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uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
•Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehic le unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enou gh to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels. 2 Safety Labels P. 63
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is bu ckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. 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
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If yo u must drive with the hatch open,
open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below. 1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill 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.
3WARNING
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
Label Locations
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 a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
Canadian models Separator
Canadian
models
U.S. models U.S.
modelsCargo Area
U.S. models
Canadian models
Doorjambs U.S. models Canadian
models
Dashboard
U.S. models only
Radiator Cap
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , 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.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 311
● Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while 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. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 294
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 293
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.
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EPS (Electric
Power Steering) System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. 2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On P. 295
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
● Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a
compact spare tire *
is temporarily
installed.
● Comes on while 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.
U.S.
models only
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all
turn signals blink at the same
time.● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 246, 247
—
Lights On
Indicator●
Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO*
when
the exterior lights are on.● If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the dr iver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator*●
Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
——
Shift Lever Position
Indicator *
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 183—
M (7-speed
manual shift
mode) Indicator/Shift
Indicator *●
Comes on when the 7-speed
manual shift mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 185—
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode button.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2 Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 189—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator *1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
SPORT mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
NORMAL
Mode
Indicator *1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
NORMAL mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Pres s the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 294
●
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 113
●
Appears when the washer fluid is low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 241
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
● Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 225
●
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q .
●
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , then remove the
key.
Canadian models
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