side airbag to be shut off.
If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page 36), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag's deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out. There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment path and when the indicator comes on or goes off. A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or another object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
InaSideImpact In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the impacted side of the vehicle.
InaRollover If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners. The airbag on the passenger's side will deploy even if there are no passengers on that side of the vehicle. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 87). If you see any of these indications, the airbag system components may not work properly when you need them.
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.
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S.
Canada
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and then go out (see page 70). If it does not come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, you will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked (see page 87).
How the SRS Indicator Works
The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with
your airbag system components. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example: ● If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
● If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
● If the indicator comes on or flashes
on and off while you drive.
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Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on. If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on. The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold. If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.
If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove: ● Any items under the front
passenger's seat.
● Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
● Any object(s), such as a folded-
down back seat, that are touching the rear of the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
U.S. Canada
This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passenger's seat. It does notmeanthere is a problem with the airbag.
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● TheSRSindicatoralertsyoutoa problem.Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.
● Ifyourvehiclehasamoderateto
severeimpact.Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchors worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly.
Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if: ● Anairbageverinflates.Any airbag
that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced. We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.
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Additional Safety Precautions ● Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
● Donottamperwithairbag
componentsorwiringforany reason.Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.
● Donotexposethefront
passenger'sseat-backtoliquid.If water or another liquid soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.
● Donotremoveormodifyafront
seatwithoutconsultingyour dealer.This could make the driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Relations. In the US call 800- 382-2238 and in Canada call 888-9- ACURA-9.
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Protecting Children - General Guidelines
All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, traffic collisions are the number one cause of the death of children age 12 and under. To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle. Infantsandsmallchildrenmustbe restrainedinanapprovedchildseat thatisproperlysecuredtothevehicle (see pages 45 - 56).
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.
Largerchildrenmustberestrained withalap/shoulderbeltandrideona boosterseatuntiltheseatbeltfits themproperly(see pages 57 - 60).
Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to properlyprotect child passengers. If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.
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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat According to crash statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride. Children who ride in the back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries. Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under certain circumstances (see page 37), please follow these guidelines: Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger'sfrontairbag.If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.
SmallChildren Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger'sfrontairbagcanbe hazardous.If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. LargerChildren Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger's frontairbag.Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page 57 for important information about protecting larger children.)
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To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
U.S.Models SUN VISORS
DASHBOARD
CanadianModels
SUN VISORS
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Protecting Children - General Guidelines
If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention. Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.
If You Must Drive with Several Children Your vehicle has two rows of back seats where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: ● Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page 57).
● Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page 149).
● Have the child sit upright and well
back in the seat (see page 18).
● Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 16).
If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.
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Additional Safety Precautions ● Neverholdaninfantorchildon yourlap.If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.
● Neverputaseatbeltoveryourself
andachild.During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Usethechildproofdoorlocksto
preventchildrenfromopeningthe reardoors.This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page 141).
● Makesureanyunusedseatbelt thatachildcanreachisbuckled, thelockableretractorisactivated, andthebeltisfullyretractedand locked.If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages 53 and 54 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)
● Neverlettwochildrenusethe sameseatbelt.If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
● Donotleavechildrenaloneina vehicle.Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces/ territories, and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. ● Lockalldoorsandthetailgate
whenyourvehicleisnotinuse. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.
● Keepvehiclekeys/remote
transmittersoutofthereachof children.Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the tailgate, which can lead to accidental injury or death.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants
Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode. Donotputarear-facingchildseatin aforward-facingposition.If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.
ChildSeatType An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back.
Rear-facingChildSeatPlacement A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front. Neverputa rear-facingchildseatinthefrontseat. If the passenger's front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. When properly installed in the second row, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position. It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag system.
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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.
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Protecting Small Children
Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown. We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.
ChildSeatType Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to a forward facing seat. Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child's height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
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ChildSeatPlacement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front. Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger'sairbagcanbe hazardous.If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.
Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off (see page 37), a back seat is the safest place for a small child. If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward- facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
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Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH- compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child's safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH- compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner's manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations 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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After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat: 1. Properlysecurethechildseatto
thevehicle.All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.
2. Makesurethechildseatisfirmly
secured.After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.
A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat's effectiveness. If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured. 3. Securethechildinthechildseat.
Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker's instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.
Installing a Child Seat
The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rear- facing child seat.
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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) at each of the second row seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH. The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.
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MARKS
UsingtheOuterLATCH
LOWER ANCHORS
When you install a child seat in the second row seating position, use the lower anchors as shown in the illustration. You can install up to three child seats at a time with LATCH. Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time.
To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either outer second row seat: 1. Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.
2. Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.
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RIGID TYPE
3. Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker's instructions. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.
FLEXIBLE TYPE Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.
4. Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.
TETHER STRAP
5. Lift the head restraint (see page 150), then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.
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UsingtheCenterLATCH
6. Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
7. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.
To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as shown above. 1. Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the anchors. The other anchor is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the outer seat's inner bolster.
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2. Follow step 1 through 4 as
described previously to secure the child seat.
3. Lower the head restraint first. Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat. If you intend to install a child seat in the center seating position of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is securely latched (see page 155).
1. With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion of the belt.
2. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps.
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4. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.
5. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.
To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the second or third row. Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
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SecondRowInstallation
TETHER STRAP
Installing a Child Seat
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT
Each second row seat has a tether anchorage point behind the seat- back.
Outer Seating Position
1. After properly securing the child seat (see page 53), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.
For the center seat, lower the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat-back.
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ThirdRowInstallation
2. Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.
3. Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker's instructions. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
Each third row seat has a tether anchorage point on the tailgate sill. 1. Select the anchor point you want to
use. Then open the anchor cover with a small flat-tip screwdriver.
