2010 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

Jack, Tire Jump Starting

................. ....................................... ................................

. 354
. 354
. 360

Index

Keys

..................................................

. 76

Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System Lights

....................... .................

..................

. 378
. 69
. 14, 19
. 42

...............................

Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal

.................... ....................................... .........................................

............................ LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks

. 325
. 55
. 69
. 60, 69
...... . 78

Anti-theft Steering Column Childproof Door Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Lockout Prevention Power Door Trunk

....... .......................... ............................ .................................. .................... ................................. ...........................................

. 78
. 86
. 257
. 113
. 80
. 79
. 90

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Index

........................ ......................... ...

. 263
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator . 61
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 278
. 56, 365
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lower Anchors . 42
Lubricant Specifications

................................

...

Chart

..................................

Luggage, Storing (Cargo)

. 380, 382
. 269

...........

Maintenance

.................................. ........................................

. 301
. 303

Minder Main Items and Sub

Items

..............................

. 306, 309

Owner’s Maintenance

Checks

Minder Indicator Safety

................................... ......................... .......................................... ....... ................... ........

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Modifications Your Vehicle

.................... ........................ .........

. 308
. 62
. 302
. 366
. 278
. 321
. 55, 63
.257
. 101
. 268

.........................

Moonroof

.......................................

. 107

Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels

.................... .... .........................

. 363
. 308
. 257

Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification

................... .................. .....................

................... ...............

. 281
. 256
. 279
. i . 378

Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 256
Odometer . 64
Oil

... .........................................

Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity

. 314
. 303
. 262
. 56, 365

Chart

...................................... ...........

. 313
. 78

ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery

. 390
.................................... . 102
Outside Mirrors ............................ . 65
Outside Temperature Indicator ....

Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake

.............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................

. 72
. 281
. 285
. 109

.................

System Indicator

. 57, 367
Parking Lights . 69
................................. Parking Over Things that Burn . 392
.. .... Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . 30
PGM-FI System ............................. . 391
. 335
Pollen Filter ................................... . 79
Power Door Locks .......................... . 92
Power Seat Adjustments ................ ............... Power Socket Locations . 111
. 103
Power Windows ............................ . 16
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 16

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Index

Protecting Children

General Guidelines Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with

........................ ..................... ....................... ....... .........

. 33
. 33
. 38
. 47
. 39

Tethers

Using LATCH

..................................... .............................

. 46
. 42

............................

................... ............. .................

Radiator Overheating . 363
Radio/CD Sound System . 133
Radio Theft Protection . 213
. 157, 187
Radio, XM ........................... Readiness Codes . 393
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 330
.. . 97
Rear Seat, Folding .......................... . 124, 132
Rear Ventilation Rear View Mirror . 101
. 74
Rear Window Defogger . 92, 93
Reclining the Seat Backs . 279
Recommended Shift Speeds . 257
Refueling Reminder Indicators . 56
. 86
Remote Transmitter

....... ........................................ ....................... .......................

.................... .......................... ................. .........

Replacement Information

Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades

................ .......................................... ................................ ................................ ........................................... .............................

. 314
. 368
. 325
. 324
. 344
. 336

Replacing Seat Belts After a

Crash

Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Coolant Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire

. 20
............................................ .......... . 398
. 263, 316
. 33
. 281
. 343

............................... .................. ................................

.........

＊

＊

Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features

.................................. .........

................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................

Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts

.....................................

Airbags Seat Belts

Additional Information

...............

. 8, 18
. 398
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 52
. iii . 8, 18
. 18

Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners

............................... .....................................

Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and

................................

. 19
. 334
. 14, 19
. 20

................

Beeper

................................

System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

................... ............... ...

. 18, 56
. 18
. 16
. 19

Seats

.................................

Adjusting Folding Heaters

......................................... ....................................... ............................ ......................... ..................... ... ............................... .............................. ........................... ......... .......................... ...

