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This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.


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This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.


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2 Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22


Seat Belts P. 26


Airbags P. 34


2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64


Gauges and Displays P. 72


2 Controls P. 75
Setting the Clock P. 76
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 92
Adjusting the Seats P. 103


Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 77


2 Features P. 121
Audio System P. 122
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®


* P. 140


Audio System Basic Operation P. 125


2 Driving P. 153
Before Driving P. 154
Refueling P. 186


Towing a Trailer P. 159
Fuel Economy P. 189


2 Maintenance P. 191
Before Performing Maintenance P. 192 Maintenance MinderTM P. 195
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 218
Heating and Cooling * System Maintenance P. 233


2 Handling the Unexpected P. 237
Tools P. 238
Overheating P. 254


If a Tire Goes Flat P. 239
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 256


2 Information P. 267
Specifications P. 268
Emissions Testing P. 273


Identification Numbers P. 270
Warranty Coverages P. 275


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Child Safety P. 49


Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61


Safety Labels P. 62


Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 94
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111


Security System P. 90
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102
Heating and Cooling * P. 118


Audio Error Messages P. 135


General Information on the Audio System P. 137


When Driving P. 161
Accessories and Modifications P. 190


Braking P. 181


Parking Your Vehicle P. 185


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Quick Reference Guide P. 2


Safe Driving P. 21


Instrument Panel P. 63


Controls P. 75


Features P. 121


Driving P. 153


Maintenance P. 191


Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222
Cleaning P. 234


Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212
Battery P. 231


Remote Transmitter Care * P. 232


Handling the Unexpected P. 237


Engine Does Not Start P. 250
Fuses P. 260


Jump Starting P. 251
Emergency Towing P. 264


Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253


Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271
Authorized Manuals P. 277


Reporting Safety Defects P. 272
Customer Service Information P. 278


Information P. 267


Index P. 279


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❙ Door Mirror Controls (P102)


❙ System Indicators (P64) ❙ Gauges (P72) ❙ Information Display (P73) ❙ Hazard Warning Button


❙ Audio System (P122) ❙ Navigation System * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Rear Window Defogger (P100) ❙ Heated Mirror Button * (P100)


❙ Heating and Cooling * System (P118)


❙ Ignition Switch (P94) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P101)



(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)


System OFF) Button (P176)


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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P95) ❙ Fog Lights * (P96)


❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) * (P 170)


(Select/Reset) Knob (P73)


❙ ❙ Brightness Control (P99)


❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift Up) * (P170)


❙ Wipers/Washers (P97)


❙ Cruise Control Buttons * (P173) ❙ Horn (Press an area around .) ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System * (P140)


❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual


❙ Audio Remote Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual


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❙ Power Window Switches (P92) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch * (P82)


❙ Interior Fuse Box (P261) ❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P37) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P102) ❙ Accessory Power Socket (P115) ❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P37) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P123) ❙ Glove Box (P113)


❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P164) Manual Transmission (P171)


❙ Parking Brake (P181) ❙ Hood Release Handle (P200)


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❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P31) ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P56) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P44) ❙ Coat Hook (P116) ❙ Grab Handle


❙ Seat Belts (P26) ❙ Ceiling Light (P111) ❙ Map Lights * (P111)


❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors


❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P123) ❙ Side Airbags (P41)


❙ Rear Seat (P108) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P54) ❙ Front Seat (P103)


❙ Rear Side Pocket (Right Side) ❙ Cargo Area Light (P112) ❙ Cargo Floor Box * (P115)


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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P199) ❙ Audio Antenna (P124)


(P218)


❙ Windshield Wipers (P97) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P102) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P79) ❙ Headlights (P95) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P95) ❙ Tires (P222) ❙ Fog Lights * (P214)


(P213) (P214)


(P239)


(P214)


(P212)


❙ How to Refuel (P187) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P217)


❙ Rear Wiper (P98)


(P220)


❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P88) ❙ Tailgate Open Handle (P89) ❙ Brake/Taillights (P216) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P216) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P216)


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Safe Driving (P 21)


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Airbags (P34) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and


your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.


