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To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
1. 2.
3.
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract f ully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt. To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child seat,
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat
belt, and let the belt f ully retract.
4. 5.
Installing a Child Seat
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
............................
Instrument Panel .55
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .57
.............................................
Gauges .63
..............
Display Change Button .64
.....................................
Odometer .64
...................................
Trip Meter .64
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator .65
..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .66
..................
Maintenance Minder .67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .69
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights .70
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .71
.................
Hazard Warning Button .72
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .72
........
Steering Wheel Adjustments .73
...............................
Keys and Locks .74
........................
Immobilizer System .75
................................
Ignition Switch .76
......................................
Door Locks .77
......................
Power Door Locks .78 .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .78
.......................
Remote Transmitter .85
................................................
Trunk .88
........
Emergency Trunk Opener .89
.................................................
Seats .90
..............................
Power Windows .96
.........................................
Moonroof .98
...........................................
Mirrors .100
...............................
Parking Brake .101
.........
Interior Convenience Items .102
.....................
Beverage Holders .103
.............
Console Compartment .103
..................................
Glove Box .103
..................................
Coat Hook .104
........
Accessory Power Sockets .104
............................
Vanity Mirror .105
...................................
Sun Visor .105
...............................
Interior Lights .106
..............................
Ceiling Light .106
...................................
Spotlights .106
..........................
Courtesy Light .107
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
54
A/T model is shown.
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
CLOCK
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.55)
(P.77)
(P.96) (P.115)
(P.110)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.100)
GAUGES
(P.63)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.182) FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.181,88)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 72)
(P.
104) (P.
98)
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROLS (P.173)
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CONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
:
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX
55
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR(P.59)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.59)
(P.61) (P.61) (P.62)
(P.58)(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.57,264) (P.60,209)
(P.61)
(P.
57, 263)
(P.
58)
(P. 57, 263) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
58)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
:
Instrument Panel
Si
56
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.62)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.
61)
(P.
61)
(P. 60) (P.
62)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)(P.
58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 61)
(P.
61)
(P.
57)
(P.
59)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 264) (P.
59)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.58)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60,209)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
beeper will also sound when you
open the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
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If equipped
Low Fuel Indicator
Lights On Indicator Security System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
62
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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