Type

Other Top Tether Type

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4. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.

5. Route the tether strap over the top of the
head restraint and secure the tether strap
hook to the anchor.

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

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

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

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

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

A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

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

u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

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

4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.

u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

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

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

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

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

u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.

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

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1Adding Security with a Tether

Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
when using the seat belt or lower anchors.

Tether Anchorage Points

CoverAnchor

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Other Top Tether Type
in Outer Position

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Straight Top Tether Type
in Outer Position

Adding Security with a Tether

A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position.
If you have a child seat that comes with a
tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the
tether may be used for additional security.

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.

2. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

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Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Straight Top Tether Type
in Center Position

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Other Top Tether Type
in Center Position

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Safety of Larger Children

1Safety of Larger Children

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WARNING

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

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

Protecting Larger Children

■

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

Checking Seat Belt Fit

■

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

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

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■ Checklist

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

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

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

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

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uuChild Safety u Safety of Larger Children

Safe Driving

1Booster Seats

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

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

Booster Seats

■

Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

■

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

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

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

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

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

seat.

■ Monitoring child passengers

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

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

Safe Driving

Exhaust Gas Hazard

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

3

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

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

Carbon Monoxide Gas

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

■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

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

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

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

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Safe Driving

Safety Labels

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models only

Dashboard

U.S. models

Canadian models

Air Conditioner System

Radiator Cap

Label Locations

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

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

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Instrument Panel

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

Indicators ............................................ 80

Driver Information Interface Warning and

Information Messages.................... 102

Gauges and Driver Information Interface

Gauges............................................ 128

Driver Information Interface ............. 131

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Instrument Panel

Indicators

Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator

P. 88

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

*1: When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the power

system has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in
the owner’s manual.

P. 81

*1

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist®
(VSA

®) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

®

(VSA

®) OFF Indicator

Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

*

ECON Mode Indicator

System Message Indicator

SPORT Mode Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)

Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)

Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 82

P. 84

P. 84

P. 87

P. 88

*1

*1

*1

*1

P. 93

*1

*1

Shift Position Indicator

P. 88

Transmission System
Indicator

P. 89

P. 90

P. 90

P. 91

P. 91

P. 94

P. 92

*1

*1

*1

P. 92

*1

P. 91

P. 94

P. 97

*1

P. 94

P. 94

P. 96

P. 94

Immobilizer System
Indicator

P. 95

Security System Alarm
Indicator

P. 95

P. 96

P. 96

P. 98

P. 99

P. 101

*1

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Green)

P. 98

*1

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Green)

P. 98

*1

POWER SYSTEM
Indicator

P. 85

*1

READY Indicator

P. 86

EV Indicator

P. 86

*1

EV Mode Indicator

P. 86

*1

*1

* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator (Red)

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

• Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.

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

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

• Comes on for about 30 seconds
when you pull or push the electric
parking brake switch when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF.

• Stays on for about 30 seconds
when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF while the electric
parking brake is set.

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

2 What to do when the indicator

comes on while driving P. 636

• Comes on along with the brake system
indicator (amber) -Immediately stop in a

safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you
normally do.

• Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks P. 636

• Blinks and the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on at the same time -

There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time
When the Brake System Indicator
(Amber) Comes On P. 637

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

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

• Comes on if there is a problem with
the cooperative control with
regenerative braking, the electric
servo brake system, or the hill start
assist system.

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

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the radar sensor.

●

Indicator may come on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.

• Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a
dealer immediately.

• Comes on while driving - Avoid using
the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

●

Make sure the total load is within the
Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 445

●

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

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

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

Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 536

Continued

83

uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

U.S.

Canada

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Automatic
Brake Hold
System

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 536

Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.

Automatic
Brake Hold

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 536

—

Indicator

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uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on if there is a problem with

●

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

the electric vehicle system.

●

Comes on when the High Voltage
battery temperature becomes high.

POWER
SYSTEM

Indicator

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

Comes on when the vehicle is ready
to drive.

READY
Indicator

EV Indicator

●

Comes on when the vehicle is
moved by the motor, and the

2 Turning on the Power P. 448

— —

engine is not operating.

●

Comes on when the vehicle is in EV
mode.

EV Mode
Indicator

2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent

Multi Mode Drive) P. 9

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

• After you have set the power mode
to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go off.

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

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

• Comes on if the fuel fill cap is loose
or missing.

