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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 126 Security System P. 130 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 133
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 150
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 169
Audio Error Messages P. 287General Information on the Audio System P. 293
Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 374
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 456Parking Your Vehicle P. 460
Accessories and Modifications P. 466
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 475 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 12-Volt Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 509
Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 530
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 541
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 547 Reporting Safety Defects P. 548
Authorized Manuals P. 553 Customer Service Information P. 554
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 173
DrivingP. 413
MaintenanceP. 467
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 543
IndexP. 558
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7Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 
(P 67)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors❙Map Lights 
(P 160)
❙Front Seat 
(P 152)
❙Seat Belts 
(P 38)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 
(P 63)
❙Side Curtain Airbags 
(P 54)
❙Grab Handle❙Ceiling Light 
(P 159)
❙Coat Hook 
(P 165)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) 
(P 65)
❙Rear Seat 
❙Accessory Power 
Socket 
(P 164)
❙Side Airbags 
(P 52)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 166)❙Moonroof Switch
* 
(P 136)
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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19Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel 
(P 73)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel Indicator
Anti-lock Brake 
System ( ABS) 
Indicator
Parking Brake 
and Brake System 
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
READY  Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
12-Volt Battery 
Charging System 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System 
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
EV Indicator
POWER
/CHARGE  
Gauge Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position 
Indicator
Gauges 
(P 95)
/Multi-Information Display 
(P 97)
/System Indicators 
(P 74)Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
System Indicators
High Voltage Battery 
Charge Level Gauge
POWER SYSTEM  
IndicatorSmart Entry System 
Indicator
System Message 
Indicator
ECON mode 
Indicator
Forward Collision 
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning 
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental 
Restraint System 
IndicatorEV  Mode Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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31Quick 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 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. 
     
        
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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
Continued
Safe Driving
Fastening a Seat BeltAfter adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well 
back in the seat:2 Adjusting the Seats P. 152
1.Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then 
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is 
secure.
u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or 
caught on anything.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat 
belt or one that does not appear to be working 
correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working 
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. 
Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or 
retractor mechanism.
Pull out slowly.
Correct 
Seated 
Posture.
Latch 
Plate
Buckle 
     
        
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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
42Safe Driving
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 
possible across your hips, then pull up on 
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part 
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic 
bones take the force of a crash and reduces 
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to 
remove any slack, then check that the belt 
rests across the center of your chest and 
over your shoulder. This spreads the forces 
of a crash over the strongest bones in your 
upper body.
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter 
occupants. 1.Move the anchor up and down while 
holding the release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests 
across the center of your chest and over 
your shoulder.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red  PRESS button then 
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted 
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be  sure the belt is out of 
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
3
WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can 
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly 
positioned before driving.
Lap belt as 
low as 
possible
■
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
1 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four 
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height 
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder 
anchor position is secure.
Push 
     
        
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uuChild Safety uProtecting 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 either the lap belt 
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• 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.
1 Protecting 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. 71
3
WARNING
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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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small ChildrenAn infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the 
infant reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is 
at least one year old.
■Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a 
rear seating position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front 
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back 
in the desired position.
It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag 
system.
2 Airbags  P. 45If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front 
passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. 
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.■
Protecting Infants
1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a 
forward facing position.
Always refer to the chi ld seat manufacturer’s 
instructions before installation.
3
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front 
seat can result in serious injury or death 
during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the 
rear seat, not the front.