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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened without the key,
wireless remote control or entry function of the smart key sys-
tem.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Start the engine.
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86 1-7. Safety information
Airbag system componentsFront airbag sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Front passenger airbag
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch Airbag sensor assembly
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor (with power seat)
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor (with manual seat)
Driver knee airbag
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98 1-7. Safety information
Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front pa ssenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenge r does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system
sits in the front passenger sea t, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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When driving2
115
2-1. Driving procedures ........ 116Driving the vehicle............ 116
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 126
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 130
Automatic transmission .... 133
Manual transmission ........ 137
Turn signal lever .............. 138
Parking brake ................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 141 Gauges and meters ......... 141
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 145
Multi-information display............................ 149
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 152
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 156
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 157 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 159
Cruise control ................... 159
Driving assist systems ..... 162
2-5. Driving information ........ 165 Cargo and luggage .......... 165
Vehicle load limits ............ 168
Winter driving tips ............ 169
Trailer towing ................... 173
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) ................. 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ... 182
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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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142 2-2. Instrument cluster
Odometer/trip meter/instrument panel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being
displayed. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light, turn
the button. ( →P. 144)
Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights
→P. 133
Automatic transmission shift range display (if equipped)
→P. 133
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144 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
When the headlight switch is
turned to on, the brightness
will be reduced slightly unless
the control dial is turned fully
clockwise.
Odometer, trip meter and outside temperature display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Outside temperature: Displays the outside temperature.
Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights
→P. 133
Automatic transmission shift range display (if equipped)
→P. 133
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→P. 421)