Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 584
. 584
. 591
. 174, 179
.......
Main Switch
Keyless Access Remote Keyless Access Remote System ............................... ................ ................................................ ........................................
Keyless Access System Keys
Built-In
. 195
. 173
. 147
. 201
CONTINUED
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights Control Buttons Lights
....................... ...............
..................
............................... ................
. 612
. 139
. 16, 21
. 47
. 220
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.................... ....................................... .......................................
..........................
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) LOCK VEHICLE OFF
.................................... ....
. 555
. 63
. 139
. 70, 139
. 482
. 151
(Power Mode)
Lockout Prevention Locks
Anti-theft Steering
................... ..............
. 184, 185
. 153, 177
Column
...........................
Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Power Door Trunk Trunk Pass-through Cover
........................ ............................ .................................. ............................... ......................................... ......
. 151, 189
. 153
. 470
. 216
. 152
. 154
. 166
VI
........................ .........................
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lower Anchors Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
................................ ... ...........
. 475
. 73
. 64, 595
. 47
. 614
. 481
...
Maintenance
..................................
. 529
Main Items and Sub
Items Minder Owner’s Maintenance
.............................. ........................................
. 536, 540
. 531
Checks
................................... ..........................................
Safety
. 539
. 530
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
....................................
................... ........ .................................... ...........
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Map Lights Memory, Driving Position Meters, Gauges Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle Moonroof
........................ ............... .......................................
.........................
. 64, 597
. 491
. 551
. 221
. 170
. 63, 76
. 167
. 480
. 210
Multi-Information Display Music by Voice
............. ..............................
. 78
. 334
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... .................. ............
. 496
. 468
. 492, 503
. i
. 612
................... ...............
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 468
Odometer
. 82
Oil
... .........................................
. 544
. 531
. 474
. 64, 595
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity .............................. ON (Ignition Key Position) ON Mode (Power Mode) .... Onboard Refueling Vapor
Chart
. 543, 544
.........
. 151
. 184, 185
Recovery
....................................
. 623
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Operating Range Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels
........................... ............................ ..................... .................... .... .........................
. 174
. 168
. 86
. 593
. 539
. 469
Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............................. ............ ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 499
. 143
. 495
. 506
. 212
.................
System Indicator
. 65, 598
Parking Lights
...............................
. 139
Parking Over Things that Burn . 506
..
....
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
. 34
.............................
. 624
PGM-FI System
. 335
Phonetic Modification
..................
. 566
Pollen Filter
...................................
. 184
..................................
Power Mode
. 185
.................
...................................
. 185
. 187, 188
ACCESSORY Mode ON Mode START Mode
....................
VEHICLE OFF Mode Power Socket Locations Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens
. 185
. 213
. 206
. 18
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 37
. 37
. 42
. 53
. 43
.............. ............... ............................ ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....................... ....... .........
General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with
Protecting Children
Tethers
Using LATCH
Protecting Your Discs
..................................... ............................. ..................
. 51
. 47
. 381
...
...................
. 593
Radiator Overheating
Radio/Disc Sound System . 236, 285
. 390
Radio Theft Protection
. 246, 299
Radio, XM
Readiness Codes
. 597, 626
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 562
..
. 166
Rear Seat Armrest
........................
............................ ...................
.................
Rearview Camera and Monitor Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift
... ........................... ............... .............
. 465
. 167
. 145
. 161
Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote, Keyless Access
................................ ........................................ .......................
. 492, 503
. 470
. 64
. 174, 179
. 387
. 157
System
................................
................ .....................
Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Minder Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades
.............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ........................................ ................................ ........................................... .............................
Replacing Seat Belts After a
. 566
. 544
. 600
. 555
. 531
. 554
. 573
. 566
Crash
Reporting Safety Defects
............................................ .............
. 23
. 632
CONTINUED
VII
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Reserve Tank, Engine
Coolant
...............................
Reverse Tilt Mirror Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire
...................... ............................... .................. ................................
. 475, 546
. 168
. 37
. 496
. 573
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
.................................. ............
................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
.....................................
Airbags Seat Belts
. 8, 20
. 632
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 58
. iii
. 8, 20
. 20
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
Tensioners
............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
. 22
. 564
. 21
. 23
Beeper
................................
System Components
...................
. 20, 64
. 20
VIII
*
...............
..........................
Use During Pregnancy
. 18
. 202, 204
. 161
. 204
. 395
. 45
. 236
. 501
. 612
. 531
. 633
. 470
. 391
. 73
. 494
. 497
. 9, 30
. 33, 67
. 32
. 139
. 575
. 235
...................... ............................. ............................ ..................... ... .................. ............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ........................ ... ........................ ................................ ........
