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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69,72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.75) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.74) INTERFACE DIAL
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.211)
(P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
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A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
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Your airbag system includes:
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ). Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s front airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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If the impact is on the passenger’s
side, the passenger’s side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no
occupants on that side of the vehicle.
One or both side curtain airbags may
inflate in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision which causes the
f ront airbags to deploy.
To get the best protection f rom the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
If the side airbag of f indicator comes
on (see page ), have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the
indicator will go out.
There will be some delay between
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
pathandwhentheindicatorcomes
on or goes of f .
A f ront seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutof f
system f rom working properly.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
How Your Side Curtain A irbags
Work
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SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
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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
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .56 .............................................
Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Odometer .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Trip Meter .65
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Check Fuel Cap Message .66
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Maintenance Minder .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signals and Headlights .69
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Fog Lights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Remote Transmitter .86 ................................................
Trunk .90
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Emergency Trunk Opener .91
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Seats .92
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Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments .93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .94
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Head Restraints .94
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Seat Heaters .100
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Mirrors .101
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Power Windows .103
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Moonroof .107
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Parking Brake .109
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Interior Convenience Items .110
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Beverage Holders .111
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Accessory Power Sockets .111
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Console Compartment .112
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Glove Box .113
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visors .114
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Center Pocket .115
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Interior Lights .116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 pages and ).
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 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 the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator will also come on
when the light switch is in AUTO
and the lights turn on automatically.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or any
door is not closed tightly.
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EX-L and EX-L V6
Instrument Panel Indicators
Door and T runk Open Monitor
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators Lights On Indicator
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DRIVER’S
DOOR OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK
OPEN
INDICATOR
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
(P.100)(P.74) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.69,72)
(P.75) (P.72)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.74)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.68)
(P.211) (P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.174)
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Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
If equipped Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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EX-L V6 model is shown.
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Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
The level of brightness is shown on
the inf ormation display while you
adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds
af ter you f inish adjusting.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Turning the select/
reset knob to the right until you hear
a beep will cancel the reduced
brightness. The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormal
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
U.S. model is shown.
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