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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to protect young passengers.


properly


So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your car, be sure to read this section.


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Children Should Sit in the Back Seat According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.


In the back seat, children are less likely to be injured by striking hard interior parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag when they ride in the back.


The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it inflates with tremendous speed.


Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped If withapassenger’sfrontairbag. the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.


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AdditionalPrecautionstoParents Neverholdaninfantorchildon If you are not wearing a yourlap. seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crush the child.


If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms during a crash. For example, if your car crashes into a parked car at 30 mph (48 km/h), a 20-lb (9 kg) infant will become a 600-lb (275 kg) force, and you will not be able to hold on.


Neverputaseatbeltoveryourself During a andaninfantorchild. crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries.


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SmallChildren Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sfrontairbagcan If the vehicle seat is behazardous. too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.


U.S.Models To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat, your car has warninglabelsonthedashboardand on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.


Whenever possible,


LargerChildren Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger’s frontairbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, in a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page information about protecting larger children.)


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CanadianModels To remind you of the front airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.


If You Must Drive with Several Children Your car has three seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained.


If you ever have to carry more than three children in your car:


Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear a seat belt properly (see page


37


).


Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page


13


).


Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page


18


).


Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 16


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If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.


Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards from the passenger’s front airbag, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.


If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.


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Even very young


Keepcarkeysandremote transmittersoutofthereachof children. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.


Additional Safety Precautions


Donotleavechildrenaloneinyour Leaving children without vehicle. adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.


Lockbothdoorsandthetrunk whenyourcarisnotinuse. Children who play in cars can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk and be seriously injured or could die. Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (See page


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General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children.


SelectingaChildSeat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:


1.


Thechildseatshouldmeetsafety The child seat should standards. meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of compliance on the box and seat.


2.


Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild.


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Childrenuptoaboutone


Infants: year old should be restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat. Only a rear-facing seat provides the proper support to protect an infant’s head, neck, and back. See page 30
for additional information on protecting infants.


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3.


Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.


Due to variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all vehicle seating positions.


However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit andbeproperlyinstalledinall recommended seating positions in your car.


A child who is too


SmallChildren: large for a rear-facing child seat, and who can sit up without support, should be restrained in a forward- facing child seat. See page for additional information on protecting small children.


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Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that parents test the child seat in the specific vehicle seating position (or positions) where they intend to use the seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you may need to buy a different one that will fit.


Your car has lower anchors installed for use with LATCH (Lower AnchorsandTethersforChildren)- compatible child seats. For more information, see page


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PlacingaChildSeat This page briefly summarizes Honda’s recommendations on where to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car.


Airbags Pose Serious


Risks to Children


The passenger’s front airbag inflates with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant in a rear-facing child seat.


A small child in a forward-facing child seat is also at risk. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.


If a small child must ride in the front, follow the instructions provided in this section.


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FrontPassenger’sSeat Infants:


Never in the front seat, due


to the front airbag hazard.


Smallchildren:


Not recommended, due to the front airbag hazard. If a small child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position and secure a front- facing child seat with the seat belt (see page


35


).


BackSeats Infants:


Recommended positions. Properlysecurearear-facingchild seat (see page


31


).


Smallchildren:


Recommended


positions. Properly secure a front- facing child seat (see page


35


).


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InstallingaChildSeat After selecting a proper child seat, and a good position to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:


To provide security during normal driving maneuvers as well as during a collision, we recommend that parents secure a child seat as firmly as possible.


1.


All child seats are


Properlysecurethechildseatto thecar. designed to be secured to the car with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. Some child seats can be secured to the vehicle’s LATCH anchorage system instead. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash. See pages for 43
instructions on how to properly secure child seats in this car.


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and


2.


After installing a child


Makesurethechildseatisfirmly secured. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.


However, a child seat does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ In some vehicles or seating positions, it may be difficult to install a child seat so that it does not move at all. Some side-to- side or back-and-forth movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.


If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured in the desired seating position.


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3.


Securethechildinthechildseat. Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat canbethrownoutoftheseatin a crash and be seriously injured.


StoringaChildSeat When you are not using a child seat, either remove it and store it in a safe place, or make sure it is properly secured. An unsecured child seat can be thrown around the car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone.


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Protecting Infants


ChildSeatType Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back. Infants up to about one year of age must be restrained in a rear-facing child seat.


Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode.


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Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.


Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.


We recommend that an infant be restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant is at least one year old, reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit, and is able to sit up without support.


Rear-FacingChildSeatPlacement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front seat.


Neverputarear-facingchildseatin If the passenger’s thefrontseat. front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. If an infant must be closely watched, we recommend that another adult sit in the back seat with the baby.


Donotputarear-facingchildseatin If placed aforward-facingposition. facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.


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When properly installed, a rear- facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page ). Or it may prevent them from locking the seat-back in the desired upright position (see page


13


14


).


In either case, we recommend that you place the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the front seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger.


Rear-FacingChildSeatInstallation The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.


The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a rear-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.


If you have a child seat designed to attach to the vehicle’s LATCH anchorage system, follow the instructions on page


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1.


With the child seat in the desired back seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.


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2.


To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts).


3.


After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.


4.


After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat, while pulling up on the belt.


5.


Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.


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To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.


Rear-FacingChildSeatInstallation Tips


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For proper protection, an infant must ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined position. To determine the proper reclining angle, check with the baby’s doctor or follow the seat maker’s recommendations.


To achieve the desired reclining angle, it may help to put a rolled up towel under the toe of the child seat, as shown.


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Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.


We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.


ChildSeatPlacement In this car, the best place to install a forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat.


Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sfrontairbagcan If the vehicle seat is behazardous. too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries. If a small child must be closely watched, we recommend that another adult sit in the back seat with the child.


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Protecting Small Children


ChildSeatType A child who can sit up without support, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.


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ChildSeatInstallation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.


The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.


If you have a child seat designed to attach to the vehicle’s LATCH anchorage system, follow the instructions on page


43


Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.


If you must place a forward- facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain the child.


If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the car, and the child is properly strapped in the seat.


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With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.


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2.


To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts).


3.


After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.


4.


After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. It may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat, while pulling up on the belt.


5.


Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.


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To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.


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Allowing a larger child to sit improperly in the front seat can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.


If a larger child must sit in front, make sure the child moves the seat as far back as possible, uses a booster seat if needed, and wears the seat belt properly.


Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in the back seat on a booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.


We recommend that the child use a booster seat until the child is tall enough to use the seat belt without a booster.


The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in the front seat.


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CheckingSeatBeltFit


To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child sit in the rear seat, all the way back against the seat and put on the seat belt. Follow the instructions on page 16


. Then check how the belt fits.


If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the child’s collarbone and against the center of the chest, and the lap belt rests over the child’s hipbones and touches the tops of


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Donotputanyaccessoriesonaseat Devices intended to improve belt. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.


Twochildrenshouldneverusethe If they do, they could sameseatbelt. be very seriously injured in a crash.


their thighs as shown, the child is probably big enough to wear the seat belt.


However, if the shoulder belt touches or crosses the child’s neck, or if the lap belt crosses the child’s stomach, the child needs to use a booster seat.


Donotletachildwearaseatbelt acrosstheneckoroverthestomach. This could result in serious neck and internal injuries during a crash.


Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindthebackor underthearm. very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.


This could cause


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UsingaBoosterSeat


A child should continue using a booster seat until the child exceeds the booster seat manufacturer’s requirements.


Even then, the child may still need to use a booster seat. Note that some states now require children to use boosters until they reach a certain age and/or weight. Be sure to check current laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.


If a child needs a booster seat, we recommend choosing a high or low- back style that allows the child to be directly secured with the lap/ shoulder belt.


Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.


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WhenCanaLargerChildSitinFront The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.


The back seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size.


In addition, the passenger’s front airbag poses serious risks to children. If the seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or out of position, an inflating front airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.


The side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.


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Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in the front, there are other important factors you should consider.


PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should not sit in the front.


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Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.


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Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.


If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:


Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.


Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.


Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.


Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured.


Remind the child not to lean toward the door.


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Using Child Seats with Tethers


The tether anchorage points are located under plastic covers. Pivot the cover backward to access the anchorage point.


Lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back between the legs of the head restraint.


TETHER STRAP HOOK


COVER


ANCHORAGE POINT Your car has three tether anchorage points under the rear window for securing a tether-style child seat to the car.


Since a tether can provide additional security, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.


ANCHORAGE POINT


Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point as shown in the illustration, then tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions. Make sure the strap is not twisted.


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). The


You can also remove the rear head restraints (see page removed head restraints should be secured so they will not be thrown while you are driving. Make sure to replace the rear head restraints when the child seats are not in use.


To attach the tether to the child seat, follow the child seat maker’s instructions.


When the child seat is used, follow the instructions that came with the child seat.


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Using LATCH


Canada Only


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LOWER ANCHORS Your car is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom. The exact location of each lower anchor is marked with a small button above the lower anchor point. Lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.


LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM SYMBOL This symbol on rear or forward facing child seats or booster cushions indicates the presence of LATCH compatible hardware.


To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:


1.


2.


Move the seat belt buckle or seat belt tongue away from the lower anchors.


Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchors. Foreign objects could get in the way of a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.


Rigid type


3.


Put the child seat in the rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.


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TETHER STRAP HOOK


ANCHORAGE POINT


5.


Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat marker’s instruction. Make sure the strap is not twisted.


Flexible type Follow the child seat maker’s 4. instructions for any additional advice on adjusting or tightening the fit.


Lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back between the legs of the head restraint.


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). The


You can also remove the rear head restraints (see page removed head restraints should be secured so they will not be thrown while you are driving. Make sure to replace the rear head restraints when the child seats are not in use.


6.


Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers.


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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions.


The seat belt system also includes a light on the


instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a beeper will also sound. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.


Lap/Shoulder Belt


This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips.


To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched.


To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. After exiting the car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.


All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.


The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See pages for instructions on how to secure child seats with this type of seat belt.)


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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners


If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.


To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.


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for instructions on how


See page to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly.


For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in place.


The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions. The tensioners are independent of the airbag system, so they can be activated during a collision that might not cause the airbags to deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed but the additional seat belt tension can be helpful.


The tensioners will be activated in a collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to inflate.


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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal way.


The SRS indicator light will come on if there is a


problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (see page


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).


U.S.Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your WarrantyInformation details.


booklet for


Honda


Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.


Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.


Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.


Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.


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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed.


Automatic seat belt tensioners that deployed during a crash must be replaced.


For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page


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SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes:


Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’


Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page


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).


Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision.


Additional Information About Your Airbags


How Your Front Airbags Work


A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver and passenger seat belt use when the ignition is ON (II).


An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the system (see page


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Emergency backup power in case your car’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.


If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the front airbags.


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The total time for inflation and deflation is approximately one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.


After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the car as soon as it is safe to do so.


After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.


During a frontal crash, your seat belts help restrain your lower body and torso. Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest.


Since both airbags use the same sensors, both airbags normally inflate at the same time. However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate.


This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.


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How Your Side Airbags Work Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags.


U.S. Owners: For additional information on how your airbags work, see the booklet titled SRS:WhatYouNeedtoKnow that came with your AboutAirbags owner’s manual.


Canadian Owners: For additional information on how your airbags work, ask your dealer for a copy of the booklet titled SRS: WhatYouNeedtoKnowAboutAirbags.


Your car is equipped with side airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the front seat-backs, and both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’


If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.


Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.


To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.


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How the SRS Indicator Light Works


ThepurposeoftheSRS indicator light is to alert


you to a potential problem with your front airbags. On cars with side airbags, this light will also alert you to a potential problem with your automatic seat belt tensioners (page 46
passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system (page


); or your side airbags or


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When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.


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Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags, cutoff system, or tensioners do not work properly.


Have your car checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem.


If the light comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:


If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).


If the light stays on after the engine starts.


If the light comes on or flashes on andoffwhileyoudrive.


If you see any of these indications, your front or side airbags may not deploy, your passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system may not work properly, or your seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible.


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How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags


This light alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag


has been automatically shut off.


It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags. It means that the side airbag cutoff system has activated to prevent the side airbag from deploying.


To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your car has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.


Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side airbag deployment path.


If a small-statured adult leans sideways, or larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the deployment path of the side airbag, the system may also shut off the side airbag.


If the passenger airbag cutoff indicator light comes on, you should have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, the system will turn the airbag back on and the light will go out.


A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.


When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out (see page doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.


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Additional Safety Precautions


Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags. seat belts provide the best protection.


Together, airbags and


Donottamperwithairbag componentsorwiringforany Tampering could cause reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.


If rain or spilled water


Donotexposethefrontseat-backs towater. soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag system from working properly.


Airbag Service Your front airbag system and side airbag system (if equipped) are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your car serviced if:


Any


Yourairbagseverinflate. airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the seat belt tensioners, control unit and other related parts. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.


TheSRSindicatorlightalertsyou Take your car to an toaproblem. authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.


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Improperly


Donotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsultinga Hondadealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.


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See page and precautions relating to your airbags.


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Your car’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:


The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.


Carbon Monoxide Hazard


With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below.


If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:


1. 2. 3. 4.


Select the Fresh Air mode. Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.


mode.


Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.


Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.


High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.


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SUN VISOR U.S.models


Canadianmodels


Safety Labels


These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.


If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.


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Instruments and Controls


This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.


Control Locations Indicator Lights


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Gauges


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Speedometer Tachometer Odometer Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge


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Controls Near the Steering


Wheel


Headlights Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Steering Wheel Adjustment


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Keys Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Door Locks Power Door Locks Remote Transmitter Trunk


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Keys and Locks


Emergency Trunk Opener


Seat Adjustments


Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height


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Adjustment


Adjusting the Power Mirrors


Rear Seat Access Head Restraints


Armrest Folding Rear Seat Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors


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Parking Brake Glove Box Beverage Holders Console Compartment Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket Vanity Mirror Coat Hook Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights Courtesy Light


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Control Locations


MOONROOF (P. 98)


MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 99)


HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110)


POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84)


CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 151)


POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96)


AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 118, 130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.123,135)


A/T model is shown.


FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 157) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 88)


HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 158)


CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 152)


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U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si


Indicator Lights


CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 66)


SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)


ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)


LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)


PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66)


MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)


MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)


SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (P. 174)



PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64)


The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.



Shift Lever Position Indicator for the HX is shown on page 179 .


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Indicator Lights


Canada: DX


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)


IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)


LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)


TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65)


WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 66)


LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66)


PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)


MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)


SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)


MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67)


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Indicator Lights


U.S.: DX


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)


TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66)


PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64)


IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67)


LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272)


CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273)


MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274)


HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66)


LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66)


PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)


SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64)


MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67)


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Indicator Lights


The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.


Seat Belt Reminder Light


This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.


If you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition.


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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator


This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. On models equipped with side airbags, this light will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags or passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system. For complete information, see page 52


Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator


Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For complete information, see page 53


Charging System Indicator


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