2003 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

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. 229 . 229 Braking System Break-in, New Car . 204 .. Brightness Control, Instruments . 69 ........................ . 68 Brights, Headlights Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Brake Lights Ceiling Light Door Courtesy Light Front Parking Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Light License Plate Light Specifications Spotlights Trunk Light Turn Signal Lights Vanity Mirror Lights .......................... .............................. .............................. ................ ................ ................................. ......... ................... ............................ ................................... ............................... .................... ................ .............................. . 318 . 317 . 320 . 321 . 315 . 312 . 319 . 319 . 365 . 321 . 322 . 315 . 321 . 312 Bulbs, Halogen CONTINUED Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：１２　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３８７ Index .............. .................. ............................ ............. ............................. Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player CD Pocket, Center Certification Label Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Engine Coolant Changing Oil ....................................... ........................ ........................ ............................................ .................... ............ . 364 . 52 . 214 . ii . 142, 157, 177 . 140 . 105 . 362 . 308 . 335 . 275 How to When to ........................................ ...................................... ... Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks Child Seats ............ .................. ....................................... .......... ................................... Tether Anchorage Points . 270 . 250 . 58, 348 . 218 . 84 . 26 . 39 . 286 Cleaner, Air Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Carpeting Exterior .................... ................................... ...................................... . 327 . 328 . 326 II Fabric Interior Leather Seat Belts Vinyl Window . 329 ......................................... . 328 ....................................... . 329 ....................................... . 329 ................................... . 329 ........................................... . 330 ...................................... ............... . 119 . 139, 156, 174 . 285 . 372 . 105 . 220 . 334 . 103 . 378 . 55 ................................... ........................ ................................... ............ .............................. ................. ............... ............. Climate Control System Clock, Setting the ......... Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Coin Pocket Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant ＊ Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge ........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... .................... Corrosion Protection Crankcase Emissions Control System Cruise Control Operation Customer Relations Office ........................................ ............ .......... . 272 . 210 . 267 . 64 . 331 . 371 . 195 . 378 DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick ................ ....................................... ................ ............ ................ .................................... ............... . ii . 56 . 69 . 380 . 72 . 364 . 68 Automatic Transmission . 280, 281 . 208 Engine Oil . 70 . 229 . 272 .................................. .......................... ........ ..................... Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual .............. .......... . 78 . 367 Transmission ............................. ..................................... Drive Belts Driver and Passenger Safety Driving ........................................... .................................... ......................... ................ Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries . 221 . 302 . 5 . 217 . 211 . 235 . 370 ........... Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：１８　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３８８ Index Dust and Pollen Filter .................. . 300 . 211 Economy, Fuel . 333 Emergencies on the Road . 342 Battery, Jump Starting . 351 Brake System Indicator . 335 Changing a Flat Tire . 348 Charging System Indicator . 354 Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 347 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 349 . 352 Manually Closing Moonroof . 345 Overheated Engine . 102 . 72 . 358 . 371 .............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... ... .................. ......................... ...................... ...................... ....................... Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Engine Belts Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator . 302 ............................................ .... . 64 Lamp Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use ................................ ........ .............. . 58, 349 . 58, 347 . 268 ....................................... ............................... ............................ .................... Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting . 345 . 365 . 222, 226 . 219 Engine Speed Limiter . 222, 226 Ethanol in Gasoline . 369 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 371 Exhaust Fumes . 52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ...................... ............................... .......... Belts by Exterior, Cleaning the ........................................ .................. . 19 . 326 Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and ............................ ................................... . 329 . 112 Convenience Filling the Fuel Tank Filter .............................. .................... . 111 . 204 Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... . 300 . 270 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ............... . 283 5-speed Manual Transmission Shifting the ................................ . 221 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids ............. ................... . 72 . 335 Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Fuel Automatic Transmission . 280, 281 . 284 Brake Clutch . 285 . 283 Manual Transmission . 285 Power Steering . 279 Windshield Washer . 92 . 370 . 72 . 204 . 205 . 65 . 204 . 369 . 204 . 354 .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. ........................... ..... .......................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ..................... Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Filling the Fuses, Checking the CONTINUED III Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：２５　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３８９ Index Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the ............... .......................................... ......................................... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................ Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 211 . 369 . 204 . 65 . 204 . 204 . 204 Engine Coolant Temperature . 64 . 65 Fuel . 63 Speedometer Tachometer . 63 ... ............................................... ............................... ................................. Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission Glass Cleaning Glove Box ......................... .............................. ........................................ . 221 . 330 . 86 .......... . 222 Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers ............. .............. . 312 . 72 IV Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Daytime Running Lights Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ........................................ ........................................ .............. ............ ............ ......................... ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... ............................... ............. Head Restraints Heating and Cooling Heated Mirror High Altitude, Starting at HomeLink Wireless Control . 68 . 312 . 69 . 69 . 68 . 68 . 312 . 68 . 91 . 112 . 102 . 220 System Hood, Opening the Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning ........................................ ....................... ........................... ................................. . 198 . 206 . 285 . 236 ... Identification Number, Vehicle . 362 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ Immobilizer System . 74 . 77 . 372 . 76 Tether Anchorage Points Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats ......... ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ................................. ............................. ............................ ........ ........................... ............................... Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction . 6 . 57 . 30 . 30 . 39 . 303 . 101 . 305 . 57 . 69 . 328 . 108 . i ........................................ Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting ........................ ....................................... ................................ . 337 . 336 . 342 Keys .................................................. . 74 Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：３２　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９０ Index Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Leather, Cleaning Lights ....................... ................. ........................ ......................... Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ...... LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 362 . 70 . 42 . 329 . 312 . 57 . 58 . 60 . 77 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Trunk ....... ............................ .................................... ........................................... ........................ ... . 77 . 205 . 86 . 84 Low Coolant Level . 210 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 221 Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 347 ... . 364 Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage . 214 ... ......................................... Maintenance .................................. ... ........................................ ...................... .......................................... . 245 Owner Maintenance Checks . 265 . 260 Record Required Indicator . 65 . 246 Safety ............................. Schedule . 250-259 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 58, 349 . 221 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid . 283 Meters, Gauges . 63 . 369 Methanol in Gasoline . 101 Mirrors, Adjusting . 100 Moonroof . 352 . 100 ................... ........ ............................... ................... ........................ ....................................... ...................... ................................... Closing Manually Operation Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... .................. ............... . 224 . 204 . 222 . ii . 362 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204 ... Odometer . 63 ......................................... Odometer/Outside Temperature ...................................... ............................... Indicator . 63 . 64 Odometer, Trip Oil Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 270 . 250 . 208 . 58, 347 Chart ...................................... . 269 ........... ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78 .. Operation in Foreign Countries . 370 . 101 Outside Mirrors ............................ . 64 Outside Temperature ..................... . 345 Overheating, Engine .................... ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 265 . 369 Oxygenated Fuel .......................... CONTINUED Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：３８　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９１ Index . 69 Panel Brightness Control .............. . 224 Park Gear Position ........................ . 228 Parking ........................................... . 102 Parking Brake ............................... Parking Lights . 58 ................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 373 . 372 PGM-FI System ............................. . 327 Polishing and Waxing .................. ................................... Pollen Filter . 300 . 11 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ . 19 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ............................ Protecting Adults . 12 Additional Safety Precautions . 20 ... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 19 . 21 ........................ . 30 ....................... . 36 ....... ......... . 33 Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ................................. . 39 . 40 VI Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound ................... . 345 System ....................... .. .......................... .......................... .......................... ................. ......... . 134, 150, 169 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 318 . 93 Rear Seat Armrest Rear Seat, Folding . 92 . 101 Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger . 72 . 87, 90 Reclining the Seat Backs . 222 Recommended Shift Speeds . 57 Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter . 80 Replacement Information ....... ............................. ....................... ................. ....................................... ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... Air Cleaner Element Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Tires Wiper Blades ........................................... ............................. . 286 . 275 . 270 . 354 . 312 . 250 . 289, 292 . 306 . 297 ....................... Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 44 Reserve Tank, Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ................. ............................... .................. ................................ . 210 . 21 . 224 . 306 ＊ ......... ........................................ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs ................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... ....................................... .................. ............. ............................... ........................................... ............... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt . 8 . 380 . 7 . 9 . 11 . 11 . 8 . 10 . 53 . ii . 8 . 42 Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and . 43 . 329 . 42 . 44 Beeper ................................ . 42, 58 Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：４４　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９２ Index System Components Use During Pregnancy ................... ............... ........................ ............................ ......................... ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... Seats, Adjusting the Security System Select/Reset Knob Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags . 42 . 19 . 87 . 194 . 65 . 362 . 250 . 382 . 204 . 139, 156, 174 . 223 . 226 . 47 How Your Side Airbags Work . 47 How The SIDE Airbag Cutoff ..... ........................ .................................... ... .......... ＊ Indicator Light Works Side Curtain Airbags How Your Side Curtain ........... ...................... . 49 . 48 .......................... ............................... ..................................... ................... . 48 . 68 . 308 . 326 . 134, 150, 169 ................ Airbags Work Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ . 334 . 366 ........ Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer SRS, Additional Information . 289, 292 . 364 . 195 . 222, 226 . 63 . 45 Additional Safety Precautions . 51 How Your Airbags .................... ................................ ........................ ................................... .......... ... Work ............................ How Your SRS Indicator . 45, 47, 48 Works ....................................... SRS Components ........................ SRS Service .................................. SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine . 48 . 45 . 51 . 48, 59 .... . 78 ....................... . 219 In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 220 . 342 . 345 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. . 73 . 77 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Car ....................... . 134, 150, 169 . 323 ........................... Sun Visor ........................................ Sunglasses Holder ........................ Supplemental Restraint System . 106 . 107 Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ...................................... ......................... ................... .................................. . 51 . 48, 59 . 45 . 269 Synthetic Oil . 63 ..................................... Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ...... . 317 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... ..................... . 367 . 371 . 369 Converter . 373 . 64 Temperature Gauge Tether Anchorage Points . 39 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373 . 139, 156, 174 Time, Setting the Timing Belt . 302 ............................... ....................... .............. .. .................................... .......... CONTINUED VII Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：５１　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９３ Index . 308 . 335 . 303 . 304 . 305 . 334 . 367 . 303 . 305 . 306 . 306 . 308 . 366 . 335 Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tires .................................... ......... ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Traction Control System ..................................... ................ .............. TCS Activation Indicator TCS Indicator TCS ON/OFF Switch ... ...................... ............... Transmission Checking Fluid Level, . 