Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstBe aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.
If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:
Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:
Any items under the front passenger’s seat.
Any object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
Any object, such as a folded-down back seat, that is touching the rear of the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Any airbag
Anairbageverinflates. that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.
TheSRSindicatoralertsyoutoa Take your vehicle to an problem. authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstDonotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsulting Improperly replacing yourdealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.
Donotexposethefrontpassenger’s If water or seat-backtoliquid. another liquid soaks into a seat- back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Safety Precautions
Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags. seat belts provide the best protection.
Together, airbags and
Donottamperwithairbag componentsorwiringforany Tampering could cause reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.
Donotremoveormodifyafront seatwithoutconsultingyour This could make the dealer. driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Even if your
Ifyourvehiclehasamoderateto severeimpact. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor and the front passenger’s weight sensors to make sure they are operating properly.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting Children General Guidelines
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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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46
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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
(see pages
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50
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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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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.
Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.
The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.
Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), please follow these guidelines:
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Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped If withapassenger’sfrontairbag. the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.
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SmallChildren Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sfrontairbagcan If the vehicle seat is behazardous. too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.
Whenever possible,
LargerChildren Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger’s frontairbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page information about protecting larger children).
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstTo remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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Dashboard
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If You Must Drive with Several Children Your vehicle has a back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.
If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.
Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.
Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page
47
).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page
91
).
Have the child sit upright and well back intheseat(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.
Makesureanyunusedseatbelt thatachildcanreachisbuckled, thelockableretractorisactivated, andthebeltisfullyretractedand locked.
If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)
for how to
and
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Usethechildproofdoorlocksto preventchildrenfromopeningthe reardoors. children from accidentally falling out (see page
This can prevent
80
).
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.
Lockalldoorsandthetrunkwhen Children yourvehicleisnotinuse. 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(seepage
87
).
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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Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting 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 their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.
It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.
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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.
Protecting Small Children
ChildSeatType A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.
Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.
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.
Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page place for a small child.
), a back seat is the safest
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstProtecting 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, and 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.
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.
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.
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We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page
42
).
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.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst2.
3.
Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild. Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.
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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Main MenuTable of ContentsstInstalling a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat Using 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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BUTTON
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.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstTETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
5.
Lift the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
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through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
Installing a Child Seat
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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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.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.
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1.
With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.
2.
3.
To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.
After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps.
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
ANCHORAGE POINTS
COVER
ANCHOR
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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4.
After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.
5.
Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.
To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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TETHER STRAP HOOK
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
ANCHOR
Outer Position
Center Position
2.
Lift the anchor 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.
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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If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWhen 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
40
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
Main MenuTable of ContentsstWhen 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 the 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 positioned and secured.
Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstDevices 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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Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.
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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Main MenuTable of ContentsstDASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly
SUN VISOR U.S.models
Canadianmodels
Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label, which is removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
RADIATOR CAP
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Canadianmodels
Safety Labels
DOORJAMBS U.S.models
Canadianmodels
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstThis section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Indicators Gauges
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Odometer Display Change Button Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature
. 56
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. 66
. 66
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. 67
Indicator
Check Fuel Cap Indicator Maintenance Minder
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. 68
. 68
. 69
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
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. 70
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 71
. 72
Turn Signal and Headlights
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. 73
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Daytime Running Lights
. 73
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. 74
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. 78
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys and Locks Immobilizer System Ignition Switch
Instruments and Controls
Trunk
Door Locks
Emergency Trunk Opener
. 79
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. 80
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Power Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks
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. 80
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
. 81
Auto Door Locking
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Auto Door Unlocking
. 83
. 87
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. 87
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. 91
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Remote Transmitter Seats Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Lights Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders Accessory Power Socket Glove Box Console Compartment
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Main MenustControl Locations
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES
(P. 66)
(P. 57)
MOONROOF SWITCH *
(P. 97)
AUDIO SYSTEM *
(P. 110)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 99)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH * (P. 80)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 177) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 87)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
*
: If equipped
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 167)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 106)
DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 103)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 194) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 191)
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
Instrument Panel
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P. 61)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 61)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59)
*
CRUISE MAIN (P. 64) INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL (P. 64) INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 267)
(P. 60)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 64, 213)
*
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 59)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 62)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 62)
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstInstrument Panel
U.S. Si
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 65)
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 63)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 61)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR * (P. 60)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 61)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 60)
(P. 62)
(P. 64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 62) CRUISE CONTROL (P. 64) INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P. 64, 213)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR *
(P. 59)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 62)
(P. 60)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 62)
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat 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 your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.
If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page
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Instrument Panel Indicators
U.S.
Canada
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
This indicator has two functions:
1.
2.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
If it stays on 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
269
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstImmobilizer System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page
77
).
Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
This indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
information, see page
29
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U.S.
Canada
Side Airbag Off Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page
30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with 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
200
Main MenuTable of ContentsstTurn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.
). Replace
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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.
‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator
If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is a problem in a circuit. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page
72
This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page
73
).
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On 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 the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.
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Trunk-open Indicator
This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.
Door-open Indicator
This indicator comes on if any door is not closed tightly.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator
U.S.Simodelonly This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
202
VSA system.
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VSA Activation Indicator
U.S.Simodelonly This indicator has three functions:
1.
2.
3.
It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see page
202
).
It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See page for more information on the VSA system.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstElectric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
U.S.Simodelonly This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position 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 off, making the vehicle harder to steer.
Instrument Panel Indicators
If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right position repeatedly