2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Owners Manual

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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 17 ... . 16 ..... Advice for Pregnant Women ........................ . 34 . 34 ..................... . 39 ........................... . 40 ............. ..................... . 41 . 42 .................... Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Protecting Children General Guidelines CONTINUED Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１８：３１：０８　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０２６５ Index Protecting Larger Children ........... . 48 . 121 . 229, 250 Radiator Overheating Radio/CD/Sound System Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ................... ............ System ........................................ . 225 . 106 Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb ................... . 200, 201 . 93 . 75 . 89 . 61 . 87 Replacement ...................... ............................ ................. ................ ............................. ....................... Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ................ ........................................... ............................. Replacing Seat Belts After a . 204 . 190 . 232 . 197 . 179 . 207 . 205 Crash ............................................ . 20 VI Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Potation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................. . 153, 192 . 34 . 168 . 210 ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ..................................... Airbags Seat Belts . 8, 18 . 254 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 53 . ii . 8, 18 . 18 Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... Tensioners ............................... Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and ................ ........................ Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy ................... ............... . 18, 59 . 18 . 16 . 19 . 14, 18 . 20, 203 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ..................................... ＊ Seats, Adjusting the Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags ........................ ............................ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... .......................... ... ........................ ................................ .......................... Off Indicator Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb ...................... . 14, 18 . 89 . 144 . 240 . 185 . 255 . 151 . 119 . 166 . 169 . 9, 28 . 30, 59 . 29 .............................. ............................... ..................................... ................................ . 199 . 73 . 211 . 106 Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ .................... ................................ . 216 . 243 . 242 . 145 Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) ....... . 111, 124 Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１８：３１：１３　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０２６６ Index Spotlights SRS, Additional Information ......................................... . 63 .......... . 21 Additional Safety Precautions . 32 ... ............................. Airbag Service . 32 How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... Indicator Works . 31 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................... . 30 How the SRS Indicator Works . 30 .. How Your Front Airbags . 24 How Your Side Airbags Work . 28 How Your Side Curtain ......................................... ... Work Airbags Work SRS Components SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) State Emissions Testing Starting the Engine .......................... ........................ . 29 . 21 . 30, 59 .... . 79 . 250 .............. ....................... . 165 In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 165 . 223 . 225 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. . 75 . 79 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint ................... .................... . 106 . 213 .................................. ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... ......................................... . 9, 21 . 32 . 30, 59 . 21 . 111, 124 . 190 .................................. SVC Synthetic Oil Taillights, Changing Bulbs .................................. . 200, 201 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 215 Technical Descriptions ＊ DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic .... ..... ..................... .......... . 244 . 247 . 150 . 250 Converter Tire Labeling Temperature Gauge Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................... ................................. ....................... .............. ............................ . 249 . 246 . 67 . 46 . 142 ＊ .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209 . 119 Time, Setting the .......................... . 211 Tire Chains .................................... ......... Tire, How to Change a Flat . 217 . 244 Tire Information ......................... . 207 ............................................... Tires . 208 .............................. . 209 ......................... .......................... . 216 . 244 ...... . 207 ...................................... . 209 .................................. . 209 .............................. ................................... . 210 . 210 ...................................... . 211 ........................................... . 243 ............................ . 211 ................................ ................... . 217 Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer Emergency Towing ..................................... .................. ........................... Traction Devices . 175 . 237 . 211 CONTINUED VII Main MenustWashers ....................................... . 72 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 205 . 72 . 207 . 237 ＊ : U.S. only ０５／０９／０９　１８：３１：１９　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０２６７ Index Transmission Checking Fluid Level, .................. Automatic .............................. Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic .............. ............. ................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... Opening Open Monitor Light . 195 . 195, 196 . 241 . 166 . 244 . 65 . 86 . 86 . 60 . 73 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals ＊ Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ....... . 215 . 244 . 150 . 192 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions .................................. ................. ...................... . 95 . 159 . 242 VIII Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil .... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. .................................. . 240 . 213 . 102 . 240 . 189 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................... . ii . 53 . 253 Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 194 . 61 . 72 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench ............... ............ .......................... ............................... . 75 . 209 . 216 . 217 Windows Operating the Power Rear, Defogger .................. ........................... . 92 . 75 Windshield Cleaning Defroster ....................................... ................................... . 72 . 103 Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１８：３１：３２　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０２６９ Service Information Summary Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVT): Use Honda CVT Fluid (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid) only Capacity: 3.0 US qt (2.8 ) Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.4 US gal (47 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20 189 detergent oil (see page ). 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 196 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Main Menust2006 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.....................................................................................................................3 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 99 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................149 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................163 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................177 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................215 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................239 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)............................................................... .251 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................255 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. Navigation System Accord Value Package Audio System ０５／０９／０９　１７：５７：１２　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 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 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 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 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 California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains WARNING: or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules. Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１７：５７：２２　３１ＳＮＣ６００　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 Menust０５／０９／０９　１７：５７：５５　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０００６ Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P. 64) (P. 58) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 106) FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG (P.9,24) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9,24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 93) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 92) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 151) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) Vehicle with navigation system is shown AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 143) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 100) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 80) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 96) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P. 166) Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：０２　３１ＳＮＣ６００　０００７ Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 74) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 64) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ＊ (P. 143) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES ＊ HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 152) Vehicle with navigation system is shown HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 73) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 72) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 75) HEATED MIRRORS ＊ (P. 94) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 145) HORN ＊ STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 1 : 2 : ＊＊＊ Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：０６　３１ＳＮＣ６００　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. 