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Safe Driving
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from be ing thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against any passenger s, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body pr operly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protec tion provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving, the re tractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to
restrain your body.
The front passenger’s and rear seat belts al so have a lockable retractor for use with
child seats.
2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 72
1About Your Seat Belts
If a front or rear seat passenger moves around and
extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may
activate. If this happens, release the retractor by
unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract
completely. Then, refasten the belt.
If you extend the seat belt t oo quickly, it will lock in
place. If this happens, sli ghtly retract the seat belt,
then extend it slowly.
Seat belts cannot complete ly protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
3WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases
the chance of serious injury or death in a
crash, even though your vehicle has
airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always
wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 166
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 167
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 169
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 170
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 177
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 179
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 180
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 181
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 184
Security System Alarm ...................... 185
Windows ........................................... 187 Moonroof*........................................ 190
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 191
Turn Signals ..................................... 194
Light Switches.................................. 195
Fog Lights
*...................................... 197
Daytime Running Lights ................... 198
Auto High-Beam .............................. 199
Wipers and Washers ........................ 202
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 204 Heated Windshield Button ............... 204
Brightness Control ........................... 205
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 207
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 209
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 210
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 211
Seats .................................................. 212
Interior Convenience Items .............. 223
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 240
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 243
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
178
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors and the fuel fill door.
To avoid all the doors unlocking, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to unlock
all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to OFF using the audio/
information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 351
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to ope n the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 179
Inner Handle

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lo ck switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all the doors and the fuel fill
door.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Unlock
Lock

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Index
Automatic TransmissionCreeping................................................. 419
Fluid ....................................................... 561
Kickdown ............................................... 419
Shift Operation ....................................... 421
Shifting ................................................... 420
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 145
Average Speed ......................................... 147
B
Battery...................................................... 584
Charging System Indicator ................ 88, 613
Jump Starting ......................................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 584
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 586
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 227
Blind spot information System ................ 450
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 299
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 77
Brake System ............................................ 508
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 516
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 513
Brake Assist System................................. 517
Fluid ....................................................... 562
Foot Brake .............................................. 512
Indicator ............................. 83, 84, 615, 616
Parking Brake.......................................... 508
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 205Bulb Replacement
.................................... 564
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................ 567
Fog Lights ................................................ 566
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 566
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 566
Headlights ............................................... 564
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 571
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 566
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 571
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 566
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light ... 569
Bulb Specifications ........................... 632, 634
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 78
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 229
Carrying Cargo .................................. 403, 405
Center Pocket ........................................... 225
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 564
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 613
Child Safety ................................................. 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 183
Child Seat .................................................... 64
Booster Seats ............................................. 77
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 66
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 67 Installing a Child Seat wi
th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 72
Larger Children ......................................... 76
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 66
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 68
Using a Tether ........................................... 74
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 179
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 590
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 588
Climate Control System ............................ 240
Changing the Mode ................................ 240
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 241
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 587
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 240
Sensors ................................................... 243
Synchronized Mode................................. 242
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 240
Clock .......................................................... 166
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 456
Coat Hook ................................................. 229
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 456
Compact Spare Tire .................. 597, 633, 635
Console Compartment ............................. 226
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 419
Fluid ........................................................ 561
Kickdown ................................................ 419
Operating the Shift Lever........... 24, 428, 430

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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 486
Language (HFL) ........................................ 376
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 69
Lights ................................................ 195, 564
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 199
Automatic............................................... 196
Bulb Replacement ................................... 564
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 198
Fog Lights ............................................... 197
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 223
Light Switches......................................... 195
Lights On Indicator.................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 194
Load Limits ............................................... 405
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 167
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 180
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 179
From Inside ............................................. 177
From Outside .......................................... 170
Keys........................................................ 167
Using a Key............................................. 175
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 176
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 93
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ..... 169
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 613
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 465
Lower Anchors ........................................... 69
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 632, 634Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
............. 405
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 213
M
Maintenance..................................... 149, 537
Battery .................................................... 584
Brake Fluid .............................................. 562
Cleaning .................................................. 588
Climate Control System ........................... 587
Coolant ................................................... 559
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 541
Oil ........................................................... 552
Precautions .............................................. 538
Radiator .................................................. 560
Remote Transmitter ................................. 586
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 564
Safety ...................................................... 539
Service Items ........................................... 545
Tires ........................................................ 575
Transmission Fluid ................................... 561
Under the Hood ...................................... 548
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 87, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 224
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 405
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 139
Mirrors ....................................................... 210
Adjusting ................................................. 210
Door ........................................................ 211
Exterior .................................................... 211
Interior Rearview ..................................... 210 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 593
Moonroof ................................................. 190
MP3 ........................................................... 296
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 296
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 529
N
Navigation........................................ 148, 163
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................. 142
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 551
Adding .................................................... 554
Checking................................................. 552
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 542
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 613
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 551
Viscosity .................................................. 551
Open Source Licenses ............................... 345
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 628
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 550
Moonroof ............................................... 190
Power Windows ...................................... 187
Trunk ...................................................... 181
Outside Temperature ............................... 143
Overheating .............................................. 611