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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas The exhaust gas from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.Have the Exhaust System Inspected for Leaks Whenever
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The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
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The exhaust system may have been damaged.
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The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
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When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below. Select the fresh air mode.
1.
Select the
2.
mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
3.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
4. Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ill up with carbon monoxide gas.Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
Sun VisorCargo Area
Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian models
Canadian modelsSeparatorU.S. models Canadian models
Canadian models
Radiator Cap
DashboardU.S. models only
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used during driving.
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Indicators
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Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages .............................. 78
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .................................................... 81
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
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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

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

•
level is low.Comes on if there is a problem

•
with the brake system.The beeper sounds and the

•
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

•
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

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

•
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

•
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

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

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

•
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

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

•
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

•
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

•
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

•
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

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

•
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

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

•
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

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

•
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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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

•
the following is detected:
Supplemental restraint system
-
Side airbag system
-
Side curtain airbag system
-
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

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

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

•
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

•
VSA ®
.
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.215
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