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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
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When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any sig nificant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags
could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a
rollover.
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When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses s udden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
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When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
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When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
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When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards
the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts
absorbed most of the crash energy. In ei ther case, the side airbag would not have
been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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456Driving
To cancel adaptive cruise control, do any of
the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC Off appears on the multi-
information display.
• Depress the brake pedal.
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Automatic cancellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when
ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC
cancellation:
• The vehicle speed slows down to 22 mph (35 km/h) and below.
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• When the radar sensor inside the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS or VSA is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA indicator comes on.
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To Cancel
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled adaptive cruise control, you can resume the
prior set speed while it is still displayed. Press the
RES/+ button when driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40km/h).•When the MAIN button is turned off.
CANCEL
ButtonMAIN
Button
1 Automatic cancellation
Even though adaptive cruise control has been
automatically canceled, you can still resume the prior
set speed. Wait until the condition that caused ACC
to cancel improves, then press the RES/+ button.
Index
586Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 439
Operation ................................................ 440AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 476
Accessories and Modifications ................. 484
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 161
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 450
Additives Coolant ................................................... 507
Engine Oil ................................................ 501
Washer .................................................... 512
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 501
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 155
Clock ....................................................... 106
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seats................................................ 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 145
Temperature ........................................ 92, 96
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 230, 283
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 537
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 169 Sensor ..................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 166
Cooling ................................................... 168
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 168
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Heating ................................................... 167
Air Pressure ............................... 526, 571, 573
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 187, 214, 253
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator.................................................... 72
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 179
Audio System ............................................ 174
Adjusting the Sound................ 185, 212, 243
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 176
Error Messages ........................................ 289 General Information................................ 295
HDD ....................................................... 263
Internet Radio ......................... 196, 228, 281
iPod
®...................................... 193, 224, 273
MP3/WMA/AAC ..................... 198, 231, 284
Reactivating ............................................ 177
Recommended CDs ................................ 296
Recommended Devices ........................... 298
Remote Controls ..................................... 179
Security Code ......................................... 177
Theft Protection ...................................... 177
Touch Screen .................................. 204, 237
USB Flash Drives...................................... 298
USB Port ................................................. 175
Authorized Manuals ................................ 581
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Customize .............................. 102, 310, 328
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Automatic Transmission
Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 510
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 18, 442
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557
Shifting ................................................... 441
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Creeping................................................. 434
Fluid ....................................................... 509
Kickdown ............................................... 434
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 17, 436, 438
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 557
587
Index
Shifting ........................................... 435, 437
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 91, 95
Average Speed ........................................... 96
BBattery...................................................... 534
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 560
Jump Starting ......................................... 554
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 534
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 535
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 160
Bluetooth® Audio..................... 201, 234, 287
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............ 339, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
Brake System ............................................ 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Brake Assist System................................. 477
Fluid ....................................................... 511
Foot Brake .............................................. 475
Indicator ........................................... 68, 562
Parking Brake.......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 68
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 141
Bulb Replacement .................................... 513
Brake/Taillights and Rear Turn Signal Lights/ Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 520
Fog Lights ............................................... 515 Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ........ 518
Headlights ............................................... 513
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 522
Parking Lights .......................................... 519
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 519
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 522
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 518
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 521
Bulb Specifications ........................... 570, 572
CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 162
Carrying Cargo .................................. 419, 421
CD Player ................................... 190, 221, 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 159
Certification Label .................................... 574
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 513
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 560
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 123
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 63
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 59
Larger Children .......................................... 62 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 118
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 540
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 538
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 537
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Clock .......................................................... 106
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 511
Coat Hook ................................................. 162
Compact Spare Tire .................. 545, 571, 573
Compass .................................................... 414
Console Compartment ............................. 158
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 507
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 508
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 507
Overheating ............................................ 558
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/CVT) ............... 434
Cruise Control ........................................... 447
Indicator.................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 160