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uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
•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.
• 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.1Protecting Child Passengers
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.
2 Safety Labels P. 67
3WARNING
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.
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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small Children
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.
■Protecting Infants1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
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.
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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingIf 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.
■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 use of a rear-facing seat
up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
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.
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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children
Safe Driving
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 upright 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, 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.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
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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 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
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators ............................................ 70
Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 82
Gauges and Displays
Gauges .............................................. 83
Information Display............................ 84
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Forward
Collision
Warning (FCW )
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle
in front of you. The beeper
sounds.●Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
—
● Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too
high. The system activates when the temperature inside the
system cools down. 2Automatic shutoff P. 437
●
Stays on - The radar sensor or 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.
2Automatic shutoff P. 437
2Automatic shutoff P. 437—
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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/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
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 LDW system.
● Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Blinks when your vehicle is too close
to the lane lines. The beeper sounds.● Blinks while driving - Take
appropriate action to keep your vehicle
within the lane lines.
—
● Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.● Stays on - The temperature inside the
LDW camera is too high.
The system activates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down. 2LDW Camera P. 440
●
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.
2LDW Camera P. 440
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Smart Entry
System Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
change the power mode to ON.
● Comes on as soon as a problem is detected
in the smart entry system or push button
starting system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Starter System
Indicator *
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you set
the power mode to ON, then goes off.
● Comes on if the starting system has a
problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
● The turn signal indicators blink 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.●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 489, 490
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P .
●
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P .
●
Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
●
Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the smart entry remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 507
Models with smart entry system
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