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Airbags Types of Airbags Front Airbags (SRS)
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:Front airbags:

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Airbags in front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
Side airbags:

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Airbags in the driver’s and passenger’s seat-backs.
Side curtain airbags:

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Airbags in the ceiling along side the windows on both
sides of the vehicle.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or passenger. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.
Housing Locations

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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
Type of Airbags
The airbags can inlate whenever the ignition switch is in ON
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Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multi-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS).During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inlate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and other factors. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.
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Airbags Airbag System Indicators
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the multi-information display.SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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■ When the Ignition Switch Is Turned to ON
II
The indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you do not, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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Airbags Airbag System Indicators
Side Airbag Off Indicator
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■ When the Side Airbag Off Indicator Comes On
This indicator comes on if the passenger side airbag has been turned off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the passenger’s seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag's deployment path.
Unless the passenger is a smaller statured adult or a child, the indicator should go off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position.
Side Airbag Off Indicator
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
, the
indicator should come on briely and then go out. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.
Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON
II, then
goes off (comes on when the parking brake is applied).Comes on when the brake fluid

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level is low.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the brake system.The beeper sounds and the

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indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Comes on while driving

• - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check
the brake fluid level.
What to Do When It Comes On While Driving P.302
Comes on along with the ABS

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indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P.302
U.S. Canada
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on when the engine oil

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pressure is low. Comes on during driving

• -
Immediately stop in a safe place. If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P.299
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the emissions control system.Blinks when a misfire in the

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engine’s cylinders is detected. Readiness codes are part of the on

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board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
Readiness Codes P.317
Comes on during driving

• - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.Blinks during driving

• - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinking P.301
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt battery

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is not charging. Comes on during driving

• - Turn off
the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
If the 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On P.300
Transmission Indicator(Shift Position Indicator) * Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks if the transmission system

•
has a problem. Blinks during driving

• - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Comes on and the beeper sounds

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if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON
II. If the passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on about six seconds later.Blinks during driving if either you

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or your passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. The beeper stops and the indicator

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goes off when you and your passenger fasten your seat belts.Stays on after you or your

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passenger has fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P.35
Low Fuel Indicator Comes on when the fuel reserve is

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running low (approximately 1.8 U.S. gal./6.9 Liter left).Blinks if there is a problem with the

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fuel gauge. Comes on

• - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.Blinks

• - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
If it comes at any other time, there

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is a problem with the ABS. Stays on constantly

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P.221
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Supplemental
Restraint System Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Comes on if a problem with any of

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the following is detected:
Supplemental restraint system
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Side airbag system
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Side curtain airbag system
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Seat belt tensioner
- Stays on constantly or does not

•
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA ®
(Vehicle
Stability Assist) System Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks when VSA

• ®
is active.
Comes on if there is a problem

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with the VSA ®
system.
Comes on if there is a problem

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with the hill start assist system. Comes on if there is a problem

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with the creep aid system (CVT) or the brake assist system. Stays on constantly

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.214
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Comes on when you deactivate

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VSA ®
.
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.215
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IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Door/Hatch Open Indicator Comes on for a few seconds if you

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turn the ignition switch to ON
II,
then goes off. Comes on if the hatch or either

•
door is not completely closed. Goes off if both doors and the hatch

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are closed.
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on if there is a problem

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with the EPS (Electric Power Steering System). Stays on constantly or does not

•
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On P.302
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON
II.
Comes on if the tire pressure of any

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of the tires becomes significantly low.Blinks for about one minute, and

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then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. Comes on during driving

• - Stop in
a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary. Blinks and remains on

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
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