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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
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) (P667)
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, driver's knee, front passenger's
knee, side, and side curtain airbags are
deployed according to the direction and
severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags
are deployed in a ro llover. 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.
cFour side airbags, one for the driver, one
for the front passenger and two for the
rear outboard. The front airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs and the rear airbags are stored next
to the outer rear seating positions. All 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 seat belt tensioners for the
front seats and outer rear seats. In
addition, the driver's and front
passenger's seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened.
gDriver's seat position sensor. This sensor
detects the driver's seat slide position to
help determine the optimal deployment
of the driver's airbag.
hWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The sensors are used for occupant
classification to activa te or deactivate the
front passenger's airbag.
iImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the center console 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 possib le 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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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
• Knee airbags: Airbags under the steering column and under the glove box.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's outer seat-backs and
next to the outer rear seating positions.
• 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) indicates 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.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
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)
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 reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may
display on the driver information interface at the same time. Please take the
appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
M (7-speed manual shift
mode) Indicator/Shift
Indicator
* P. 101
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
IndicatorU.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. 98*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Charging System IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
 P. 100
 P. 1

00
 P. 100
 P. 101 
P. 101*1
*1 *1
Shift Position Indicator*
P. 101
Transmission System
Indicator
* P. 102
 P. 103 
P. 103
*1
*1
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1

P. 103
 P. 104
 P. 104*1
*1
*1
 P. 105
*1 P. 104
Shift Up Indicator* P. 102
Shift Down Indicator* P. 102
Gear Position Indicator* P. 102
*1
*1
*1
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
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. 798
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA ® system, brake assist system, hill start
assist system, starting assist brake
function
*, or agile handling assist.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 535
2 Hill start assist system P. 498
●Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (A-type Meter)
Instrument Panel
■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The engine is turned off.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and ope ns the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 618
•The condition of the road is poor, e. g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver Atte ntion Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible
alert , Tactile alert or OFF.
2Settings P. 138
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars on the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface Right Side Area (B-type-Meter)
Instrument Panel
■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The engine is turned off.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and ope ns the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 618
•The condition of the road is poor, e. g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile And Audible
Alert , Tactile Alert , or OFF .
2Customized Features P. 390
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars on the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 174
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 176
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength .... 178
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 179
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 188
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 190
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 191
Hatch ................................................. 192
Security System ................................ 195 Windows
........................................... 198
Moonroof
*........................................ 201
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 202
Turn Signals ..................................... 205
Light Switches.................................. 206
Fog Lights
*...................................... 209
Daytime Running Lights ................... 209
Auto High-Beam .............................. 210
Wipers and Washers ........................ 213 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 216
Brightness Control ........................... 217
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 219
Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 220
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 221
Seats .................................................. 222
Interior Convenience Items .............. 231
Climate Control System ................... 249
* Not available on all models
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