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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 469)
Under the Hood (P 483)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch *
fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pus h the lever in the center to
the right, and lift up the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 498)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 507)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 510)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
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 the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
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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uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags
Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may also inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
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Safe Driving■ When the passen ger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an
infant or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ri de properly restrained in a back seat.
2 Child Safety P. 58
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will come on.
■Passenger Airbag Off Indicator1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm
that: • There is no child seat or other object pressing
against the rear of the seat-back.
• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.
• The front seat or seat-b ack is not forced back
against an object on the s eat or floor behind it.
• There is no object placed under or beside the front
passenger’s seat.
• The occupant is sitting in an upright position and
the seat back is not excessively reclined.
• The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
• The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
• There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger’s seat.
• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back pocket.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
go off periodically if the tota l weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if:
• All of the above conditions are met, and the
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the
front passenger seat.
• The seat is empty and the indicator is off.
Do not allow an adult passe nger to ride in the front
seat when the indicator is on.
U.S.
Canada
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
System Message
Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the driver
information interface appears at
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the driver information interface. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
● The driver information interface does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button
is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.
● Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard
warning button.●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 502, 505
—
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 remove the key from the ignition
switch *1
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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uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if there is a problem with the light control
system.● Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights on,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears if there is a pr oblem with the headlights.●
Appears while driving - The headlights may not be on.
When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your
vehicle checked by a deal er as soon as possible.
Models with LED headlight
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate th e various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 116
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 118Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 119
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 129
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 133
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 136
Security System Alarm ...................... 136
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 142
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch *
............................... 143
ENGINE START/STOP Button *
........... 144
Ignition Switch and Power Mode
Comparison ................................... 147
Turn Signals ..................................... 148
Light Switches.................................. 148 Fog Lights *
...................................... 151
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Wipers and Washers ........................ 152
Brightness Control ........................... 154Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror*
Button ........................................... 155
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 156 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 157
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 158
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 159
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 168
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 179
Synchronized Mode *
....................... 184
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......185
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system*
to lock
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■ Smart entry remote *
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 136
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the remote
engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback P. 390
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with
remote transmitterSmart entry remote with
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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