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3.Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4.Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5.Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat maker.
6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
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1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2.Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
uInsert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3.Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4.Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
uIf you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.
5.Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
uWhen doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●If it comes on 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.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 239
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, 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.
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
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. 278, 280
—
High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.●Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit properly.
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
U.S.Canada
U.S.Canada
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.
●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not with you to start the
engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 312
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
U.S.Canada
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Starting the Engine P. 216
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.