2003 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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. 157 Air Cleaner Dust and Pollen Oil ................................ ......................... ............................................... . 217 . 227 . 203 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level Shifting the ............... ................................ ............. ................... . 213 . 172 . 78 . 259 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... .................. . 212 . 214 . 215 . 213 . 216 . 211 FM Stereo Radio Reception Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers ................................... ........................... ..... .......................... . 137 . 94 . 293 . 78 CONTINUED III Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０３：４９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１１ Index .......... . 175 Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning ........................... ................................. . 215 . 185 ............................ Front Airbags Fuel Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ ..................... Fuses, Checking the . 10, 49 . 156 . 157 . 70 . 156 . 292 . 66 . 157 . 278 Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline ............... .......................................... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................ Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 162 . 292 . 156 . 66 . 70 . 156 . 157 . 157 Engine Coolant Temperature . 71 . 70 Fuel . 69 Speedometer Tachometer . 69 ... ............................................... ............................... ................................. IV Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 5-speed Manual Transmission Glass Cleaning Glove Box ......................... .............................. ...................................... . 172 . 254 . 101 . 239 . 78 ............. .............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs 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 . 239 . 74 . 66 . 73 . 239 . 73 . 92 . 110 . 171 . 73 . 243 . 218 . 158 . 72 Identification Number, Vehicle . 286 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ... Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats ......... ......... ............................... . 80 . 83 . 295 . 6 . 62 . 31 Inflation, Proper Tire High Speed Driving Normal Driving LATCH Anchorage System Lower Anchors Tether Anchorage Points ...... ........................... .......... ................... .................. ......................... ................................... ............................. ........................ Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights ........ ........................... ............................... . 44 . 44 . 42 . 230 . 231 . 231 . 99 . 232 . 2, 60 . 74 . 252 . 105 Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０３：５８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１２ Index Introduction ........................................ . i Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting ........................ ....................................... ................................ . 260 . 259 . 266 Keys .................................................. . 80 ....................... ................. Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH Anchorage System Lights .................. . 286 . 75 . 16, 46 . 44 ........... Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 239 . 62 . 73 . 75 . 166 . 83 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... ................................ ... . 83 . 157 . 85 . 89 . 161 Low Coolant Level . 66 Low Fuel Indicator Lower Anchors . 44 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 173 . 65, 271 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart . 288 . 165 Luggage ... ......................................... Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof .......................... ......................................... ...................... ..................................... . 99 . 98 . 276 . 98 Closing Manually Operation Neutral Gear Position New Car Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... ......................... ..................... ................... ............... . 176 . 156 . 173 . i . 286 Maintenance ................................. .................................. ... ...................... .......................................... . 187 Owner Maintenance Checks . 199 . 197-198 Record Required Indicator . 67 . 188 Safety ............................. . 190-196 Schedule Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 66, 273 . 172 Manual Transmission . 213 Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges . 69 . 292 Methanol in Gasoline ................... ........ ............................... ................... Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 156 . 69 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 70 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 203 . 192 . 160 . 65, 271 Chart ...................................... . 202 CONTINUED Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０４：０５　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１３ Index ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor ........... . 84 Recovery .................................... . 294 Operation in Foreign Countries . 293 .. . 99 Outside Mirrors .............................. .................... Overheating, Engine . 268 . 199 Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 292 Advice for Pregnant Women Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with ..... ........................ ....................... ....... ......... . 20 . 22 . 31 . 38 . 35 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. . 42 . 44 Indicator . 251 . 74 . 175 . 179 . 100 .............................. Paint Touch-up .............. Panel Brightness Control ........................ Park Gear Position ........................................... Parking ............................... Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake System . 65 ....................................... Parking Lights . 73 ................................. Parking Over Things that Burn . 296 .. . 295 PGM-FI System ............................. . 251 Polishing and Waxing .................. . 12 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ............ . 20 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ............................ Protecting Adults . 13 Additional Safety Precautions . 20 ... VI Radiator Overheating Radio/CD/Cassette Sound System Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb ................... . 268 ................... ................... . 118, 130 . 274, 297 ...................... Replacement Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information .......................... ............................ ................. ............... ....... ............................. ....................... . 242, 243 . 94 . 99 . 78 . 91 . 173 . 62 . 86 Air Cleaner Element ................. . 227 Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades .............. .......................... ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 227 . 207 . 203 . 278 . 239 . 190 . 219 . 229 . 234 . 224 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 48 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................ . 161, 205 . 22 . 176 . 233 Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints ................................. ......................................... .................................. .......................... . 8, 46 . 302 . 7 . 10 . 11 . 11 ＊ Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０４：１１　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１４ Index Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs ....................................... .................. ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ..................................... Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... . 8 . 11 . 56 . ii . 8, 46 . 46 Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and Beeper System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 47 . 253 . 16, 46 . 48 ................................ . 64 ...... . 46 ................... . 20 ............... . 16 ... . 91 ........................ . 286 ............................... . 190 ........................... . 303 ........................... . 157 ......... . 123, 135 . 174 . 178 . 10, 51 . 53, 64 ..... ........................ .............................. .................... Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock .................. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags Cutoff Indicator ＊ Side Marker Lights, Bulb ...................... ............................... ..................................... ................... . 240, 242 . 75 . 235 . 250 . 118, 130 ........................ Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speedometer Spotlights SRS, Additional Information . 258 . 289 . 219 . 289 . 151 . 69 . 106 . 49 Additional Safety Precautions . 54 Airbag Service . 54 How the Side Airbag Cutoff ...................................... ............................ ................ .................... ................................ ................................... ....................................... .......... ... ............................. Indicator Light Works How the SRS Indicator ........... . 53 Works ....................................... . 52 How Your Front Airbags Work . 49 How Your Side Airbags Work . 51 SRS Components . 49 . 52, 64 ......................................... ... ........................ ............................. SRS Indicator .... START (Ignition Key Position) . 84 . 297 State Emissions Testing .............. ....................... Starting the Engine . 171 In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 171 . 266 . 268 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. Stereo Sound System Storing Your Car Supplemental Restraint ........... ........................... ................................ ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. . 10, 49 . 54 . 52, 64 . 49 . 202 Synthetic Oil . 79 . 83 . 118, 130 . 248 Tachometer Taillights, Changing ..................................... . 69 Bulbs .................................. . 242, 243 CONTINUED VII Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０４：１８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１５ Index Taking Care of the Unexpected . 257 Tape Player . 124, 145 Technical Descriptions ........................... DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... ..................... . 290 . 294 . 292 Converter .................. ............................... . 296 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 71 .............. Tether Anchorage Points . 42 ............................ Theft Protection . 149 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296 .. . 123, 135 Time, Setting the . 229 Timing Belt . 236 Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat . 259 . 230 Tires . 230 . 232 . 258 . 290 . 230 . 232 . 232 . 234 . 233 .................................... .................................... ......... ............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating VIII Snow Specifications Tire Chains ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... Tools, Tire Changing Towing . 235 . 289 . 236 . 259 A Trailer Emergency Towing ..................................... .................. ........................... . 185 . 282 . 236 Traction Devices Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 212 Checking Fluid Level, Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... Opening Open Monitor Light . 213 . 212, 213 . 287 . 175 . 172 . 290 . 70 . 89 . 89 . 66 . 75 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care ..................... . 255 of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ..................... ....... . 257 . 290 . 156 . 252 . 204 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil ................................ ................. ...................... .... ............................. ..................................... ................................................. ............................... .................................. . 104 . 166 . 288 . 286 . 248 . 113 . 286 . 253 . 202 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of ............. ......... . ii . 56 Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０４：２２　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１６ ＊ .................. . 301 ＊ : U.S. and Canada only Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... ......................................... .................. Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows ............... ............ .......................... ...................................... . 211 . 66 . 77 . 250 . 251 . 79 . 232 . 258 . 260 Cleaning Operating the Power Rear, Defogger ..................................... .................. ........................... . 254 . 96 . 78 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ................................... ....................................... . 77 . 115 . 77 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 224 . 76 . 232 . 282 Index IX Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１８：０４：４０　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０３１７ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 201 detergent oil (see page ). Oil change capacity (including filter): DX, LX, Canadian SPORT 3.4 US qt (3.2 , 2.8 Imp qt) EX 3.7 US qt (3.5 , 3.1 Imp qt) 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 214 ). 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: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 212 ). 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 213 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 , 1.3 Imp qt) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 216 ). Main Menust2003 Civic Sedan 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. Refer to Civic GX Manual for additional information. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii Your Car at a Glance ......................................................................................................................................2 Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................59 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................109 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................155 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...........................................................................................................................................................169 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................187 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................249 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................257 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information...............................................................................................................................285 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................299 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................303 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. st０２／０５／２９　１７：１５：３９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００１ 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 car, and should remain with the car when it is sold. This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the Civic 4-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. Si prefiere este Manual del Propietario en español, comuníquese con el concesionario Honda. 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 33S5AC20 Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１５：４６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2003 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 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 car 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 car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car 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 Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１５：５９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００３ A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this car 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 car. 