2011 Acura TSX Owners Manual

2011 TSX Owner’s Manual (Unlinked)

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

Safe Driving P. 21

For Safe Driving P. 22

Seat Belts P. 26

Airbags P. 33

Child Safety P. 48

This owner’s manual covers all models of the TSX. 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.

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.

Instrument Panel P. 63

Indicators P. 64

Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75

Controls P. 87

Setting the Clock P. 88
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 103
Adjusting the Seats P. 116

Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125

Features P. 137
Audio System P. 138
General Information on the Audio System P. 161

Audio System Basic Operation P. 141

Audio Error Messages P. 158
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 165

Driving P. 181
Before Driving P. 182
Refueling P. 215

Maintenance P. 221

Towing a Trailer P. 187
Fuel Economy P. 218

When Driving P. 191
Accessories and Modifications P. 219

Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder™ P. 225
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 257
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 270

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259
Cleaning P. 271

Handling the Unexpected P. 275

Tools P. 276
Overheating P. 288
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 299

If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 290

Information P. 301

Specifications P. 302
Emissions Testing P. 309

Identification Numbers P. 306
Warranty Coverages P. 311

Engine Does Not Start P. 283
Fuses P. 294
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307
Authorized Manuals P. 313

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Child Safety P. 48

Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60

Safety Labels P. 61

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 95
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 104
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 125

Security System P. 98

Opening and Closing the Windows P. 100
Adjusting the Mirror P. 114
Climate Control System P. 133

Audio Error Messages P. 158
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 165

Audio Remote Controls P. 160
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 167

Compass P. 179

When Driving P. 191
Accessories and Modifications P. 219

Braking P. 210

Parking Your Vehicle P. 214

Contents

Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Safe Driving P. 21

Instrument Panel P. 63

Controls P. 87

Features P. 137

Driving P. 181

Maintenance P. 221

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 259
Cleaning P. 271

Replacing Light Bulbs P. 247
Battery P. 268

Remote Transmitter Care P. 269

Handling the Unexpected P. 275

Engine Does Not Start P. 283
Fuses P. 294
When you Cannot Open the Trunk P. 300

Jump Starting P. 284
Emergency Towing P. 298

Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 287

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 307
Authorized Manuals P. 313

Reporting Safety Defects P. 308
Client Service Information P. 314

Information P. 301

Index P. 315

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Visual Index

System Indicators Gauges Multi-Information Display

P.64

P.75

P.76

Navigation System*

See Navigation System Manual

Audio System

P.138

Hazard Warning Button Climate Control System Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror Button

P.133

P.110

P.132

Seat Heater Switches Ignition Switch P.104
Steering Wheel Adjustments

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

P.113

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System OFF) Button

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P.107

P.105

Headlights/Turn Signals Fog Lights Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* Remote Audio Control Buttons Paddle Shifter (Shift up)*

P.197, 198
P.160

P.197, 198

Wipers/Washers P.108
Cruise Control Buttons

P.201

SEL/RESET Button

Horn

P.76

(Information) Button

P.76

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

See Navigation System Manual

P.167

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* Not available on all models

Visual Index

Driving Position Memory System Buttons*

P.111

Door Mirror Controls

P.114

Rearview Mirror

P.114

Driver's Front Airbag

P.36

Passenger's Front Airbag

P.36

Parking Brake Glove Box

P.126

P.210

P.295

P.231

Driver Side Fuse Box Hood Release Handle Driver’s Pocket Trunk Release Power Door Lock Master Switch (Unlocking Fuel Fill Door) Power Window Switches

P.100

P.95

P.93

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Passenger Side Fuse Box

P.296

Accessory Power Socket

P.129

Shift Lever Automatic Transmission

P.194

Manual Transmission

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 Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat Side Curtain Airbags Coat Hook Grab Handle Seat Belts

P.130

P.26

P.43

P.55
P.57

Sunglasses Holder HomeLink® Button Moonroof Switch Spotlights P.125

P.131
P.165
P.103

Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors

Center Pocket*

Auxiliary Input Jack USB Adapter Cable Accessory Power Socket

P.140
P.139

P.129

Front Seat

P.116

Side Airbags

P.40

* Not available on all models

P.53

P.123

Rear Seat LATCH to Secure a Child Seat Ceiling Light

P.125

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Visual Index

Maintenance Under the Hood Windshield Wipers P.108, 257

P.229

Door Mirrors Side Turn Signal Lights

P.114

P.105, 253

Door Lock/Unlock Control

P.91

P.105, 247

Headlights Front Turn Signal/Parking/ Side Marker Lights Tires Fog Lights

P.259, 277

P.107, 251

P.105, 252

How to Refuel High-Mount Brake Light

P.216

P.256

Opening/Closing the Trunk Trunk Release Switch P.96
Emergency Trunk Release Lever

P.95

P.97

Rearview Camera*

See Navigation System Manual

Back-Up Lights Brake/Taillights P.253
Rear Turn Signal Lights Rear Side Marker Lights

P.254

P.253
P.253

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Safe Driving

P.21

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

P.33

Child Safety 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.

P.48

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

P.60

P.26

Seat Belts Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat. Check that your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly.

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

P.182

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Instrument Panel Gauges Multi-Information Display System Indicators

P.75

P.64

P.76

P.63

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

System Indicators

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

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Fog Light Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Multi-Information Display

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Gear Position Indicator*

Shift Lever Position Indicator*

Security System Alarm Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

U. S.

Canada

U. S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Canada

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator System Message Indicator

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Controls

P.87

Turn Signals

P.105

Lights

P.105

Wipers and Washers

P.108

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Right

Left

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Adjustment Ring : Low speed : High speed

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST OFF INT LO HI

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* Not available on all models

Steering Wheel To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

P.113

P.114

Door Mirrors With the ignition switch in ON the selector switch to L or R. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

, move

Selector Switch

P.100

, open

Power Windows With the ignition switch in ON and close the power windows. If the main switch is in the OFF position, each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch. If the main switch is in the ON position (indicator is on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

Trunk

P.95

Adjustment Switch

Place the selector switch in the R position to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Indicator

Main Switch

Window Switch

Trunk Release

Push the trunk release on the driver's door, or on the remote transmitter. With the doors unlocked, press the trunk release switch on the trunk lid to open it.

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Climate Control System Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. Press the Press the

button to turn the system on or off.

button to defrost the windshield.

P.133

On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

Clock Models without navigation system

P.88

Press the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing.

Press Preset 4 (Hour) or 5 (Minute) to set the time. Press Preset 6 (Reset) to set the time to the nearest hour.

Press the CLOCK button again to set the time.

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

AUTO Button

Driver's Side Temperature Control Switch

(ON/OFF) Button (Recirculation) Button

(Fan Control) Bar

(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button Passenger's Side Temperature Control Switch

Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

MODE Control Button

Air flows from floor and

windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and

dashboard vents, and back of the center console*.

Air flows from dashboard

vents and back of the center console*.

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* Not available on all models

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Features Audio System*

P.137

P.141

Audio Display

(XM®) Button AM Button FM Button TITLE Button

SCAN Button

CATEGORY Bar

RETURN Button

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VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob

CD Button AUX Button CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

Preset Buttons SKIP Bar

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

Audio Remote Controls

P.160

VOL Button

MODE Button

CH Button

VOL (volume) Button Press down.

to adjust the volume up/

MODE Button Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.

CH (channel) Button Radio: Press and release to change the

preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.

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P.181

Driving Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission

P.199

P.195

Shift to P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Paddle Shifters

P.197

Shifting P Park

Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Release Button

Shift Lever

R Reverse N Neutral D Drive

Transmission is not locked.

Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.

Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.