Security System Select/Reset Knob Selecting a Child Seat Selector Knob (Disc Changer) Serial Number Service Minder Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators

. 92-94
. 97
. 100
. 217
. 63
. 40
. 149
. 378
. 303
. 399
. 257
. 214
. 280

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Index

Shift Lock Release Side Airbags

........................ ................................

. 283
. 9, 27
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
... How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags

...................... ..................

. 30
. 9, 28

How Your Side Curtain

Airbags Work

.......................... ............................... ..................................... ................................

. 28
. 69
. 345
. 133

Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

......................................

Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Speedometer SRS, Additional Information

. 352
. 381, 383
.................... . 380, 382
............................ . 380, 382
........................ . 223
................................ . 279, 283
........................ . 63
................................... . 21
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 32
... . 31
Airbag Service ............................. Airbag System Components . 21
...... How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................

Indicator Works

. 30

How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... . 30
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
.. How Your Front Airbags

Works

....................................... . 23
How Your Side Airbags Works . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................

SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine

. 28
. 29, 57
.... . 78
....................... . 277

Work

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

With a Dead Battery

.................................. ................ ........

. 277
. 360
. 363

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock

................................ .............

.......

Steering Wheel Buttons Stereo Sound System Sun Visors Sunglasses Holder Supplemental Restraint

................... ...................................... ........................

. 75
. 78
. 211, 230
. 133
. 114
. 113

System Servicing SRS Indicator

.................................. ......................................

.........................

. 9, 21
. 31
. 29, 57

System Components

................... ..................................

. 21
. 313

Synthetic Oil

Taking Care of the Unexpected . 351
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic

...... .....

. 384
. 390

Converter

. 392
............................... . 66
....................... Temperature Gauge . 65
.................... Temperature, Outside . 46
.............. Tether Anchorage Points ................ . 213
Theft Protection, Radio .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 392
. 214
Time, Setting the .......................... . 324
Timing Belt .................................... . 345
Tire Chains .................................... ......... Tire, How to Change a Flat . 353
. 386
Tire Information ........................... ................................. Tire Labeling . 386

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Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) Low Tire Pressure

............

. 291, 388

Checking Fluid Level,

Transmission

Indicator

...........................

. 59, 291

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

..............................

. 319

Tires

Required Federal

..................

Explanation

............................

TPMS Indicator

. 388
. 59, 292
. 339
............................................... . 340
.............................. Air Pressure . 345
........................................ Chains . 341
......................... Checking Wear . 352
.......................... Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading ...... . 384
Glossary of Tire Terminology . 387
. 339
Inflation ...................................... .................................. Inspection . 341
. 344
Replacing ................................... . 343
Rotating ...................................... . 342
Service Life ................................ ........................................... Snow . 345
. 381, 383
Specifications . 353

....................

...................

A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Weight Limit

..................................... ................ .............................

. 294
. 375
. 294

Tools, Tire Changing Towing

Index

................................ .................

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )

. 115
. 270
. 380, 382
. 378

.............

....

System

....................................

VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator

.........................

........

...

.............................

.............................

Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil Voice Control System

................................................. ..................................

...........

. 289
. 58, 289
. 290
. 58, 289
. 348
. 122, 128
. 378
. 313
. 126, 174

Manual

..................

...................................

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

.............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ............................ ....................................

Emergency Opener Opening the Open Indicator

. 321
. 320, 321
. 379
. 280
. 278
. 341
. 65
. 90
. 91
. 90
. 60
. 69

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk

Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care of

the

............................................... .... ........................ .......

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of

. 351
. 384
. 256
. 315

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Wrecker, Emergency Towing

.....

. 375

XM Radio

.............................

. 157, 187

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U.S. only

Index

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washers, Windshield

............ ......... ..................

. iii . 52
. 397

＊

Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation

........ ....................................... .....................................

. 318
. 62
. 68

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench, Nut

............... ............ .......................... ..............................

. 75
. 342
. 352
. 354

Windows

Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

............................. ................ ...........................

. 104
. 103
. 74

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

....................................... ........................... .......................................

. 68
. 123, 129
. 68

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires

....................... ..................................... ....................................

. 336
. 68
. 341

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 US gal (70.0 )

Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20
312
detergent oil (see page

).

Oil change capacity (including filter):

4-cylinder models 4.2 US qt (4.0 )

V6 models

4.5 US qt (4.3 )

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid) (see page

320

).

Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 321

).

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

324

).

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

322

).

Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX and LX-P Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

EX and EX-L Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

V6 models

Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )

Spare Tire Pressure:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME

ADDRESS

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NO.

STREET

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

CITY

STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Accord Sedan. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33TA5C20 .

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 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 vehicle 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 vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Introduction

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

symbol. This

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Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else 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 information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle 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 vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

A Few Words About Safety

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels − Safety Messages

on the vehicle. − 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 vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.

−

please read it

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Owner's Identification Form

Contents

climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items

............................................................................................... ............................................................

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)

..........................................

(main controls)

(engine and transmission operation)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

Your Vehicle at a Glance Driver and Passenger Safety Instruments and Controls Features Before Driving Driving Maintenance Taking Care of the Unexpected Technical Information Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Index

(how to order)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

.............. ....................................................................... ......................................................................................... ................................................. ........................................ .............................................. .................. ..................................................................................

(warranty and contact information)

................................................................................................................................................

. 3
. 5
. 53
. 119
. 255
. 275
. 301
. 351
. 377
. 395
. 399
. I

Service Information Summary

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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Overview of Contents

Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.

Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.

Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P.63)

(P.55)

MOONROOF SWITCH ＊

(P.107)

HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.226)

＊

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.103)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.260)

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER

(P.257)

(P.90)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.120) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.125)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.133)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.278) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.280)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.111)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.212)

MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON ＊ (P.101) CLOCK COMPASS ＊ PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23)

(P.219)

(P.214)

U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.

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If equipped

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS ＊ (P.69, 72)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.211) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.290)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ (P.230)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.72)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.68)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.73) INTERFACE DIAL ＊ (P.174)

HORN ＊

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.223)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON ＊ (P.74, 102)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)

＊

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.75)

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

1 : 2 : 3 :

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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. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

Seat Belts Airbags

Protecting Adults and Teens

Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

......... ....... ....................................... ........................................... ......... ..... ........... ............ ...

1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the

. 6
. 7
. 8
. 9
. 11
. 11
. 11
. 12
. 13

Seat Belts

.............................

. 14

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

. 15
. 16
Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 17

................................ ..... ...

Additional Information About

Your Seat Belts

....................... . 18
.. Seat Belt System Components . 18
Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 19
Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners

Seat Belt Maintenance

Additional Information About

............................... ...............

. 19
. 20

Your Airbags

........................... ......

. 21
. 21

Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags

Work

Work

. 23
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 28
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
.. How the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

...................... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... ............................. ...

. 30
Airbag Service . 31
Additional Safety Precautions . 32

Indicator Works

. 30

Protecting Children

−

General

Guidelines

................................

. 33

All Children Must Be

Restrained

...............................

. 33

All Children Should Sit in a

Back Seat

................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................

Can Pose Serious Risks

Children

If a Child Requires Close

. 34

. 34

. 36

Attention

. 36
Additional Safety Precautions . 36

.................................. ...

Protecting Infants and

Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

. 38
. 38
. 39
. 40
. 41
. 42
. 44
. 46
. 47
. 47
. 48

With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether

Small Children Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children

......................... ....................... ......... ..................... .................... ............................... ......... .............................. ........... Checking Seat Belt Fit ............... Using a Booster Seat .................. When Can a Larger Child Sit in ......................................... ... ............. ...................................

. 49
Additional Safety Precautions . 50
. 51
. 52

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels

Protecting Larger Children

Front

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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 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 (see page 14

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Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat

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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.

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.

Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you from 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 attention away from driving.

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 injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle 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

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury 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.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: − − − −

frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Airbags

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how 23
your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work).

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In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how 28
your side curtain airbags work).

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Always wear

Whatyoushoulddo: 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 possible.

The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are