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Safe DrivingA tether anchorage point is provided behind 
each rear seating position.
If you have a child s eat that comes with a 
tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the 
tether may be used for additional security.
■Adding Security with a Tether
Tether Anchorage Points
1 Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward facing child seats 
when using the seat be lt or lower anchors.
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■Using an outer anchor
1. Slide the seat forward.
2. Put the head restraint to it's upper-most 
position, then rout e the tether strap 
through the head restraint legs. Make sure 
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
5. Slide the seat backward, then confirm that 
the tether strap is not loose.
■Using the center anchor
1. Slide the seat forward.
2. Lower the head restra int to its lowest 
position.
3. Route the tether strap over the head 
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
6. Slide the seat backward, then confirm that 
the tether strap is not loose.
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
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Safety of 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.
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 upri ght and all the way back, then answer the 
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over 
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, th e 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.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety 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.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used 
properly, position the child in a booster seat in 
the rear seat. For the ch ild’s safety, check that 
the child meets the booster seat 
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 full y 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 positi oned 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 remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up 
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster 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.
■Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
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Safe Driving
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 in spected 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 tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate 
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.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
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 immediat ely after starting the engine.
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.
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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
Radiator Cap U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models
Air Conditioner SystemSun Visor
U.S. models only
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 76
Driver Information Interface Warning and  Information Messages ...................... 91
Gauges and Displays Gauges ............................................ 104
Driver Information Interface ............. 105
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Red)
•Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off if the parking brake 
has been released.
• 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. 631
•Comes on along with the ABS 
indicator  - Have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 
Comes On  P. 631
Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Amber)
•Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem 
with a system related to braking 
other than the conventional brake 
system.•Stays on constantly  - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• With this indicator on, your vehicle still 
has normal braking ability.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.
Canada
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts, or after 
several seconds if the engine did 
not start. 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.•Readiness codes are part of the on board 
diagnostics for the emissions control 
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes  P. 649
•Comes on while driving  - Have your 
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 your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
Comes On or Blinks P. 630
Charging System 
Indicator
•Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the 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 Charging System Indicator 
Comes On  P. 629
Gear Position 
Indicator•Indicates the current gear 
selection.2 Shifting  P. 462—
M (sequential 
mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode 
Gear Selection 
Indicator• Comes on when the manual 
sequential shift mode is applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 468—
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Transmission 
System 
Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection 
blinks if there is a problem with the 
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and 
stop in a safe place immediately. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for 
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light, 
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe 
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your 
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear positions blink if 
there is a problem with the 
transmission system, and the 
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing  P. 638●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear positions blink if you 
cannot select 
(P due to the 
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a 
temporary measure.
2 If the Transmission Indicator Blinks 
along with the Warning Message  
P. 632
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.
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