2004 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof .......................... ......................................... ...................... ..................................... . 80 . 80 . 185 . 80 Closing Manually Operation Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification ................... .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 129 . 112 . 127 . i . 194 Maintenance ................................. .................................. ... ...................... .......................................... . 135 Owner Maintenance Checks . 138 . 141-142 Record . 58 Required Indicator Safety . 136 ............................. . 137-140 Schedule Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 56, 183 . 126 Manual Transmission . 150 Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges . 59 . 200 Methanol in Gasoline ................... ........ ............................... ................... Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 112 . 59 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 59 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 145 . 139 . 115 . 55, 182 Chart ON (Ignition Key Position) ...................................... ........... . 144 . 69 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery .................................... . 202 Operation in Foreign Countries . 201 .. . 81 Outside Mirrors .............................. . 179 Overheating, Engine .................... ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 138 . 200 Oxygenated Fuels ......................... Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............. ........................ ........................................... ................................. . 64 . 129 . 131 . 82 ................. System Indicator . 55, 184 Parking Lights . 55 Parking Over Things that Burn . 204 . 92 Playing the Radio Playing a CD . 97 . 203 PGM-FI System Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17 ................................. .. ............................ .................................... ............................. ......... CONTINUED Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：４９：１９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０２２１ Index General Guidelines Protecting Children Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 . 17 Advice for Pregnant Women . 29 . 29 . 34 . 35 . 36 . 37 . 42 ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ........................... ............. ...................... .................... ........... Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children Selecting Child Seats Installing a Child Seat Protecting Larger Children Radiator Overheating Radio/CD/Cassette Sound System Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb .............................. ................... . 92 . 183, 205 ...................... Replacement Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter .......................... ............................ ................. ............... ....... ............................. ....................... . 156, 157 . 76 . 80 . 65 . 74 . 127 . 54 . 72 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Floor Mats Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Seat Belts Timing Belt Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ ................................. .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................. Replacing Seat Belts After a . 159 . 145 . 159 . 186 . 153 . 137 . 159 . 150 . 165 . 160 Crash ............................................ . 21 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................ . 115, 147 . 29 . 129 . 164 Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... ................................. ......................................... ....................................... Airbags Seat Belts . 8, 19 . 210 . 7 . 10 . 8 ＊ ................... . 179 Reserve Tank, Engine Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ............. ............................... ..................................... Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... . 47 . ii . 8, 19 . 19 Tensioners ............................... Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and ................ ........................ . 20 . 14, 19 . 21, 159 Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ................... ............... ... ........................ ............................... Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags .................... ........................... ......... .......................... ..... ........................ . 19, 54 . 19 . 17 . 14 . 74 . 194 . 139-140 . 211 . 113 . 106 . 128 . 130 . 10, 25 . 27, 54 .............................. .................... Cutoff Indicator ＊ Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement Signaling Turns ...................... ............................... . 155, 156 . 63 VI Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：４９：２５　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０２２２ Index ..................................... .................................. . 165 . 92 Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel ........ . 179 Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications Specifications Charts Speed Control Spotlights SRS, Additional Information . 170 . 197 . 196 . 107 . 83 . 22 Additional Safety Precautions . 28 Airbag Service . 28 How the Side Airbag Cutoff ...................................... ............................ .................... ................................ ......................................... .......... ... ............................. Indicator Light Works How the SRS Indicator ........... . 27 Works ....................................... . 26 How Your Front Airbags Work ......................................... ... ........................ . 22 How Your Side Airbags Work . 25 . 22 SRS Components . 26, 54 .... . 69 . 205 .............. ....................... . 125 SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) State Emissions Testing Starting the Engine In Cold Weather at High Altitude With a Dead Battery .................................. ................ . 125 . 178 Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. ..................... .................... . 66 . 69 . 92 . 168 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint ................................ ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. . 10, 22 . 28 . 26, 54 . 22 . 145 Synthetic Oil Taillights, Changing Bulbs .................................. . 156, 157 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169 Tape Player .................................... . 102 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic ...... ..... ..................... .......... . 198 . 202 . 200 . 205 Converter ............................... . 204 . 199 ................................. Tire Labeling . 60 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 41 .............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 105 .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 204 .......................... . 106 Time, Setting the . 150 Timing Belt .................................... . 166 Tire Chains .................................... . 171 Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 198 Tire Information ........................... ............................................... Tires . 161 . 162 .............................. . 163 ......................... . 170 .......................... . 198 ...... ...................................... . 162 . 163 .................................. . 164 .............................. . 165 ................................... ...................................... . 164 . 165 ........................................... . 197 ............................ . 166 ................................ ................... . 171 Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains Tools, Tire Changing CONTINUED VII Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：４９：３２　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０２２３ Index Towing A Trailer Emergency Towing ..................................... .................. ........................... . 134 . 190 . 166 Traction Devices Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 149 Checking Fluid Level, Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... Opening Open Monitor Light . 150 . 149, 150 . 194 . 128 . 126 . 198 . 59 . 71 . 71 . 56 . 63 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline .......................................... .... ........................ . 169 . 198 . 112 VIII Used Oil, How to Dispose of ....... . 146 Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil .................................. ................. ...................... .... ............................. ........................................ ................................................. .................................. . 84 . 120 . 196 . 194 . 168 . 90 . 194 . 144 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............. ......... .................. . ii . 47 . 209 ＊ Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 148 . 56 . 62 Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare ............... ............ .......................... . 66 . 164 . 170 Wrench Windows ...................................... . 172 Operating the Power Rear, Defogger .................. ........................... . 78 . 65 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ..................................... ....................................... . 62 . 91 . 62 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 160 . 62 . 164 . 190 ＊ : U.S. and Canada only Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：４９：５２　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０２２５ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 144 detergent oil (see page ). Oil change capacity (including filter): DX, LX 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) U.S. EX, Canadian Si 3.7 US qt (3.5 ) 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 151 ). 