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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
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.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P558)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?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.
●Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
■When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrape s, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbag s have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: In a rollover, your best form of protection is a seat belt or, if your vehicle
is equipped with a rollover sensor, both a se at belt and a side curtain airbag. Front
airbags, however, are not designed to deploy in a rollover as they would provide
little if any protection.
■When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might caus e one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in th e vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uKnee Airbags
Safe Driving
■When knee airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in th e vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■When knee airbags may not deploy , even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
■When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag not to deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the
far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed
most of the crash energy. In either case , the side airbag would not have been
needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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Safe DrivingA child seat can be installed with a lap/should er belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat. 1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
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.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator P. 89
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 86*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
System Message Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 88
 P. 89
 P. 89*1 *1

P. 96
*1
Gear Position Indicator P. 89
Transmission System
Indicator P. 90
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)
 P. 91
 P. 93
 P. 93 
P. 94
 P. 94
 P. 97

P. 95
*1
*1
 P. 95
*1 P. 94
 P. 97 
P. 99
*1
 P. 97
 P. 97
 P. 97
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator P. 98
 P. 99 
P. 101
 P. 103
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green) P. 100
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) P. 101
*1
*1
Safety Support Indicator
(Amber) P. 101
*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 100
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator P. 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator P. 92
*1
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)
 P. 91
High Temperature
Indicator (Red) P. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Interval Indicator P. 100
 P. 98
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake system.●Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have
your vehicle chec ked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks P. 672
●Comes on along with the Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator (amber) - Immediately
stop in a safe place. Contact a dealer for repair. The
brake pedal becomes harder to operate.
Depress the pedal further than you normally do.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 673
●Blinks and the Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (amber) comes on at the same time -
There is a problem with the electric parking brake
system. The parking brake may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 673
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
• Comes on if there is a problem with the
ABS.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 558
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
•Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS
system.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
• Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface - Immediately stop in a
safe place and contact a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 674
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