Index
...
Identification Number, Vehicle . 374
Ignition
Keys
Switch
Timing Control System
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ .........
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators
. 77
. 79
. 386
. 78
. 6
. 59
..............
System)
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................
Charging System Cruise Control Door Open DRL (Daytime Running
............................. ...................................
. 58, 363
. 57, 361
. 62
. 63
Lights)
......................................
. 63
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 60
.....................................
. 63
Fog Light
. 63
High Beam
...................................
. 59
Key (Immobilizer System)
........
. 63
Lights On
.....................................
. 64
Low Fuel
......................................
Low Oil Pressure
. 57, 361
. 61, 296
Low Tire Pressure
................ ..............
..........
... .................................... .......................... ....................................... ........................... ...............................................
Maintenance Minder
. 60, 303
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 362
. 61
REV Limit
. 64
Security System
. 57
Seat Belt
Side Airbag Off
. 58
SRS
. 58
. 61, 297
TPMS
Trunk Open
. 63
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
.................................
Warning
VSA Activation VSA System Washer Level
................................... ............................ ................................. ..............................
. 59
. 62
. 62
. 63
Indicators, Instrument
. 55, 57
. 37
Panel
.......................................
...............................
Infant Restraint Infant Seats Installing Tether Anchor Points
Inflation, Proper Tire Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
...................................... ................ ................... ........................ ................................. ............................. .................... ..........
Tether Anchorage Points
. 40
. 45
. 335
. 65
. 106
. 338
. 40
. 45
............................. ........................
Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument and Controls Interior Lights Introduction iPod
.......................................
........ ................ ...............................
. 41
. 3, 54
. 74
. 53
. 113
. i
. 140, 193
........................................
Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 352
. 351
. 357
Keys
..................................................
. 77
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH System
....................... .................
..................
...............................
. 374
. 72
. 14, 19
. 41
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Index
Lights
....................
...............................
Bulb Replacement Indicators Parking Turn Signal
......................................... .................................. .................................... ......
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 324
. 55, 57
. 72
. 72
. 276
. 79
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk
....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ .........................
. 79
. 265
. 81
. 91
Low Coolant Level
. 269
Low Fuel Indicator
. 64
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 57, 361
Lower Anchors
. 41
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 283
. 377
Lubricant Specifications Chart
Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
. 275
................................ ... ... ...........
...
Maintenance
..................................
.................................. ........................................
Items Minder Minder Indicator
.................
. 301
. 306, 309
. 303
. 60, 303
VI
Owner’s Maintenance
Safety
Checks
Checking Fluid Level Shifting
................................... ..........................................
. 308
. 302
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 57, 362
. 283
Manual Transmission
. 321
. 283
. 321
. 332
. 65
. 106
. 274
. 104
. 133, 151, 171, 181, 205
................... ............... ....................................... ........ .................................... ............................... ........................ ............... .......................................
Manual Transmission Fluid
Mats, Floor
Meters, Gauges
Mirrors, Adjusting
Modifying Your Vehicle
Moonroof
MP3
................
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... .................. .....................
................... ...............
. 287
. 264
. 284
. i
. 374
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 264
...
Odometer Odometer, Trip Oil
......................................... ...............................
. 66
. 66
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 314
. 303
. 267
. 57, 361
Chart
...................................... ...........
. 313
. 79
ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
Outside Mirrors Outside Temperature Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels
.................................... ............................ ..................... .................... .... .........................
. 385
. 106
. 67
. 359
. 308
. 265
Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............. ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 74
. 287
. 290
. 107
System Indicator
.................
. 58, 363
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Index
Parking Lights Parking Over Things that
........................
. 72, 328
......
Burn
....................................
. 290, 387
....
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
. 29
. 180
PC Card
..........................................
.............
PC Card Error Messages
. 192
. 386
PGM-FI System
.............................
. 333
Pollen Filter
...................................
. 81
Power Door Locks
..........................
. 108, 110
Power Socket Locations
Power Steering Fluid
. 323
. 102
Power Windows
. 16
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
. 281
Preparing to Drive
Protecting Adults and Teens
. 11
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
. 16
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 32
. 32
. 40
. 37
. 46
. 38
. 39
.................... ............................ ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ................ ....................... ....... ......... .................
Protecting Children General Guideline Installing a Child Seat Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Using Child Seats with
Tethers
.....................................
. 45
Using LATCH
.............................
. 41
System
. 359
. 122
................... Radiator Overheating ........... Radio/Disc Sound System Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound ........................................ ... .................
Recommended Tire Pressures Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb
...................
. 157
. 337
. 221
. 362, 388
Replacement
.............................. ............................ .......................... ........................... ................. ................ ....... ........................................
Rear Seat Access Rear Seat, Folding Rearview Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Recommended Shift Speeds Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter
................ .......................
. 328
. 94
. 99
. 106
. 75
. 93
. 284
. 265
. 55, 57
. 219
. 87
.............. ................
.................
. 333
. 314
Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Spark Plugs Tires and Wheels Wiper Blades
.......................................... ................................ ................ ................................ ...................... .............................
. 364
. 324
. 303
. 376
. 342
. 333
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
............................................ ..........
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
*
. 20
. 394
Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire
............................... .................. ........................... ................................
. 269, 316
. 32
. 287
. 285
. 340
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
.................................. .........
*
................................. ........................................... ....................................... .............
Safety Labels, Location of
Airbags Seat Belts
. 8, 18
. 394
. 7
. 9
. 8
. 51
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Index
Safety Messages Satellite Radio Seat Belts
.......................
.....................................
..............................
. iii
. 127, 161
. 8, 18
. 18
...............
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
............................... .....................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and
................................
. 19
. 331
. 14, 19
. 20
................
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
................... ...............
. 18, 57
. 18
. 16
Belt
.....................................
Adjusting Folding Heaters
Seating Capacities Seats
......................... ................................................. ...................................... ......................................... ....................................... ............................ ..................... ............................... ........................... ........................... .........
Security System Selecting a Child Seat Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures
. 14, 19
. 376
. 93
. 93
. 99
. 101
. 223
. 39
. 374
. 303
. 395
. 265
*
VIII
Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
.......................... ... ........................ ................................ .......................... ..................
Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Off Indicator
. 222
. 286
. 289
. 9, 26
. 29, 58
. 9, 28
. 328
. 72
. 343
. 343
. 110
. 121
.............................. ............................... .................................. ..................................... ........... ................................
Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Chains Snow Tires Sockets, Accessory Power Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ........................
Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter Spotlights SRS, Additional Information
. 350
. 378
. 376
. 376
. 224
. 285, 288
. 113
. 21
Additional Safety Precautions . 31
. 30
Airbag Service
Airbag System Components
. 21
....................................... .......... ... ............................. ......
How the Passenger Airbag
Off Indicator Works
How the Side Airbag Off
...............
. 29
Indicator Works
......................
. 29
How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
..
How Your Front Airbags
Work
. 23
.........................................
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
...
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
............................. SRS Indicator START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine
. 28
. 28, 58
....
. 79
.......................
. 282
Work
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
With a Dead Battery
.................................. ................ ........
. 282
. 357
. 359
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock
................................ .............
. 76
. 79
Steering Wheel
Buttons
......................
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle
. 219, 224, 229
. 121
. 347
................... ....................
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Supplemental Restraint
.................................. ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
.9,21
. 30
. 28, 58
. 21
...................
SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume
Compensation)
..................
Synthetic Oil
..................................
. 126, 168
. 313
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 349
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
Converter
.......................
*
.... .....
. 379
. 385
Temperature Gauge Tether Anchor Points Theft Protection, Radio Three Way Catalytic
....................... ..................... ................
. 386, 387
. 68
. 45
. 221
Converter
...........................
Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat
.......................... .................................... .........
. 386, 387
. 222
. 343
. 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Tires
System (TPMS)
........................ ...............................................
......................
Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Labeling Low Tire Pressure
........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .....................................
. 296
. 335
. 335, 337
. 343
. 338
. 350
. 379
. 335
. 338
. 381
Indicator
...........................
.............................. ................................... ...................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................ ...................
Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life Snow Specifications Summer Tires TPMS Wear Wheels
......................................... ........................................... ....................................... ...................
. 61, 296
. 339
. 341
. 340
. 338
. 343
. 348
. 337, 342
. 296
. 340
. 344
. 351
A Trailer
.....................................
. 299
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
Index
................
. 370
Emergency Wrecker
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
..............................
. 320
Checking Fluid Level,
*
Manual
..................
...................................
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
.............. ............. .................. ................................... ................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ........................................ ............................ ....................................
