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See pages f or important
guidelines on how to properly
protect inf ants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle. The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the f ront. Your vehicle has a door/
hatch open indicator (red)
on the instrument panel to indicate
when any door or the hatch is not
tightly closed.
See page f or how to lock the
doors, and page f or how the door/
hatch open indicator works.
Your vehicle also has a door and
hatch open indicator on the multi-
inf ormation display to indicate when
a specif ic door or the hatch is not
tightly closed. You will see the
appropriate indicator(s) f or each
condition. You will also hear a beep when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and each time you open
any door or the hatch with the key in
the ON (II) position.
The above illustration shows that all
doors and the hatch are open.
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors and the
hatch are closed and locked.
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Introduction Close and L ock the Doors
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Protecting A dults and Teens
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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
This can prevent
children f rom accidentally f alling
out (see page ). If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or f atally injured.
(See pages and f or how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states, Canadian provinces and
territories, and can be very
hazardous.
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. A
child lef t alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others. Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside the
vehicle. Teach your children not to
play in or around vehicles.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the hatch, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
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Additional Saf ety Precautions
Never let two children use the
same seat belt .
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.
Use t he childproof door locks t oprevent children f rom opening t herear doors. Make sure any unused seat belt
t hat a child can reach is buckled,the lockable retractor is activated,and the belt is f ully retracted andlocked.
Do not leave children alone in avehicle. L ock all doors and t he hat ch when
your vehicle is not in use.
K eep vehicle keys and remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the saf est
place f or a small child.
If it is necessary to put a f orward-
f acing child seat in the f ront, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child seat is
f irmly secured to the vehicle and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.Most child seats are LATCH-
compatible (Lower Anchors and
Tethers f or CHildren). Some have a
rigid-type connector, while others
have a f lexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some
existing and previously owned child
seats can only be installed using the
seat belt. Whichever type you
choose, f ollow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care
instructions as well as the
instructions in this manual. Proper
installation is key to maximizing your
child’s saf ety.In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
compatible child seat can be installed
using the seat belt and a top tether
f or added security. This is because
all child seats are required to be
designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a
lap/shoulder belt.
In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat
belt be used to attach a LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches
a specif ied weight. Please read the
child seat owner’s manual f or proper
installation instructions.
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Selecting a Child Seat
Protecting Inf ants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.

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 . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 75
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 118
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers . 119
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 120
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Hazard Warning Button . 125
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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ECON Button . 127
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 128
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Keys and Locks . 129
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Immobilizer System . 130
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Ignition Switch . 131
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Door Locks . 133
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Remote Transmitter . 135
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Hatch . 139
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Unlocking the Hatch . 140
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Seats . 141
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Front Seat Adjustments . 141 Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment . 141
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Head Restraints . 142
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 145
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Armrest . 146
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Mirrors . 147
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 147
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Power Mirror Heaters . 148
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Power Windows . 149
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Parking Brake . 151
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Interior Convenience Items . 152
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Cargo Area Cover . 153
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Under Floor Storages . 155
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Floor Storage Compartments . 155
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Beverage Holders . 156
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Accessory Power Socket . 157
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Console Compartment . 157
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Glove Box . 158
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Center Tray . 158
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Center Pockets . 159
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Coat Hook . 160
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Sun Visors . 160
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Vanity Mirror . 160
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Interior Lights . 161
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, it can
indicate a problem in the brake
system. You will also see a
‘‘BRAKE FLUID LOW’’ or
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ). If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the 12 volt battery
is not being charged, and you will
also see a ‘‘CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
If you drive without releasing the
parking brake, a beeper will sound,
and you will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator 12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
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U.S. Canada

The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.If you do not f asten your seat belt,
you will see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
These messages go of f several
seconds af ter the key is inserted into
the ignition switch.
There are three types of messages:
normal display messages, engine oil
lif e and maintenance messages, and
system messages.
You can select the displayed
language and also customize some
vehicle control settings to your liking
with the multi-information display
and the three buttons on the steering
wheel (see page ).
You will see an ‘‘ECON ON’’ or
‘‘ECON OFF’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display according to the
previous ECON setting when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position (see page ).
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CONT INUED
Normal Display Messages
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ECON is On.
ECON is Off.

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Description
Menu Item
Group Setup Page
Setting Option
Changes when the doors automatically lock.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.
Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights flash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK button twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock but do not open the door.
Set/Cancel all the customized settings as default.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER
DOOR SETUP
(P.108)
DEFAULT ALL
(P.117) 109
110
112
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117
SHIFT FROM P
WITH VEH SPD
OFF
IGN OFF
OFF
DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOORS
ON
OFF
90sec
60sec
30sec
SET
CANCEL
Default setting
:
DRIVER DOOR /
AL L DOORS
SHIFT TO P
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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AUTO DOOR LOCK
Here are the five custom settings for
the door setup:
While ‘‘DOOR SETUP’’ is shown,
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter the customize mode.
Each time you press the INFO ( /
) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection. KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
Door Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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: Press the INFO button .
: Press the INFO button .
: Press the SEL/RESET button. See page
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See page
110 See page
112
See page
115 See page
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