2006 Honda Civic Coupe Owners Manual

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

Any airbag

Anairbageverinflates. that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by your dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

TheSRSindicatoralertsyoutoa Take your vehicle to an problem. authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

Even if your

Ifyourvehiclehasamoderateto severeimpact. airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during the crash to make sure they are operating properly.

If no one is riding in the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

If the indicator comes on with no passenger in the front, or with an adult in the seat, there may be a problem with the advanced airbag system. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may also come on and off repeatedly if total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If this happens, have the passenger ride properly restrained in the back seat. If the passenger must ride in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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.

Donotremoveormodifyafront seatwithoutconsultingyour This could make the dealer. driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

Donotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsulting Improperly replacing yourdealer. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

If water or

Donotexposethefrontpassenger’s seat-backtoliquid. another liquid soaks into the seat- back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Donotreclinethefrontpassenger’s seat-backasfartotherearas possiblewiththerightrearseat This will cause the foldeddown. front passenger’s weight sensors to work improperly. The system may shut off the front passenger’s airbag and the passenger airbag off indicator will come on. The seat belt reminder indicator for a front seat passenger may also work improperly.

Make sure that the folded-down rear seat does not press the front passenger’s seat-back. Check the passenger airbag off indicator to confirm that the passenger’s advanced front airbag is operating properly.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Infantsandsmallchildrenmustbe restrainedinanapprovedchildseat thatisproperlysecuredtothe vehicle

(see pages

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Largerchildrenmustberestrained withalap/shoulderbeltandrideon aboosterseatuntiltheseatbeltfits ). themproperly

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to passengers.

protect child

properly

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

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

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks 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 can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), please follow these guidelines:

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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.

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.

Whenever possible,

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

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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U.S.Models SUN VISOR

DASHBOARD

To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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If You Must Drive with Several Children Your vehicle has a back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

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.

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

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).

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

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).

Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage

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Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 14

).

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, 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 close 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.

Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon If you are not wearing a yourlap. seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Neverputaseatbeltoveryourself andachild. belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

During a crash, the

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

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Donotleavechildrenaloneina 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. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Even very young

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

Lockbothdoorsandthetrunk whenyourvehicleisnotinuse. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. 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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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

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

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

ChildSeatType An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat and the child is at least one year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Rear-facingChildSeatPlacement A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front. rear-facingchildseatinthefront seat.

Neverputa

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed, a rear- facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

Or, it can interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.

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

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Protecting Small Children

ChildSeatType A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.

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

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

ChildSeatPlacement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

If the vehicle seat is too

Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sairbagcanbe hazardous. far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page place for a small child.

), a back seat is the safest

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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

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, and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

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.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page

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).

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- compatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

1.

ThechildseatshouldmeetU.S.or CanadianMotorVehicleSafety Look for FMVSS Standard213. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

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Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild. Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.

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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat

3.

Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

1.

Properlysecurethechildseatto All child seats must be thevehicle. secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

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.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

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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.

3.

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

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for rear- facing child seats.

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats.

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

Installing a Child Seat

BUTTONS

LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

3.

1.

2.

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

Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

Rigid type Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

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Installing a Child Seat

TETHER STRAP HOOK

6.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

7.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

Flexible type

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

4.

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

ANCHOR

5.

Adjust the head restraint to its lowest position. Route the tether strap over the head restraint, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly

SUN VISOR U.S.models

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 (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your 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 vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Indicators Gauges

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

Display Change Button Odometer Trip Meter Outside Temperature

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. 55
. 57
. 63
. 64
. 64
. 64

Indicator Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Check Fuel Cap Indicator Maintenance Minder

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

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. 66
. 66
. 66
. 67

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

........................................... . 68
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
. 70
Turn Signal and Headlights ........... . 71
Instrument Panel Brightness ........ . 72
Hazard Warning Button ................. ................. Rear Window Defogger . 72
. 73
Steering Wheel Adjustments ........ . 74
Keys and Locks ............................... . 75
Immobilizer System ........................ . 76
Ignition Switch ................................ ...................................... Door Locks . 77
. 78
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Power Door Locks

Emergency Trunk Opener

Remote Transmitter Trunk

Seats Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Convenience Items

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
. 85
....................... . 88
................................................ . 89
........ . 90
................................................. .............................. . 96
. 98
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Beverage Holders Console Compartment Glove Box Coat Hook Accessory Power Sockets Vanity Mirror Sun Visor

Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights Courtesy Light

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Control Locations

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES(P. 63)

(P. 55)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 100)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 77)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96)

MOONROOF SWITCH

(P. 98)

CLOCK (P. 173)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115)

HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 182)

FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181, 88)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P. 104)

A/T model is shown.