. 321
. 320, 321
. 375
. 286
. 283
. 379
. 338
. 66
. 91
. 92
. 91
. 63
. 72
Emergency Opener Opening Open Indicator
Treadwear Treadwear Indicators Trip Meter Trunk
Turn Signals
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
. 349
..........................................
..
. 379
*
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XM Radio
.............................
. 127, 161
*
: U.S. only
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Index
Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter
........................
. 264
Cable
..................
. 142, 152, 195, 206
USB Flash Memory Device . 149, 203
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
. 316
.......
. 111
. 276
. 376
. 374
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
................................ ................. ...................... ....
System
....................................
VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
.........................
........
...
Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil
............................. ..................................... ................................................. ..................................
. 294
. 62, 294
. 295
. 62, 294
. 347
. 118
. 374
. 313
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Button, Hazard
............ ................
. iii
. 75
Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
......... ....................
. 51
. 393
Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation
........ ....................................... .....................................
. 319
. 63
. 71
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Replacing Wrench, Nut
............... ............ .......................... ................................... ..............................
. 76
. 339
. 350
. 341
. 352
Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ ...........................
. 103
. 102
. 75
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
....................................... ................................... .......................................
. 71
. 120
. 71
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation
. 333
.......................
.....................................
. 71
. 133, 151, 171, 182, 206
. 338
. 370
.................................... .....
WMA Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
..............
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Si: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L:
API Premium grade 5W-20
313
detergent oil (see page
).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
3.9 US qt (3.7 )
Si:
API Premium grade 5W-30
313
detergent oil (see page
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
).
4.6 US qt (4.4 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page
320
).
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
321
).
Capacity (including differential): DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) Si: 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
Power Steering Fluid: All models except Si and Canadian DX-G (M/T): Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page
323
).
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page
322
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): DX, Canadian DX-G Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
LX, EX, EX-L Front/Rear:
Si Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Civic 2-door. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez
besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur
en français, veuillez demander à
votre concessionnaire de
commander le numéro de pièce
33SVAC30
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 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 vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
symbol. This
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Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
A Few Words About Safety
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels − Safety Messages
on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING
, or
CAUTION
and one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
− Safety Precautions.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Section Instructions −
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.
−
please read it
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Contents
2009 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ................................ 53
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items) ............ 115
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 263
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 279
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 301
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 349
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 373
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 391
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 395
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I
Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Overview of Contents
Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.
Features How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.
Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.75)
MOONROOF SWITCH *
(P.104)
CLOCK *
(P.222)
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.55, 56) INDICATORS GAUGES
(P.65)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23)
MIRROR CONTROLS * (P.106)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH * (P.81)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES * (P.102)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.266)
FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.265, 91)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES * (P.101)
A/T model without navigation system is shown.
*
If equipped
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.110)
USB ADAPTER CABLE * (P.142, 152, 195, 206)
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9, 23)
AUDIO SYSTEM * (P.121)
HEATING/COOLING * CONTROLS (P.116)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.286) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.283)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.29)
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS / TURN SIGNALS (P.72, 73)
*
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66)
*
SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.65) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.106) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA ) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH * (P.295)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.227)
HORN *
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P.76)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
*
(P.219)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75) HEATED MIRRORS (P.107) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.75)
*
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS * (P.224)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.110)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK * (P.220)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
*
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped.
1 : 2 : 3 :
* * *
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Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Protecting Adults and Teens
......... ....... ......... 1. Close and Lock the Doors ..... 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat .....................................
Belts
. 6
. 7
. 11
. 11
. 11
. 12
. 13
. 14
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
. 15
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Advice for Pregnant Women
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts
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Seat Belt System Components . 18
Lap/Shoulder Belt
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Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About
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Your Airbags
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Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags
Work
Work
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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. 28
How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
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How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
...................... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... ............................. ...
. 29
Airbag Service
. 30
Additional Safety Precautions . 31
Indicator Works
. 29
Protecting Children
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General
Guidelines
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All Children Must Be
Restrained
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All Children Should Sit in a
Back Seat
................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Can Pose Serious Risks
Children
If a Child Requires Close
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Attention
. 35
Additional Safety Precautions . 35
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Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
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Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children
With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether
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Additional Safety Precautions . 49
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels
Protecting Larger Children
Front
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Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
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wear them properly (see page
).
Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages
32
49
).
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Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page
303
).
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