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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 and remove any slack f rom
the lap portion of the belt.
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.
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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3.
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
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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.
To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
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.
4. 5.
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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
............................Instrument Panel.55
..........Instrument Panel Indicators .56
.............................................Gauges.63
....................Inf ormation Display .64
.....................................Odometer.64
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator.65
...................................Trip Meter.65
..........Check Fuel Cap Message .66
..................Maintenance Minder .66
...................Temperature Gauge .66
..................................Fuel Gauge.66
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel.67
.Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
.........Turn Signals and Headlights .69
........................................Fog Lights.72
........Instrument Panel Brightness .72
.................Hazard Warning Button .73
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
........Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
...............................Keys and Locks.76
........................Immobilizer System.77
................................Ignition Switch.78
......................................Door Locks.79
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
..............Childproof Door Locks .86
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
................................................Trunk.90
........Emergency Trunk Opener .91
.................................................Seats.92
.Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
............................Adjustments.93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
..............................Adjustment.94
..........................Head Restraints.94
.......................Folding Rear Seat.97
......................................Armrests.98
..................................Seat Heaters.100
...........................................Mirrors.101
............................Power Windows.103
.......................................Moonroof.107
...............................Parking Brake.109
.........Interior Convenience Items .110
.....................Beverage Holders.111
........Accessory Power Sockets .111
.............Console Compartment .112
..................................Glove Box.113
....................Sunglasses Holder.113
..................................Sun Visors.114
............................Vanity Mirror.115
..................................Coat Hook.115
..........................Center Pockets.115
...............................Interior Lights.116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOWSWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASELEVER
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION
MANUALTRANSMISSION
INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORS(P.55)(P.63)
(P.102)
(P.79)
(P.103)
(P.90)
(P.120)
(P.125)
FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE LEVER
(P.133)
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.214)(P.219)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK(P.212)
HOOD RELEASEHANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.111)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.
MOONROOF SWITCH(P.107)
CLOCK COMPASS
(P.101)
MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
(P.260)
(P.257)
(P.278)
(P.280)
HOMELINK BUTTONS(P.226)
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P.57)
(P.62)
: If equipped
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROLINDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.61)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.58)
(P.62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROLMAIN INDICATOR (P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.56)
(P.60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.58)
(P.58)
(P.59)FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
LOW TIREPRESSUREINDICATOR(P.59)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR(P.59)
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60)
(P.56,366)
(P.56,365)
(P.56,365)
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If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system.
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 .
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
VSA A ctivation IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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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.
The appropriate indicator comes on
if the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly.
All the indicators come on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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EX-L and EX-L V6
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Door and Trunk Open Indicator
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DRIVER’S DOOR OPENINDICATOR
TRUNKOPENINDICATOR
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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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