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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.


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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat


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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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.


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.


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 each rear seating position 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.


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.


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3.


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.


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


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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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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the 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.


Whenever using the center tether anchor point, make sure to push down the head restraint to the lowest position, route the strap over the seat-back, then around the upper guide before attaching the tether strap hook to the center tether anchor (see page


46


).


Installing a Child Seat


BUTTON


UPPER GUIDE


LATCH ANCHOR POINTS


To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:


3.


1.


2.


If needed, 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.


CENTER TETHER ANCHOR


Onthecenterseatingposition When using the tether strap on the child seat, attach the tether strap hook to the center tether anchor before installing the child seat to the lower anchors for the LATCH system, because the center tether anchor is positioned behind the child seat.


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Make sure the head restraint is in the lowest position. Lift the cover, then route the tether strap around the upper guide. Route the tether strap downward properly, making sure the strap is not twisted, then attach the strap hook to the center tether anchor.


Rigid type Place the child seat on the vehicle 4. 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.


Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.


5.


Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.


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UPPER GUIDE


UPPER GUIDE


Installing a Child Seat


Outer Position 6.


TETHER ANCHOR


Ontheouterseatingposition Lift the head restraint (see page 103
), then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs. Lift the cover, then route the tether strap around the upper guide. Route the tether strap downward properly, making sure the strap is not twisted, then attach the strap hook to the tether anchor on the outside of the seat bottom (see page


46


).


TETHER ANCHOR


Center Position 7. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.


8.


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


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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.


In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.


If you intend to install the child seat in the rear center seating position and use the tether strap for additional security, make sure to push down the head restraint to the lowest position and hook the tether strap hook to the anchor before securing the child seat with the lap/ shoulder belt. Refer to page how to route the tether strap properly.


for


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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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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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4.


After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.


To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.


5.


Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.


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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether


COVER


UPPER GUIDE


CENTER TETHER ANCHOR


OUTER TETHER ANCHOR


A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat. Each outer seating position has a tether anchor at the outside of the seat bottom. The center seating position has a tether anchor between the lower anchors for the LATCH- compatible child seat. Each anchor point is shown above.


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UsinganOuterTetherAnchor


UPPER GUIDE


When using a tether anchor, always hook the tether strap through the upper guide to route it properly.


Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.


OUTER TETHER 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 cover, then hook the tether strap through the upper guide as shown.


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3.


4.


Route the tether strap downward properly, making sure the strap is not twisted.


Attach the tether strap hook to the outer tether anchor on the outside of the seat bottom.


5.


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


UsingtheCenterTetherAnchor Make sure to attach the tether strap hook to the anchor before installing the child seat, because the tether anchor is positioned behind the child seat.


1.


Place the child seat on the rear seat.


2.


Push down the rear center head restraint to the lowest position.


Installing a Child Seat


UPPER GUIDE


3.


4.


CENTER TETHER ANCHOR


Route the tether strap over the seat-back, lift the cover, then hook the tether strap through the upper guide as shown.


Route the tether strap downward properly along the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.


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UPPER GUIDE


6.


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Properly secure the child seat (see page strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.


), then tighten the tether


Whenever using the tether strap, make sure to route the strap through the upper guide before attaching the tether strap hook to the tether anchor. If the tether strap is not routed properly and secured, the child seat may not be secured. This could lead to serious injury or death.


5.


CENTER TETHER ANCHOR Attach the tether strap hook to the center tether anchor between the lower anchors for the LATCH- compatible child seat.


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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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Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page 39
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.


Using 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 to drive.


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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 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 49
the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.


and


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Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.


Protecting Larger Children


If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:


Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.


Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.


Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.


Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.


Supervise the child. Even a mature child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or sit properly.


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Devices intended to


Donotputanyaccessoriesona seatbelt. improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


Protecting Larger Children


Additional Safety Precautions


Donotletachildwearaseatbelt This could result acrosstheneck. in serious neck injuries during a crash.


This could


Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindtheback orunderthearm. cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.


