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Safety of Infants and Small Children

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old.

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Positioning a rear-facing child seat

Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front
airbag system.

2 Airbags P. 34

If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Protecting Infants

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Protecting Infants

Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.

Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.

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WARNING

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.

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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.

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Forward-facing child seat placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-
facing child seat in a rear seating position.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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Protecting Smaller Children

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Protecting Smaller Children

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
for a child up to age two years old, if the child’s
height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing
seat.

3

WARNING

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.

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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this instruction.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s instruction
for proper installation instructions.

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Important consideration when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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Selecting a Child Seat

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Selecting a Child Seat

Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.

LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.

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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two rear outer
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible
type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then

attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.

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When installing the child seat,

make sure that the lower anchors are
not obstructed by the seat belt or any
other object.

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

Marks

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

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3. Release the head restraint, then route the

tether strap between the head restraint
legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto
the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.

6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child

can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.

Flexible Type

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. 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.

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat

according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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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 completely wind up into

the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.

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If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near

the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.

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When doing this, place your weight

on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child

can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.

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Installing 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.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Two tether anchorage points are provided
behind the rear outer seating positions and
one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child
seat that is installed with a seat belt and
comes with a tether can use the tether for
additional security.

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Using an outer anchor

1. Raise the head restraint to its highest

position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.

2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the

anchor.

3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

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Using the center anchor

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

2. Open the anchor cover.

3. Route the tether strap over the head restraint.

Make sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

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Adding Security with a Tether

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Adding Security with a Tether

Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.

Anchor Fitting

Tether Anchorage Points

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Tether Strap
Hook

Anchor

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.

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Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over

the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the

child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as

possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this

for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

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WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in serious injury or death if
the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child’s safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information

in this instruction.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.

• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in

the seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts
and sit up properly.

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Booster Seats

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Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.

There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.

Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the

mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.

Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these
labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.

Sun Visor

Radiator Cap

Doorjambs

Dashboard

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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.

●

Come on when the brake fluid
level is low.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.

●

The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.

●

Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator

comes on while driving P. 301

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Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator

Comes On P. 301

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

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Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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off when the engine starts.

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Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.

●

Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Comes On P. 299

Shift Position
Indicator

●

Indicates the current shift lever
position.

2 Shifting P. 203

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On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

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Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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off either when the engine starts
or after several seconds if the
engine did not started. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.

●

Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 317

●

Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 300

Charging System
Indicator

●

Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON

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off when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is not
charging.

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator

Comes On P. 299

Transmission
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

●

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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Explanation

Message

M (sequential shift
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator

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Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.

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Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 205

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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

●

Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON

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If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about a few seconds later.

●

Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

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The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in
the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27

Low Fuel



Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8
U.S. gal./10.5 Liter left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.

●

Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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●

If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.

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Stays on constantly - Have the 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. 218

Indicator

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On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator

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Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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●

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 or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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●

Blinks when VSA® is active.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA® system.

●

Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.

2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka

Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 210

Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) OFF
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON

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Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.

2 VSA® On and Off P. 211

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