Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
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owners.honda.com (U.S.)
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Printed in U.S.A
2017 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Guide
©2016 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved 
2016 
OWNER’S GUIDE 
						

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VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
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 Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
 in 
operation:
•  Audio system  • Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth
® Audio  • Remote transmitter
•  Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®  • Smart entry System
•  HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the requi\
red 
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry \
Canada, 
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
 to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter\
ference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsib\
le for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada: 
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/251/310. \
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device \
may not 
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, \
including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
 California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle\
 may 
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
 California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of 
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\
DISCLOSURES
 Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of 
an eDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air 
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in unde\
rstanding 
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to 
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typicall\
y  
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such d\
ata as:
•  How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•  Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fasten\
ed;
•  How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or b\
rake 
pedal; and,
•  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances \
in 
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTe: eDR data are recorded by your vehicle 
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by th\
e e DR under 
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and 
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, 
could combine the eDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely 
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an eDR, special equipment is required, and access to 
the vehicle or the eDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other 
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read\
 the 
information if they have access to the vehicle or the eDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone e\
lse 
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
 Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inform\
ation 
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions l\
aw 
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may 
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but\
  
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SAFETY 
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CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
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Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 141).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 
2016 Honda Odyssey. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and 
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all Odyssey 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features 
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
 This 
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca 
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
 a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or v ehicle Warranty within 
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com 
and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy f\
rom your 
Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further 
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ........ 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 3
Important Safety Information .............. 3
Seat Belts ............................................... 5
Airbags .................................................... 9
Child Safety .......................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ....................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................... 24
Malfunction Indicators ...................... 24
Condition Indicators ........................... 26
On/Off Indicators  ................................. 27
Information Display*  ..........................28
Multi-Information Display* ............... 29
VEHICLE CONTROLS  ...........................30
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 30
Smart Entry System*  ...........................31
Power Tailgate Operation* ............... 32
Door Operation  .................................... 33
Power Window Operation ................ 36
Power Moonroof Operation*  ........... 37
Interior and Exterior Lights ............... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal ....................... 39
Wiper Operation  .................................. 40
Adjusting the Seats  ............................41
Rear Seats  ........................................... 44
Driving Position Memory System* ... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors  .........................48
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* ............. 49
HondaVAC
®* ........................................ 50
Cool Box* ............................................. 51Air Conditioning System*  .................
52
Climate Control System*  .................. 53
Seat Heaters* ...................................... 54
Customized Features  ..........................55
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ............. 56
Basic Audio Operation ....................... 56
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display 
(i-MID) ................................................... 58
FM/AM Radio ....................................... 59
Compact Disc (CD)  ..............................60
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive ................... 61
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 62
Pandora
® .............................................. 63
Models with two displays
Intelligent Multi-Information Display 
(i-MID) ................................................... 64
Touchscreen Operation ..................... 65
FM/AM Radio  ...................................... 66
SiriusXM
® Radio ................................. 67
Compact Disc (CD)   .............................68
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio   .......... 69
iPod
® or USB Flash Drive  ................. 70
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 71
Pandora
® .............................................. 72
HondaLink featuring Aha™ ............... 73
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ... 74
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®..... 78
Basic HFL Operation  ...........................78
Pairing a Phone  ................................... 80
Making a Call ...................................... 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
NAVIGATION*  ...................................... 84
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Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1  Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch 
      button*   p. 38, p. 39, p. 99
2  SeL/ReSeT knob   p. 28 
  Brightness control   p. 38
3  Wipers/washers   p. 40
4  Cruise control buttons   p. 98
5  Horn
6  voice recognition buttons   p. 78
7  Audio controls   p. 57
8  Instrument panel   p. 24
