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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 . 70
........................................
Fog Lights .73
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 74
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
........
Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
...............................
Keys and Locks .77
........................
Immobilizer System .78
................................
Ignition Switch .79
......................................
Door Locks .80
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 87
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
............................................
Tailgate .91
.................................................
Seats .93
.
Front Seat Power Adjustments . 93..........................
Head Restraints .94
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split .........................
Rear Seatback .97
......................................
Armrests .99
..................................
Seat Heaters .100
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
...........................................
Mirrors .104
............................
Power Windows .106
.......................................
Moonroof .110
...............................
Parking Brake .112
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 113
.....................
Cargo Area Cover .114
.....................
Beverage Holders .116
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 116
.............
Console Compartment . 117
..................................
Glove Box .118
....................
Sunglasses Holder .119
..................................
Sun Visors .119
Hidden Removable Utility .........................................
Box .120
.
Floor Storage Compartments . 121
............................
Vanity Mirror .122
..................................
Coat Hook .122
..........................
Center Pockets .122
...............................
Interior Lights .123
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
53
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If equipped
:
Control L ocations
54
(P.55)
(P.63)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
Without navigation system is shown. MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
CLOCK
COMPASS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS (P.101)
(P.105)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill
Door) (P. 80)
(P.106) (P.287)
(P.116,117) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.163 ,173 ,213,224)
(P.238)
(P.
302 )
(P.
136 )
(P.
128 ) (P.245)
(P.
240 )
(P.
104 )
HOMELINK BUTTONS
(P.110) (P.252)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P. 57)
(P.58)
(P.
62)
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.
62)
(P.56) (P.
60)
(P.59)
(P.61)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62) (P.60)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.
61)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57)
(P.58) FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.59) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57)
DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR
(P.56,387)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.56, 386)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62) (P.56,
386)
(P.61)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR VSA OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
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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.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, 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.Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system.
309 311
311
311
Instrument Panel Indicators
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator VSA OFF 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 light comes on in
this indicator if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
All the lights in the indicator come
on f or a f ew seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
347 349
EX-L models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
L ights On Indicator Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
60
TAILGATE OPEN INDICATORDOOR OPEN INDICATORS
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When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFFTherearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on. Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON. 4. 3.
1.
2. Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime
when you open the driver’s door.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Turn Signals and Headlights
70
EX-L model is shown.
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