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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 lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
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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 lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully 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
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
...................................
Sun Visor .112
...............................
Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.55,56)
(P.65) MOONROOF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model without navigation system is shown. HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
(P.75) (P.104)
(P.106)
(P.81)
(P.102)
(P.266) (P.265,91) (P.101)(P.110)
(P.142,152,195,206) USB ADAPTER CABLE HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.121) CLOCK
(P.222)
(P.116)
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The 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,EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.63)(P.57)
(P.64)
(P.58) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR(P.61)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.63)
: If equipped
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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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
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)(P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.59)(P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.62)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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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 .When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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.
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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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
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
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Canadian models only
If equipped
High Beam IndicatorDoor-open Indicator
T runk-open Indicator L ights On Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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