  Information display*/Multi-   
  information display (MID)*   p. 28
9   INFO buttons*   p. 29 
  SeL/ReSeT button*   p. 29
10  Hood release handle   p. 124
11  Power window switches   p. 36
  Door lock switches   p. 33
    Door mirror controls   p. 48
12  Fuel fill door handle   p. 106
13  Driving Position Memory System* p. 47
14  eNGINe START/STOP button*   p. 95
15  vehicle Stability Assist (vSA®) OFF  
  button   p. 97
  Lane Departure Warning (LDW)    
  button*    p. 101
  Power sliding door switch*    p. 34
  Power tailgate button*   p. 32
  Parking sensor system button*   p. 103
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
Entering a Destination ....................... 87
Routing .................................................. 89
DRIVING ................................................ 90
Before Driving ..................................... 90
Maximum Load Limit  ..........................91
Towing a Trailer  .................................. 93
Starting to Drive .................................. 95
Braking ................................................. 96
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
System ................................................... 97
Cruise Control  ...................................... 98
LaneWatch™*  ..................................... 99
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* ... 100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 101
Blind Spot Information (BSI)* ......... 102
Parking Sensor System* .................. 103
Rearview Camera*  ...........................104
Multi-View Rear Camera* ............... 105
Refueling ............................................ 106
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ....... 107
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ... 107
Shift Lever Does Not Move ............. 107
Jump Starting .................................... 108
Overheating ........................................ 109
Emergency Engine Stop* ................. 110
Emergency Towing  ...........................110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ................................................ 111Changing a Flat Tire 
..........................111
Fuse Locations ................................... 115
MAINTENANCE  ................................. 121
Safety Precautions  ...........................121
Maintenance Minder™ ....................122
Under the Hood  .................................. 124
Engine Oil ........................................... 125
Engine Coolant  .................................. 127
Checking the Battery ........................ 128
Window Washer Fluid ..................... 128
Changing Wiper Blades ................... 129
Tire Information  ................................. 131
Tire Labeling ...................................... 134
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................. 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) - Required Federal 
Explanation ........................................ 136
Testing of Readiness Codes ............ 138
SPECIFICATIONS  ...............................139
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ............. 140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting  ................................ 140
Contact Us .......................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ........... 142
Warranty Coverages  .........................142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ................ 143
INDEX .................................................. 150
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Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1  Intelligent Multi-Information 
Display (i-MID)   p. 64
2  Touchscreen*   p. 65
3  Hazard warning button 
4  Audio/phone/navigation* buttons 
  p. 64, p. 78, p. 84
5  Climate control system   p. 53
6  Seat heater switches*   p. 54
7  USB port   p. 56
Auxiliary input jack   p. 56
8  Moonroof switch*   p. 37Map lights   p. 38
HomeLink
® buttons*  p. 49
9  Cool Box button*   p. 51Center pocket
10  Rear entertainment system*   p. 74
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle 
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must 
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them. 
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help 
to keep you and your passengers safe.
 Important Safety Precautions•  Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fro\
m paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe 
to divert some attention away from driving.
 Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
   You WILL be KILLeD or SeRIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow     
   instructions.
   You CAN be KILLeD or SeRIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
   instructions. 
   You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
   This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your  
    vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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 Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorle\
ss, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and 
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels 
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle 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 ex\
haust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive wi\
th the 
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system a\
s 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.
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\
.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon mono\
xide 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.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags \
are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is \
equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and 
wear them properly.
 Lap/Shoulder Seat BeltsAll seven or eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat\
 belts with 
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you \
move freely 
while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden sto\
p, the 
retractor locks to restrain your body. The second- and third-row passenger’s seat 
belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enha\
nce 
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a mod\
erate 
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to 
inflate the front airbags.
 Proper Use of Seat BeltsFollow these guidelines for proper use:
•  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in t\
hat 
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the \
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury \
in a 
crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm\
 or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be\
 very 
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improv\
e 
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the pr\
otective 
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Regularly check the condition of your seat belts. Check for frays, cuts,\
 burns, 
and wear, and that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that do\
es not 
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly 
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as\
 soon 
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injur\
y or 
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them 
properly.
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 Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: 
•  Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
•  Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does 
not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use only mild soap 
and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is 
completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not prov\
ide proper 
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level \
of 
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a de\
aler after 
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or d\
eath if 
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon a\
s 
possible.
WARNING
 Fastening a Seat BeltAdjust your seat to the proper position (see page 41), and then follow\
 the below 
steps.
1.  Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2.  Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug 
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. 
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught 
on anything. 
3.  Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible 
across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder 
part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets 
your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash 
and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4.  If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove 
any slack, then make sure that the belt rests 
across the center of your chest and over your 
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over 
the strongest bones in your upper body.
  To release the belt, push the red PReSS button 
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted 
completely.
 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller a\
nd 
shorter occupants.
1.  Move the anchor up and down while holding the 
release button.
2.  Position the anchor so that the belt rests across 
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death \
in a 
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Pull out 
slowly.
Lap belt 
as low as 
possible.
Latch
plate
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 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
The seat belt for the second-row and third-row center seat is located in\
 the 
ceiling.
1.  Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and 
the latch plate from each holding slot in the 
ceiling.
2.  Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate 
and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not 
twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.
3.  Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly 
fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten 
the lap/shoulder seat belt.
  To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert a key 
into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
  For the second-row center seat, pivot the 
anchor buckle forward before unlatching the 
anchor.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side\
 airbags, and 
side curtain airbags.
 Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collisio\
n to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are des\
igned to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’\
s primary 
restraint system.
 Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood o\
f airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants. 
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes 
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, 
the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the 
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the 
airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless 
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system 
has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends 
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if 
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs 
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the 
passenger’s front airbag.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
•  Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•  Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
•  Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly 
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•  All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
•  Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Driver’s
seat 
position
sensor
Passenger’s 
seat
weight
sensors
Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the 
chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly\
 
latched.
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 Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver o\
r a front 
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e 
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
 Side Curtain AirbagsSide curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers\
 in outer 
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curt\
ain 
airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the li\
kelihood 
of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windo\
ws in 
crashes, particularly rollover crashes. 
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling 
above the side windows on both sides of the 
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy 
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact. 
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side 
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even 
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants shoul\
d wear 
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they c\
an interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe a\
ngled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy sl\
ightly after the 
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag
 Important Facts About Your AirbagsAlways wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the 
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A\
 front 
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possi\
ble. 
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying 
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp\
 object in 
your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers 
marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be 
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the 
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates\
.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side 
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact. 
 Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and\
 a 
message appears on the multi-information display*.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides 
vehicle start-up, 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.
*
*if equipped
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash,\
 
even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
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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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front 
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This 
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors 
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant 
or small child, on the seat.U.S.
Ca nad a
Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a b\
ack seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy 
and the indicator will not come on. 
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passe\
nger’s 
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as: 
•  An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
•  A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.\
•  A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’\
s seat.
•  The front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or \
oor 
behind it.
•  An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer\
 as soon 
as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the t\
otal weight 
on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
1  Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint  System) front airbags. The driver’s 
airbag is stored in the center 
of the steering wheel; the front 
passenger’s airbag is stored in the 
dashboard. Both are marked SRS 
AIRBAG.
2  Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. 
The airbags are stored in the outer 
edges of the seat-backs. Both are 
marked SIDE AIRBAG.
3  Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The 
airbags are stored in the ceiling, 
above the side windows. The front 
and rear pillars are marked SIDE 
CURTAIN AIRBAG.
4  An electronic control unit that continually monitors and can 
record information about the 
sensors, the airbag activators, the 
seat belt tensioners, and driver and 
front passenger seat belt use when 
the vehicle is on.
5  Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s 
seat belts incorporate sensors that 
detect whether or not they are 
fastened.
6  A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag 
will inflate with less force.
7  Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front 
passenger’s airbag will be turned off 
if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 
kg) or less (the weight of an infant or 
small child).
8  Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side 
impact.
9  An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s 
front airbag has been turned off.
10  An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem 
with the airbag system or seat belt 
tensioners.
11  Safing sensor
12  A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll 
over.
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