
8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel 
(P 69)
System Indicators
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
Charging System 
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake 
System (ABS) 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA®) System 
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator Immobilizer System 
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL 
Indicator Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red)Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator
Side Airbag Off 
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN 
Indicator Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge Security System Alarm 
IndicatorShift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges 
(P 83)
/Information Display 
(P 84)
/System Indicators 
(P 70)
Fuel Economy 
Indicator
*
TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder 
Indicator
Washer Level 
Indicator
*
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
*
Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
System Indicators
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Starter System 
Indicator
*
Door and Tailgate 
Open Indicator
Smart Entry System 
Indicator
*
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Forward Collision 
Warning (FCW) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning 
(LDW) Indicator
*
M (Sequential shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Daytime Running 
Lights Indicator 

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving 
(P409)
Release ButtonShift LeverAutomatic Transmission 
(P426, 428)
●Shift to 
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifter, 
D-paddle shift mode can be used.Drive (D3)
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
•Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the 
transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking 
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Models with 
paddle shifter
Models without 
paddle shifter
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Models with paddle shifter
Models without paddle shifter
Paddle Shifters 
(P431)
●Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a 
manual transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for 
engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to 
automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle 
is cruising.
●Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M 
indicator comes on.
●The selected gear position is shown in the instrument 
panel.
Shift Down 
(- 
Paddle ShifterShift Up 
(+ 
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear 
Number M Indicator Shift Lever 
Position Indicator Depress the brake pedal and 
press the release button to 
move out of 
(P.
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move 
the shift lever. 

23Quick 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 power mode
* is in ACCESSORY.
●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.
* Not available on all models 

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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*1 
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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.■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*1.
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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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain 
airbags are deployed according to the 
direction and severity of impact. Both side 
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. 
The airbag system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) 
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored 
in the center of the steering wheel; the 
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the 
dashboard. Both are marked SRS 
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and 
one for a front passenger. The airbags are 
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each 
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored 
in the ceiling, above the side windows. 
The front and rear pillars are marked 
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually 
monitors and records information about 
the sensors, the airbag activators, the 
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front 
passenger seat belt use when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The 
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts 
incorporate sensors that detect whether 
or not they are fastened.fA driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat 
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate 
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger’s 
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be 
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant 
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a 
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts 
you that the front passenger’s front 
airbag has been turned off.jSensors that can detect if a child or small 
statured adult is in the deployment path 
of the front passenger’s side airbag.kAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you to a possible problem with your 
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.lAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you that the front passenger’s side 
airbag has been turned off.mSafing SensornA rollover sensor that detects whether 
the vehicle is about to roll over.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an 
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch. 

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uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. 
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control 
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a 
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the 
front airbag provides supplemental protection 
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that 
they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility 
or the ability to steer or operate other 
controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not 
aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.■Operation■How the Front Airbags Work
1How the Front Airbags Work
Although the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags 
normally inflate within a split second of each other, it 
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can 
happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, 
or threshold, that determines whether or not the 
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will 
provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental 
protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. 

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
50Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal 
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on.
■When the ignition switch is turned to 
ON 
(w*1
The indicator comes on for a few seconds, 
then goes off. This tells you the system is 
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the 
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat 
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
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WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in 
serious injury or death if the airbag systems 
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as 
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts 
you to a possible problem. 

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
52Safe Driving
■When the side airbag off indicator comes on
This indicator comes on if the passenger’s side 
airbag has been turned off because the 
passenger is too small to be sitting in the front 
seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has 
leaned into the airbag’s deployment path.
Unless the passenger is a smaller statured 
adult or a child, the indicator should go off 
when the passenger returns to a proper 
upright sitting position.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.■Side Airbag Off Indicator
1Side Airbag Off Indicator
When you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, the 
indicator should come on for a few seconds and then 
go out. If it doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on 
while driving without a passenger in the front seat, 
have the system checked by a dealer as soon as 
possible.
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