Twochildrenshouldneverusethe sameseatbelt. could be very seriously injured in a crash.


If they do, they


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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. 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 a truck cap installed and the back window open, engine exhaust may enter the vehicle and cause a hazardous condition. Keep the back window tightly closed whenever you drive with a truck cap installed.


If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:


1. 2. 3. 4.


Select the fresh air mode. Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.


mode.


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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 may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.


RADIATOR CAP


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DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly


SUN VISORS U.S.models


Canadianmodels


SUN VISOR U.S.modelsonly


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HOOD U.S.models


Canadianmodels


Safety Labels


DOORJAMBS U.S.models


Canadianmodels


PICKUP BED U.S.models


Canadianmodels


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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 Controls Near the Steering


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


. 58
. 59
. 61
. 70


Wheel


Multi-Control Lever Headlight Control Dial Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Steering Wheel Adjustment Keys Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks


........................................... . 74
........................ . 75
................... . 76
........ . 78
................. . 79
.......... . 79
.................................................. . 80
........................ . 81
................................ . 82
...................................... . 83
.............. Childproof Door Locks . 84
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
. 90
....................... . 93
....................... ............................... . 96
................................................. . 99
. 105
.................................. . 107
............................ . 110
....................................... ............................... . 111
. 112
...........................................


Remote Transmitter Dual-Action Tailgate In-Bed Trunk Seats Seat Heaters Power Windows Moonroof Parking Brake Mirrors


TM


Interior Convenience Items


Center Console


Console Compartments Cargo Hooks


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


Beverage Holders Glove Box Coat Hooks Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets Sun Visor Vanity Mirror


Interior Lights Bed Lights


. 114
. 115
. 115
. 116
. 116
. 117
. 117
. 117
. 118
. 119
. 119
. 120
. 122


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Control Locations


INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES


(P.70)


(P.59)


REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS


(P.172)



AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135)


PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE (P.111)


MIRROR CONTROLS (P.113)


POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.83)


POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.107)


HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.183)


FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE


AUXILIARY INPUT JACK


(P.165)



HEATING/COOLING (P.124) CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM


(P.130)


GLOVE BOX (P.117)


(P.181)


PARKING BRAKE PEDAL


(P.111)


CENTER CONSOLE (P.115)


ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.118)


Vehicle with navigation system is shown.



: If equipped


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U.S. models


VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR


(P.67)


VTM-4 INDICATOR


(P.66)


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR


(P.65)


A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR


(P.66)


LIGHTS ON INDICATOR


(P.66)


TPMS INDICATOR


(P.68)


IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR


(P.69)


(P.62)


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP


(P.291)


(P.62)


BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69)


BACK WINDOW OPEN INDICATOR


(P.69)


DOOR AND TAILGATE MONITOR (P.64) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (P.68)


Instrument Panel


VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.68)


MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR


(P.67)


SIDE AIRBAG OFF (P.62) INDICATOR


IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR


(P.63)


WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P.65)


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)


SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.61)


LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.65)


CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65)


ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR


(P.63)


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Instrument Panel


Canadian models


VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR


(P.67)


VTM-4 INDICATOR


(P.66)


(P.66)


(P.65)


(P.65)


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR TPMS INDICATOR (P.68) IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.69)


(P.66)


(P.62)


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.69)


(P.291)


(P.62)


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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67)


LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR


(P.68)


DOOR AND TAILGATE MONITOR (P.64) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (P.68)


BACK WINDOW OPEN INDICATOR


(P.69)


MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR


(P.67)


SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.62)


IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR


(P.63)


WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR


(P.65)


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)


SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.61)


LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.65)


CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.65)


ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR


(P.63)


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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 the ON (II) position. 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 the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belts, the beeper sounds, and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belts before the beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.


Instrument Panel Indicators


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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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, rollover sensor, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. 28
For more information, see page


Instrument Panel Indicators


Malfunction Indicator Lamp 291


See page


Low Oil Pressure Indicator


The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For 290
more information, see page


Charging System Indicator


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


290


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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


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Instrument Panel Indicators


U.S.