237 . 358 . 232 . 59, 233 . 60, 232 . 233 Automatic ...................... . 280, 281 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ................................... . 283 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk .................. Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ................... .................................... . 280, 283 . 362 . 223 . 221 . 367 . 64 . 84 . 85 . 84 . 60 . 70 Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Light Turn Signals Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care ..................... . 331 of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ..................... ....... . 333 . 367 . 204 . 328 . 272 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load ................................ ................. . 106 . 215 Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil ...................... .... ............................. ................................................. ............................... .................................. . 364 . 362 . 323 . 362 . 329 . 269 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............. ......... .................. . ii . 53 . 379 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Operation ........ ..................................... ......................................... .................. Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows ............... ............ .......................... ...................................... . 279 . 72 . 326 . 327 . 73 . 305 . 334 . 337 Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ..................................... .................. ........................... . 330 . 96 . 72 VIII Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５０：５４　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９４ Windshield Cleaning Washers ....................................... ....................................... . 70 . 72 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 297 . 70 . 305 . 358 ＊ : U.S. only Index IX Main Menust０２／０７／２３　２２：５１：１２　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０３９５ Service Information Summary Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) All other models Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 268 detergent oil (see page ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see pages and 280 281 ). 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 283 Capacity: ). 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 285 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 284 ). Main Menu2003 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................2 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................111 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................203 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................217 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................245 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................325 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................333 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................361 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................377 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................381 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index ..................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. Navigation System ０２／０７／２３　２１：４７：２４　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2003 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. symbol. This Main Menu０２／０７／２３　２１：４７：３５　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００３ A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this car safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use your own good judgement. ii You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels − Safety Messages on the car. − three signal words: These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING , or CAUTION and one of 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. Safety Headings − Safety Precautions. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Section Instructions − such as Driver and Passenger Safety. − how to use this car correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it Main Menu０２／０７／２３　２１：４８：０２　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００５ Your Car at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS (P.101) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.96) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/ FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.84/204) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.206) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.72) AUDIO SYSTEM DIGITAL CLOCK (P.134, 150, 169) (P.139, 156, 174) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.112) Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０７／２３　２１：４８：０８　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００６ INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 69) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 70, 71/72) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 68/70) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 192) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES ＊ MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 100) Your Car at a Glance HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 72) CRUISE CONTROLS (P. 195) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 72, 112, 125, 131) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 232) TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT (P. 73) HORN ＊ Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０７／２３　２１：４８：１６　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００８ Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your car. Important Safety Precautions Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts Airbags Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ......... ............. ....................................... ........................................... .................. .......................... .................................. ........ ............................ ..... ........... 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats Protecting Adults . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 12 . 13 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat ..................................... .... 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Belts . 14 . 15 . 15 . 18 Position . 18 Advice for Pregnant Women . 19 Additional Safety Precautions . 20 . 21 ................................ ..... ... ........................ Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... Children Should Sit in the Back ........................................... The Passenger’s Front Airbag Seat . 21 . 22 Poses Serious Risks to Children ............................... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Children If a Child Requires Close . 22 . 24 Attention . 25 Additional Safety Precautions . 25 General Guidelines for Using .................................. ... Child Seats Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children ............................... ....................... ......... . 26 . 30 . 33 Protecting Larger Children Using Child Seats with ....... . 36 . 39 . 40 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. Additional Information About Your ................................. . 42 .. Seat Belt System Components . 42 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 42 Automatic Seat Belt Seat Belts Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 43 . 44 Your Airbags SRS Components How Your Front Airbags ........................... ........................ . 45 . 45 Work . 45 How Your Side Airbags Work . 47 How Your Side Curtain ......................................... ... Airbags Work .......................... . 48 How the SRS Indicator Works . 48 .. How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works . 49 Airbag Service . 51 Additional Safety Precautions . 51 . 52 . 53 ........... ............................. ... ............. ................................... Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu０２／０７／２３　２１：４８：２９　３１ＳＤＡ６００　０００９ Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page .) Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Car in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 248 .) Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 15 .) Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 21 .) Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０７／２３　２１：４８：３７　３１ＳＤＡ６００　００１０ (3) (10) (8) (9) (1) (4) (2) (7) (5) (7) (6) (11) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags ＊ (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Tensioners ＊ ＊ If equipped

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2003 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual