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, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.
Infantsandsmallchildrenmustbe restrainedinanapprovedchildseat thatisproperlysecuredtothe vehicle
(see pages
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44
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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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45
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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 age 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.
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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, which can automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page guidelines below.
), please follow the
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Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped If with a passenger’s front airbag. the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.
Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can If the vehicle seat is be hazardous. 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,
Larger Children Children who have outgrown child 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.
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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 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.
Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page
45
).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page
81
).
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.
Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage
15
).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page
14
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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 andachild. belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
During a crash, the
Neverlettwochildrenusethe If they do, they sameseatbelt. could be very seriously injured in a crash.
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 childrenleftinavehicleonahot 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.
Lockbothdoorsandthetrunk whenyourvehicleisnotinuse. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page
80
).
Even very young
Keepvehiclekeys/remote transmittersoutofthereachof children. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, 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 If placed aforward-facingposition. 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.
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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 the seat as far back as recommended, or from locking the seat-back in the desired position.
Or, it can interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.
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In any situation, 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 Infants and Small Children
Protecting Small Children
ChildSeatPlacement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.
Even with advanced front airbags, which can 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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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.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
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.
Selecting a Child Seat 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 two outer seating positions in the back seat.
Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.
We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page
40
).
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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In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- compatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.
Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:
1.
2.
ThechildseatshouldmeetU.S.or CanadianMotorVehicleSafety Look for FMVSS Standard213. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
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.
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat
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.
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.
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.
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The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.
To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:
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.
Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH
BUTTON
LOWER ANCHORS
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer rear 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.
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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.
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5.
Lift the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
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through the legs of the head
restraint, over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
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.
Installing a Child Seat
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
6.
Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.
7.
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 locking mechanism 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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To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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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.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using the anchorage points shown above.
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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UsinganOuterAnchor 1.
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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COVER
ANCHOR
UsingtheCenterAnchor
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
1.
TETHER STRAP HOOK
After properly securing the child seat (see page tether strap over the seat-back.
), route the
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2.
Follow steps 2 and 3 from the previous column.
2.
Lift the cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.
3.
Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.
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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
The 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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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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Using a Booster Seat
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
38
seat maker’s instructions.
) and that you follow the booster
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.
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 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
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children 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.
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
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the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.
and
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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.
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.
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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.
Protecting Larger Children
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
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly.
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.
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 trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/ 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 heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Select the fresh air mode. Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a 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. 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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DOORJAMBS
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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 Instument Panel Instument Panel Indicators Gauges
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Odometer Outside Temperature
Indicator Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge Check Fuel Cap Indicator Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel
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. 66
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 67
. 68
Turn Signal and Headlights
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Instrument Panel Brightness
. 70
. 70
Hazard Warning Button
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. 71
Rear Window Defogger
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. 72
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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Keys and Locks
. 73
. 74
Immobilizer System
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. 75
Ignition Switch
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. 76
Power Door Locks
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. 77
Remote Transmitter
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Trunk
. 80
. 80
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Emergency Trunk Opener
Seats Seat Heaters Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Convenience Items
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Glove Box Beverage Holders Console Compartment Center CD Pocket Coin Pocket Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets
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Interior Lights
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES
(P.63)
(P.55)
Control Locations
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.93)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.76)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.89)
FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.161, 80)
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.162)
SEAT HEATER SWITCH (P.88)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.99)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.70)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.116) CLOCK (P.150)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.104) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.111)
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Instrument Panel
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.58)
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.58)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.56, 260)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P.61)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.56, 260)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.61)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) INDICATOR
(P.58)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.61)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.261)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57, 262)
*
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.57)
*
(P.59)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 151)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.56)
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Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 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 ON (II) before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.
If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page
260
Charging System Indicator
If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page
260
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
261
See page
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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II). If it comes on at any other time,
it indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
information, see page
27
U.S.
Canada
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions:
1.
2.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe ignition switch to ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you try to drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit after you fully release the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page
262
Instrument Panel Indicators
U.S.
Canada
Side Airbag Off Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page
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Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator
OnallV6models
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on with the TCS
activation indicator, there is a
problem with the TCS. For more
information on the TCS, see page
187
TCS Activation Indicator
OnallV6models This indicator has three functions:
1.
It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the traction control system (TCS).
2.
It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin.
3.
If it comes on and stays on when the TCS is on, it indicates that there is a problem in the TCS.
This indicator also comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), there is a problem with the TCS. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. See page 187 for more information on the TCS.
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Immobilizer System Indicator
This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 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 will not start (see page
74
).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Door and Trunk Open Monitor
The appropriate indicator comes on in this monitor if the trunk or either door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.
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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Indicator
or
This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position. If you turn the
ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
Ifequipped
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
151
for more information on the
security system.
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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator
Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.
Cruise Main Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page
152 ).
Cruise Control Indicator
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
152
cruise control.
for information on operating the
High Beam Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Maintenance Required Indicator
This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for the scheduled maintenance. The indicator does not reflect severe maintenance intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedule
for normal and severe driving
conditions on page
models) or page
206
models).
(6-cylinder
(4-cylinder
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This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page
68
On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page
69
).
Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator (see page
220
).
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4-cylindermodels For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the maintenance required indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
6-cylindermodels For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after the maintenance required indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
SELECT/RESET KNOB
Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance performed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and 7,500 miles (12,000 km), it will light for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds.
If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance performed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the indicator as follows.
1.
Turn off the engine.
2.
Press and hold the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3.
Hold the knob for about 10
seconds until the indicator goes
off.
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The gauges illuminate when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
The odometer and the outside temperature indicator use the same display. To switch the display between the odometer and the outside temperature, press the Select/Reset knob. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), what you last selected is displayed.
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TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRIP METER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR
SELECT/RESET KNOB
U.S. model is shown.
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Outside Temperature Indicator On4-cylinderEXwithLeatherand6- cylinderEXmodels,andallEXmodels inCanada This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Centigrade (Canadian models). To see the outside temperature, press and release the Select/Reset knob until the temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it Canadian models) warmer or cooler.
5°F in U.S. models (
3°C in
±
±
NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.
Select the outside temperature display, then press the Select/Reset knob for ten seconds. The following sequence will appear for one second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, − − − − − −
5, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 1, 0 (Canada).
3, 2, − −
4, 3,
2,
When it reaches the desired value, release the Select/Reset knob. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.
The sensor delays the display update