Canada


Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator


This indicator has two functions:


1.


2.


It comes on when you turn the 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


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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, and when the ignition switch is turned to the START (III) 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 the indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti- lock brakes. For more information, see page


213


Immobilizer System Indicator


This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will 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


81


).


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


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Instrument Panel Indicators


Door and Tailgate Monitor


This monitor includes two functions; the door open indicator and the tailgate open indicator. This monitor works with the ignition switch in any position.


The specific door indicator comes on in this monitor if any door is not closed tightly.


The tailgate indicator comes on when the tailgate is swung open or if it is not closed completely after you swing it closed.


Turn 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 pages ). and Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.


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259


When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.


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If the tailgate is swung open or is not closed tightly, you will hear six beeps and see the indicator blinking when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The beeper also sounds and the indicator blinks when you move the shift lever out of the Park or neutral position.


The tailgate open indicator does not monitor the tailgate when it is dropped open.


If the driver does not fasten the seat belt and the tailgate is swung open, the seat belt reminder alarm will sound at first, then the tailgate open reminder beeper will sound. For more information on the tailgate, see page


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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator


Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off when you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.


Cruise Control Indicator


This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 169
cruise control.


for information on operating the


Instrument Panel Indicators


High Beam Indicator


Low Fuel Indicator


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


76


On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page


78


).


Washer Level Indicator


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


252


).


LOW FUEL INDICATOR


This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.


When the indicator comes on, there is about 3.30 U.S. gal (12.5 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the needle reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the needle does reach E.


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Instrument Panel Indicators


Lights On Indicator


This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when you turn the headlight control dial to either the


or


position.


If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the headlight control dial, this indicator remains on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.


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A/T Temperature Indicator


This indicator monitors the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. It should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.


Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the transmission.


VTM-4 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 in the 4WD system. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked.


If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is too high. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.


Continuing to drive with the VTM-4
indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system.


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Instrument Panel Indicators


Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System 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 and stays on at any 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 215
VSA system.


VSA Activation Indicator


This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page


215


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


215


).


It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.


Maintenance Minder Indicator


This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page 239
maintenance minder.


for more information on the


This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.


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Instrument Panel Indicators


Low Tire Pressure 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 while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.


Tire Pressure Monitor


The appropriate tire indicator will come on along with the low tire pressure indicator if a tire is significantly underinflated or has Low suddenly lost pressure. See Tire Pressure Indicator do if this indicator comes on.


for what to


If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure on the tire pressure monitor, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 208


for more information.


). Refer to page


276


298


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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.


If this indicator comes on and stays on at any 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 TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator and the tire pressure monitor will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked.


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In-Bed Trunk Open Indicator


This indicator reminds you that the In-Bed Trunk is open. If you do not close it, the indicator stays on for about 3 minutes. See page for more information.


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Bed Lights On Indicator


This indicator reminds you that the bed lights are on. With the shift lever in the Park position, they come on when you push the light switch on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk.


If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the bed lights, this indicator will remain on, and then go off after 20 minutes. See page


for more information.


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Instrument Panel Indicators


Back Window Open Indicator


This indicator reminds you that the back window is not completely closed when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, it goes off after about 30 seconds. With the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) position, it goes off after about 3
minutes.


If you remove the ignition key, turn off the lights, and open the driver’s door without closing the back window, you will hear five beeps and see the indicator blink. If you do not close the back window before the beeper stops, the indicator stops blinking but remains on. It will go off after about 3 minutes. See page 108


for more information.


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Gauges


TACHOMETER


SPEEDOMETER


TEMPERATURE GAUGE


FUEL GAUGE


ODOMETER/ TIGHTEN FUEL CAP MESSAGE


SELECT BUTTON


OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR


INFORMATION DISPLAY


TRIP METER


RESET BUTTON


U.S. model is shown.


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To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SELECT button repeatedly.


Odometer This 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.


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