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Airbags
Airbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the impact. The airbag system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of the
steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag
is stored in the dashboard. Both are
marked “SRS AIRBAG.”
Two side airbags, one for the driver
and one for a passenger. The airbags
are stored in the outer edges of the
seat-backs. Both are marked “SIDE
A I R B A G .”
Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are
stored in the ceiling, above the side
windows. The front and rear pillars
are marked “SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.”
An electronic control unit that
continually monitors and records
information about the sensors,
the airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and passenger
seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
II. It also includes
emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Automatic seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect
whether or not they are fastened.
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat from
the front airbag. If the seat is too far
forward, the airbag will inflate with
less force.
Weight sensors in the passenger’s
seat. The passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is
65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child).
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side
collision.
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
Sensors that can detect if a child
or small statured adult is in the
deployment path of the passenger’s
side airbag.
An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you to a possible problem
with your airbag system or seat belt
tensioners.
An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you that the passenger’s
side airbag has been turned off.
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Airbags Airbag System Components
Important Facts About Your Airbags
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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries,
and sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly. What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and
as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the
covers marked “SRS AIRBAG” could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Important Facts about Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. When driving, keep your hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not drive with an arm over the airbag cover.
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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
.
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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Instrument Panel
Indicators
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

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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

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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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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
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Setting the Clock
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .......................... 99 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 102
Auto Door Lock/Unlock .......................... 103
Opening and Closing the Hatch ............. 104
Security System ....................................... 105
Immobilizer System ................................ 105
Security Alarm System ............................ 105
Opening and Closing the Windows ....... 107Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ....................................... 109
Turn Signals ........................................... 110
Light Switches ........................................ 110Fog Lights * ............................................ 112
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Wipers and Washers ............................... 113
Brightness Control .................................. 115Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
Button ................................................... 116
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................. 117 Adjusting the Mirror
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 118
Door Mirrors .......................................... 118
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Position ..................... 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ......................................... 123
Interior Convenience Items ..................... 125
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control ........... 131
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 133
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch
Manual transmission models Automatic transmission (CVT) models
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in .
On all models If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK or ACCESSORY , a warning buzzer will
sound to remind you to take the key out. If the key won't turn from LOCK
to ACCESSORY , turn the key while moving the steering wheel
left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch locks the steering. If you do this while the vehicle is in motion, you can lose control of the vehicle. Only remove the key from the ignition switch when parked.
LO CK: In se rt and re move the key in this position.
AC CESSOR Y: Op erate the audio system and
other acce ssories in this position.
ON : Th is is the position when driving.
ST AR T: Th is position is for starting the engine .
Th e sw itch returns to ON when you let go of the
key.
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Turn Signals Light Switches
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Light Switches Manual Operation

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Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
Low Beams
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Rotate the light switch to
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High Beams
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Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Pull the lever back to return to low beams.
Flashing the High Beams
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Pull the lever back and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
Light Switches
If you remove the key with the lights on, a lights on
reminder chime will sound. When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.
Indicators P. 6 8
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs.If you sense that the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.
H igh Beam s
Lo w B eam s
Flashing

the high beam s
Turns on parking, side marke r,
tail, and license plate lights Tu rns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and license plate lights
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Light Switches
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
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Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly. You can change the AUTO light sensitivity using the multi-information display.
Customization Procedure P. 9 0
Light Sensor
*Not available on all models
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