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Protecting Children General Guidelines
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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.
Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page
52
).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page
155
).
Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page
18
).
Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 17
).
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.
If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.
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.
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Protecting Children General Guidelines
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Makesureanyunusedseatbelt thatachildcanreachisbuckled, thelockableretractorisactivated, andthebeltisfullyretractedand locked. seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)
If a child wraps a loose
for how to
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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 (see page
154
).
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.
Usethechildproofdoorlocksto preventchildrenfromopeningthe reardoors. children from accidentally falling out (see page
This can prevent
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).
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 children left in a vehicle on a hot 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.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants
Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode.
Donotputarear-facingchildseatin If placed aforward-facingposition. facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.
ChildSeatType An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.
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 could also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
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.
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Protecting Small Children
ChildSeatType A child who is at least 1 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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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, 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.
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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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat
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 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.
BUTTON
LOWER ANCHORS
To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:
1.
2.
Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.
Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.
Installing a Child Seat
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON 3. Push the rear head restraint tilt button on the ceiling console to pivot the head restraints down.
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Installing a Child Seat
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
6.
Route the tether strap over the head restraint, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.
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.
RIGID TYPE
FLEXIBLE TYPE
4.
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.
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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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.
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.
Installing a Child Seat
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
To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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.
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.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
TETHER STRAP HOOK
COVER
ANCHOR
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.
1.
Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.
After properly securing the child seat with the lap/shoulder belt (see page ), pivot the head 156
restraint down (see page route the tether strap over the head restraint.22
) and
Installing a Child Seat
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.
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Protecting Larger Children
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.
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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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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.
Protecting Larger Children
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 45
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.
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A child who has outgrown a forward- facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intend
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Protecting Larger Children
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.
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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 52
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.
If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.
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Protecting Larger Children
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.
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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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.
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 climate control system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the 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.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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.
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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.
HOOD
U.S.models
Canadianmodels
Safety Labels
DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly
RADIATOR CAP
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Safety Labels
SUN VISORS U.S.models
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DOORJAMBS
U.S.models
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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
........................... ............................ .......... ............................................. ................... .................................. .............
Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge
Multi-Information Display Controls Near the Steering
. 60
. 61
. 62
. 70
. 70
. 70
. 71Wheel
.........................................
. 136
Windshield Wipers and
Washers
Turn Signals and Headlights
..................................... ....... ................................. .........
Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights Automatic Lighting Off
(AFS)
Feature
................................... Adaptive Front Lighting System .......................................... ............... ...... ............... ...... ............................. ...................... .............................. ....................................
Hazard Warning Button Instrument Panel Brightness Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustments Keys and Locks Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks
. 137
. 140
. 142
. 142. 142
. 143
. 145
. 145
. 146
. 147
. 149
. 150
. 151
. 152Trunk
Emergency Trunk Opener
.............................................. ...... ................ ............................................... ...........................................
Childproof Door Locks Seats Mirrors Driving Position Memory
System
........................................ ................ ..................................
Keyless Access System Seat Heaters Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
Power Windows Moonroof Parking Brake Interior Convenience Items
................................. ............................ ....................................... ............................... ......... .................................. ..................... ............. .................................. ........ ........................... .................. .............. .............. ...............................
Glove Box Beverage Holders Console Compartment Sun Visors Accessory Power Sockets Rear Ashtrays Front Door Pockets Power Rear Sunshade Integrated Sunshades
Interior Lights
. 153
. 154
. 154
. 155
. 159. 160
. 163
. 178. 179
. 181
. 184
. 187
. 188
. 189
. 190
. 191
. 192
. 192
. 193
. 193
. 194
. 195
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Control Locations
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES
(P.62)
(P.70)
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P.160)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.152)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.181)
CEILING CONSOLE ＊
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON (P.158)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.198)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.207)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.199) COMPASS SYSTEM ＊ (P.242)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.349)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.192)
1 :
＊ HOMELINK BUTTONS MOONROOF SWITCH POWER REAR SUNSHADE BUTTON REAR HEAD RESTRAINT TILT BUTTON ＊
RL models
(P.157)
2 :
(P.295) (P.184)
(P.194)
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TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P.153) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P.329)
HOOD RELEASE LEVER (P.331)
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Instrument Panel
(P.65, 377)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.377)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62, 447) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.68) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.69)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
(P.71)
(P.64)
(P.65)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) INDICATOR ＊
(P.66, 280)
(P.65) /
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) INDICATOR (P.69, 143) ＊
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35, 63)
(P.64, 359)
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (ECPS) INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63, 449)
(P.68)
(P.62, 448)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62, 447)
SH-AWD INDICATOR (P.66)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS) INDICATOR ＊
(P.69)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.66)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR (P.67, 371)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.21, 62)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
(P.34, 63)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. ＊
If equipped.
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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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You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi- information display (see page
79
).
Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passenger 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 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.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running, or if a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message is on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
447
Charging System Indicator
If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
447
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions:
system. You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. For more information, see page
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1.
It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the rear brakes, axles, and tires. If you drive without releasing the parking brake, a beeper will sound, and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page
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).
2.
If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake
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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. You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the multi- 79
information display (see page For more information, see page). 35
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly 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, the front passenger’s weight sensors, or, on models with ACC, seat belt e-pretensioners. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 78
For more information, see page). 35
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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. This indicator
will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.
Immobilizer System Indicator
This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have a properly- coded remote. If it is not a properly- coded remote, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page
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).
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If you use the remote, this indicator blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY (I) to the LOCK (0) position.
If you use the built-in key, this indicator blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
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 this indicator comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 78
For more information, see page). 359
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.
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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signals blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.
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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 it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 78
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. For more information, see page378
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Instrument Panel Indicators
VSA Activation Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
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
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).
It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA SYSTEM’’ message on the multi- information display (see page 78
).
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
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This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page
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High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page
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This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page
142
).
Cruise Main Indicator
Onmodelswithoutadaptivecruise control(ACC) This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button on the steering wheel (see page
277
).
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator
Onmodelswithadaptivecruisecontrol (ACC) This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
When you push the ACC button on the steering wheel, this indicator comes on green. You will also see ‘‘ACC’’ on the multi-information display.
If the indicator comes on orange, there is a problem with the ACC system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ACC SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 79
dealer to have it checked. For more information, see page). Take your vehicle to your
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Low Fuel Indicator
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
This indicator is in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ). When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.69 U.S. gal (10.2 ) 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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Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Indicator
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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 at any other time, there is a problem in the SH-AWD system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. 356
For more information, see page If the indicator blinks while driving, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. If it comes on while driving, it indicates the differential temperature is too high. You will also see a ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 78).
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Pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSURE’’ message on the multi- information display (see page ).
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Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi-information display and determine the cause (see page
373
).
If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on the multi- information display, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service. For more information, see page 459
Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD indicator blinking may cause serious damage to the system.
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
This indicator has two functions:
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If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.
Ifequipped Your vehicle has Michelin PAX tires. Repair or replacement of PAX tires must be done by an Acura dealer or an authorized Michelin PAX system dealer. For more information, see page
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If this indicator begins to flash, there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TPMS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display. The indicator continues to flash for a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this happens, have your dealer check the system as soon as possible. For more information, see page 42667
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restart the engine.
Message Indicator
Keyless Access 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 at any other time, it indicates that there is a problem with the system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 79
176). For more information, see page
This indicator comes on when there is a system message on the multi- information display. Press the INFO button on the steering wheel (see ) to see the message (see page page ).
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Electronically Controlled Power Steering System (ECPS) Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition to the ON (II) position and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the power steering system. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page ). If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine, and watch this indicator. If it does not go off or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the indicator on, the ECPS is turned off, which could make the vehicle harder to steer. The indicator comes on when you run the engine while the vehicle is not moving. To turn the indicator off,
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Security System Indicator
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Indicator
Ifequipped This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the adaptive front lighting system (AFS).
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). If this
This indicator blinks when there is a problem with the AFS system; you will also see a ‘‘CHECK ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display (see page happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position, and restart the engine. If the indicator does not go off or blinks again, take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more