Gear Position Indicator

Selected Gear Number M Indicator

Shift Down - Paddle Shifter

Shift Up + Paddle Shifter

D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising. Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator comes on.

S S Position

Sequential shift mode can be used.

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of P .

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Ignition Switch

* Not available on all models

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Q

P.205

VSA® OFF Button 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 start the engine. To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

P.201

Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

P.206

Refueling Fuel recommendation: 4-cylinder models

P.215

Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended 6-cylinder models Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)

Unlock the driver's door.

Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.

Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

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P.221

Maintenance Under the Hood Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary. Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the battery regularly.

P.229

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood.

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.

Wiper Blades Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.

P.257

P.259

Tires Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.

Lights Inspect all lights regularly.

P.247

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Handling the Unexpected Flat Tire Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the trunk.

Engine Won't Start P.283
If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

P.277

P.275

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

P.288

Indicators Come On

P.290

Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.

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

P.294

Emergency Towing P.298
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

The ignition switch does not turn from

. Why?

to

The ignition switch does and I not turn from cannot remove the key. Why?

to

• The steering wheel may be locked. •

Try to turn the steering wheel left and right while turning the ignition key.

The shift lever should be moved to P .

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

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.

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

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, push the lever to the UNLOCK position.

Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?

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

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

The beeper sounds when: • •

The key is left in the ignition switch. The exterior lights are left on.

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

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

Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or higher on this vehicle?

The beeper sounds when: •

Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. The parking brake lever is not fully released.

•

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

If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine. 4-cylinder models Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended. 6-cylinder models Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is required. The long-term use of a lower PON gasoline can lead to engine damage.

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Information preceded by a symbol is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

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

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

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A Few Words About Safety

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

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

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

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

● ●

● ● ●

- on the vehicle.

- preceded by a safety alert symbol

Safety Labels Safety Messages and 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.

- such as Important Safety Precautions.

Safety Headings Safety Section Instructions

- such as Safe Driving.

- how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

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Safe Driving

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

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............... 22
Your Vehicle's Safety Features .............. 24

Side Curtain Airbags ............................ 43
Airbag System Indicators ...................... 44
Airbag Care ......................................... 47

Seat Belts

Child Safety

About Your Seat Belts .......................... 26
Fastening a Seat Belt ............................ 29
Seat Belt Inspection ............................. 32

Protecting Child Passengers ................. 48
Safety of Infants and Small Children..... 50
Safety of Larger Children ..................... 58

Airbags

Airbag System Components ................. 33
Types of Airbags .................................. 36
Front Airbags (SRS) .............................. 36
Side Airbags ......................................... 40

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas ......................... 60

Safety Labels

Label Locations .....................................61

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For Safe 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 age 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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Important Safety Precautions Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

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 For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions

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.

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 For Safe Driving

Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Your 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 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.

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

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 For Safe Driving

Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Safety CheckList

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.

Î

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Inside

P.93

Safety CheckList If the door and trunk open indicator is on, a door and/or the trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors and the trunk tightly until the indicator goes off.

Î

Door and Trunk Open indicator

P.68

•

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. Î

Adjusting the Seats

P.116

•

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.

Î

Adjusting the Head Restraints

P.118

•

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

Î

Fastening a Seat Belt

P.29

•

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

Î

Child Safety

P.48

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Seat Belts

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 other 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 rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

Î

Installing a Child Seat using the Lockable Retractor Seat Belt

P.55

About Your Seat Belts

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.

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

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

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 Proper use of seat belts

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 reduces 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

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON II before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

About 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.

Seat Belt Reminder The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON II . When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.

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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-to- severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

Automatic 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.

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

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Pull out slowly.

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

Correct Seated Posture

Seat Belts

Fastening a Seat Belt

Fastening 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.

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

Latch Plate

Buckle

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.

Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.

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Lap belt as low as possible

3. Position the lap part of the belt as low

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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.

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.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

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

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

Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

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

1. Move the anchor up and down while