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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P185)
● Press the  AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the   button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the   button to defrost the windshield.
Models with color audio system
Fan Control Dial
 (Windshield Defroster) ButtonTemperature Control Dial
Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard 
vents.
 (Recirculation) Button
 (MODE Control) Button
 (ON/OFF ) ButtonAUTO Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
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Quick Reference Guide
Models with Display Audio
Models without SYNC button
Fan Control Dial
 (Windshield Defroster) ButtonTemperature Control Dial
Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard 
vents.
 (Recirculation) Button
 (CLIMATE ) Button
 (Fresh Air) Button
 (ON/OFF) Button
AUTO  Button
Audio/Information Touch Screen
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Quick Reference Guide
Models with Display Audio
Models with SYNC button
Passenger side Temperature 
Control Dial
 (Windshield Defroster) ButtonDriver side Temperature 
Control Dial  (Recirculation) Button
 (CLIMATE ) Button
 (ON/OFF ) Button
AUTO Button
Audio/Information Touch Screen
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard 
vents.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 475)
Under the Hood (P 489)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood. 
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in 
place.
Lights (P 504)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 513)
● Replace blades if they leave 
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P 516)
● Inspect tires and wheels 
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
* Not available on all models
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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 ai rbags, 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, when the 
vehicle is on, continually monitors 
information about the various impact 
sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover 
sensor, airbag activators, seat belt 
tensioners, and other vehicle 
information. During a crash event the 
unit can record such information.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. In 
addition, the driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate 
sensors that detect whether or not the 
belts 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 
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the 
weight of an infant or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a 
moderate-to-severe front impact or side 
impact.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts 
you that the front passenger’s front 
airbag has been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you to a possible problem with your 
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kA rollover sensor that can detect if your 
vehicle is about to ro ll over and signal the 
control unit to deploy both side curtain 
airbags.
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Safe DrivingAirbags can pose serious hazards. To do  their job, airbags must inflate with 
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, 
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing 
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do:  Always wear your seat belt  properly, and sit upright and as 
far back from the steering wheel as possi ble while allowing full control of the 
vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as 
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system  can prevent all injuries or deaths that 
can occur in a severe crash,  even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags 
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects  between yourself and a front airbag.  
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap,  or driving with a pipe or other sharp 
object in your mouth, can result in in juries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place object s on the front airbag covers. Objects on the 
covers marked SRS AIRBAG  could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags 
or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
■Important Facts About Your Airbags1 Important Facts About Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, 
airbags and seat belts pr ovide the best protection.
When driving, keep hand s and arms out of the 
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each 
side of the steering wheel.  Do not cross an arm over 
the airbag cover.
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Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped wi th three types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
• Side airbags:  Airbags in the driver’s and  front passenger’s seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags:  Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect 
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS  (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them . Seat belts are the occupant's primary 
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center  of the steering wheel for the driver, and 
in the dashboard for the front pass enger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Housing Locations
1 Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch 
is in ON 
(w*1.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a 
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion 
process of the infl ator material and  is not harmful. 
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience 
some temporary discomfort. If  this occurs, get out of 
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags 
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped wi th dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe  enough to cause one or 
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate 
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the 
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to 
supplement the seat belts  to help to reduce the 
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal 
crashes.
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Safe DrivingThe airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related 
injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a 
seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the 
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag 
system determines the optimal deployment of 
the driver’s airbag.
The front passenger’s ad vanced airbag system 
has weight sensors.
We advise against allowing a child under the 
age of 12 to ride in th e front passenger’s seat. 
However,  if you do allow a child under 12 
to ride in the front  passenger’s seat, note 
that the system will automatically turn off the 
front passenger’s airbag if the sensors detect 
that the child is appr oximately 65 lbs (29 kg) 
or less.
■Advanced Airbags1 Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SRS indicator wi ll come on and the airbag 
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the 
driver’s seating position.
For the advanced airbags to work properly:
•Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.•Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•Make sure any objects are positioned properly on 
the floor. Improperly pos itioned objects can 
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•All occupants should sit upri ght and wear their seat 
belts properly.
•Do not cover the passenger ’s side dashboard with 
a cloth, towel, cover, etc. 2Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator  
P. 58
Make sure the floor mat  behind the front passenger’s 
seat is hooked to the floor  mat anchor. An improperly 
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag 
sensors.
2 Floor Mats  P. 531
Driver’s 
Seat 
Position 
Sensor
Passenger’s 
Seat 
Weight 
Sensors
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