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON(P. 72)

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DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR ＊ (P. 58)

(P. 61)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN (P. 61) INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL (P. 61) INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 59)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P. 57, 263)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

(P. 57, 264)

(P. 57, 263)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 58)

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

(P. 60, 209)

Instrument Panel

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 62)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ＊ (P. 58)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 57)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61)

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61)

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Instrument Panel

Si

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 62)

REV LIMIT INDICATOR

(P. 60)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 58)

＊＊

(P. 61)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN (P. 61) INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL (P. 61) INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

(P. 57, 263)

(P. 57, 263)

(P. 57, 264)

(P. 60)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 58)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 62)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 57)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61)

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 59)

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60, 209)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page

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

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page 263

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 264

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. For more information, see page . 28

Instrument Panel Indicators

U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions:

1.

2.

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you try to drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page

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U.S.

Canada

Side Airbag Off Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page

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Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ). 75

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

). Replace

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When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

Simodelonly This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine. The indicator will not turn off immediately. If it does not go off after driving a short distance, or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the indicator on, the EPS may be off, making the vehicle harder to steer.

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Rev Limit Indicator

LEV LIMIT INDICATOR

If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right repeatedly while stopping or driving at very low speed, you may feel slightly harder steering due to overheating of the steering gear box.

Continuously driving under those conditions could damage the power steering system.

Maintenance Minder Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page more information on the maintenance minder.

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This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.

Simodelonly This indicator shows you when the engine speed is near the tachometer’s red zone. When the engine speed gets to near the red zone, the indicator blinks. If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the indicator stays on, and you may feel the engine cut in and out due to the engine speed limiter (see page

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To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer in its red zone.

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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem withtheDRL.Theremayalsobe a problem with the high beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page

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This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page

71

).

Instrument Panel Indicators

Cruise Main Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

Ifequipped This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page

175

).

Cruise Control Indicator

Ifequipped This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 175
cruise control.

for information on operating the

Washer Level Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator (see page

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This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.

Door-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if either door is not closed tightly.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Lights On Indicator

Security System Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position. If you turn the

or

ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder beeper will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

Ifequipped This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page 174
for more information on the security system.

This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.9 US gal (7.5 ) of fuel remaining in the tank before the reading reaches E. There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading does reach E.

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SEL/RESET BUTTON

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

U.S. model with A/T is shown.

TRIP METER

To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly.

INFORMATION DISPLAY

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Display Change Button

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

Press and hold the display change button until you hear a beep. The speedmeter, trip meter, and odometer readings switch between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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Odometer This shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles or kilometers. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

The odometer and the outside temperature indicator (if equipped) use the same display. To switch the display between them, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is displayed.

Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the SEL/ RESET button repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’

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Outside Temperature Indicator Ifequipped This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Centigrade (Canadian models). To see the outside temperature, press and release the SEL/RESET button until the temperature is shown on the information display.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the display update until it reaches the correct outside temperature. This may take several minutes.

If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

5°F in U.S. models (

3°C in

±

±

NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds. The following sequence will appear for 1 second 3, each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, − − − −

5, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3, 1, 0 (Canada).

− − − −

4, 3,

2,

When it reaches the desired value, release the SEL/RESET button. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

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In certain weather conditions, temperature readings indicate near freezing (32°F, 0°C) and the display starts blinking. This could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

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Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may rise intotheupperhalfofthegauge.Ifit reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. See page precautions on checking the engine cooling system.

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Check Fuel Cap Indicator If your fuel fill cap is loose or missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message appears in the information display after you start the engine. The message goes from CHECK to FUEL, then to CAP repeatedly. You will also hear a beep.

Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. When you restart the engine, the message appears again. To clear the message, press and hold the SEL/RESET button until it goes away.

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Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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If the system still detects a loose or missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL goes out after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If it does not go out, have your dealer inspect the vehicle. For more information, see page

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Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble- free driving. Refer to page more information.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 70)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 71)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 100)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ＊ (P. 170)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 69)

PASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 29)

AUDIO SYSTEM ＊ (P. 115)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 72) HEATED MIRRORS ＊ (P. 101)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P. 72)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

(P. 104)

HORN ＊

TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT (P. 73)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ (P. 175)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

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OFF

−

The wipers are not activated.

−

The wipers operate every

INT few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.

−

Pull the

Windshield Washer wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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