2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Owners Manual

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Turning on ........................................ ............ .................. ........................ ........ ................................... .............................. ....................... ............. ................. .............. .................................... ....................... .................................................. ........................... Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch High-mount Brake Light Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch . 161 . 66 . 56 . 66 . 161 . 66 . 78 . 88 . 129 . 66 . 165 . 161 . 117 . 64 . 160 Identification Number, Vehicle . 202 Ignition Keys .............................................. . 70 ... Switch Timing Control System ........................................... ............ ................................................... ......... ......................................... IMA Important Safety Precautions Indicators . 72 . 209 . 55 . 6 . 53 . 131, 137 . 54 .............. Auto Idle Stop ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ................... System) .................................... ................................. ........................ ............................. Brake Lamp Charging System Cruise Control DRL (Daytime Running . 54 . 54 . 54 . 56 Lights) ...................................... . 57 Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55 ................................... . 56 High Beam . 55 IMA ............................................... . 55 Key (Immobilizer System) ........ . 56 Low Fuel ...................................... ........................ Low Oil Pressure . 54 . 58 Maintenance Required ............... . 53 Seat Belt ....................................... . 53 Side Airbag Off ........................... SRS ............................................... . 53 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ................................... . 56 IV Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２１：４８　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２２６ Index Washer Level Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats .............................. ......... ............................... . 56 . 53 . 34 Inflation, Proper Tire High Speed Driving Normal Driving LATCH Anchorage System Lower Anchors Tether Anchorage Points ...... ........................... .......... ................... .................. ......................... ................................... ............................. ........................ Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction ................ ........ ................................. ........................................ . 37 . 37 . 41 . 170 . 170 . 170 . 81 . 171 . 2, 51 . 53 . 67 . 83 . i Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 180 . 179 . 186 Keys .................................................. . 70 ....................... ................. Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH Anchorage System Lights .................. . 202 . 66 . 14, 19 . 37 ........... Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 161 . 53 . 54 . 56 . 124 . 72 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ Low Coolant Level ......................... Low Fuel Indicator ................................ Lower Anchors Lower Gear, Downshifting to a ... . 72 . 115 . 73 . 74 . 118 . 56 . 38 . 130 Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage Luggage Cover (Cargo Cover) ... ......................................... ... . 54, 190 . 204 . 123 . 123 ... Maintenance ................................. ...................... .......................................... .................................. Owner Maintenance Checks ... Record Required Indicator Safety Schedule . 143 . 146 . 149-150 . 58 . 144 ............................. . 145-148 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 54, 191 . 130 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid . 158 . 59 Meters, Gauges . 81 Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle . 122 ................... ........ ............................... .......................... ............... CONTINUED Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２１：５４　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２２７ Index Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 135 . 114 . 130 . i . 202 Octane Requirement, Gasoline ... Odometer ......................................... Odometer, Trip ............................... Oil . 114 . 60 . 60 Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 153 . 147 . 118 . 54, 190 Chart ...................................... ........... ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor . 152 . 72 Recovery Outside Mirrors Overheating, Engine Owner Maintenance Checks .................................... .............................. .................... ....... . 208 . 81 . 187 . 146 Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............. ........................ ........................................... ................................. . 67 . 134 . 139 . 82 ................. System Indicator . 54, 193 Parking Lights . 66 ................................. .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 210 ............................. PGM-FI System . 209 . 94 Playing the Radio ............................ . 99 Playing a CD .................................... . 73 Power Door Locks .......................... . 85 Power Socket Locations ................. .............................. Power Windows . 79 . 17 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... . 11 ......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 18 Additional Safety Precautions ... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 17 . 29 ........................ . 29 ..................... . 34 ........................... . 34 ............. ...................... . 36 . 37 .................... Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children Selecting Child Seats Installing a Child Seat Protecting Children General Guidelines VI Protecting Larger Children ........... . 42 Radiator Overheating Radio/CD/Cassette Sound System Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb ................... . 187 .............................. ................... . 94 . 191, 211 . 164, 165 . 81 . 68 . 77 . 128 . 53 . 75 Replacement ...................... ............................ ................. ............... ....... ............................. ....................... Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Floor Mats Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Seat Belts Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ ................................. .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................... ........................................... ............................. . 167 . 153 . 166 . 194 . 161 . 145 . 166 . 169 . 168 Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：００　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２２８ Index Replacing Seat Belts After a ............................................Crash . 21 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant estraint, Child ............................... ...............................R . 118, 155 . 29 . 135 ................................Rotati . 172 .................. Reverse Gear Position on, Tire Use During Pregnancy ............... a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...Wearing Adjusting the Number ........................Seats, ...............................Serial Manual ＊ ....................Service Intervals ...........................Service . 17 . 14 . 77 . 202 . 147-148 . 217 . 115 ..........................Setti . 108 .....Shift . 133 . 136 ........................ ......... Service Station Procedures ng the Clock Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release ..............................Side Airbags Indicator ....................Cutoff . 27, 53 Side Marker Lights, Bulb How the Side Airbag Off How the SRS Indicator Works ......................Indicator . 27 .......................................Works . 26 How Your Front Airbags Work ......................................... ... ........................ . 22 How Your Side Airbags Work . 25 . 22 SRS Components . 26, 53 .... . 72 . 