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Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a 
message appears on the driver information interface.

When the power mode is set to ON

The indicator comes on for a few seconds, 
then goes off. This tells you the system is 
working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the 
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat 
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

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WARNING

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in 
serious injury or death if the airbag systems 
or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as 
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts 
you to a possible problem.

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When the passenger airbag off 
indicator comes on

The indicator comes on to alert you that the 
passenger’s airbag has been turned off. 
This occurs if the seat is empty or when the 
weight sensors determine that a small child or 
infant is on the passenger seat.

Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat. 

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If the indicator is on, in the event of a crash the passenger’s airbag will not deploy. 
The passenger's knee airbag will not deploy, either.

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm 
that:

The occupant is sitting in an upright position, 
wearing the seat belt properly and the seat-back is 
not excessively reclined.

The occupant is not leaning against the door or 
center console.

The occupant’s feet are placed on the floor in front 
of them.

There are no objects hanging from the front 
passenger’s seat.

Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back 
pocket.

No liquid has been spilled on or under the seat.

There is no child seat or other object pressing 
against the rear of the seat or seat-back.

There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on 
the back of the front passenger’s seat.

There are no objects placed under or beside the 
front passenger’s seat. Improperly positioned 
objects can interfere with the advanced airbag 
sensors.

The floor mat behind the front passenger's seat is 
set in the correct position evenly on the floor. An 
improperly placed mat can interfere with the 
advanced airbag sensors.

The head restraint is not contacting the roof.

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Canada

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and 
go off periodically if the total weight on the seat is 
near the airbag cutoff threshold. For a small adult, 
depending on physique and posture, the system may 
not recognize him/her as an adult and thus deactivate 
the passenger’s airbag.
If this occurs, please confirm that the conditions set 
forth in the above bullet points on the previous page 
are met.
If the above conditions are met and the indicator is 
still on, then with the transmission in park, turn the 
ignition off and back on.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as 
possible if:

All of the above conditions are met, and the 
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the 
front passenger seat.

The seat is empty and the indicator is off.

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front 
seat when the indicator is on.

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Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any 
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. 
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be 
replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s 
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners for 
the front seats and outer rear seats, and each seat belt that was worn during the 
crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer

This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver's seat position 
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or 
modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda 
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.

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We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag 
system components, including the airbag, tensioners, 
sensors, and control unit.

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Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle crashes are the 
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province 
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride 
in a vehicle.

Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat.

 This is because:

An inflating front airbag can injure or kill a 
child sitting in the front seat.

A child in the front seat is more likely to 
interfere with the driver's ability to safely 
control the vehicle.

Statistics show that children of all sizes and 
ages are safer when they are properly 
restrained in a rear seat.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that all children 
ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear 
seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws 
restricting where children may ride.

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Children who are unrestrained or 
improperly restrained can be seriously 
injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be 
properly restrained in a child seat. A larger 
child should be properly restrained with a 
seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

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Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the 
event of a collision.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would 
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.

Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the seat 
belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.

Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when 
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate 
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.

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

To remind you of the passenger's front airbag 
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning 
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the 
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions 
on these labels.

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Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or 
wrap one around their neck can result in 
serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat 
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a 
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, 
and locked.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant 
reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat.

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. Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat 
and the seat in front of it.

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

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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.

Protecting Infants

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Protecting Infants

Experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a 
child so long as the child’s height and weight are 
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Infants should never be seated in a forward-facing 
position.

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

Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat 
installed in a rear seating position.
The weight sensor in the front seat may not correctly 
detect the actual weight of the occupant.

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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 has exceeded the weight and height limitations of a rear-facing child seat, 
the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat 
until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child seat.

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.

Protecting Smaller Children

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

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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 including recommended expiration dates 
as well as the instructions in this manual. 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 manual 
for proper installation instructions.

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 or 
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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 outer rear seats. 
A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of 
connectors.

The location of each lower anchor is shown in 
the illustration.

1.

Make sure to lock the seat-back in the 
upright position.

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.

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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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.

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Never attach two child seats to the same 
anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not 
be strong enough to hold two child seat 
attachments and may break, causing 
serious injury or death.

Lower 
Anchors

Rigid Type

Lower Anchors

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3.

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.

4.

Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

5.

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

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.

Flexible Type

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Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the 
rear center seat

Each outer rear seat is equipped with a pair of lower 
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however, 
is not equipped with anchors of any kind.
The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a 
standard distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The distance 
between the two inner anchors is 17 inches (432.6 mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted 
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the 
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with 
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the 
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s 
instructions for that system permit the use of the 
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is 
properly attached to both the lower anchors and 
tether anchors.

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Using the outer rear seats’ inner anchors to 
secure a LATCH-compatible child seat in the 
center seating position may result in failure 
of the child seat, causing injury or death.

Only use the outer rear seats’ inner anchors 
to install a child seat in the center seating 
position if the manufacturer’s instructions 
expressly permit.

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Straight Top Tether Type

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Other Top Tether Type

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

1.

Make sure to lock the seat-back in the 
upright position.

2.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

3.

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

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Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

4.

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

5.

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.

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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 4 – 5.

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

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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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6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

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

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A tether anchor point is provided behind the 
rear outer seating positions and in the ceiling 
for the rear center.
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.

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 to the anchor.

3.

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

Adding Security with a Tether

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Adding Security with a Tether

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

Tether Anchor Points

Outer position

Tether 
Anchor 
Point

Center position

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Straight Top Tether Type

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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 to the anchor.

5.

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

Anchor

Tether Strap Hook

Other Top Tether Type

Anchor

Anchor Cover

Straight Top Tether Type

Anchor

Anchor Cover

Other Top Tether Type

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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.

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.

Protecting Larger Children

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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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 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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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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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.

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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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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.

Sun Visor
U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Air Conditioner System

Canadian models

Sun Visor
U.S. models only

U.S. models

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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.

Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red)

U.S.

Canada

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*1

Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)

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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 manual. 

Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp

Charging System 
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System 
(

ABS

) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator 
(Amber)

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 

(VSA

®

) System Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 

(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

 P. 94

 P. 94

 P. 94

 P. 95

 P. 95

*1

*1

 P. 99

*1

Shift Position Indicator

 P. 95

Transmission System 
Indicator

 P. 95

 P. 96

 P. 96

 P. 97

 P. 97

 P. 100

 P. 98

*1

*1

 P. 98

*1

 P. 97

*1

 P. 100

 P. 100

 P. 100

*1

*1

Low Temperature 
Indicator

 P. 96

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

* Not available on all models

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*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 manual. 

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

Lane Keeping Assist System 
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)

Safety Support Indicator 
(Green/Gray)

 P. 105

 P. 106

 P. 109

*1

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

 P. 105

*1

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) Indicator 
(White/Green)

 P. 106

*1

Safety Support Indicator 
(Amber)

 P. 107

System Message Indicator

Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop System 
Indicator (Amber)

 P. 103

Immobilizer System 
Indicator

 P. 101

 P. 102

 P. 103

Auto Idle Stop Suspend 
Indicator

 P. 104

*1

Auto Idle Stop Indicator 
(Green)

 P. 103

Cruise Mode Indicator 
(White/Green)

 P. 105

 P. 101

Hill Descent Control System 
Indicator (White/Green)

 P. 102

*1

Security System Alarm 
Indicator

ECON

 Mode Indicator

 P. 102

NORMAL

 Mode Indicator

 P. 102

SNOW

 Mode Indicator

 P. 102

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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.

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

Comes on for about 30 seconds when you apply 
the electric parking brake while the power mode is 
in ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then goes off.

Stays on for about 30 seconds when you set the 
power mode to VEHICLE OFF while the electric 
parking brake is applied, then goes off.

Comes on when the brake fluid level is low.

Comes on while driving

 - Make sure the parking 

brake is released. Stop in a safe place and check the 
brake fluid level.

2

What to do when the indicator comes on 
while driving

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(Red)

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Parking Brake and 
Brake System 
Indicator (Red)

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

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.

2

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

 P. 650

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. 649

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.

2

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

 P. 650

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

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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 while driving

 - Avoid high speeds and 

sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a dealer 
immediately.

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

Stays on constantly

 - 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. 419

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

Comes on if the brake 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.

Automatic Brake 
Hold System 
Indicator

Comes on when the automatic brake hold 
system is on.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

 P. 551

Automatic Brake 
Hold Indicator

Comes on when the automatic brake hold is 
activated.

2

Automatic Brake Hold

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U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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.

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

2

Testing of Readiness Codes

 P. 673

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

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

2

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On 
or Blinks

 P. 648

Charging System 
Indicator

Comes on when there is a problem with the 
charging system.

Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer 
immediately.

2

Checking the Battery

 P. 616

2

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

 

P. 648

Shift Position 
Indicator

Indicates the current shift position.

2

Shifting

 P. 438

Transmission 
System Indicator

Blinks if the transmission system has a 
problem.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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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.

Comes on for a while when the rear seat 
belt is unfastened while the power mode in 
ON.

Blinks while driving if you and/or any 
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 passengers fasten their seat belts.

Stays on after you and/or the passengers have 
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. 45

Low Fuel Indicator 
(Amber)

Comes on when the fuel reserve is running 
low (approximately 2.1 U.S. gal./8.0 Liter 
left).

Comes on 

- Refuel your vehicle as soon as 

possible.

Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel 
gauge.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Low Temperature 
Indicator

Comes on when the engine coolant 
temperature is low.

If the indicator stays on after the engine has 
reached normal operating temperature, there may 
be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have 
your vehicle inspected 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)

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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. 651

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Vehicle Stability 
Assist

TM

 (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 Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka 

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

 

P. 451

2

Hill start assist system

 P. 434

2

Brake Assist System

 P. 555

2

Agile Handling Assist

 P. 453

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.

Vehicle Stability 
Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

OFF

 Indicator

Comes on when you partially disable VSA

®

.

2

VSA

®

 On and Off

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Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

*

May come on briefly if the power mode is 
set to ON and the vehicle is not moved 
within 45 seconds, to indicate the 
calibration process is not yet complete.

Comes on and stays on when:

-

One or more tires’ pressures are 
determined to be significantly low.

-

The system has not been calibrated.

Comes on while driving 

- Stop in a safe place, 

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

Stays on after the tires are inflated to the 
recommended pressures 

- The system needs to 

be calibrated.

2

TPMS Calibration

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Blinks for about one minute, and then stays 
on if there is a problem with the TPMS, 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 tire, get your regular tire repaired or 
replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as 
you can.

Comes on if the TPMS is deactivated 
temporarily after the battery has been 
disconnected, then reconnected.

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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Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators

Blinks when you operate the turn signal 
lever.

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

Does not blink or blinks rapidly

2

Replacing Light Bulbs

 P. 599

Lights On 
Indicator

Comes on when the parking, tail, and other 
external lights are on.

2

Light Switches

 P. 180

High Beam 
Indicator

Comes on when the high beam headlights 
are on.

Auto High-Beam 
Indicator

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

2

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

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Immobilizer 
System Indicator

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

Blinks when the security system alarm has 
been set.

2

Security System Alarm

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U.S.

Canada

Indicator

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Indicator

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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