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1Side Airbags

Make sure you and your front seat passenger always sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can prevent the airbag from deploying properly and increases your risk of serious injury.

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.

If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger seat.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.

■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage

appears severe

It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

■ Housing Locations

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

Side Curtain Airbag Storage

■ Operation

Deployed Side Curtain Airbag

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a rollover or a moderate-to- severe side impact.

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1Side Curtain Airbags

If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.

In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

Airbag System Indicators If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the intelligent multi-information display.

■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

■ When the ignition switch is turned to

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The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

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1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator 3WARNING

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

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■ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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Canada

■ When the passenger airbag off

indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the indicator will not come on.

1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Such as:

• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back

pocket.

• A child seat or other object pressing against the

rear of the seat-back.

• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of

the front passenger’s seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is forced back against

an object on the seat or floor behind it.

• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.

If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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1Airbag Care

We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components, including the airbag, tensioners, sensors, and control unit.

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Airbag Care You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

■ When the airbags have deployed If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.

■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

■ Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.

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Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children age 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:

• An inflating front or side airbag can injure

or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to safely control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and

ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

1Protecting Child Passengers

3WARNING

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

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uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

1Protecting Child Passengers

3WARNING

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the

event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would

likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very

seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children ■ Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old.

■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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If this occurs, we 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.

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3WARNING

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a forward facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions before installation.

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■ Protecting Smaller Children If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat.

■ Forward-facing child seat placement We strongly recommend placing a forward- facing child seat in a rear seating position.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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1Protecting Smaller Children

3WARNING

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.

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

■ Selecting a Child Seat Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

1Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed to simplify the installation process and reduce the likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements: • The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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■ Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

Marks

Lower Anchors

Rigid Type

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat. u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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Flexible Type

Tether Strap Hook

3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the

head restraint.

4. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

Anchor

FR

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat maker.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

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■ Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into

the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked. u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

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1Adding Security with a Tether

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

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■ Adding Security with a Tether

Tether Anchorage Points

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage

point and lift the cover.

Anchor

Cover

Outer Position

Tether Strap Hook

2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

Anchor

Center Position

Anchor

FR

Tether Strap Hook

FR

3. Secure the tether strap hook onto

the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children

Safety of Larger Children ■ Protecting Larger Children 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.

■ Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/ shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the following questions.

■ Checklist • Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over

1Safety of Larger Children

3WARNING

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 larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the

child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as

possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• 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 seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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1Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly.

There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and territories 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 state or province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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■ Booster Seats

If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.

■ Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front: • Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information

in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in

the seat.

■ Monitoring child passengers We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up properly.

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever • The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the 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.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the

mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

1Carbon Monoxide Gas

3WARNING 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.

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.

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Safety Labels

Label Locations These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can 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 a dealer for a replacement.

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Doorjambs

U.S. models

Dashboard U.S. models only

Radiator Cap

Doorjambs

Canadian models

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Indicators ............................................ 68
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages .....79

Gauges and intelligent Multi- Information Display (i-MID) Gauges.............................................. 82
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)... 83

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On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.

● Comes on when the brake fluid

level is low.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the brake system.

● The beeper sounds and the

indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released.

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the cooperative control with regenerative brake.

● Comes on while driving - Make sure

the parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator

comes on while driving P. 319

● Comes on along with the ABS

indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On P. 319

● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. Normal braking is not affected.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

● Comes on when you turn the

● Readiness codes are part of the on board

ignition switch to ON (w, and goes off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the emissions control system.

● Blinks when a misfire in the

engine’s cylinders is detected.

diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 331
● Comes on while driving - Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 318

12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator

● Comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to ON (w, and goes off when the engine starts.

● Comes on when the 12 volt

battery is not charging.

● Comes on while driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

2 If the 12 Volt Battery Charging

System Indicator Comes On P. 317

● Indicates in which position your

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Transmission Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Blinks if the transmission system

has a problem.

● Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden

starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

● Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

● If the front passenger is not

wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on about a few seconds later.

● The beeper stops and the indicator goes

off when you and the front passenger fasten their seat belts.

● Stays on after you or the front

passenger has fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Blinks while driving if either you or

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 33

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

Low Fuel Indicator

● Comes on when the fuel reserve is

● Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon

running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. gal./7.5 Liter left).

as possible.

● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a

● Blinks if there is a problem with the

dealer.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS.

● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 242

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if a problem with any of

the following is detected: - Supplemental restraint system - Side airbag system - Side curtain airbag system - Seat belt tensioner

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Blinks when VSA® is active. ● Comes on if there is a problem

with the VSA® system.

● Comes on if there is a problem with the hill start assist system. ● Comes on if there is a problem with the creep aid system or the brake assist system.

● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle

checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 235

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when you deactivate

VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 236

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● Comes on when you turn the

● Comes on while driving - Immediately

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

ignition switch to ON (w, and goes off when the engine starts.

● Comes on when the engine oil

stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 317

pressure is low.

● Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if any door is not

completely closed.

● The beeper sounds and the

indicator comes on if any door is opened while driving.

● Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if the trunk is not

completely closed.

Door Open Indicator

Trunk Open Indicator

● Goes off when all doors are closed.

● Goes off when the trunk is closed.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

● Comes on when you turn the

Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator

ignition switch to ON (w, and goes off when the engine starts.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the EPS system.

● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes

On P. 319

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

● Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in

operation. The engine automatically shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 222

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U.S. models only

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

● Comes on if the tire pressure of

any of the tires becomes significantly low.

● Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire * is temporarily installed.

● Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

● Blinks and remains on - Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

● Comes on along with a beep when

a problem is detected. A system message on the intelligent multi- information display appears at the same time.

System Message Indicator

● While the indicator is on, press the

(display/information) button to see the message again.

● Refer to the Indicators information in this chapter when a system message appears on the i-MID. Take the appropriate action for the message.

● The i-MID does not return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the

button is pressed.

IMA System Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the IMA system.

● Remains on or does not come on at all

- Avoid high speed driving and have the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 320

● The turn signal indicators blink

● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

when you operate the turn signal lever.

● If you press the hazard warning

button, both indicators and all turn signals blink at the same time.

turn signal light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 273
P. 274

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

High-Beam Indicator

Lights On Indicator

● Comes on when the high beam

headlights are on.

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● Comes on whenever the light

switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on.

● If you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

● Comes on briefly when you turn

● Blinks - You cannot start the engine.

the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if the immobilizer

Immobilizer System Indicator

system cannot recognize the key information.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, pull the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON (w again.

● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

● Comes on when you press the

CRUISE button.

2 Cruise Control P. 225

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

● Comes on if you have set a speed

for cruise control.

2 Cruise Control P. 225

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Security System Alarm Indicator

● Blinks when the Security System

Alarm has been set.

2 Security System Alarm P. 115

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High Temperature Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w then goes off.

● Blinks when the engine coolant

temperature goes up, and stays on if the temperature continues to rise.

● Comes on when the engine coolant temperature is low.

● Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to

prevent overheating.

● Stays on while driving - Immediately

stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.

2 Overheating P. 315

● If the indicator stays on after the engine

has reached normal operating temperature, there may be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when the ECON mode is

on.

2 ECON Button P. 221

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

● Stays on constantly without FCW off

- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when you have

customized FCW to turn off.

● Comes on if there is a problem

with the FCW system.

● Comes on when the FCW system

● Stays on - The temperature inside the

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Indicator *

FCW system is too high. The system activates when the temperature inside the system cools down.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 230

● Stays on - The area around the camera is

blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

● Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if: The indicator and message come back on after you cleaned the area around the camera.

2 Automatic shutoff P. 230

2 Automatic shutoff P. 230

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if there is a problem