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 . 9 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 13 Seat Belts ............................. . 14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position . 15 Advice for Pregnant Women . 16 Additional Safety Precautions . 17 ................................ ..... ... Seat Belts Additional Information About Your ................................. . 18 .. Seat Belt System Components . 18 ...................... . 19 Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 19 . 20 Your Airbags ........................... ...... . 21 . 21 Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work Work . 24 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 28 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 29 How the SRS Indicator Works . 30 .. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... ............................. ... . 31 Airbag Service . 32 Additional Safety Precautions . 32 Indicator Works . 30 Protecting Children General − Guidelines ................................ . 34 All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... . 34 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ................ If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Poses Serious Risks Children If a Child Requires Close . 35 . 35 . 37 Attention . 37 Additional Safety Precautions . 38 .................................. ... Protecting Infants and Small Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat With LATCH With a Lap/shoulder Belt With a Tether Children Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children . 39 ....................................... . 39 ....................... . 40 ......... . 41 ..................... . 42 .................... . 43 ............................... . 45 .......... . 46 .............................. . 48 ........... . 48 ............... Checking Seat Belt Fit . 49 .................. Using a Booster Seat When Can a Child Sit in Front .. . 50 ... Additional Safety Precautions . 51 . 52 ............. ................................... . 53 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Protecting Larger Children Main Menust０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：１６　３１ＳＮＣ６００　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 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 wear them properly (see page 14 ). Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained 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 34 51 ). − 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 178 ). Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：２３　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１０ (3) (9) (1) (4) (9) (8) (7) (11) (2) (2) (5) (10) (6) (8) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zone (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones; a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts 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. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：３４　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１１ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features 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. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has 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. 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. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：４１　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１２ Airbags Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with fr ont 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 24 your front airbags work). 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 information on how your side airbags work). for more 28 Your vehicle also has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for 29 more information on how your side curtain airbags work). CONTINUED Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：４７　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１３ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. 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. To do 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. 10 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５８：５８　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１４ Introduction 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 drive or ride in the front. − 51 34 for important See pages guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle. Your vehicle has a door-open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is not tightly closed. 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 a door and falling out. Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. for how to lock the 80 See page doors, and page open indicator works. 60 for how the door- Auto door locking/unlocking features. See page them. 81 for how to set 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. CONTINUED 11 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：０５　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１５ Protecting Adults and Teens 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. 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. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page 75 ). 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. 12 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. Afterthefrontpassenger’sseatis adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked into position. See page 89 front seats. for how to adjust the 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. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：１４　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１６ 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. 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. See page 89 seat-backs. for how to adjust the 4. Adjust the Head Restraints Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible. Protecting Adults and Teens When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the head restraint is adjusted to its highest position. 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. 91 for how to adjust the 13 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：２０　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１７ Protecting Adults and Teens 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. 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. 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. 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. 14 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：２８　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１８ Protecting Adults and Teens RELEASE BUTTON Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash. This could cause If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, 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 dealer check the belt as soon as possible. 18 for additional See page information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). 6. 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. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. CONTINUED 15 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：３４　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００１９ Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. 16 Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：４０　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００２０ Additional Safety Precautions Twopeopleshouldneverusethe sameseatbelt. could be very seriously injured in a crash. If they do, they Donotputanyaccessoriesonseat Devices intended to improve belts. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Donotplacehardorsharpobjects betweenyourselfandafront Carrying hard or sharp airbag. objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Keepyourhandsandarmsaway If your fromtheairbagcovers. hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. Donotattachorplaceobjectson Objects on thefrontairbagcovers. the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Donotattachhardobjectsonor If a side airbag or a nearadoor. side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone. 17 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：４８　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００２１ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a small child is riding there, the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not sound. The seat belts use the same monitoring system as the front airbags. The system may not work properly under these conditions: Placing heavy items on the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger is not sitting properly. The front passenger’s seat-back is pressed forward by a folded-down rear seat. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when there is no front passenger or objects on the front seat. Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on. 18 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１７：５９：５８　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００２２ Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt). 14 To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door. All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help Additional Information About Your Seat Belts restrain your body. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page 42 ). If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed. For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in place. The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause a front, side, or side curtainairbagtoinflate. CONTINUED 19 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０５／０９／０９　１８：００：０６　３１ＳＮＣ６００　００２３ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle will also deploy. The tensioners can also be activated

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