Seat Heaters Seats, Adjusting the Seat Ventilation Security System Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Sequential Shift Mode Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock SH-AWD Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Airbag Off Indicator Side Curtain Airbags Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................... ............................. ..................................... ................................
......................................
....................
. 582
. 582, 616
. 615
....................................
Spark Plugs * U.S.
Specifications Speed Control Speedometer SRS, Additional Information
. 614
................................
. 401
................................
. 76
...................................
. 24
..........
Additional Safety Precautions . 36
...
Airbag Service
. 35
.............................
Airbag System Components
. 24
......
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................
Indicator Works
. 34
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
......................
. 33
How the SRS Indicator
Works
.......................................
. 32
How Your Front Airbags
Work
Work
.........................................
. 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
. 32
SRS Indicator
. 32, 67
..
START (Ignition Key Position) . 151
START Mode
.............................
(Power Mode)
. 184, 185
Start/Stop Button, Engine . 183, 188
................... ...
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Starting the Engine
. 487, 489
..............
Check Starting System . 488, 490
....
In Cold Weather at High
..........................
Altitude
With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
. 146
Anti-theft Column Lock . 151, 189
..............................
...
. 487, 489
. 591
. 593
................ ........
Steering Wheel
Buttons
..............
. 387, 401, 407, 425
. 235
. 578
. 217
. 218
................... .................... ...................................... ........................
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Sun Visors Sunglasses Holder Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (TM) (SH-AWD )
. 73, 504
Supplemental Restraint System . 24
. 35
. 32
. 24
. 544
.... ...................................... ............................... ................... ..................................
Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
Synthetic Oil
...
Tachometer
.....................................
. 76
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 581
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
*
.... .....
. 617
. 623
Converter
.......................
. 624, 625
.......................
Temperature Gauge
. 77
....................
Temperature, Outside
. 86
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor
. 234
..............
Tether Anchorage Points
. 51
................
Theft Protection, Radio
. 390
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 625
. 471
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
.........
. 146
Tilt the Steering Wheel
................
. 391
Time, Setting the
..........................
....................................
Tire Chains
. 575
. 583
Tire, How to Change a Flat
.........
. 617
Tire Information
...........................
Tire Labeling
.................................
. 619
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
....................
. 514
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator
Pressure Monitor Required Federal
......................
. 69, 514
. 515
Explanation
............................
. 621
* U.S.
Tires
......................
TPMS System Failure
.............. ...............................................
. 517
. 568
. 568, 570
Air Pressure
. 575
........................................
Chains
. 571
.........................
Checking Wear
. 582
..........................
Compact Spare
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......
. 617
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 620
. 568
Inflation
......................................
. 571
Inspection
..................................
...................................
Replacing
. 573
. 573
Rotating
......................................
. 572
Service Life
................................
. 575
Snow
...........................................
. 574, 616
Specifications
Traction Devices
. 575
. 575
Winter Driving
. 584
....................... .......................... ...................
....................
Tools, Tire Changing Torque Distribution Monitor
(SH-AWD )
...............................
. 504
Towing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Hook
..................................... ................ ...........................................
. 528
. 607
. 609
CONTINUED
IX
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Traction Devices Transmission
...........................
. 575
USB Adapter
Cable
..................
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
. 266, 275, 356, 367
. 546
.......
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
..............................
. 549
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual
..................
...................................
Treadwear Trip Computer Trip Meter Trunk
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
.............. ............. .................. ..................................... ................................ ....................................... .............................................. .................. ............................... ............................ ............. ..................................
Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator Open Monitor Indicator
. 551
. 550, 551
. 613
. 495
. 491
. 617
. 84
. 83
. 154
. 156
. 154
. 71
. 12
. 139
Turn Signals
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline
.......................................... .... ........................
. 581
. 617
. 468
Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
......... ....................
. 58
. 631
Fluid Level Message Operation Reserve Tank
................ ................................... ............................
. 548
. 137
. 548
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut
............. ............ .......................... ..............................
. 146
. 573
. 582
. 584
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ .........................
. 207
. 206
. 145
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
..................................... ................................... .....................................
. 137
. 231
. 137
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ................................... .................................... .....
. 566
. 137
. 571
. 607
. 184, 185
. 612
Windows
. 217
. 482
. 614
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions VEHICLE OFF Mode
................................ ................. ......................
(Power Mode)
...................
Vehicle Identification Number .... Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ),
aka Electronic Stability
............... .......................
VSA Off Indicator VSA OFF Switch VSA System Indicator
....
Control (ESC), System . 510
. 68, 510
. 511
. 68, 510
. 578
. 612
. 543, 544
. 228, 285
............................. .................................................
Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System
......................... ...........
........
WARNING, Explanation of
............
. iv
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Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
XM Radio
.............................
. 246, 299
XI
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher required (see ‘‘Fuel Recommendations’’ on page
468
).
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
2WDmodels
API Premium grade 0W-20
543
detergent oil (see page
).
SH-AWDmodels
API Premium grade 5W-20
544
detergent oil (see page
).
Allmodels Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) (see page
550
).
SH-AWDmodels Rear Differential Fluid: Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) only.
Capacity: SH-AWD differential case 2.67 US qt (2.53 )
Transfer Assembly Fluid: SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Manual Transmission Fluid: Acura Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page
552
).
Capacity: 2.2 US qt (2.1 )
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
553
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): All models except SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
SH-AWD with Advance Package and Canadian SH-AWD Elite Package
Front/Rear: 34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2013 TLOwner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the Acura TL. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TK4C40.
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2013 Acura TL was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
symbol. This
Introduction
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
shown in
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Navigation Key
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Chapter Table of Contents
Index
Book Table of Contents
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Introduction
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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Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
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 handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
−
special
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A Few Words About Safety
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.
iv
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels − Safety Messages
on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING
, or
CAUTION
and one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
− Safety Precautions.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Section Instructions −
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.
−
please read it
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2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents
Navigation Key
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Chapter Table of Contents
Index
Book Table of Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Your Vehicle at a Glance Driver and Passenger Safety
(main controls)
............................................................................................... ............................................................
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
.3
.5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.......
.61
Features
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items
..............
.225
Before Driving
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
.......................................................................
.467
Driving
(engine and transmission operation)
.........................................................................................
.485
Maintenance
(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
.................................................
.529
Taking Care of the Unexpected
(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
........................................
.581
Technical Information
(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
..............................................
.611
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only)
(warranty and contact information)
.......................
. 629
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)
(how to order)
..................................................................................
.633
Service Information Summary
(fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Overview of Contents
Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.
Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
TM
shows
Maintenance The Maintenance Minder you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P. 76) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
(P. 78)
(P. 63)
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) ALERT (P. 522) INDICATOR *
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 168)
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (P. 170) BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH
(P. 152)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 206)
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 154)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 470)
(P. 472)
Your Vehicle at a Glance
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 404)
MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 210)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145)
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9
26
P.(
BSI ALERT INDICATOR
*
(P. 522)
AUDIO CLOCK COMPASS *
(P. 235) (P. 391)
(P. 397)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 226)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 494)
(P. 491)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 9) 26P.(
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 389)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 215)
A/T model with navigation system is shown.
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 266, P.275,)
P.356, P.367
*
: If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS
(P. 139,
P. 143
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143)
PADDLE SHIFTERS * (P. 499)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 137)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P. 145/
P.169
ENGINE START/ STOP BUTTON (P. 184)
KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT (P. 197)
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 425)
*
*
PHONE BUTTON (P. 424) (P. 285) INTERFACE DIAL * SELECTOR KNOB (P. 236) (P. 202)
*
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS *
(P. 204)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 401)
IGNITION SWITCH
(P. 151)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY BUTTONS
(P. 79)
: Models with keyless access
system
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON (P. 525) * HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON *
(P. 511)
(P. 138)
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HORN *
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P. 146)
(P. 407)
A/T model is shown.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner’s manual.
1: 2: 3: 4 : Switch location varies on models.
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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Seat Belts Airbags
Protecting Adults and Teens
Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
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1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the
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Seat Belts
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. 16
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
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Advice for Pregnant Women
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts
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Seat Belt System Components . 20
Lap/Shoulder Belt
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Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About
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Your Airbags
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Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags
Work
Work
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 30
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
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How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
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Airbag Service
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Additional Safety Precautions . 36
Indicator Works
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Protecting Children
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General
Guidelines
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All Children Must Be
Restrained
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Driver and Passenger Safety
All Children Should Sit in a
Back Seat
................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Can Pose Serious Risks
Children
If a Child Requires Close
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Attention
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Additional Safety Precautions . 40
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Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
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Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children
With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether
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Additional Safety Precautions . 56
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels
Protecting Larger Children
Front
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Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
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 (see page
16
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 belt until they can use the