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Safety of Larger Children

Safe Driving

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 manual.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1

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.

3

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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Safe Driving

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.

Sun Visor
U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

Air Conditioner System

Sun Visor

U.S. models only

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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Red)

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off if the parking brake 
has been released.

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 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. 631

Comes on along with the ABS 
indicator 

- Have your vehicle checked 

by a dealer.

2

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 
Comes On

 P. 631

Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem 
with a system related to braking 
other than the conventional brake 
system.

Stays on constantly 

- Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer.

With this indicator on, your vehicle still 
has normal braking ability.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp

Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts, or after 
several seconds if the engine did 
not start. 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. 649

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. 630

Charging System 
Indicator

Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes 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. 629

Gear Position 
Indicator

Indicates the current gear 
selection.

2

Shifting

 P. 462

M

 (sequential 

mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode 
Gear Selection 
Indicator

Comes on when the manual 
sequential shift mode is applied.

2

Sequential Mode

 P. 468

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Transmission 
System 
Indicator

The indicated current gear selection 
blinks if there is a problem with the 
transmission system.

Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and 
stop in a safe place immediately. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

All the gear positions may light for 
several seconds, and go off.

When all the gear positions light, 
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe 
place.

Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your 
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.

The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear positions blink if 
there is a problem with the 
transmission system, and the 
vehicle no longer moves.

Immediately stop in a safe place.

2

Emergency Towing

 P. 638

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The indicated current gear selection 
or all the gear positions blink if you 
cannot select 

(

P

 due to the 

transmission system failure.

The engine can be activated as a 
temporary measure.

2

If the Transmission System 
Indicator Blinks along with the 
Warning Message

 P. 632

Set the parking brake when parking.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer 
immediately.

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On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Seat Belt 
Reminder 
Indicator

Comes on and the beeper sounds 
if you are not wearing a seat belt 
when you set the power mode to 
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. 38

Low Fuel 
Indicator

Comes on when the fuel reserve is 
running low (approximately 2.5 
U.S. gal./9.5 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.

Anti-lock Brake 
System (

ABS

Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

If it comes on at any other time, 
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. 538

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Supplemental 
Restraint System 
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

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 your vehicle checked by 

a dealer.

Auto High-Beam 
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on when all the operating 
conditions of the Auto high-beam 
are met.

2

Auto High-Beam

 P. 166

Vehicle Stability 
Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

System Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Blinks when VSA

®

, or trailer 

stability assist is active.

Comes on if there is a problem 
with the VSA

®

, hill start assist, 

trailer stability assist or brake 
lighting system.

Stays on constantly

 - Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer.

2

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), 

aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System

 P. 478

2

Trailer Stability Assist

 P. 449

2

Hill start assist system

 P. 459

When 

Trailer Stability Assist Problem

 

is displayed on the driver information 
interface, the VSA

®

 does not activate.

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Vehicle Stability 
Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

OFF Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on when VSA

®

 OFF switch 

is pressed.

Appears when Normal or Snow mode is 
selected.

2

VSA

®

 On and Off

 P. 479

Comes on when Mud/Sand mode 
is selected by pressing Intelligent 
Traction Management System 
switch.

Appears when Mud mode is selected.

2

Intelligent Traction Management

 

P. 476

Appears when Sand mode is selected.

2

Intelligent Traction Management

 

P. 476

Comes on when VSA

®

 OFF switch 

is pressed.

Appears when Mud or Sand mode is 
selected.

2

VSA

®

 On and Off

 P. 479

Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator

Comes on when you set the 
power mode to ON, and goes off 
when the engine starts.

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

Stays on constantly or does not 
come on at all 

- Have your vehicle 

checked by a dealer.

2

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) 
System Indicator Comes On

 P. 631

AWD models

AWD models

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Explanation

Message

Low Tire 
Pressure/TPMS 
Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on if the tire pressure of 
any of the tires becomes 
significantly low.

Comes on while driving 

- Stop in a 

safe place, check tire pressures, and 
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.

Blinks for about one minute, and 
then stays on if there is a problem 
with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, 
or when a compact spare tire is 
temporarily installed.

Blinks and remains on 

- Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle 
is fitted with a compact spare, get your 
regular tire repaired or replaced and put 
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators

Blinks when you operate the turn 
signal lever.

Blink along with all turn signals 
when you press the hazard 
warning button.

Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

 P. 581, 582 

High Beam 
Indicator

Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.

Lights On 
Indicator

Comes on whenever the light 
switch is on, or in 

AUTO

 when the 

exterior lights are on.

If you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF while the 
exterior lights are on, a chime sounds 
when the driver’s door is opened.

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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Fog Light 
Indicator

Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.

Immobilizer 
System Indicator

Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.

Blinks if the immobilizer system 
cannot recognize the key 
information.

Blinks 

- You cannot start the engine. Set 

the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

*1

, then 

select the ON mode again.

Repeatedly blinks 

- The system may be 

malfunctioning. Have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or 
add other devices to it. Electrical 
problems can occur.

Security System 
Alarm Indicator

Comes on briefly when you set the 
power mode to ON, then goes off.

Blinks when the security system 
alarm has been set.

2

Security System Alarm

 P. 150

Indicator

Indicator

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

System 
Message 
Indicator

Comes on along with a beep 
when a problem is detected. A 
system message on the driver 
information interface appears at 
the same time.

While the indicator is on, press the 

 

(home) button, select 

Warnings

, then 

press the 

ENTER

 button to see the 

message again.

Refer to the Indicators information in this 
chapter when a system message appears 
on the driver information interface. Take 
the appropriate action for the message.

The driver information interface does not 
return to the normal screen unless the 
warning is canceled, or the 

ENTER

 

button is pressed repeatedly.

Econ Mode 
Indicator

Comes on when the Econ mode is 
on.

2

ECON Mode

 P. 475

Intelligent 
Traction 
Management 
Indicator

Comes on when pressing the 
Intelligent Traction Management 
button.

2

Intelligent Traction Management

 

P. 476

*1

*1

2WD models

AWD models

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Auto Idle Stop 
Indicator (Green)

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

2

Auto Idle Stop

 P. 470

Auto Idle Stop 
System Indicator 
(Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

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

OFF

 button.

2

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

 

P. 471

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

Blinks 

- Have your vehicle checked by a 

dealer.

All-wheel drive 
(

AWD

Indicator

*

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

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

Blinks when the differential 
temperature is too high.

Stays on constantly

 - The engine drives 

the front wheels only in this state. Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Blinks while driving

 - Stop in a safe 

place, change to 

(

P

, and idle the engine 

until the indicator goes off. If the 
indicator does not stop blinking, take 
your vehicle to a dealer.

2

Intelligent Variable Torque 
Management (i-VTM4

TM

) AWD 

System

*

 P. 486

* Not available on all models

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Name

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Explanation

Message

Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
(

LKAS

) Indicator 

(Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem 
with the LKAS.

Stays on constantly 

- Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Lane Keeping 
Assist System 
(

LKAS

) Indicator 

(Green)

Comes on when you press the 

MAIN

 button.

2

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

 

P. 519

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Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Road Departure 
Mitigation 
(RDM) Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you change the power mode to 
ON, then goes off.

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

Stays on constantly 

- Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Comes on when the RDM system 
shuts itself off.

Stays on 

- The temperature inside the 

camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool 
down the camera.
The system activates when the 
temperature inside the camera cools 
down.

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 533

Stays on 

- The area around the camera 

is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your 
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off 
with a soft cloth.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if 
the indicator and message come back on 
after you cleaned the area around the 
camera.

2

Front Sensor Camera

 P. 533

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Name

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Explanation

Message

Adaptive Cruise 
Control (

ACC

Indicator 
(Amber)

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.

Comes on if there is a problem 
with ACC.

Comes on while driving 

- Have your 

vehicle checked by a dealer.

Adaptive Cruise 
Control (

ACC

Indicator (Green)

Comes on when you press the 

MAIN

 button.

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

 

P. 506

Collision 
Mitigation 
Braking 
System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

Indicator

Comes on for a few seconds when 
you change the power mode to 
ON, then goes off.

Comes on when you deactivate 
the CMBS

TM

. A driver information 

interface message appears for five 
seconds.

Comes on if there is a problem 
with the CMBS

TM

.

Stays on constantly without the 
CMBS

TM

 off 

- Have your vehicle checked 

by a dealer.

2

Collision Mitigation Braking 
System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

)

 P. 494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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