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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P 45)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and 
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 61)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 75)
● 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 37)
● Before driving, check that the  front seats, head restraints, 
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 38)
● 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 Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
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 are closed and locked. 
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupa nt from being ejected and an outsider 
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside  P. 176
•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.
2 Adjusting the Seats  P. 210
•Adjust head restraints to  the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head  restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer* Head Restraint Positions  P. 216
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure  you wear it properly. Confirm that any 
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt  P. 41
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height 
and weight.
2 Child Safety  P. 61
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or trunk  open message appears on 
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the 
trunk is not completely cl osed. Close all doors and 
the trunk tightly until  the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and 
Information Messages  P. 105
* Not available on all models 

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front knee, 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 knee airbags. Th e driver’s knee 
airbag is stored under the steering 
column; the front passenger’s knee 
airbag is stored under the glove box. 
Both are marked  SRS AIRBAG.
cTwo 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 .
dTwo 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.
eAn electronic control unit that, when the 
power mode is in 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.
fAutomatic 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.
gA driver’s seat position sensor. This 
sensor determines the optimal force at 
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
hWeight 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).
iImpact sensors that can detect a 
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts 
you that the front passenger’s front 
airbag has been turned off.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you to a possible problem with your 
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your 
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the 
control unit to deploy  both side curtain 
airbags. 

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Safe Driving
4. Open the tether anchor cover behind the 
head restraint.
5. Raise the head restraint to its highest 
position, then route the tether strap 
between the head restra int legs, and secure 
the tether strap hook to the anchor.
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Straight top tether type in seat 
position with adjustable headrest
Seat position with adjustable headrest
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Other top tether type in seat 
position with adjustable headrest 

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Safe Driving5. Route the tether strap over the top of the 
head restraint and secure the tether strap 
hook to the anchor.
5. Route the tether strap over the side of the 
head restraint and secure the tether strap 
hook to the anchor.
6. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to 
side; little movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused se at belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor 
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted 
and locked.
1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the 
rear center seat
Each outer rear seat is equi pped with a pair of lower 
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however, 
is not equipped with anchors of any kind. The inner 
and outer anchors are spaced apart at a standard 
distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The distance 
between the two inner anc hors is 15.4 inches (390 
mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint  systems that are fitted 
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the 
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with 
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the 
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s 
instructions for that system permit the use of the 
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is 
properly attached to both the lower anchors and 
tether anchors.
3WARNING
Do not use the lower inner anchors of the 
outer rear seats to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat to the rear center 
seat, unless the manufacturer’s instructions 
for that system permit the use of inner 
anchors with the stated spacing.
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Straight top tether type in seat 
position with fixed headrestStraight top tether type in seat position 
with fixed headrest
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Other top tether type in seat 
position with fixed headrestOther top tether type in seat position 
with fixed headrest
All models 

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingA tether anchorage point is provided behind 
each rear seating positi on. If you have a child 
seat that comes with a tether but can be 
installed with a seat belt, the tether may be 
used for additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage 
point and lift the cover.
2. Route the tether strap over the head 
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
■Adding Security with a Tether1Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward facing child seats 
when using the seat be lt or lower anchors.
Tether Anchorage Points
Cover
Anchor
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Straight top tether type in seat 
position with adjustable headrest
Anchor
Tether Strap 
Hook
Other top tether type in seat 
position with adjustable headrest 

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Index
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters ..............................  236, 237, 238
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 237
Seats .......................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Front Seats ..............................................  210
Rear Seats................................................ 214
Seat Heaters ............................  236, 237, 238
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 237
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator .....................  95
Security System Alarm Indicator .................  96
Select Buttons .....................................  20, 475
Operation ................................................ 476
Selecting a Child Seat .................................  65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 252
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 482, 484, 488
Operation .......................... 23, 483, 485, 488
Releasing ................................................. 677
Won’t Move ............................................ 677
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 475, 482, 484, 488
Shoulder Anchor .........................................  42
Side Airbags ................................................  55
Side Curtain Airbags ...................................  57
Siri ® Eyes Free ....................................  272, 335
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 302
Smart Entry with Push Button Start  System ...................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 650
Spare Tire ..................................  665, 701, 703
Spark Plugs ........................................  700, 702 Specifications
............................................  700
Specified Fuel ...........................  597, 700, 702
Speedometer ............................................  137
SPORT Mode .............................................  491
Indicator....................................................  98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) .................................  48
Starting the Engine ..................................  465
Does Not Start.........................................  671
Jump Starting ..........................................  674
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................  207
Stopping ...................................................  583
Summer Tires ............................................  650
Sunglasses Holder .....................................  234
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........  48
Switches  (Around the Steering Wheel) ........  4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator ..........................  96
System Updates ........................................  286
T
Tachometer...............................................  149
Temperature
Gauge .....................................................  137
Outside Temperature Display ...................  141
Temperature Sensor .........................  141, 242
Time (Adjusting) .......................................  164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS) .....................................................  497
Indicator............................................  93, 686 Tires
..........................................................  642
Air Pressure.............................  643, 701, 703
Checking and Maintaining ......................  642
Inspection ...............................................  642
Labeling ..................................................  643
Puncture (Flat Tire) ..................................  665
Regulations .............................................  645
Rotation..................................................  649
Spare Tire ...............................  665, 701, 703
Summer ..................................................  650
Tire Chains..............................................  650
Wear Indicators.......................................  647
Winter ....................................................  650
Tools .........................................................  664
Towing a Trailer .......................................  459
Equipment and Accessories .....................  461
Load Limits .............................................  459
Towing Your Vehicle ...............................  463
Emergency ..............................................  693
TPMS  (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........  497
Indicator ...........................................  93, 686
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............  562
Transmission .....................  475, 482, 484, 488
Automatic...............................................  475
Continuously Variable .....................  482, 484
Fluid ...............................................  627, 628
Gear Position Indicator ..............................  84
Manual ...................................................  488
Number ..................................................  704