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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock  
after I unlocked the doors  
using a remote  transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the driver's door? The beeper sounds when: ●
The key is left in the ignition switch.
● The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper  
sound when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: ●
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
● The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching  
sound when I apply the  
brake pedal? The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle  
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use  
unleaded gasoline with a  Pump Octane Number  
(PON) of 87 or higher on 
this vehicle? Unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is recommended. 
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not 
available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of  87 or higher.  
This will result in decreased engine 
performance, and can cause 
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
Models with remote transmitter
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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
Safe Driving
■Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use: • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position  
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of 
the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very  
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort  
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability  
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If  
the ignition switch is turned to ON 
(w before 
the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will  
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver  
does not fasten the belt before the beeper  
stops, the indicator will remain on. 
The beeper will also periodically sound and  
the indicator will blink while driving until the 
driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are  
fastened.
■Seat Belt Reminder
1About Your Seat Belts 
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends  
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If  
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the 
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.  
Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder 
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger  
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after  
the ignition switch is turned to ON 
(w .
When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat,  
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator  will not come on. 
This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot  detect their presence.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake  and Brake  
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when  
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the parking brake  
is applied, and goes off when it is  released.
● 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. 2What to do when the indicator  
comes on  P. 315
● Comes on along with the ABS  
indicator  - Have the vehicle checked by a 
dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator Comes  On  P. 315
Low Oil Pressure  
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the  
ignition switch to ON 
(w , and goes 
off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil  
pressure is low.
● Comes on while driving  - Immediately 
stop in a safe place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator  
Comes On  P. 313
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Transmission  
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when  
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w , then goes off.
● Blinks if the transmission system has  a problem.
●Blinks while driving  - Avoid sudden 
starts and acceleration and have the  vehicle checked by a dealer  
immediately.
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 
(w . If the front passenger is not 
wearing a seat belt, the indicator  
comes on about six seconds later.
● Blinks while driving if either you or  the front 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 the front passenger  fasten their seat belts.
● Stays on after you or the front  
passenger has fastened the seat  
belt  - A detection error may have 
occurred in the sens or. Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer. 2Seat Belt Reminder  P. 29
Low Fuel  
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is  
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S. gal./7.5 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.
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
VSA®
 (Vehicle 
Stability Assist)  
System Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when  
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w , then goes off.
● Blinks when VSA ®
 is active.
● Comes on if there is a problem with  the VSA ®
 system.
● Stays on constantly  - Have the vehicle 
checked by a dealer. 2VSA ®
 (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System  P. 223
VSA®
 (Vehicle 
Stability Assist)  
OFF Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when  
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when you deactivate  VSA ®
.2 VSA ®
 (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System  P. 224—
Door Open  
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you  
turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w , 
then goes off.
● Comes on if any door is not  completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the indicator 
comes on if any door is opened 
while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting 
*2:Default Setting for automatic transmission 
*3:Default Setting for manual transmissionSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize  Settings Door SetupAuto Door  
Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature. Off/With Vehicle Speed
*1
/
Shift from 
(P
Door Lock  
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock 
on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.
Driver Door
*1
/All Doors
Auto Door 
Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock 
automatically. Off/
Driver Door with Shift to 
(P
*2
/
All Doors with Shift to 
(P /
Driver Door with IGN Off *3
/
All Doors with IGN Off
Keyless Lock  
AcknowledgmentLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1
/Off
Security 
Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and  
the security system to set after you unlock the 
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec/60sec/30sec
*1
Default All Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as default. Cancel Reset All Defaults 

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside■Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button. 
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the  
doors will lock, and the security system  sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first  
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security  
system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash twice, and  
the driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter *1Using the Remote Transmitter 
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of  
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,  
the doors will automatically relock. 
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 86
If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior lights come on when you press  
the UNLOCK button. 
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 
seconds. 
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off  immediately. 2 Interior Lights  P. 134
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so  
the operating range may vary depending on the  
surroundings. 
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is  open. 
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is  probably low. 
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery  P. 290
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features  P. 86
Models with multi-information display
LED 
Unlock  
Button Lock 
Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness ControlWhen the parking lights are turned on and the  
ignition switch is in ON 
(w, you can use the 
brightness control knob to adjust instrument  
panel brightness.
Brighten:  Turn the knob to the right.
Dim:  Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear the beeper when the brightness  
reaches minimum or maximum. The  
information display *
/multi-information 
display *
 will return to its original state several 
seconds after you adjust the brightness. ■ Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the  
information display *
/multi-information 
display *
 while you are adjusting it.
1Brightness Control 
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on  
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The  
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on. 
Pressing the   (SEL/RESET) knob or the    
(display/information) button *
 switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness  
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels  
the reduced instrument panel brightness when the  
parking lights are on. 
The brightness can be set differently for when the  
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Control Knob
On multi-information display 
On information display
* Not available on all models