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uu Child Safety u Safety of Infants and Small Children
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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be pr operly 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.
■Protecting Smaller Children1Protecting Smaller Children
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 us e of a rear-facing seat
for a child up to age two years old, if the child’s
height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing
seat.
3 WARNING
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.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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 following is detected:
-Supplemental restra int system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
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.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC),
System P. 210
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. 211—
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Fog Light Indicator●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●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.
●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.
Immobilizer System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition sw itch to ON (w
, then
goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key
information.
●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.
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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine
is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of posit ion in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3 WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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uu Adjusting the Seats u Rear Seats
Rear Seats
1. Unlatch the detachable anchor from the
anchor buckle and store the detachable
anchor in the retractor housing.
2. Pull the re
lease lever and fold down the
seat-back.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 122
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier it ems in the cargo area.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open. 2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 61
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning a seat-back to it’s original position,
push it firmly back. Also, ma ke sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 46
Anchor Buckle
Lever
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uu Interior Lights/Inter ior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
The ignition switch must be in ON (w
to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly
press the button on the opposite side
to turn the heater off. The indicator
will be off. When a comfortable
temperature is reached, select LO to
keep the seat warm.
■Seat Heaters1Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3 WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
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Index
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 218
Accessories and Modifications ................ 225
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 237
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 237
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 127
Front Seats.............................................. 119
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 117
Rear Seats ............................................... 126
Steering Wheel ....................................... 116
Temperature ............................................. 77
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 141
Changing the Mode................................ 141
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 271
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 141
Sensor .................................................... 144
Synchronized Mode ................................ 143
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 141
Air Pressure ...................................... 260, 313 Airbags
........................................................ 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
Airbag Care ............................................... 48
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff Syst em ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 152
Anti-lock Brak e System (ABS) .................. 218
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 127
Audio System ............................................ 146
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 151
Auxiliary Input Jack ...... ............................ 148
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 162
Recommended CDs ................................. 170
Recommended Devices ............................ 172
Remote Controls ..................................... 150
Security Code .......................................... 148
Theft Protection....................................... 148
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 147
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 172
Authorized Manuals ................................. 321Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 93
Customize ........................................... 80, 82
Automatic Lighting .................................. 108
Automatic Transmission ........................... 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 204
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 148
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 77
Average Speed ........................................... 78
Battery ...................................................... 268
Charging System Indi cator................. 65, 299
Jump Starting .......................................... 294
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 270
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 165
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 175
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60
Brake System ............................................ 216
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 218
Brake Assist System ................................. 219
Fluid ........................................................ 245
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Handling the Unexpected........................ 277
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 175
Help Features........................................... 176
HFL Buttons ............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 176
Making a Call .......................................... 181
Menus ..................................................... 177
Muting a Call........................................... 182
Phone Setup ............................................ 179
Phonebook .............................................. 183
Receiving a Call ....................................... 182
Sending Numbers or Names During a 
Call ........................................................ 182
Transferring a Call ................................... 182
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 107
Aiming .................................................... 247
Automatic Operation ...... ......................... 108
Dimming ......................................... 107, 109
Operating ................................................ 107
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 113
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 139
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 175
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 173
Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission.......................... 314Vehicle Identification ..
............................. 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 106
Illumination Control ................................. 112
Knob ....................................................... 112
Immobilizer System .................................. 100
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 299
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 208
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 207
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 301
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ...... ............................. 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 299
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 212, 214
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 300
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 301
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 70
Supplemental Restraint System .. .......... 45, 67
System Message ........................................ 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ................................................ 69VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 210
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 67, 211
Information .............................................. 311
Information Buttons .................................. 75
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 77
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 112
Interior Lights ........................................... 128
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 117
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
Key Number Tag ........................................ 88
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 90
Keys ............................................................. 87
Lockout Prevention ................................... 90
Number Tag.............................................. 88
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 93
Remote Transmitter .................................. 89
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 87
Types and Functions.................................. 87
Valet Key .................................................. 88
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 202
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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 301
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ..................................... 107
Power Windows ........................................ 102
Precautions While Driving ........................ 201
Rain ......................................................... 201
Pregnant Women ....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 278, 287
Radiator ..................................................... 243
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 152
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 153
Range .......................................................... 77
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 153
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 317
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror 
Button ...................................................... 113
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 126
Rearview Mirror (Automatic Dimming) .. 117
Refueling ................................................... 221
Fuel Gauge ............................................ 8, 74
Gasoline .......................................... 221, 312
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ............................... 214 , 262, 315
Remote Transmitter .................................... 89
Replacement Battery..................................................... 270
Bulbs ....................................................... 247Fuses .......................................................
303
Tires ........................................................ 265
Wiper Blade Rubber ........ ........................ 255
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 316
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 76
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 87
Reverse Tilt Mirror .................................... 118
Safe Driving ................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 62
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belts .................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 33
Detachable Anchor.................................... 31
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder 
Seat Belt .................................................. 56
Pregnant Women ...................................... 32
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters .............................................. 139
Seats .......................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................ 119
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ...... ............ 123
Front Seats .............................................. 119
Rear Seats ............................................... 126Seat Heaters ...........................................
139
Security System ........................................ 100
Immobilizer System Indi cator..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 71
SEL/RESET Knob .......................................... 75
Select Lever ........................................ 13, 203
Operation ......................................... 13, 204
Releasing ................................................ 296
Won’t Move ........................................... 296
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 53
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 149
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 205
Setting the Clock ........................................ 86
Shift Lever .......................................... 13, 203
Shift Position Indicator ............................ 204
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 203
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 41
Cutoff System ........................................... 43
Off Indicator ............................................. 43
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Side Storage Compartment ..................... 133
Snow Tires ................................................ 267
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 221, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 74
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 37
Starting the Engine .................................. 199
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
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