Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop. Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Be aware that objects placed on the
f ront seat can cause the indicator to
come on.
If no weight is detected on the f ront
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut of f . However, the indicator will
not come on.
The passenger airbag of f indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutof f threshold.
If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in f ront, move the seat as f ar
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly. If the indicator comes on with no
f ront seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interf ering
with the weight sensors. Look f or
and remove:
Any items under the f ront
passenger’s seat.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Any object(s) touching the rear of
the seat-back.
If no obstructions are f ound, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible. Any object(s) hanging on the seat
or in the seat-back pocket.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Airbag Service
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem.
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Since LATCH-compatible child seats
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.
In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
compatible child seat can be installed
using a seat belt.
Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
Look f or FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
Rear-facing for infants, forward-
f acing f or small children.
When buying a child seat, you need
to choose either a conventional child
seat, or one designed f or use with
the lower anchors and tethers for
children (LATCH) system.
Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by attaching the seat to
hardware built into each rear seating
position in the back seat.
If it is necessary to put a f orward-
f acing child seat in the f ront, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child seat is
f irmly secured to the vehicle and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.
Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the saf est
place f or a small child.
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Protecting Inf ants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat
T he child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Mot or Vehicle Saf et y
St andard 213.
T he child seat should be of the
proper type and size to f it the child.
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2.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
1:
2:
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
BACK WINDOW OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.72)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.75) (P.65)
(P.63)
(P.63)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (P.63)
(P.74) (P.69)(P.75) (P.82)/
INFORMATION
DISPLAY MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(P.77)
(P.67) (P.71)(P.68) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.66) (P.71)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.67)
MESSAGE
INDICATOR (P.74)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.75) WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.67)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR (P.66)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.68)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR/
TPMS INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.73)
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This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, rollover sensor,
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
f ront passenger’s weight sensors.
For more inf ormation, see page .You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page).
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds 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 inf ormation, see page .
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On models with navigation system
On models with navigation system
Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORSEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
SHIFT LEVER VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSBLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.98)
(P.131)
(P.94)
(P.202)
(P.95)
FOG LIGHTS (P.97)
(P.292)
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.207) (P.99) (P.31)
(P.76) (P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.271) (P.276) INFO ( )BUTTON
(P.218)
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5
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3 3
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .386 Ignition
............................................
Keys .100
.........................................
Switch .102
............
Timing Control System .398
......................
Immobilizer System .101
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.................................
In-Bed Trunk .116
..................
Emergency Opener .117
............................
Open Indicator .75
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .61
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .66
.......................
A/T Temperature .69
....................
Back Window Open .75
.............................
Bed Lights On .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .65
........................
Charging System .63
.............................
Cruise Control .67
.................................
Cruise Main .67
...................................
Door Open .75
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .67
...................................
High Beam .67
....................
In-Bed Trunk Open .75
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .66
.....................................
Lights On .69......................................
Low Fuel .68
........................
Low Oil Pressure .63
......................
Low Tire Pressure .72
..................
Maintenance Minder .71
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
.......................................
(MIL) .63
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .64
.......................................
Seat Belt .62
..........................
Security System .68
...............................................
SRS .64
..............................
Tailgate Open .75
.......................
TPMS System .72,73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .66
............................
VSA Activation .71
.................................
VSA System .70
..........................................
VTM-4 .70
..............................
Washer Level .67
..................
Individual Map Lights .143
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .349
.................................
Headlights .94,95
........................................
Aiming .336
..............
Automatic Lighting Off .96
.................................
Control Dial .95
............
Daytime Running Lights .97
..................
High Beam Indicator .67
.....
High Beams, Turning on .94,95
............
Low Beams, Turning on .95
.........................
Reminder Chime .96
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .336,339
..................................
Turning On .95
............................
Head Restraints .122
.............................
Heated Mirrors .134
...............................
Heaters, Seats .126
.............
Heating and Cooling .147,153
.................
High-Low Beam Switch .94
HomeLink
Universal
................................
Transceiver .213
.......................
Hood, Opening the .252
..............................................
Horn .4,93
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