
7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving 
(P 27)
Airbags 
(P 39)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and 
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety 
(P 54)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard 
(P 66)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon 
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon 
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist 
(P 31)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, 
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts 
(P 32)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing 
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible. 

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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive.
•After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are 
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant 
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the 
tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 99
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are 
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 133
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 136
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any 
passengers are properly belted as well.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height 
and weight.
2Child Safety P. 54
■Safety CheckList
1Safety CheckList
If the door and tailgate open indicator is on, a door 
and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all 
doors and the tailgate tightly until the indicator goes 
off.
2Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 74 

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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. 

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
60Safe Driving
3.Open the tether anchor cover behind the 
seat-back.
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.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
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 HookAnchor
Anchor Cover 

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
■Using an outer anchor
1.Raise the head restraint to its highest 
position, then route the tether strap 
through the head restraint legs. Make sure 
the strap is not twisted.
2.Open the anchor cover.
3.Secure the tether strap hook onto the 
anchor.
4.Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.■Using the center anchor
1.Lower the head restraint to its lowest 
position.
2.Open the anchor cover.
3.Route the tether strap over the head 
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4.Secure the tether strap hook onto the 
anchor.
5.Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook AnchorCover
Outer Position
Tether 
Strap 
Hook
Anchor
Cover
Center Position 

566Index
Indicators.....................................................  70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .....................  73
Charging System ...............................  71, 534
CRUISE CONTROL ..............................  81, 433
CRUISE MAIN ....................................  81, 432
Door and Tailgate Open.............................  74
Door Open ................................................  31
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ..  74, 536
Fog Light ...................................................  79
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ..............  76
High Beam.................................................  79
Immobilizer System ....................................  80
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 77
Lights On ...................................................  79
Low Fuel ....................................................  72
Low Oil Pressure ................................  70, 534
Low Tire Pressure .......................  75, 446, 447
Maintenance Minder .........................  81, 465
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...............  71, 535
Parking Brake and Brake System ........  70, 536
Seat Belt Reminder ..............................  33, 71
Security System Alarm ...............................  80
Side Airbag Off .................................... 52, 79
Smart Entry System ....................................  78
Starter System ...........................................  78
Supplemental Restraint System ............  50, 73
TPMS .................................................  75, 448
Transmission ..............................................  72
Turn Signal ................................................  78
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System .............................................  73, 442VSA® OFF ..........................................  73, 443
Washer Level .............................................  81
Information..............................................  545
Information Display...................................  84
Instrument Panel........................................  69
Brightness Control...................................  125
Interface Dial............................................  215
Interior Lights...........................................  142
Interior Rearview Mirror..........................  130
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................  521
Jump Starting...........................................  528KKey Number Tag.........................................  92
Keyless Lockout Prevention.......................  98
Keys.............................................................  91
Lockout Prevention....................................  98
Master Keys ..............................................  91
Number Tag ..............................................  92
Rear Door Won’t Open............................  100
Remote Transmitter ...................................  94
Types and Functions ..................................  91
Valet Key...................................................  92
Won’t Turn ...............................................  22
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission).......  425
LLane Departure Warning (LDW).............  439
LaneWatch
TM............................................  444
Language (HFL)........................  321, 333, 368
LATCH (Child Seats).............................  59, 62
Lights................................................  119, 484
Automatic...............................................  120
Bulb Replacement ...................................  484
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  122
Fog Lights ...............................................  122
High Beam Indicator .................................  79
Interior....................................................  142
Light Switches.........................................  119
Lights On Indicator....................................  79
Turn Signals ............................................  119
Load Limits...............................................  413
Locking/Unlocking.....................................  91
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................  101
Childproof Door Locks ............................  100
From Inside ...............................................  99
From Outside ............................................  94
Keys..........................................................  91
Using a Key...............................................  98
Lockout Prevention System.......................  98
Low Battery Charge.................................  534
Low Fuel Indicator.....................................  72
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................  70, 534
Lower Anchors.....................................  59, 62
Lubricant Specifications Chart........  546, 548
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit).............  413 

568Index
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 507
Bulbs ....................................................... 484
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 493
Fuses ...............................................  538, 539
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 495
Tires ........................................................ 503
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 552
Resetting a Trip Meter...............................  85SSafe Driving.................................................  27
Safety Check................................................  31
Safety Labels...............................................  67
Safety Message...........................................  25
Seat Belts.....................................................  32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ..................  36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ..................  34
Checking ...................................................  38
Fastening ...................................................  35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder 
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ......................................  37
Reminder ...................................................  33
Warning Indicator ................................  33, 71
Seat Heaters.............................................. 153
Seats.......................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................... 133
Front Seats .............................................. 133Rear Seats ...............................................  139
Seat Heaters ............................................  153
Security System.........................................  107
Immobilizer System Indicator .....................  80
Security System Alarm Indicator.................  80
Select Lever.................................  18, 426, 428
Operation..................................  18, 427, 429
Releasing.................................................  531
Won’t Move ............................................  531
Select/Reset Knob.......................................  84
Selecting a Child Seat.................................  58
Selector Knob (Audio)......................  169, 182
Sequential Shift Mode.............................  430
Setting the Clock........................................  88
Shift Lever...................................  18, 426, 428
Shift Lever Position Indicator..........  427, 429
Shifting (Transmission).....................  426, 428
Shoulder Anchor........................................  36
Side Airbags................................................  46
Cutoff System ...........................................  48
Off Indicator..............................................  48
Side Curtain Airbags..................................  49
Smart Entry with Push Button Start 
System.......................................................  96
Snow Tires.................................................  505
Spare Tire..................................  517, 547, 549
Spark Plugs.......................................  546, 548
Specifications............................................  546
Specified Fuel...........................  456, 546, 548
Speedometer..............................................  83
SRS Airbags (Airbags).................................  42Starting the Engine..........................  420, 422
Does Not Start ........................................  525
Engine Switch Buzzer ..............................  114
Jump Starting .........................................  528
Steering Wheel........................................  129
Adjusting ................................................  129
Stopping...................................................  453
Summer Tires............................................  505
Sunglasses Holder....................................  152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......  42
Switches (Around the Steering 
Wheel)............................................  2, 3, 114
Synchronized Mode.................................  161
TTachometer................................................  83
Tailgate.....................................................  105
Light Bulb .......................................  546, 548
Unable to Open ......................................  544
Temperature Gauge..................................  83
Temperature Sensor................................  162
Time (Setting).............................................  88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS).....................................................  446
Indicator ...........................................  75, 537
Tires..........................................................  497
Air Pressure.............................  498, 547, 549
Checking and Maintaining ......................  497
Inspection ...............................................  497
Labeling ..................................................  498