Child Safety (P49) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. ● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.


Exhaust Gas Hazard (P61) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain


carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.


Seat Belts (P26) ● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well


back in the seat.


● Check that your passengers are wearing


Before Driving Checklist (P154) ● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.


their seat belts correctly.


Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.


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Instrument Panel (P63) Gauges (P72)/Information Display (P73)/System Indicators (P64)


Lights Reminders


Security System Alarm Indicator *


Fuel Gauge


System Indicators


Fog Light Indicator *


High Beam Indicator


Lights On Indicator


System Indicators


Malfunction Indicator Lamp


Charging System Indicator


Low Oil Pressure Indicator


High Temperature Indicator


Low Temperature Indicator


Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator


VSA® OFF Indicator


Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator


Speedometer


Side Airbag Off Indicator


U.S.


Canada


U.S. models only TPMS Indicator Supplemental Restraint System Indicator


Immobilizer System Indicator


Seat Belt Reminder Indicator


Door and Tailgate Open Indicator


Washer Level Indicator *


Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator


U.S.


Canada


Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator


Low Fuel Indicator


* Not available on all models


Tachometer


Shift Lever Position Indicator *


System Indicators


System Indicators


Daytime Running Lights Indicator *


Maintenance Minder Indicator


Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators


CRUISE MAIN Indicator *


CRUISE CONTROL Indicator *


U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure Indicator


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Controls (P75) Turn Signals (P95)


Lights (P95)


Turn Signal Control Lever


Light Control Switches


Right


Left


High Beam


Low Beam


Flashing


Wipers and Washers (P97)


Wiper/Washer Control Lever


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Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.


MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe


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Power Door Mirrors (P102) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, move


the selector switch to L or R.


● Push the appropriate edge of the


adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.


Selector Switch


Power Windows (P92) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, open


and close the power windows.


● If the power window lock button is in the


off position, each passenger’s window can be opened and closed with its own switch.


● If the power window lock button is in the


on position, each passenger’s window switch is disabled.


Power Window Lock Button


Adjustment Switch


Window Switch


Steering Wheel (P101) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever


towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.


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Tailgate (P88)


● To open the tailgate, pull the tailgate


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Heating and Cooling* System ● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed. ● Rotate the Mode control dial (


(P118)


) to select the vents air flows


from.


● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. ● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off. ● Rotate the


mode to defrost the windshield.


Fan Control Dial


Temperature Control Dial Mode Control Dial


A/C (Air Conditioning) Button *


(Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button


Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever


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


Clock (P76) Models without navigation system a Press the CLOCK button until the b Press the (1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)


displayed time begins flashing.


button to set the time. Press the (3 (Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.


c Press the CLOCK button again to set


the time.


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


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Features (P121) Audio System (P125) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual


Audio Display


CD Button


(Power) Button


Preset Buttons (1-6)


FM/AM Button


TITLE Button


(Sound) Button


(SEEK) Button


Button


Button


Selector Knob


AUX Button


(CD Eject) Button


RDM/A.SEL Button


Auxiliary Input Jack


RPT Button


SCAN Button


(SEEK) Button


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Driving (P153) Manual Transmission (P171) Automatic Transmission (P165) ● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Shifting Models with paddle shifter


Models without paddle shifter


Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to move the shift lever.


Paddle Shifters * (P169) ● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual


transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.


● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to


automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.


● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M


indicator comes on.


Paddle Shifter (-


Paddle Shifter (+


(M Indicator


Selected Gear Number


● The selected gear


position is shown in the instrument panel.


Shift Lever


Release Button


Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.


Reverse Used when reversing.


Neutral Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving. On models with paddle shifter, D-paddle shift mode can be used.


Models with paddle shifter S Position Sequential shift mode can be used.


Models without paddle shifter Drive (D3) Used when: •Going up or down hills


Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)


First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear)


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VSA® OFF Button (P177) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system


helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.


● VSA® comes on automatically every time


you start the engine.


● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold


the button until you hear a beep. Cruise Control* (P173) ● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.


● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).


Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P178) U.S. models only ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every


time you start the engine.


Refueling (P186) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or


higher required


Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)


a Press on the edge of the


fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.


b Turn the fuel fill cap


slowly to remove the cap.


c Place the cap in the


holder on the fuel fill door.


d After refueling, screw


the cap back on until it clicks at least once.


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Maintenance (P191) Under the Hood (P199) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer


fluid. Add when necessary.


● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the battery regularly.


a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the


dashboard.


Wiper Blades (P218) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks


across the windshield.


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


the hood.


c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly


locked in place.


Tires (P222) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter


driving.


Lights (P212) ● Inspect all lights regularly.


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Handling the Unexpected (P237) Engine Won’t Start Flat Tire (P239) ● Park in a safe location and repair the flat (P250) tire with the compact spare tire *, or using ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a the tire repair kit * in the cargo area.


booster battery.


Overheating (P254) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.


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Indicators Come On (P256) ● Identify the indicator and consult the


owner’s manual.


Blown Fuse (P260) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical


device does not operate.


Emergency Towing (P264) ● Call a professional towing service if you


need to tow your vehicle.


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The ignition switch does not turn from (0 to (q. Why?


● The steering wheel may be locked. ● Try to turn the steering wheel left and right


while turning the ignition key.


The ignition switch does not turn from (q to (0 and I cannot remove the key. Why?


The shift lever should be moved to (P.


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


This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.


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


Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.


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


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


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


The beeper sounds when: ● The key is left in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are left on.


Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?


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


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


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


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


Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were


buckled/fastened;


• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator


and/or brake pedal; and,


• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.


To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.


The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.


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


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


As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.


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A Few Words About Safety


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


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


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


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


● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. ● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:


3DANGER


You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.


3WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if


you don't follow instructions.


3CAUTION


You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.


● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions. ● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving. ● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.


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


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


Safe Driving


For Safe Driving


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


Seat Belts


About Your Seat Belts........................ 26
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 29
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 33


Airbags


Airbag System Components............... 34
Types of Airbags ................................ 37
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 37
Side Airbags....................................... 41


Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 48


Child Safety


Protecting Child Passengers ............... 49
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 51
Safety of Larger Children ................... 59


Exhaust Gas Hazard


Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 61


Safety Labels


Label Locations .................................. 62


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2012 Fit 1Important Safety Precautions


Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.


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The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.


Important Safety Precautions ■ Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.


■ Restrain all children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.


■ Be aware of airbag hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.


■ Don’t drink and drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.


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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions


■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.


■ Control your speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.


■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.


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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle’s Safety Features


Your Vehicle’s Safety Features


a Safety Cage b Crush Zones c Seats and Seat-Backs d Head Restraints e Collapsible Steering Column f Seat Belts g Front Airbags h Side Airbags i Side Curtain Airbags j Door Locks k Seat Belt Tensioners l Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor


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


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1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features


Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash.


Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.


However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.


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1Safety Checklist


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


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■ Safety Checklist For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive.


• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are


closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the tailgate.


2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 82


• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.


2 Adjusting the Seats P. 103


• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.


2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 105


• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any


passengers are properly belted as well.


2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 29


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


and weight.


2 Child Safety P. 49


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Seat Belts


About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.


In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: - frontal impacts - side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers


■ Lap/shoulder seat belts All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.


2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 56


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3WARNING


Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.


Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.


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


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


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■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use:


• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position


for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or


behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.


• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very


seriously injured in a crash.


• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


■ Seat Belt Reminder


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


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


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If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.


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


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■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.


The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to- severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.


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The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.


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