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Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: •Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON
(w *1
.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.
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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.
■When the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w *1
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. *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
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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Safe Driving■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on
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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Side Airbag Off Indicator1Side Airbag Off Indicator
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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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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 mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
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
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.
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.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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. 2What to do when the indicator comes on while
driving P. 536
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
P. 536
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
● Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the
engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil pressure is
low.
● Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe
place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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.
● Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 553
● 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. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 535
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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 *
and rear
defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 534
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
● Comes on and the beeper sounds if you are
not wearing a seat belt when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w *1
.
● 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.
● 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. 2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 426, 428
M (sequential
shift mode) Indicator/Gear Position
Indicator *●
Comes on when the sequential shift mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 430
Transmission
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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.
Low Fuel
Indicator
● Comes on when the fuel reserve is running
low (approximately 2.5 U.S. gal./9.6 Liter
left on 2WD models, and 2.8 U.S. gal./10.5
Liter left on 4WD models).
● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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. 2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA ® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, 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. 2VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 442
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on when you deactivate VSA ®.2 VSA ® On and Off P. 443
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if any door or the tailgate is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator comes
on if any door or the tailgate is opened
while driving.
●
Goes off when all doors and the tailgate are closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator *
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, and goes off when the engine
starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System.
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On P. 536
* Not available on all models
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*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
TPMS Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● 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 *1
, 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.
Fuel Economy
Indicator *●
Comes on while the engine is operating in its
most economical range.—
* Not available on all models
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