2. Secure the child seat in the
desired position (see page 53).
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3. Remove the head restraint, then
attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. Make sure the removed head restraint is secured in a safe place. 4. Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker's instructions. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap/ shoulder belt. The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.
Protecting Larger Children
Checking Seat Belt Fit
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself: 1. Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
2. Do the child's knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the seat?
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Using a Booster Seat
A child who has outgrown a forward- facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.
Some states, Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states, provinces or territories where you intend to drive. Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page 48) and that you follow the booster seat maker's instructions.
3. Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child's neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child's thighs?
5. Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.
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If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly. A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. If the passenger's front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position. A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child's body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.
Protecting Larger Children
Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider. PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages 16 and 57). If the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front. Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.
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● Donotputanyaccessoriesona
seatbelt.Devices intended to improve a child's comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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Protecting Larger Children
If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to: ● Carefully read the owner's manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.
● Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
● Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.
● Check that the child's seat belt is properly and securely positioned. ● Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.
Additional Safety Precautions ● Donotletachildwearaseatbelt acrosstheneck.This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.
● Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindtheback orunderthearm.This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.
● Twochildrenshouldneverusethe
sameseatbelt.If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
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Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: ● The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
● You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
● The vehicle was in a crash that
may have damaged the underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
With the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows, and set the climate control system as shown below. If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as follows: 1. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Select the 3. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Set the temperature control to a
mode.
comfortable setting.
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly
RADIATOR CAP
BATTERY LABEL
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SUN VISOR U.S.models
Canadianmodels
U.S.models
Safety Labels
DOORJAMBS
U.S.models
Canadianmodels
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Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations.......................... 66
Instrument Panel .......................... 67
Instrument Panel Indicators.......... 68
Gauges.......................................... 78
Multi-Information Display ............. 79
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel ..................................... 125
Windshield Wipers and
Washers .............................. 126
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer ............................... 127
Turn Signal and Headlights ........ 128
Hazard Warning Button .............. 132
Rear Window Defogger............... 132
Instrument Panel Brightness ...... 133
Steering Wheel Adjustments....... 134
Keys and Locks........................... 136
Immobilizer System .................... 138
Ignition Switch............................ 139
Door Locks ................................. 140
Childproof Door Locks............ 141
Tailgate....................................... 141
Power Tailgate ........................ 142
Remote Transmitter .................... 145
Seats ........................................... 149
Detachable Anchor ................. 155
Seat Heaters................................ 157
Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation............................... 158
Power Windows .......................... 160
Moonroof.................................... 163
Parking Brake............................. 164
Mirrors ....................................... 165
Driving Position Memory
System.................................... 168
Interior Lights............................. 170
Interior Convenience Items......... 173
Beverage Holders ................... 174
Console Compartment ............ 175
Storage Compartment............. 175
Glove Box ............................... 175
Sunglasses Holder .................. 176
Sun Visor ................................ 176
Vanity Mirror.......................... 177
Accessory Power Sockets ....... 177
AC Power Outlet ..................... 178
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Control Locations
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 168)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 67) GAUGES (P. 78)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 363)
MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 163)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 140)
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P. 164)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 160)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 424)
POWER TAILGATE BUTTON (P. 142)
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P. 165)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 182)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 192)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 443)
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 187)
AC POWER OUTLETᤳ (P. 178)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ (P. 307)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 426)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P. 164)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKSᤳ (P. 339)
HEADPHONE CONNECTORSᤳ (P. 340)
USB ADAPTER CABLEᤳ (P. 280)
ᤳ: If equipped
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Instrument Panel
MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 73)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 74)
SH-AWD INDICATOR (P. 73)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 69) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 70) DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P. 76) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 74) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 69)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 79)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM™ (CMBS™) INDICATORᤳ (P. 75)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 68)
LIGHT ON INDICATOR (P. 74)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 72)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 36, 70) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 70)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORᤳ (P. 75)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 71) VSA OFF INDICATOR (P. 71) A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P. 72) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 69) ᤳ: If equipped The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 77) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 74)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 77)
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM INDICATORᤳ (P. 76)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORᤳ (P. 75)/ ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATORᤳ (P. 75)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 69)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 77)
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Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.
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If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals, and you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 87). For more information, see page 21.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.
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U.S.
Canada Parking Brake
and Brake System Indicator
This indicator has two functions: 1. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 87).
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, or if a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message is on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 562.
Charging System Indicator
If it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 562.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page 563.
Instrument Panel Indicators
2. If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. You will also see a ‘‘LOW BRAKE FLUID’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see pages 87). For more information, see page 564.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your airbag system components. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 87). For more information, see page 36.
U.S.
Canada
Side Airbag Off Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off. You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 87). For more information, see page 36.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 88). For more information, see page 461.
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 473). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA or Hill Start Assist system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 88). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page 473.
This indicator may also come on if there is a problem with the trailer stability assist function (see page 498).
VSA Off Indicator
It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 473.
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 529). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling. When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator has two functions: 1. If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your vehicle's tires are significantly low on pressure.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 88). Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page 456).
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If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost pressure on the multi-
information display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
have the flat tire repaired as soon as
possible. If two or more tires are
underinflated, call a professional
towing service. For more
information, see page 572.
2. If this indicator begins to flash,
there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system
(TPMS). You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-information
display. The indicator continues to
flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more information, see page
458.
A/T Temperature Indicator
This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. You will also see an ‘‘A/T TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 88).
Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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Message Indicator
This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see page 79) to see the message (see page 87). Most of the time, this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 88). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page 452.
Instrument Panel Indicators
If the indicator blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 88).