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

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 658

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

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

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 635

• Comes on - Check the fuel cap before
taking your vehicle to a dealer.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

12-Volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator

Shift Position
Indicator

Deceleration
Paddle Selector
Indicator

• Comes on when the 12-volt battery
is not charging.

• Indicates the current shift position.

• Comes on when the paddle selector

is pulled.

• Blinks when deceleration does not
occur while pulling the paddle
selector.

• Comes on with M when SPORT
mode is selected and pulling the
paddle selector.

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

2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging

System Indicator Comes On P. 634

2 Shifting P. 457

2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 464

—

—

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Transmission
System
Indicator

• The current shift position blinks if
the transmission system has a
problem.

• The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.

• The current shift position or all the
shift positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select

(P.

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

• Immediately park your car in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 648

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the

parking brake.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

Low Fuel
Indicator

• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a
few seconds if you are not wearing
a seat belt when you set the power
mode to ON, then the indicator
comes on.

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

• Blinks while driving if either you
and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

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

• Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.

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

• Stays on after you and/or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s) - A detection error may have

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

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 45

• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator

Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator

Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System
Indicator

• Comes on if there is a problem with
the ABS.

• Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:

- Supplemental restraint system

- Side airbag system

- Side curtain airbag system

- Seat belt tensioner

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the EPS system.

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

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 539

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

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

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 638

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Vehicle Stability

●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.

●

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

2 Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 469

Assist® (VSA®)
System
Indicator

●

Comes on if the VSA® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
12-volt battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.

●

Comes on when you partially

●

Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

disable VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 470

Vehicle Stability
Assist® (VSA®)
OFF Indicator

●

Comes on if the VSA® system is
deactivated temporarily after the
12-volt battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.

●

Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

●

May come on briefly if the power
mode is set to ON and the vehicle is
not moved within 45 seconds, to
indicate the calibration process is
not yet complete.

●

Comes on and stays on when:

- One or more tires’ pressures are

●

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

●

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

system needs to be calibrated.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 472

determined to be significantly low.

- The system has not been
calibrated.

Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator

●

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

*

spare tire

is temporarily installed.

●

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

●

Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated
temporarily after the 12-volt battery
has been disconnected, then re­connected.

●

Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

* Not available on all models

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Turn Signal and
Hazard
Warning
Indicators

High Beam
Indicator

Lights On
Indicator

Fog Light
Indicator

*

Auto High­Beam Indicator

• Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.

• Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard warning
button.

• Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.

• Comes on when the light switch in
a position other than OFF or when
the switch is set to AUTO and the
exterior lights come on.

• Comes on when the fog lights are
on.

• Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the auto high-beam
are met.

• Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575

— —

• If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
while the lights are on, a chime sounds
when the driver’s door is opened.

— —

2 Auto High-Beam P. 197

—

—

—

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator

Indicator

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

• Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.

• Blinks - You cannot start the power
system. Set the power mode to VEHICLE

*1

, then select the ON mode again.

OFF

• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be

Immobilizer
System
Indicator

malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

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

• Blinks when the security system

Security System
Alarm Indicator

alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 184

*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.

*1

—

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

System
Message
Indicator

ECON Mode
Indicator

SPORT Mode
Indicator

• Comes on along with a beep when
a problem is detected. A system
message on the driver information
interface appears at the same time.

• Comes on when the ECON mode is
on.

• Comes on when you press the
SPORT button.

• The ambient meter remains lit up in
red as long as SPORT mode is on.

• While the indicator is on, press the
(home) button to see the message again.

2 Accessing contents in the main

display P. 131

• Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message.

• The driver information interface does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the left selector
wheel is pressed.

2 ECON Mode P. 467

2 SPORT Mode P. 463

—

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uuIndicatorsu

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Adaptive
Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low
Speed Follow
(LSF) Indicator
(Amber)

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC with LSF.

●

Indicator may come on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.

●

ACC with LSF has been
automatically canceled.

●

Comes on if the ACC with LSF is
deactivated temporarily after the
12-volt battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.

●

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

●

Make sure the total load is within the
Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 445

●

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

●

Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go
off. If it does not, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

Continued

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uuIndicatorsu

Instrument Panel

Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message

Adaptive
Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low
Speed Follow

●

Comes on when you press the
MAIN button.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow (LSF) P. 492

—

(LSF) Indicator
(Green)

Lane Keeping
Assist System

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.

●

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

(LKAS)
Indicator
(Amber)

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Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS)
Indicator
(Green)

●

Comes on when you press the
MAIN button.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 509

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