2001 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defog and Defrost Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick ................ ............ ........................ ................ .............. .................................... ............... . ii . 2, 58 . 71 . 310 . 113 . 74 . 113 . 294 . 71 Automatic Transmission Engine Oil .......... .................................. .......................... ........ ..................... Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors . 220 . 166 . 72 . 189 . 212 Locking and Unlocking Power Door Locks .............. ...................... .......... . 83 . 84 . 296 DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ............................. ..................................... Drive Belts Driver and Passenger Safety ........... . 178 . 237 . 5 00/08/10 12:40:57 31S5P600_318 Index Driving ........................................... .................................... ......................... ................ Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries . 175 . 168 . 193 . 299 . 168 Economy, Fuel . 289 Emergencies on the Road . 273 Battery, Jump Starting . 282 Brake System Indicator . 265 Changing a Flat Tire . 279 Charging System Indicator . 285 Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 280 . 282 Manually Closing Moonroof Overheated Engine . 275 . 100 . 74 . 289 . 89 . 300 .............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... ... .................. ......................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Drive Belts .... . 68 ................................. . 237 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Starting Engine Speed Limiter ................................ ........ .............. ............................... ............................ ....................................... . 63, 280 . 62, 278 . 209 . 275 . 294 . 177 . 179, 183 Ethanol in Gasoline . 298 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300 Exhaust Fumes . 54 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ...................... ............................... ...... Belts by Exterior, Cleaning the ........................................ .................. . 19 . 256 Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and ............................ ................................... . 259 . 108 Convenience Filling the Fuel Tank Filters .............................. .................... . 107 . 163 Air Cleaner Air Conditioning Oil ................................ ....................... ............................................... . 225 . 235 . 211 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level Shifting the ............... ................................ ............. ................... . 222 . 178 . 74 . 265 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. . 220 . 223 . 223 . 222 . 224 . 219 FM Stereo Radio Reception Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Fuel ................................... ........................... ..... .......................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the . 147 . 94 . 299 . 74 . 162 . 163 . 67 . 162 . 298 . 63 . 163 CONTINUED III 00/08/10 12:41:05 31S5P600_319 Index Fuses, Checking the ..................... . 284 Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline ............... .......................................... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................ Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 168 . 298 . 162 . 63 . 67 . 162 . 163 . 163 Engine Coolant Temperature . 68 . 67 Fuel . 66 Speedometer Tachometer . 66 ... ............................................... ............................... ................................. Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission Glass Cleaning Glove Box ......................... .............................. ...................................... . 178 . 260 . 101 .......... . 180 IV Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ............ .................. ........................ ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... ............. ................. .............. .................................... ....................... .................................................. ........................... ................................. Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch High-mount Brake Light Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning . 71 . 63 . 70 . 250 . 70 . 92 . 108 . 177 . 70 . 247 . 226 . 164 . 69 . 223 . 194 Identification Number, Vehicle . 292 Ignition Keys .............................................. . 79 ... Switch Timing Control System ........................................... ............ . 82 . 303 . 6 ......... ............. .............. . 247 . 74 Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel ............................................. ............................... . 59 . 30 Infant Restraint Infant Seats Normal Driving Inflation, Proper Tire Lower Anchorage Tether Anchorage Points ....................... .......... ................... ......................... ................................... ............................. ........................ Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction ........ ........................... ............................... ........................................ . 42 . 41 . 238 . 239 . 98 . 240 . 2, 58 . 71 . 258 . 105 . i Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting ........................ ....................................... ................................ . 265 . 265 . 273 00/08/10 12:41:12 31S5P600_320 Keys .................................................. . 79 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights ....................... ................. ........................ . 292 . 72 . 44 Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 247 . 59 . 70 . 72 . 172 . 82 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk . 82 . 163 . 84 . 88 . 167 Low Coolant Level . 63 Low Fuel Indicator Lower Anchorage . 42 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 179 Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... ........................... ... ... Index Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage ... ......................................... . 294 . 171 NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... ............... . i . 292 Maintenance ................................. .................................. ... ...................... .......................................... . 195 Owner Maintenance Checks . 207 . 205-206 Record Required Indicator . 64 . 196 Safety ............................. Schedule . 198-204 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 63, 280 Manual Transmission . 178 . 222 Manual Transmission Fluid . 66 Meters, Gauges . 298 Methanol in Gasoline . 99 Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof . 98 . 283 . 98 ................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... ......................................... ...................... ..................................... Closing Manually Operation Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds ................... .................. ..................... . 182 . 162 . 179 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162 . 66 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 67 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 211 . 198 . 166 . 62, 278 Chart ...................................... ........... . 210 . 83 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery .................................... . 301 Operation in Foreign Countries . 299 .. . 98 Outside Mirrors .............................. . 