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 149 ). 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 150 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) 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 152 ). Main Menust2004 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. If you have a Civic GX refer to Civic GX Owner’s Manual Supplement 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...........................................................................................................................49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................87 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................111 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving...........................................................................................................................................................123 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................135 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................169 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information...............................................................................................................................193 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................207 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................211 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. ０３／０６／０４　１４：１１：１４　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle 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. 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 33S5AC30 Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１１：２２　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０００２ Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 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 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 Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１１：３６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 car correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：０３　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０００５ Your Vehicle at a Glance DASH LIGHTS GAUGES (P. 59) (P. 51) AIRBAGS (P. 10, 22) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 70) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 78) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 113) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 71) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 114) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 128) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 126) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88) Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：０９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０００６ Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 63) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 62) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 65) MOONROOF (P. 80) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 107) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 92) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 106) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 65) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 81) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 66) CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P. 107) Main Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：１２　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０００７ Main Menust０３／０６／０５　１６：５７：０３　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting ... .... . 14 . 16 Position ................................ . 16 Advice for Pregnant Women . 17 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 ..... ... Additional Information About Your ................................. . 19 .. Seat Belt System Components . 19 ...................... . 19 Lap/Shoulder Belt 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 Light ......................................... ... Works ....................................... . 26 How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works . 27 . 28 Airbag Service 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 Menust０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：３１　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　０００９ 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 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 can use the belt properly without a 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 139 ). Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：３９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００１０ (10) (1) (3) (4) (6) (8) (7) (5) (9) (7) (11) 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 (On some models) (9) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：４８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１２：５８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１３：０９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００１３ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags 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 information on how your side airbags work.) for more 25 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). 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 Contents０３／０６／０５　１６：５７：１７　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 doors. 70 for how to lock the 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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１３：２９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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. 74 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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１３：３８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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. 74 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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１３：４９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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. 75 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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１３：５９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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 Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：０９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　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, 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. See page steering wheel. 66 for how to adjust the Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：１８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００２０ 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. Being struck by an inflating side airbag can result in possibly serious injuries. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. 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. Protecting Adults and Teens 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 check-up, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive. Driver and Passenger Safety 17 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：２６　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００２１ Protecting Adults and Teens Donotplacehardorsharpobjects betweenyourselfandafront Carrying hard or sharp airbag. objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp objects in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Donotattachorplaceobjectson Objects on thefrontairbagcovers. the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or if be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. If a side airbag Onmodelswithsideairbags,do notattachhardobjectsonornear afrontdoor. inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone. Keepyourhandsandarmsaway If your fromtheairbagcovers. hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. 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. 18 Driver and Passenger Safety Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：３９　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００２２ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap and 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, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. 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. 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 a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II) without fastening your belt, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. The beeper will stop after a few seconds, but the indicator will stay on until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator light will stop blinking but remain lit. If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the indicator will start blinking again and the beeper will sound at regular intervals. 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 restrain your body. The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page 40 ). 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. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 19 Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：４８　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００２３ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 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. 20 Driver and Passenger Safety The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, and they should activate in any collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation. However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner. Main MenustTable of Contents０３／０６／０４　１４：１４：５７　３１Ｓ５Ａ６３０　００２４ Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Any belt that is not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See your HondaWarrantyInformation booklet for details. Driver and Passenger Safety

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