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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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Protecting Larger Children

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

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Safety of Larger Children

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WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in 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
the rear seat. 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. 6 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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Safe Driving

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 U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.

Dashboard

U.S. models only

Air Conditioner System

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models only

Sun Visor

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

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Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages. . . . . .. 97

Gauges and Displays

Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . 126
Multi-Information Display . . . . 127
Head-Up Display

*

. . . . . . . 138

* Not available on all models

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M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator

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P. 79

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 performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine

has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, there may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's instruction.



P. 75

*1

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

®

(VSA

®

) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

®

(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

*

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

System Message Indicator

Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive

TM

(SH-AWD®)

System Indicator

*

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Amber)

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)

Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator

Blind spot information
System Indicator

*



P. 76



P. 77



P. 77



P. 78



P. 79

*1

*1



P. 86

*1

*1

Gear Position Indicator



P. 79

Transmission System
Indicator



P. 80

Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)



P. 82



P. 83



P. 83



P. 84



P. 84



P. 87



P. 85

*1

*1

*1



P. 85

*1



P. 84



P. 87



P. 91

*1



P. 87



P. 87



P. 90



P. 87

Immobilizer System
Indicator



P. 88

Security System Alarm
Indicator



P. 88



P. 89



P. 90



P. 91



P. 92



P. 95

*1

Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
(Green)



P. 91

*1

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(Green)



P. 91

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

Collision Mitigation
Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) Indicator

*1



P. 93

*1

* Not available on all models

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Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator (Red)

• Comes on when the parking brake

is applied, and goes off when it is
released.

• Comes 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 for about 30 seconds

when you pull or push the electric
parking brake switch when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF.

• Stays on for about 30 seconds

when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF while the electric
parking brake is set.

• 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. 610

• Comes on along with the 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.

• Comes on along with the ABS

indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On or Blinks P. 610

• Blinks and the 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. 612

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

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Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with

a system related to braking other
than the conventional brake
system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the electric brake system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the electric parking brake system.

• Stays on constantly - Avoid high speeds

and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a
dealer immediately.

• Comes on while driving - Avoid using

the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

●

Comes on if there is a problem with
the radar sensor.

●

Indicator may come on temporarily
when the Maximum Load Limit is
exceeded.

●

Make sure the total load is within the
Maximum Load Limit.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 401

●

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

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

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Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
(Amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with

the automatic brake hold system.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 491

Automatic
Brake Hold
System
Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 491

Automatic
Brake Hold
Indicator

●

Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.

2 Automatic Brake Hold P. 491

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U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

• After you have set the power mode

to ON, the vehicle performs system
checks. However, if the readiness
codes have not been set by that
time, this indicator will blink five
times and then go 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. 634

• Comes on while driving - Have your

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 your vehicle to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 609

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Charging
System
Indicator

• 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. 609

Gear Position
Indicator

• Indicates the current gear selection.

2 Shifting P. 418

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M (sequential
mode)
Indicator/Gear
Selection
Indicator

• Comes on when the sequential

mode is applied.

2 Sequential Mode P. 424

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Transmission
System
Indicator

• The current gear selection blinks if

the transmission system has a
problem.

• Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden

starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

• The indicated current gear selection

blinks if the transmission system is
problem and the performance of
the vehicle is reduced.

• Avoid sudden start, sudden acceleration

and high speed, and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

• The indicated current gear selection

blinks if the transmission system is
problem and the paddle shifters
cannot be used.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

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Transmission
System
Indicator

• The current gear position or all the

gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
the vehicle is no longer able to run.

• Immediately park your car in a safe place.

2 Emergency Towing P. 622

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• The current gear position or all the

gear positions blink if there is a
problem with the transmission and
it is not possible to select

(

P.

• Depending on the circumstances, you can

set the power mode to on as an
emergency measure.

2 If the Transmission System Indicator

Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 614

• While the vehicle is stopped, apply the

parking brake.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

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Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
(Green)

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Comes on when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.

2 Auto Idle Stop P. 428

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Auto Idle Stop
System
Indicator
(Amber)

●

Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop
system has been turned off by the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.

2 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF P. 429

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the
Auto Idle Stop system.

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

• Blinks and the beeper sounds for a

few seconds if you are not wearing
a seat belt when you set the power
mode to ON, then the indicator
comes on.

• If the front passenger is not

wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on a few seconds later.

• Blinks while driving if either you

and/or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

• The beeper stops and the indicator goes

off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.

• Stays on after you and/or the front

passenger has fastened the seat
belt(s) - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 36

Low Fuel
Indicator

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is

running low (approximately 2.4
U.S. gal./9.1 Liter left).

• Blinks if there is a problem with the

fuel gauge.

• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon

as possible.

• Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer.

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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. 493

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.

2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

System Indicator Comes On P. 611

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