10, 25 .............. . 211 . 129 ....................... SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) State Emissions Testing Starting the Engine In Cold Weather at High Turns ..............................Replacement ...............................Signaling . 163 . 66 .....................................Snow . 173 . 94 .................................. .................................. ................ ........ . 129 . 184 . 188 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Altitude Tires Sound System Spare Tire Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. ..................... .................... . 69 . 72 . 94 . 176 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Airbags Seat Belts ＊ .................................Safety Belts Defects, Reporting Features ......................................... ....................................... ..................................Safety . 8, 19 . 218 .........Safety . 7 . 10 . 8 . 47 ...............................Sa . ii . 8, 19 . 19 Labels, Location of nformation .....................................Seat Belts .............Safety ...............Additional I fety Messages Automatic Seat Belt rs ...............................Tensione . 20 . 14, 19 ........................Maintena . 21, 166 ................Lap/Shou lder Belt nce Reminder Light and System Components ................................Beeper . 19, 53 . 19 ................... Additional Information itional Safety Precautions irbag Service .............................A ......................................Inflating Specifications Specifications Charts ............................ .................... Control ................................Speed Spotlights ......................................... . 178 . 205 . 204 . 109 . 83 ..........SRS, . 22 ...Add . 28 . 28 CONTINUED VII Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：０６　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２２９ Index Supplemental Restraint vicing Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Information .........................SRS Indicator Tires ................................System 10, 22 ......................................Ser . 28 . 26, 53 . 22 . 153 ................... ..................................Synthetic Oil System Components .................................... ......... ........................... ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains . 174 . 179 . 206 . 169 . 170 . 171 . 178 . 206 . 170 . 171 . 172 . 173 . 172 . 173 . 205 . 174 . 179 Tools, Tire Changing Towing Taillights, Changing ..........................................Bulbs . 164 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 177 . 104 ....................................Tape Player Technical Descriptions Tire Quality Grading Control Systems Emissions Testing ......DOT . 206 .....Emissions . 208 ..........State . 212 Three Way Catalytic verter re Labeling Temperature Gauge Tether Anchorage Points ...............................Con . 210 .................................Ti . 207 . 63 ....................... . 42 .............. Protection ............................Theft . 107 Way Catalytic Converter . 210 ..Three . 69 . 108 .................. .......................... Tilt the Steering Wheel Time, Setting the A Trailer Emergency Towing ..................................... .................. ........................... . 142 . 199 . 174 Traction Devices Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 158 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ................................... . 159 VIII .................. Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... . 158, 159 . 203 . 166 . 162 . 206 . 60 . 74 . 74 . 56 . 66 Opening Open Monitor Light Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals Unexpected, Taking Care the ..........................................of Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline .... ........................ Oil, How to Dispose of . 177 . 206 . 114 .......Used . 155 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage .................................. ................. ...................... .... ............................. . 84 . 124 . 204 . 202 . 176 Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：１１　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２３０ Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil ........................................ ................................................. .................................. . 91 . 202 . 152 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............. ......... .................. . ii . 47 . 215 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 157 . 56 . 65 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench ............... ............ .......................... ...................................... . 69 . 172 . 178 . 180 Windows Operating the Power Rear, Defogger .................. ........................... . 79 . 68 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ..................................... ....................................... . 65 . 93 . 65 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 168 . 65 . 172 . 199 ＊ : U.S. and Canada only Index IX Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：１４　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２３１ Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：１８　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２３２ Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０９：２２：３４　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０２３３ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: ULEV 13.2 US gal (50 ) AT-PZEV 11.9 US gal (45 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20 detergent oil (see page 152 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) 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 160 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVT): Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only Capacity: 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 159 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Main Menust2004 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................2 Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5 Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Supplemental Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints. Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................49 Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use controls on the dashboard and steering column. Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................87 How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................113 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...........................................................................................................................................................127 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................143 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them. Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................177 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them. Technical Information...............................................................................................................................201 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).............................................................213 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................217 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. ０３／０７／１７　０８：４３：１７　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００１ Owner’s Identification OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE 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 Hybrid. 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. ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４３：４６　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. symbol. This Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：００　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００３ A Few Words About Safety 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. ii 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 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：２３　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００５ Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 51) AIRBAGS (P. 10, 22) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 73) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 79) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 115) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 74) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 117) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P. 133) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 130) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88) Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：３０　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００６ Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 66) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 65) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 67) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 94) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 108) ECON BUTTON (P. 89) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 85) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 109) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 68) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 81) HORN TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 69) CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P. 109) Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：３３　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００７ Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：４０　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００８ 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 properly. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Seat Belts Airbags Protecting Adults and Teens Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ......... ....... ....................................... ......................................... ......... ..... ........... ............ ... 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 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 13 . 14 Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel ... .... . 14 . 16 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position . 16 Advice for Pregnant Women . 17 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 ................................ ..... ... Additional Information About Your ................................. . 19 .. Seat Belt System Components . 19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 19 Automatic Seat Belt Seat Belts Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 20 . 21 Your Airbags ........................... ...... . 22 . 22 Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work . 22 How Your Side Airbags Work . 25 How the SRS Indicator Works . 26 How the Side Airbag Off ......................................... ... .. Indicator Works . 27 Airbag Service . 28 Additional Safety Precautions . 28 ...................... ............................. ... Protecting Children General − Guidelines ................................ . 29 All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... . 29 All Children Should Sit in the Back Seat ................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Can Pose Serious Risks Children If a Child Requires Close . 30 . 30 . 32 Attention . 32 Additional Safety Precautions . 33 . 34 . 35 . 36 . 37 .................................. ... ........................... ............. ..................... .................... Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH ..................................... . 38 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/shoulder Belt .................. . 40 Installing a Child Seat with a Tether Protecting Larger Children . 41 . 42 . 43 Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat . 43 Additional Safety Precautions . 45 . 46 . 47 ...................................... ........... ............... .................. ... ............. ................................... Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menust０３／０７／１７　０８：４４：５２　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　０００９ Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 14). Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they Driver and Passenger Safety canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page ). 29 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 147). Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：００　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１０ (10) (1) (3) (4) (6) (8) (7) (5) (9) (7) Your Vehicle’s Safety Features (8) (2) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crash zones, a collapsible steering column, and seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash. (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zone (3) Seats & Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (U.S.models and optional for Canadian model) (9) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Door Locks CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：１１　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１１ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers. Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats). Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：２１　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１２ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：３２　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１３ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how 22 your front airbags work). Onlymodelsequippedwithsideairbags. Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more information on how your side airbags work). 25 10 Driver and Passenger Safety The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear impacts,orminorfrontalorside collisions. Airbagscanposehazards. their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. To do Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright, and as far back from the steering wheel while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：４４　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１４ The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember however, that no safety system can prevent all injures or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even where seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to ride in the front seat. 30 for important guidelines See page on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle. Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page for how to lock the doors. 73 Protecting Adults and Teens 2. Adjust the Front Seats Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 11 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：５０　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１５ Protecting Adults and Teens The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked into position. See page for how to adjust the front seats. 77 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. 12 Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４５：５９　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１６ Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. Protecting Adults and Teens Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. See page backs. 77 for how to adjust seat- 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. Passengers with adjustable seat- backs should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４６：１０　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１７ Protecting Adults and Teens 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries. See page head restraints. 78 for how to adjust the Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Have passengers with adjustable restraints adjust their restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible. 14 Driver and Passenger Safety Fasten and Position the Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４６：１９　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１８ Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash. This could cause If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, press and hold the release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０７／１７　０８：４６：３０　３１Ｓ５Ｂ６２０　００１９ Protecting Adults and Teens If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshouldsitinaseatwithan Using a seat inoperativeseatbelt. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. 19 for additional See page information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. 16 Driver and Passenger Safety 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. This provides optimal protection from the front airbag. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches,

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