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

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

Largerchildrenmustberestrained withalap/shoulderbeltandrideon aboosterseatuntiltheseatbeltfits ). themproperly

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to passengers.

protect child

properly

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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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

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

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

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

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), please follow these guidelines:

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Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped If withapassenger’sfrontairbag. the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

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SmallChildren Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sfrontairbagcan If the vehicle seat is behazardous. 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.

Whenever possible,

LargerChildren Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger’s frontairbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page 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.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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).

Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page

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).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 14

).

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon If you are not wearing a yourlap. 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 During a crash, the belt orachild. could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

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

Usethechildproofdoorlocksto preventchildrenfromopeningthe reardoors. children from accidentally falling out (see page

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Makesureanyunusedseatbelt thatachildcanreachisbuckled, thelockableretractorisactivated, andthebeltisfullyretractedand locked. seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

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Donotleavechildrenaloneina Leaving children without vehicle. adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, 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.

Even very young

Keepvehiclekeys/remote transmittersoutofthereachof children. 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

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

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

Donotputarear-facingchildseatin If placed aforward-facingposition. facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

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

Neverputa

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

When properly installed, a 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 could also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

Protecting Infants

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.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

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

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

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

Protecting Small Children

ChildSeatType A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.

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.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page place for a small child.

), a back seat is the safest

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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, and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

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

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.

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

If the vehicle seat is too

Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sairbagcanbe hazardous. 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.

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When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

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

Selecting a Child Seat

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

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

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

1.

ThechildseatshouldmeetU.S.or CanadianMotorVehicleSafety Look for FMVSS Standard213. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

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Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild. Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.

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Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.

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

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Installing a Child Seat

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 All child seats must be thevehicle. 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.

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.

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 rear- facing child seats.

2.

After installing a child

Makesurethechildseatisfirmly secured. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the rear seats to secure a child seat in any seating position: one in each outer seating position, or one in the center.

The five 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.

Installing a Child Seat

BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS FOR CENTER LATCH

UsingtheOuterLATCH

LOWER ANCHORS FOR OUTER LATCH

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

When you install a child seat in the rear center seating position, use the center LATCH as shown in the illustration. To install a child seat in the outer seating position, use either LATCH. You can install up to two child seat at a time with outer LATCH.

OUTER LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in either of the rear outer seats:

1.

2.

Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.

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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Installing a Child Seat

Rigid type

Flexible type

TETHER STRAP

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.

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

4.

5.

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

Remove the cargo area cover, and place it on the cargo area floor (see page

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6.

Lift the head restraint (see page 133
), 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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Installing a Child Seat

UsingtheCenterLATCH

CENTER LOWER ANCHORS

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

7.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

8.

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 rear center seating position, use the center lower anchors as shown above.

). Make sure the removed head

Remove the head restraint (see page 134
restraint is secured in the cargo area. Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is removed.

Follow step 1 through 8 as described previously to secure the child seat.

When you install the child seat in the rear center seating position, you cannot use the seat belt behind the driver’s seat.

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Installing a Child Seat

Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time.

The LATCH system or the child seats might be damaged if you try to install three child seats in the rear seats.

If you want to install two child seats in the back seats, place each child seat in the outer seat, as shown in the above illustration.

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Installing a Child Seat

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.

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.

2.

3.

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

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

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

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.

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat.

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

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(Outer seating position) After properly securing the child seat (see page ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

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TETHER STRAP

1.

Remove the cargo area cover, and place it on the cargo area floor (see page

158

).

134

). Make sure the removed

(Rear center seating position) Remove the head restraint (see page head restraint is secured in the cargo area. Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is removed.

After properly securing the child seat (see page tether strap over the top of the seat-back.

), route the

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When you install the child seat in the rear center seating position, you cannot use the seat belt behind the driver’s seat.

Installing a Child Seat

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

3.

Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.

4.

Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

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Protecting Larger Children

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

The 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.

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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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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.

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.

Protecting Larger Children

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

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page 43
seat maker’s instructions.

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Protecting Larger Children

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 aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

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

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

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

PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages ). If 52
the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

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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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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 This could result acrosstheneck. in serious neck injuries during a crash.

This could

Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindtheback orunderthearm. 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. could be very seriously injured in a crash.

If they do, they

Protecting Larger Children

Devices intended to

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

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

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

With the tailgate open, 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. 2. 3. 4.

Select the fresh air mode. Select the mode. Set the fan speed to high. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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 an accident that may have damaged the underside.

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

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

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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 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Indicators Gauges

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Turbo Boost Meter Fuel Gauge

Multi-Information Display

System Messages

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Customized Settings

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Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

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Windshield Wipers and

Washers

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Rear Window Wiper and

Washer

Turn Signal and Headlights Instrument Panel Brightness Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys and Locks Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks

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Tailgate Remote Transmitter Seats

Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks

Driver’s Seat Adjustments Front Passenger’s Seat

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Adjustments Head Restraints

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Active Head Restraints

Seat Heaters Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors

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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 136
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.. Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 144
. 145
Reverse Mirror Tilt .................. ......................... Heated Mirrors . 145

Driving Position Memory

Parking Brake Interior Lights

Interior Convenience Items

System

Ceiling Lights Individual Map Lights Courtesy Lights Cargo Area Light

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Glove Box Front Door Pockets Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Console Compartment Cargo Area Cover

. 146
. 148
. 149
. 149
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Control Locations

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

(P.61)

(P.71)

AUDIO SYSTEM ＊ (P.170)

CEILING CONSOLE ＊

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.144)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.160)

AUDIO SYSTEM ＊ (P.189)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123)

POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.140)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

(P.148)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.293)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.155)

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.146)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.123)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.140)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.275)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.273)

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1: On RDX model only 2: 3:

On RDX Technology Package model only HomeLink Buttons Moonroof Switch Front Ceiling Light Switch

(P.274)

(P.142)

(P.149)

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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66)

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.68)

Instrument Panel

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

(P.67)

LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.69, 307)

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)

(P.65, 385)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

(P.67)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.67)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR (P.31, 63)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.63, 381)

(P.64)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 381)

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.63) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.63, 382)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.31, 64)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P.65, 383)

SUPER HANDLING-ALL WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD) INDICATOR (P.68)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR

(P.64, 305)

SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.70)

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

(P.68)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.66)

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.68)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P.19, 62)

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

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Instrument Panel Indicators

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

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

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

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page

19

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page

77

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

382

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page 381
You will also see a ‘‘OIL PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the multi- information display (see page

77

).

Charging System Indicator

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

381

A/T Temperature Indicator

This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. 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 a ‘‘CHECK TRANSMISSION’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 78

).

Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, automatic seat belt tensioners, side curtain airbags, driver’s seat position sensor, and the front passenger’s weight sensors. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 78
information, see page

). For more

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Immobilizer System Indicator

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

121

).

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) position. If 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- 78
information display (see page For more information, see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

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 For more information, see page

). 31

78

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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 ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page

383

U.S.

Canada

2.

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 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 brakes and tires.

If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 77

).

Instrument Panel Indicators

U.S.

Canada

Brake System Indicator (Amber) The brake system indicator (amber) normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the indicator is still on or comes on again after the engine starts, there is a problem in the brake system including the electric vacuum pump. If this happens, have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, see page

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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- 77
information display (see page

).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.5 US gal (9.5 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the reading reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading does reach E.

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You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi-information display (see page

78

).

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.

If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- 78
information display (see page Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. For more information, see page

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VSA Activation Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Instrument Panel Indicators

This indicator has three functions:

1.

2.

3.

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.