2002 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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

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 Speedometer . 66
. 66
Tachometer

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

Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission

Glass Cleaning Glove Box

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

. 178
. 260
. 97

..........

. 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
. 88
. 104
. 177
. 70
. 247
. 226
. 164
. 69
. 223
. 194

Identification Number, Vehicle . 292
Ignition Keys

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

. 76

...

Switch Timing Control System

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

. 78
. 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
. 94
. 240
. 2, 58
. 71
. 258
. 101
. i

Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting

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

. 265
. 265
. 273

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Keys

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

. 76

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
. 79

Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk

. 79
. 163
. 81
. 84
. 167
Low Coolant Level . 63
Low Fuel Indicator Lower Anchorage . 42
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 179
. 62, 278
Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

...

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
. 178
Manual Transmission . 222
Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges . 66
. 298
Methanol in Gasoline . 95
Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof . 94
. 283
. 94

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

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
. 79

ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery

.................................... . 301
Operation in Foreign Countries . 299
.. .............................. Outside Mirrors . 94
. 275
Overheating, Engine .................... . 207
Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 298

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Index

. 257
Paint Touch-up .............................. . 71
Panel Brightness Control .............. . 181
Park Gear Position ........................ . 188
Parking ........................................... . 96
Parking Brake ................................. Parking Lights . 70
................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
. 301
PGM-FI System ............................. .................. Polishing and Waxing . 257
. 12
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ . 19
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ............................ Protecting Adults . 13
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 19
. 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

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

. 112, 124, 136
. 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
. 90
. 95
. 74
. 86
. 179
. 59
. 81

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

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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
. 308
. 7
. 10
. 11
. 11
. 8
. 11
. 55
. ii . 8, 44
. 44

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

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

Tensioners

Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

. 45
. 259
. 44

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Index

Maintenance Reminder Light and Beeper System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

. 46
. 61
. 44
. 19
. 16
. 90
. 292
. 198
. 309
. 163
. 117, 129, 141
. 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
. 112, 124, 136

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

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
. 156

Speedometer Spotlights SRS, Additional Information

. 66
................................... . 102
....................................... . 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
.... . 80
. 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
. 79
Stereo Sound System . 112, 124, 136
. 254
Storing Your Car

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

...

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 . 118, 131, 151
................... 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 ............................ . 155
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302

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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

. 117, 129, 141
. 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
. 84
. 84
. 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
. 106
. 292
. 259
. 210

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

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

. ii . 55
. 309

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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

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Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

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

. 92
. 74

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

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

. 72
. 109
. 73

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

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

. 232
. 72
. 240
. 289

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: U.S. and Canada only

Index

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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 aDEXRON 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 )

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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...........................................................................................................................57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................103 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................161 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...........................................................................................................................................................175 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................195 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................255 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. 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 how to handle them. Technical Information...............................................................................................................................291 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................305 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................309 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.

01/08/09 20:22:17 31S5P610_002

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2002 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

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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

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Your Car at a Glance

PPOOWWEERR DDOOOORR LLOOCCKK SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP. 8811))

PPOOWWEERR WWIINNDDOOWW SSWWIITTCCHHEESS ((PP.. 9922))

FFUUEELL FFIILLLL DDOOOORR RREELLEEAASSEE ((PP.. 116633)) TTRRUUNNKK ((PP.. 8844))

RREELLEEAASSEE

AAIIRRBBAAGGSS ((PP.. 1100,, 4477))

AAUUDDIIOO SSYYSSTTEEMM ((PP.. 111122,, 112244,, 113366)) DDIIGGIITTAALL CCLLOOCCKK ((PP.. 111177,, 112299,, 114411))

HHOOOODD RREELLEEAASSEE HHAANNDDLLEE ((PP.. 116644))

AAUUTTOOMMAATTIICC TTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONN ((PP.. 118800)) MMAANNUUAALL TTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONN ((PP.. 117788))

HHEEAATTIINNGG//CCOOOOLLIINNGG CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 110044))

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Your Car at a Glance

HHEEAADDLLIIGGHHTTSS//TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALLSS ((PP.. 7700,, 7722))

WWIINNDDSSHHIIEELLDD WWIIPPEERRSS//WWAASSHHEERRSS ((PP.. 7722,, 7733))

HHAAZZAARRDD WWAARRNNIINNGG LLIIGGHHTTSS ((PP.. 7744))

MMOOOONNRROOOOFF ((PP.. 9944))

CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL MMAASSTTEERR SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP.. 115566))

RREEAARR WWIINNDDOOWW DDEEFFOOGGGGEERR ((PP.. 7744))

MMIIRRRROORR CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP.. 9955))

TTIILLTT AADDJJUUSSTTMMEENNTT ((PP.. 7755))

CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL BBUUTTTTOONNSS ((PP.. 115577))

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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
Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 44
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

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

Works

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

. 51

How The Side Airbag Cutoff

Indicator Light Works

. 52
Airbag Service . 53
Additional Safety Precautions . 53
. 54
. 55

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

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels

Driver and Passenger Safety

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((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.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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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.

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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 advantage from the airbag.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your Car’s Safety Features

Airbags

Your car 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.

Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags. Your car 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.

The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

10

Driver and Passenger Safety

Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear impacts,rollovers,orminor frontalorsidecollisions.

Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

Always wear

Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard.

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Seats & Seat-Backs Your car’s seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats.

How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the car, or by an inflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt’s effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat’s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured.

Your Car’s Safety Features

Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors.

Move the front

Whatyoushoulddo: seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the car is moving.

Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint.

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Your Car’s Safety Features

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your car’s safety features, check the following each time before you drive away:

All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearingthemproperly(seepage 16

).

Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat inthebackseat(seepage

21

).

Frontseatoccupantsaresitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page

13

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Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants.

These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.)

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Seat-backs are upright (see page 14

).

Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page

15

).

Both doors are closed and locked (see page

13

).

All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page

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).

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 severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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Close and Lock the Doors

1. After everyone has entered the car, be sure the doors are closed and locked.

For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger, especially a child, will open a door while the car is moving and accidentally fall out. It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the car during a crash.

For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

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2.

Adjust the Front Seats

Protecting Adults

To reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and move the seat away from the steering wheel to the farthest distance that allows you to maintain full control of the car.

Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel or from being struck by an inflating front airbag during a crash.

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Protecting Adults

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers adjust the seat so the center of the chest is at least 10 inches (25 cm) away from the center of the steering wheel. Also make sure your front seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible.

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.

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Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position.

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front seats.

for how to adjust the

Adjust the Seat-Backs

3. Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the front airbag inflates.

A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the front airbag inflates.

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Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.

See page backs.

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4.

Adjust the Head Restraints

Before driving, make sure everyone with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint. The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

Protecting Adults

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page head restraints.

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5.

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This

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spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash.

This could cause

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If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshould sitinaseatwithaninoperativeseat Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

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for additional

See page information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.

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6.

Adjust the Steering Wheel

Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face.

Pointing the steering wheel toward your chest provides optimal protection from the airbag.

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7.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off.

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Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the car, or by being struck by an inflating front airbag. Being struck by an inflating side airbag can result in possibly serious injuries.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.