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 car. − 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 car correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１６：２４　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００５ Your Car at a Glance AIRBAGS (P. 10, 49) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.118,130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.123,135) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 158) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 174) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 172) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 110) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 85) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 157) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 89) Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１６：２９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００６ Your Car at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 73, 75) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 76, 77) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 78) MOONROOF (P. 98) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 151) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 78) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 99) TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 79) CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P. 152) Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１６：３７　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　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 your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your car. Important Safety Precautions Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts Airbags Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ......... ............. ....................................... ......................................... .................. .......................... .................................. ........ ............................ ..... 1. Close and Lock the Doors Protecting Adults . 6 . 7 . 8 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 13 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat ..................................... .... 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Belts . 13 . 15 . 16 . 16 . 18 Position . 19 Advice for Pregnant Women . 20 Additional Safety Precautions . 20 . 22 ................................ ..... ... ........................ Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... Children Should Sit in the Back ........................................... The Passenger’s Front Airbag Seat . 22 . 23 Poses Serious Risks to Children ............................... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Children If a Child Requires Close . 23 . 25 Attention . 26 Additional Safety Precautions . 26 General Guidelines for Using .................................. ... Child Seats Protecting Infants ............................... ....................... . 27 . 31 Protecting Small Children Protecting Larger Children Using Child Seats with ......... ....... . 35 . 38 . 42 . 44 Tethers Using LATCH ..................................... ............................. Additional Information About Your ................................. . 46 .. Seat Belt System Components . 46 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 46 Automatic Seat Belt Seat Belts Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 47 . 48 Your Airbags SRS Components How Your Front Airbags ........................... ........................ . 49 . 49 Work . 49 How Your Side Airbags Work . 51 How the SRS Indicator Light ......................................... ... Works ....................................... . 52 How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works . 53 Airbag Service . 54 Additional Safety Precautions . 54 . 55 . 56 ........... ............................. ... ............. ................................... Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menust０２／０５／２９　１７：１６：４９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　０００９ 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. (See page 10 .) 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 accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Car 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 190 .) 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 supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 16 .) Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 22 .) Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１６：５７　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１０ (10) (1) (3) (4) (6) (8) (7) (5) (9) (7) (11) (8) (2) (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 (Optional on U.S. models only) (9) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners Your Car’s Safety Features Your car 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 crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：０６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１１ Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and properly. features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. alwayswearyourseatbelts In fact, some safety Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your car is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes a light 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 car has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：１５　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１２ Your Car’s Safety Features Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the car. 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. 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 car so you can take advantage of the car’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 MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：２６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１３ Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags Your car has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with dual- stage, dual-threshold front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision. OnlyonU.S.modelsequippedwithside airbags. Your car 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. 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,rollovers,orminor frontalorsidecollisions. Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. 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. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：３５　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１４ Your Car’s Safety Features Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors. Move the front Whatyoushoulddo: seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the car is moving. Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint. Seats and Seat-Backs Your car’s seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats. How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the car, or by an inflating airbag. Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt’s effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat’s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured. Driver and Passenger Safety 11 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：４６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１５ Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 13 ). Seat-backs are upright (see page 15 ). Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 16 ). 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 severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. All doors are closed and locked (see page 13 ). All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page 165 ). Your Car’s Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your car’s safety features, check the following each time before you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 16 ). Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat (see page 22 ). 12 Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenuTable of Contentsst０２／０５／２９　１７：１７：５８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６２０　００１６ Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.) 38 Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the car, be sure the doors are closed and locked. For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger, especially a child, will open a door

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