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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingThe airbags have advanced features to he lp reduce the likelihood of airbag related
injuries to smaller occupants. The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a
seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag
system determines the optimal deployment of
the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s ad vanced airbag system
has weight sensors. The sensors are used for
occupant classification to activate or
deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
For adult size occupant s, the system will
automatically activate the front passenger’s
airbag. If a small adult sits in the front
passenger seat and the system does not
recognize him/her as an adult, see
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 76
■Advanced Airbags1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor or the passenger’s s eat weight sensors, the
SRS indicator will come on, and in the event of a
crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of the driver’s
seating position or passenger’s occupant
classification) with a force corresponding to the
severity of the impact. 2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Indicator P. 75
For the advanced front airbags to work properly,
confirm that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat-back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back
pocket.
•The steering wheel and passenger’s side dashboard
are not obstructed by any object.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.
Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s Seat
Weight Sensors

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Safe Driving
Knee Airbags
The knee SRS airbags inflate in a moderate -to-severe frontal collision to help keep
the driver and/or front passenger in the pr oper position and to help maximize the
benefit provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbag is designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them . Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
The knee airbag for the driver and the one for
the front passenger are housed under the
steering column and the glove box
respectively.
Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Knee Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near a knee airbag as
they can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbag, or even hurt someone if the airbag inflates.
The driver and fr ont passenger should not store any
items under the seat or be hind their feet. The items
can interfere with proper airbag deployment in the
event of a moderate to se vere frontal collision and
may result in inadequate protection.
Housing
Location
Housing
Location

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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may display on the Driver Information Interface at the same
time. Please take the appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
U.S.
Canada P. 98*1 *1
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the power
system has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn o ff, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To re solve the issue, follow the instructions in
the owner's manual.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator*
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator

P. 100
 P. 101 
P. 101
 P. 101
 P. 101*1
*1
 P. 105
*1
Shift Position Indicator P. 102
Transmission System
Indicator P. 102
 P. 103 
P. 103
 P. 103
 P. 104
 P. 104
*1
*1
 P. 105
*1 P. 104
*1
*1*1 *1
*1
*1
Deceleration Paddle
Selector Indicator
P. 102
POWER SYSTEM
Indicator P. 100*1
READY Indicator P. 100
EV Indicator P. 100*1
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
•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 - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS
system.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
• Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface - Immediately stop in a
safe place and contact a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 681
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system, hill start assist system, or agile
handling assist.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 476
2 Hill start assist system P. 460
2 Agile Handling Assist P. 478
●Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated
temporarily after the 12-volt battery has
been disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Instrument Panel
If two bars light up, the Driver attention
level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention
level low. Time for a break. message will
appear, a beep will sound, and the steering
wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location
and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the left
selector wheel is presse d or when the system
has determined that the driver is driving
normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the
monitor continues to detect that the driver is
very tired, the message will appear again after
approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a
beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the
traveling time is 30 minutes or less.

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Instrument Panel
■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The power system is turned off.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and op ens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 533
•The condition of the road is poor; e.g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner, such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible
alert
*1/ Tactile And Audible Alert*2, Tactile alert*1/Tactile Alert*2, or OFF .
2Settings* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
*1 : Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars on the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.
* Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 148
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 161
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 163
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 164
Tailgate .............................................. 165
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 176
Security System Alarm ...................... 176Windows ............................................... 179Moonroof .......................................... 183
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 184
Turn Signals ..................................... 187
Light Switches.................................. 188
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Auto High-Beam .............................. 193
Wipers and Washers ........................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 199
Heated Windshield Button ............... 199
Driving Position Memory System*.... 200
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 202
Mirrors ............................................... 203
Seats .................................................. 205
Interior Convenience Items .............. 216
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 232
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 236
Canadian models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button
■Changing the Power Mode1POWER Button
POWER Button Operating Range
You can start the power system when the keyless
remote is inside the vehicle.
The power system may also start if the keyless remote
i s c l o s e t o t h e d o o r o r w i n d o w , e v e n i f i t i s o u t s i d e t h e
vehicle.
ON mode:
The POWER button is on (in red), if the power system
is on.
If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
power system may not start when you push the
POWER button. If the power system does not start,
refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 668
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Without pressing the
brake pedal Press the butto n without the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Put the transmission into (
P.

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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
If you open the driver’s door when the pow er mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder

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Controls
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If th e alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.
■When the power mode is in ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside the
vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator will
appear on the instrument panel.
■Keyless Remote Reminder1 Keyless Remote Reminder
When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the power system has be en started, you can no
longer change the power m ode or restart the power
system. Always make sure if the keyless remote is in
your vehicle when you operate the POWER button.
Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the keyless remo te on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other cond itions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless
remote is within the system’s operational range.