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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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Protecting Infants and Small Children

In either 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 if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

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.

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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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

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).

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.

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

2.

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

3.

Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.

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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat

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.

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 a rear- facing child seat.

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at 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.

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

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BUTTONS

LOWER ANCHORS

Rigid type

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.

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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TETHER STRAP HOOK

Front

7.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

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.

ANCHOR

5.

Lift the head restraint (see page ), then route the tether strap 78
through the legs of the head restraint, over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

6.

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

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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

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

UsinganOuterAnchor

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Front

3.

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

UsingtheCenterAnchor

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Front

ANCHOR

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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2.

Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

COVER

ANCHORAGE POINT

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of 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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ANCHOR

1.

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

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Follow steps 2 and 3 from the previous column.

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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 34
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.

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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 the 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 41
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.

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.

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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 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 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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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.

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

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SUN VISOR

U.S. models

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Canadian models

HOOD On models with side airbags

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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

........................... ............................ .......... ............................................. ..................................... ................................... ................. ................................

Odometer Trip Meter Current Fuel Mileage Trip Mileage Turning Off the Mileage

. 50
. 51
. 53
. 59
. 60
. 60
. 60
. 60

Display

Fuel Gauge IMA Battery Level Gauge Charge/Assist Gauge Temperature Gauge

..................................... .................................. ......... ................ ...................

. 61
. 61
. 62
. 63
. 63

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

........................................... . 64
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
........... . 66
Turn Signal and Headlights . 67
Instrument Panel Brightness ........ . 67
Hazard Warning Button ................. . 68
Rear Window Defogger ................. .......... Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
. 70
Keys and Locks ............................... . 71
Immobilizer System ........................ ................................ Ignition Switch . 72

Trunk

Door Locks

Emergency Trunk Opener

Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks

Remote Transmitter Seats Power Windows Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Convenience Items

...................................... ...................... .............. ................................................ ........ ....................... ................................................. .............................. ............................................. ................................. ........... ......................... ........... .................................... ............... .................................

Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Glove Box Console Compartment

Interior Lights

. 73
. 73
. 73
. 74
. 74
. 75
. 77
. 79
. 80
. 81
. 82
. 83
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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 73)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P. 108)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 79)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 80)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 86)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 67)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 93) CLOCK (P. 107)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 83)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 113) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 74)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 115)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 108)

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Automatic Transmission(CVT)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 56)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 56)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 53) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 53)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 53)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54, 189)

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P. 136) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 190)

Instrument Panel

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ＊ (P. 54, 191)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 58)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS (P. 131)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 56)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 54, 188)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING(EPS) INDICATOR (P. 55)

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Instrument Panel

Manual Transmission

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 56)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 56)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 53) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 53)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 53)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54, 189)

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P. 130) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 190)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ＊ (P. 54, 191)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 58)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

SHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWN INDICATORS (P. 130)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 56)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING(EPS) (P. 54, 188)

INDICATOR (P. 55)

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on 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, or automatic seat belt tensioners. For more information, see page 25

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 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.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Side Airbag Off Indicator

StandardforU.S.models OptionalforCanadianmodels 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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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. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it remains lit after you have fully released 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

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

StandardforU.S.models OptionalforCanadianmodels This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with theABS.Ifthishappens,haveyour 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

139.

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the 12 volt battery is not being charged. For more information, see page

189

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 188

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 190

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition to ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the Electric Power Steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine. The indicator will not turn off immediately. If it does not go off after driving a short distance, or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the indicator on, the EPS may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to steer.

If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assisting power is reduced and steering may feel slightly harder.

If you drive with the system overheated continuously or repeatedly, this can damage the power steering system.

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 71).

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

Instrument Panel Indicators

IMA System 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, it indicates a problem in the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. With the IMA indicator on, the vehicle may not accelerate as it normally does. Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator See pages 130 and 136.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.

Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluidwhenyouseethisindicator (see page

155

).

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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This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page

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On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page

66).

Cruise Control Indicator

When you press the Hazard Warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 108
cruise control.

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Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators Manual Transmission See page

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Shift Lever Position Indicators Automatic Transmission (CVT) See page

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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian models only 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.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this indicator will come on 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.

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.

SELECT/RESET KNOB

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.

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages

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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).

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Gauges

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

SELECT/RESET KNOB

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

U.S. model with automatic transmission (CVT) is shown.

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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.

Trip Meter The trip meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

The odometer and the trip meters use the same display. Switch these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset knob.

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There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the Select/Reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Current Fuel Mileage This display shows the current, or instantaneous fuel mileage you are getting.

It shows the number of miles per hour and mpg (U.S.) or kilometers per hour and l/100 km (Canada).

You can turn off this display at any time. See page

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Trip Mileage

TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)

U.S. Model is shown.

When a trip meter is displayed, the average fuel mileage you have been getting during that trip is shown in the Fuel Mileage display. This number is updated once per ten seconds.

When you reset a trip meter, the average fuel mileage for that trip meter also resets.

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Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

Turning Off the Mileage Display You can temporarily turn off the Current Fuel Mileage display.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and make sure the transmission is in Neutral (manual) or Park (automatic) and the parking brake is set.

2.

Use the Select/Reset knob to select the odometer display.

3.

Press and hold the Select/Reset knob for about 10 to 15 seconds, then release it. The Current Fuel Mileage display will turn off.

The display will turn back on when you repeat the same procedure in step 3.

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IMA Battery Level Gauge

IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

climbing a long hill. The engine will recharge the battery as you continue driving.

If the battery is mostly discharged, the Auto Idle Stop function is disabled (see pages and

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).

The battery level gauge does not read the battery level directly. It calculates the level by continuously measuring the current flow, voltage, and temperature.

Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read higher than the actual battery level. The system will then perform a correction, and the battery level gauge reading will drop suddenly. When this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by normal driving. This should take only a few minutes.

This gauge shows you the state of charge of the battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery is recharged by the engine, anddischargedbytheIMAwhenit is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle.

The gauge reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require assist for a long time, such as prolonged acceleration or

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If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system shuts down to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged. Therefore, those functions may not operate when you first start driving in very hot or cold weather.

The battery temperature will normalize after a few minutes of driving, and the IMA system will work normally.

Charge/Assist Gauge

IMA CHARGE GAUGE

IMA ASSIST GAUGE

This gauge shows you the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). When the IMA battery is being charged, the left side of the gauge illuminates. When the IMA is assisting the engine, the right side of the gauge illuminates.

Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. See page instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.108)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.66)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.65)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.67)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.68)

HORN ＊

ECON BUTTON (P.87)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.80)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.69)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.108)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.83)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

INT

−

The wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.

Windshield Washers

−

Pull the

wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MIST OFF INT LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield Washers

Intermittent

− − −

Vary the delay by turning the INT TIME ring.

LO

−

The wipers run at low speed.

HI

−

The wipers run at high speed.

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Turn Signal and Headlights

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Push down on the

Turn Signal left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

−

Turning the ’’ position turns

Headlights On switch to the ‘‘ on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door.

−

Push the lever

High Beams forward until you hear a click to turn on the high beams. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Turn Signal Off Parking and indicator lights Headlights on High beams Flashhighbeams

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page return to the low beams.

). Pull the lever back to

To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

Daytime Running Lights Canadianmodels With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights and the indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

Instrument Panel Brightness

values five seconds after you stop adjusting the knob.

Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on.

Hazard Warning Button

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or

. Turning the Select/

Reset knob fully to the right will return the instrument panel to the brightness adjusted with the headlight switch off and a tone will sound.

KNOB

The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

When you turn the knob, the odometer/trip meter display changes to circles that show you the current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The display returns to the odometer/trip meter

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.