275 Overheating, Engine .................... ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 207 . 298 Oxygenated Fuels ......................... CONTINUED 00/08/10 12:41:18 31S5P600_321 Index .............................. . 257 Paint Touch-up .............. . 71 Panel Brightness Control ........................ . 181 Park Gear Position ........................................... . 188 Parking ............................... . 100 Parking Brake ................................. Parking Lights . 70 .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 302 . 301 PGM-FI System ............................. . 257 Polishing and Waxing .................. . 12 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ ......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19 ............................ . 13 Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions . 19 ... . 19 ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 21 ........................ ....................... . 30 . 37 ....... ......... . 34 Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Using Lower Anchorages ..................................... .......... . 41 . 42 VI ................... . 275 Reserve Tank, Engine Radiator Overheating Radio/CD/Cassette Sound System Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb ........... ................... . 116, 128, 140 . 281, 303 ...................... Replacement Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information .......................... ............................ ................. ............... ....... ............................. ....................... . 250, 251 . 94 . 99 . 74 . 90 . 179 . 59 . 85 Air Cleaner Element Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades ................. .......................... ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 225 . 215 . 211 . 285 . 247 . 198 . 227 . 237 . 242 . 232 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 47 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................ . 167, 213 . 21 . 182 . 241 ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats & Seat-Backs ................................. ......................................... .................................. .......................... ....................................... ..................... ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ..................................... . 8, 44 . 310 . 7 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 8 . 11 . 55 . ii . 8, 44 . 44 Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... Tensioners Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt ............................... ..................................... ...................... . 45 . 259 . 44 00/08/10 12:41:24 31S5P600_322 Index Maintenance Reminder Light and Beeper System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ................................ ...... ................... ............... ... ........................ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... . 46 . 61 . 44 . 19 . 16 . 90 . 292 . 198 . 311 . 163 . 121, 133, 145 . 180 . 184 . 10, 50 Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..... ........................ .............................. .......... ＊ ................. ............................... ..................................... ................... . 248, 250 . 72 . 243 . 257 . 116, 128, 140 ................ Replacement in Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ ................ .................... .................................. Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control . 264 . 295 . 227 . 294 . 76 Speedometer Spotlights SRS, Additional Information ................................... . 66 ....................................... . 106 .......... . 48 Additional Safety Precautions . 53 ... ............................. Airbag Service . 53 How the Side Airbag Indicator ............................ Light Works . 52 How the SRS Indicator Works ....................................... ........... ... ........................ . 51 How Your Airbags Work . 48 How Your Side Airbags Work . 50 . 48 SRS Components . 51, 61 .... . 83 . 303 ........ ....................... . 177 SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Testing of Readiness Codes Starting the Engine In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ .............. ........ With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel . 177 . 273 . 303 . 275 .................................. ............. Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock . 75 . 82 Stereo Sound System . 116, 128, 140 Storing Your Car . 254 ........................... ... Supplemental Restraint ................................ ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. . 10, 48 . 53 . 51, 61 . 44 . 210 Synthetic Oil Tachometer Taillights, Changing ..................................... . 66 Bulbs in .............................. . 250, 251 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263 Tape Player . 122, 135, 155 ................... Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... ..................... . 296 . 300 . 298 Converter . 302 ............................... . 68 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 41 .............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 159 .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302 CONTINUED VII 00/08/10 12:41:31 31S5P600_323 Index .......... Time, Setting the Timing Belt Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tires .................................... .................................... ......... ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ....................... .................. ................... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Traction Devices . 121, 133, 145 . 237 . 244 . 265 . 238 . 238 . 240 . 264 . 296 . 238 . 240 . 240 . 242 . 241 . 243 . 295 . 244 . 291 . 265 Technical Information Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker ..................................... ................ ........................... . 194 . 289 . 244 Traction Devices Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 220 Checking Fluid Level, Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... Opening Open Monitor Light . 222 . 220, 222 . 293 . 181 . 178 . 296 . 67 . 88 . 88 . 63 . 72 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care ..................... . 261 of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ..................... ....... . 263 . 296 . 162 . 258 . 212 Vehicle Capacity Load ................. . 172 Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil ...................... .... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. ............................... .................................. . 294 . 292 . 254 . 110 . 292 . 259 . 210 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............. ......... .................. . ii . 55 . 309 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... ......................................... .................. Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows ............... ............ .......................... ...................................... . 219 . 63 . 73 . 256 . 257 . 75 . 240 . 264 . 265 Cleaning ..................................... . 260 VIII 00/08/10 12:41:34 31S5P600_324 Operating the Power Rear, Defogger .................. ........................... . 96 . 74 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ................................... ....................................... . 72 . 113 . 73 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 232 . 72 . 240 . 