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uuAirbagsuSide Airbags

Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate to severe side impact.

■ Housing Locations

1Side Airbags

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.

The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and passenger's seat- backs.

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

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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.

When the sensors detect a moderate-to- severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

■ Operation

Housing Location

When inflated

Side Airbag

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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag systems 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 Airbags

■ Side Airbag Cutoff System To reduce the likelihood that a front passenger may be injured by an inflating side airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when: • The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the front

passenger seat.

• The position sensor detects that the front passenger is leaning into the

deployment path of the side airbag.

When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes on.

2 Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 52

■ Side Airbag Off Indicator If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be turned on, and the indicator will go off.

If the front passenger is a child, stop when it is safe to do so, and have the child sit properly restrained in a rear seat.

1Side Airbag Cutoff System

Sensor that monitor the passenger’s height.

Sensor that monitor the passenger’s position.

The sensors that monitor the front passenger's height and body position may not work if: • The seat-back is wet • The passenger is touching a metal or other

electrical conductive object

• A seat cushion is on the seat • The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing

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Side Curtain Airbags 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.

uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags

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.

The airbag on the passenger's side will deploy, and the seat belt tensioner will activate, even if there are no passengers 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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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

■ 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.

■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

■ When the ignition switch is turned to

ON (w

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

U.S.

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 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.

2 Child Safety P. 54

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.

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

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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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

■ Side Airbag Off Indicator ■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on

U.S.

Canada

This indicator comes on if the passenger's side airbag has been turned off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the front seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag's deployment path.

Unless the passenger is a smaller statured adult or a child, the indicator should go off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position.

1Side Airbag Off Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, the indicator should come on for a few seconds and then go out. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care

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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Child Safety

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 warning came with a label on the dashboard (U.S. models) and has labels on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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.

2 Airbags P. 39

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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1Protecting Infants

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.

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

■ Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in 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

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.

Rigid Type

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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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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Flexible Type

Outer position

Tether Strap Hook

Outer position 3. Put the head restraint to its upper-most

position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

4. Go to step 7.

Anchor

Center position

Cover

Center Lower Anchor

Center position 3. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

4. Open the anchor cover.

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

Center position

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

5. Route the tether strap over the head

restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

6. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor. All models 7. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat maker.

8. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

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

9. 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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

■ 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.

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.

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 3 – 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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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.

■ Adding Security with a Tether

Anchor Fitting

Two tether anchorage points are provided behind the rear outer seating positions and one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

Tether Anchorage Points

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

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.

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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children

Tether Strap Hook

■ Using an outer anchor 1. Put the head restraint to its upper-most

position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.

3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

Anchor

■ Using the center anchor 1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

2. Open the anchor cover. 3. Route the tether strap over the head

restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

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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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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children

■ 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 tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system */climate control system * as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Select the 3. Set the fan speed to high. 4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

mode.

Adjust the heating and cooling system */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.

* Not available on all models

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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

Sun Visor U.S. models only

Dashboard U.S. models only

Radiator Cap

Doorjambs

U.S. models

Canadian models

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 70
Gauges and Displays

Gauges.............................................. 79
Information Display............................ 80
Multi-Information Display*................. 83

* Not available on all models

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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

● 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 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. 355

● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have

the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On P. 355

● Comes on when you turn the ignition

● Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

● Comes on when the engine oil pressure is

low.

place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 353

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uuIndicatorsu

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch

● Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics

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.

for the emissions control systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 369

● 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. 354

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 battery is not charging.

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

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

P. 353

Shift Lever Position Indicator

● Indicates current shift lever position. (d indicator: ● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when you press the (d button

while the shift lever is in (D.

2 Shifting P. 263

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

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

● Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts and

acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

problem.

● 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 six seconds later. ● Blinks while driving if either you or the front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals.

● Comes on when the fuel reserve is running

low (approximately 2.3 U.S. gal./8.6 Liter left).

● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel

gauge.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

● 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.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 32

● Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible. ● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 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

● 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.

problem with the ABS.

2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 275

Supplemental Restraint 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

● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

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.

● Comes on if there is a problem with the

AWD.

● Blinks when the AWD system is overheated.

The system is inactive.

AWD System Indicator *

● Stays on constantly - the engine drives the front

wheels only in this state. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Blinks while driving - the engine drives the front

wheels only in this state. Stop in a safe place, shift to (P, and idle the engine until the indicator goes off. If the indicator does not stop blinking, take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 REAL TIME AWD with Intelligent Control

System™* P. 270

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Indicator

● 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.

● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a

dealer.

2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC

(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 268

VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 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. 269

● Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the

● Goes off when all doors are closed.

Door Open Indicator

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

● Goes off when the tailgate is closed.

Tailgate Open Indicator

ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if the tailgate is not completely

closed.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch

● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -

EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator

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

● Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS

(Electric Power Steering System).

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the EPS Indicator Comes On P. 355

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

TPMS Indicator

● Comes on if there is a problem with the

TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed.

● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - 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.

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

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

tires becomes significantly low.

● Comes on for a while and then goes off 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.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Turn Signal Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Lights On Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *

U.S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Canada

● The turn signal indicators blink when you

● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal

operate the turn signal lever.

light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.

● If you press the hazard warning button, both

indicators and all turn signals blink at the same time.

● Comes on when the high beam headlights

are on.

● Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or

in AUTO * when the exterior lights are on.

● Comes on when the fog lights are on.

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

system is automatically shut off.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 312

—

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

—

● It does not mean there is a problem with your side

airbags.

● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the

passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

● Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat -

Have the passenger sit properly.

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

● Comes on briefly when you turn the ignition

switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on if the immobilizer system cannot

recognize the key information.

Immobilizer System Indicator

● Blinks - You cannot start the engine. 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.

Security System Alarm Indicator *

Indicator

● Blinks when the security system alarm has

been set.

2 Security System Alarm* P. 112

ECON Mode Indicator

● Comes on when you turn the ignition

switch to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when the ECON mode is on.

2 ECON Button P. 125

* Not available on all models

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

CRUISE MAIN Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator

Washer Level Indicator *

● Comes on when you press the CRUISE

button.

2 Cruise Control P. 265

● Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise

control.

2 Cruise Control P. 265

● Comes on when washer fluid gets low.

● Refill washer fluid.

2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 308

Maintenance Minder Indicator

● Comes on when you turn the ignition switch

to ON (w, then goes off.

● Comes on when the scheduled maintenance

is due soon.

2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 289

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Gauges and Displays

Gauges Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

■ Speedometer Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

■ Tachometer Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

■ Fuel Gauge Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

■ Temperature Gauge Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

1Fuel Gauge

NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.

1Temperature Gauge

NOTICE Driving with the temperature gauge pointer in the upper zone can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.

2 Overheating P. 351

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

Information Display The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.

■ Switching the Display Press the

(SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.

■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.

1Switching the Display

Each time you press the display changes as follows:

knob, the information

Instant Fuel Economy, Odometer, Trip Meter A, Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy, Range, Trip Meter A, Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy, Average Fuel A, Trip Meter A, Outside Temperature

Instant Fuel Economy, Average Fuel B, Trip Meter B, Outside Temperature

Engine Oil Life

Some of the items on the information display also appear on the multi-information display. They also change along with the information display changes while the fuel consumption is shown.

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

■ Trip Meter Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

1Trip Meter

Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the

knob.

■ Resetting a trip meter To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the reset to 0.0.

knob. The trip meter is

■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

■ Engine Oil Life Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance Minder™ P. 289

■ Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.

■ Check Fuel Cap Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.

2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 354

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display

■ Outside Temperature Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

■ Adjusting the outside temperature display Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

1Outside Temperature

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).

It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.

Models with multi-information display Use the multi-information display's customized features to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 86

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Multi-Information Display* Shows useful information, such as audio status. It also displays the compass direction * and clock.

■ Switching the Display

Press the

(display) button to change the display.

uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*

Audio/HFL * display

123456

Display Button

Full size analogue clock/ Wallpaper

Fuel consumption

Black screen

* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*

■ Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

1Average Fuel Economy

You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average speed can be selected.

2 Customized Features P. 86