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Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Safe Driving

A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.

Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.

Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.

If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

Safe Driving

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.

When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.

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.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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

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Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Safe Driving

A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each second and third row seating position. If
you have a child seat that comes with a tether
but can be installed with a seat belt, the tether
may be used for additional security.

Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point.

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Adding Security with a Tether

Adding Security with a Tether

Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
whether using the seat belt or lower anchors.

Second row seat

Third row seat

Tether Anchorage Points

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

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Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
outside/through the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.

Second row outer position

Tether Strap

Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Other Top Tether Type

Tether Strap

Hook

Anchor

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Safe Driving

Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

Second row center seat

Anchor

Tether

Strap

Hook

Straight Top Tether Type

Other Top Tether Type

Anchor

Tether

Strap

Hook

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Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.

Third row seat

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

Straight Top Tether Type

Other Top Tether Type

Tether Strap Hook

Anchor

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Safety of Larger Children

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Safe Driving

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

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Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?

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Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?

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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

Safety of Larger Children

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.

Child Safety

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:

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Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.

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Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

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

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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

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

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

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The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

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The exhaust system may have been damaged.

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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.

Select the fresh air mode.

Select the

mode.

Set the fan speed to high.

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.

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.

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.

Radiator Cap

Dashboard

U.S. models only

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

U.S. models

Canadian models

Air Conditioner System

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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)

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

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

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Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.

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

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The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake applied.

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Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you push the electric
parking brake switch with the
power mode in OFF.

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Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you set the power mode to
OFF while the electric parking
brake is set.

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Comes on while driving

- Make sure the

parking brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.

What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving

P. 665

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Comes on along with the Parking
Brake and 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.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 666

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Comes on along with the ABS
indicator

- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks

P. 665

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Blinks and the Parking Brake and
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.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 666

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Amber)

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

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

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Comes on while driving

- Avoid high

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

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Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric parking brake
system and/or the automatic brake
hold system.

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Stays on constantly

- Avoid using the

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

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Amber)

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

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

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

Maximum Load Limit

P. 467

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Stays on constantly

- Have your

vehicle checked by a dealer.

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U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator

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Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 565

Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator

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Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 565

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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

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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.

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

Testing of Readiness Codes

P. 689

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

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

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks

P. 664

U.S.