289 ＊ : U.S. and Canada only Index IX 00/08/10 15:30:13 31S5P600_325 Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 220 ). Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 209 detergent oil (see page ). HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only Oil change capacity (including filter): DX, LX EX, HX 3.4 US qt (3.2 , 2.8 Imp qt) 3.7 US qt (3.5 , 3.1 Imp qt) 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 222 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 , 1.3 Imp qt) 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 224 ). 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 223 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 00/08/10 11:51:24 31S5P600_002 Congratulations Your selection of a 2001 Honda Civic 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 00/08/10 11:51:36 31S5P600_003 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 00/08/10 11:51:55 31S5P600_004 Contents Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Your Car at a Glance load luggage and other cargo. ............... . 2 . 5 Driver and Passenger Safety .... Important information about the proper use and care of your car’s seat belts, an overview of the Supplemental Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints. Instruments and Controls ..... . 57 Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. Comfort and Convenience Features ............................ . 107 How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, and the audio system. Before Driving ................... What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to . 161 Driving .............................. . 175 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance ...................... . 195 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them. Appearance Care ................ . 255 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Also some things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected ....................... . 263 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them. Technical Information ......... . 291 ID numbers, dimensions, capaci- ties, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 305 ........ A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, 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. . 311 Index ..................................... . I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 00/08/10 11:52:02 31S5P600_005 Your Car at a Glance PPOOWWEERR DDOOOORR LLOOCCKK SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP.. 8844)) PPOOWWEERR WWIINNDDOOWW SSWWIITTCCHHEESS ((PP.. 9966)) FFUUEELL FFIILLLL DDOOOORR RREELLEEAASSEE ((PP.. 116633)) TTRRUUNNKK RREELLEEAASSEE ((PP.. 8888)) AAIIRRBBAAGGSS ((PP.. 1100,, 4477)) AAUUDDIIOO SSYYSSTTEEMM ((PP.. 111166,, 112288,, 114400)) DDIIGGIITTAALL CCLLOOCCKK ((PP.. 112211,, 113333,, 114455)) HHOOOODD RREELLEEAASSEE HHAANNDDLLEE ((PP.. 116644)) AAUUTTOOMMAATTIICC TTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONN ((PP.. 118800)) MMAANNUUAALL TTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONN ((PP.. 117788)) HHEEAATTIINNGG//CCOOOOLLIINNGG CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 110088)) 00/08/10 11:52:08 31S5P600_006 Your Car at a Glance HHEEAADDLLIIGGHHTTSS//TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALLSS ((PP.. 7700,, 7722)) WWIINNDDSSHHIIEELLDD WWIIPPEERRSS//WWAASSHHEERRSS ((PP.. 7722,, 7733)) HHAAZZAARRDD WWAARRNNIINNGG LLIIGGHHTTSS ((PP.. 7744)) MMOOOONNRROOOOFF ((PP.. 9988)) CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL MMAASSTTEERR SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP.. 7766)) RREEAARR WWIINNDDOOWW DDEEFFOOGGGGEERR ((PP.. 7744)) MMIIRRRROORR CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 9999)) TTIILLTT AADDJJUUSSTTMMEENNTT ((PP.. 7755)) CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL SSWWIITTCCHHEESS ((PP.. 7777)) 00/08/10 11:52:10 31S5P600_007 00/08/10 11:52:15 31S5P600_008 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 & Seat-Backs Head Restraints Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ......... ............. ....................................... ......................................... ..................... .......................... .................................. ........ ............................ ..... 1. Close and Lock the Doors Protecting Adults . 6 . 7 . 8 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 13 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 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 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 Position . 18 Advice for Pregnant Women . 19 Additional Safety Precautions . 19 . 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 . 24 Additional Safety Precautions . 25 General Guidelines for Using .................................. ... Child Seats Protecting Infants ............................... ....................... . 26 . 30 Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Small Children Protecting Larger Children Using Child Seats with ......... ....... . 34 . 37 . 41 . 42 Tethers Using the Lower Anchorages ..................................... ... Additional Information About Your ................................. . 44 .. Seat Belt System Components . 44 ...................... . 44 Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Seat Belts Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 45 . 46 Your Airbags SRS Components How Your Front Airbags ........................... ........................ . 48 . 48 Work . 48 How Your Side Airbags Work . 50 How the SRS Indicator Light ......................................... ... . 51 Works ....................................... How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................ ............................. ... ............. ................................... . 52 Light Works Airbag Service . 53 Additional Safety Precautions . 53 . 54 . 55 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 00/08/10 11:52:27 31S5P600_009 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 16 .) 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 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 14 .) 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 200 .) 00/08/10 11:52:35 31S5P600_010 ((11)) ((33)) ((44)) ((66)) ((1100)) ((88)) ((77)) ((55)) ((88)) ((22)) ((99)) ((77)) ((22)) ((11)) SSaaffeettyy CCaaggee ((22)) CCrruusshh ZZoonnee ((33)) SSeeaattss && SSeeaatt--BBaacckkss ((44)) HHeeaadd RReessttrraaiinnttss ((55)) CCoollllaappssiibbllee SStteeeerriinngg CCoolluummnn ((66)) SSeeaatt BBeellttss ((77)) FFrroonntt AAiirrbbaaggss ((88)) SSiiddee AAiirrbbaaggss ((OOppttiioonnaall)) ((99)) SSeeaatt BBeelltt TTeennssiioonneerrss ((1100)) DDoooorr LLoocckkss Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety 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 that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 00/08/10 11:52:44 31S5P600_011 Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and properly. features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. alwayswearyourseatbelts In fact, some safety Driver and Passenger Safety Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your car is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel 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 car has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. 00/08/10 11:52:53 31S5P600_012 Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have 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 car’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Your Car’s Safety Features Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 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

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2001 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual