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If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly. This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT INDICATOR MESSAGE
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ON INDICATOR
LOW
TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59,
325)
(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.62) (P.59)
(P.64)
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY (P.66)(P.63)
(P.62) (P.60)
(P.64)
(P.59) PARKING
BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicato rs to give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e. If
you continue driving without
fastening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator flashes
again at regular intervals, and you
will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position. 68
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few 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
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page .
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Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it means that one or more of your
vehicl e’s tires are extremely low on
pressure. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK TIRE PRESSU RE’’
message on the multi-information
display. The multi -information
display will show you which tire has
lost the pressure and how much
pressure it has lost (see page ).If
this happens, pull to the side of the
ro ad when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure on the multi-
info rmation display, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinflated,
call a professional towing service.
For more information, see page .This
indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.
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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Message Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.To open the console compartment
storage area, pull up on the lef t lever,
and lif t the armrest. To close, lower
the armrest, and push it down until it
latches.You can put small items in the tray
located in the console compartment
lid. To use the tray, pull up on the
right lever and lif t up the armrest.
Glove Box
Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
121
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day before
you drive your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
fully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a g auge to check its
pressure. Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat be
lt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicato
rs in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inform ation
display (see pages , and
).
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1.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9. 10.
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Preparing to Drive
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
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Maintenance Minder . 273
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Maintenance Record .279
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Fluid Locations .281
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Engine Compartment Covers . 282
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Adding Engine Oil .283
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 284
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Engine Coolant .286
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Windshield Washers .287
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 288
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 291
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Power Steering Fluid . 292
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Lights .293
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 299
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Floor Mats .300
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Wiper Blades .300
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Tires .302
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Checking the Battery . 308
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Vehicle Storage .309
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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