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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components Your Airbag System includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

Onmodelsequippedwithsideairbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page 25

).

Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page

20

).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal impact or side impact in models equipped with side airbags.

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How Your Front Airbags Work

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition is ON (II).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags (see page

26

).

Onmodelsequippedwithsideairbags, an indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page

27

).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s front airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

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During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

After inflating, the front airbags immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Dual-StageAirbags Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity.

moresevere

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

lesssevere

crash, one stage will

In a ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force.

Dual-ThresholdAirbags Your front airbags are also dual- threshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether or not the occupant is wearing a seat belt.

It the occupant belt is notlatched the airbag will deploy at the same threshold as a conventional airbag, because the occupant would need extra protection.

latched

It the occupant’s belt is , the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

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How Your Side Airbags Work (Onmodelsequipped)

To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

The passenger’s side airbag has a cutoff system designed to turn off the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s head is in the airbag’s deployment path (see page

27

).

If the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, the system will turn the airbag back on and the indicator will go out.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag. Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

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If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition to ON (II).

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems, or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

How the SRS Indicator Light Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your front airbags, side airbags, or front seat belt tensioners. See page

54

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.

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How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works (Onmodelsequipped)

This light alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag

has been automatically shut off. It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

not

To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side airbag deployment path.

If a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the side airbag deployment path, the system may also shut off the side airbag.

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out. If it doesn’t light, it stays on or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Improperly

Donotcoverorreplacefrontseat- backcoverswithoutconsultinga Hondadealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags. seat belts provide the best protection.

Together, airbags and

Donottamperwithairbag componentsorwiringforany Tampering could cause reason. the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

Donotexposethefrontseat-backs If water or another liquid toliquid. soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

Any airbag

Anairbageverinflates. that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. If a front airbag inflates the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

TheSRSindicatorlightalertsyou Take your vehicle to toaproblem. an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster if necessary.

Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to properly protect child passengers.

If you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

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Infantsandsmallchildrenmustbe restrainedinanapprovedchildseat thatisproperlysecuredtothe vehicle

(see pages

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Largerchildrenmustberestrained withalap/shoulderbeltandrideon aboosteruntiltheseatbeltfitsthem properly

(see pages

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All Children Should Sit in the Back Seat According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

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Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this the passenger’s front airbag is quite large and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped If withapassenger’sfrontairbag. the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withpassenger’sfrontairbagcanbe hazardous. far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure small child.

If the vehicle seat is too

Whenever possible,

Larger Children Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger’s frontairbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, in a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt. (See page information about protecting larger children.)

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U.S.Models To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

CanadianModels To remind you of the front airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

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If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

If You Must Drive with Several Children Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry four children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page

42

).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page

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).

Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page

30

).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 14

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Additional Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in crash, you could be thrown forward and crash the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the doors. This can prevent children from accidentally falling out.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

Lock all doors and trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants ChildSeatType

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat and the child is at least one year old.

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Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rear- facing, reclining mode.

Donotputarear-facingchildseatin If placed aforward-facingposition. facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

ChildSeatPlacement In this vehicle, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front seat. If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed, a rear- facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended, or from locking the seat-back in the desired position. In either of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the front seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger.

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We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

ChildSeatPlacement We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

If the vehicle seat is too

Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofavehicleequipped withapassenger’sairbagcanbe hazardous. far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

If it is necessary to put a forward- facing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle, and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward- facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Protecting Small Children ChildSeatType

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown.

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Selecting a Child Seat

When buying a child seat, you need to choose between a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer rear seats.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page

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Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position, or positions, where the seat will be used.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- compatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection a child seat should meet three requirements:

1.

ThechildseatshouldmeetU.S.or CanadianMotorVehicleSafety Look for FMVSS Standard213. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

2.

Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild. Rear-facing for infants, forward- facing for small children.

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Thechildseatshouldfitthe vehicleseatingposition(or positions)whereitwillbeused.

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After selecting a proper child seat, and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

1.

Properlysecurethechildseatto All child seats must be thevehicle. secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

2.

After installing a child

Makesurethechildseatisfirmly secured. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

Installing a Child Seat

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for a rear- facing child seat.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid’’. Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

3.

Securethechildinthechildseat. Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

MARKS

LOWER ANCHORS

The location of each lower anchor is marked with a small circle above the point.

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On Canadian models, each location mark has the symbol shown above.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1.

Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and anchors.

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TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHORAGE POINT

6.

Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

7.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

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Rigid type

3.

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat and attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connection as shown above.

Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connection as shown above.

4.

5.

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

Lift the rear head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back between the legs of the head restraint, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the back seating positions, and in the front passenger seat, have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.

1.

With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

2.

3.

To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

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ANCHORAGE POINT

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. (Tethers are required in Canada.)

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4.

After confirming that the belt is locked, then grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

5.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is firmly secured. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children

Using an Outer Anchorage Point

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Using the Center Anchorage Point

ANCHORAGE POINT

Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt. The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

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2.

3.

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After securing the child seat in the desired position (see pages and 35
route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back and through the head restraint legs. Lift the anchor point lid, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

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After properly securing the child seat with the lap/shoulder belt (see page ), route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back.

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Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted, then tighten the strap according to the seat-maker’s instructions.

Allowing a larger child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

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Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neck and arm?

4.

Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs?

5.

Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

1.

Does the child sit all the way back against the seat?

2.

Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

Protecting Larger Children

Using a Booster Seat

A child who has outgrown a forward- facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

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Some states also require children to use a booster until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal safety standards and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster must be in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

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A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster.

WhenCanaLargerChildSitinFront The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, and it inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

The side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

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Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in the front. There are other important factors you should consider.

Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout ride.

PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in the front.

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If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned and secured.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

Protecting Larger Children

Additional Safety Precautions Donotletachildwearaseatbelt This could result in acrosstheneck. serious neck injuries during a crash.

Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindthebackor underthearm. very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

This could cause

Twochildrenshouldneverusethe If they do, they could sameseatbelt. be very seriously injured in a crash.

Donotputanyaccessoriesonaseat Devices intended to improve a belt. child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective, and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Select the Fresh Air mode. Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.

mode.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the under- side.

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Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

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RADIATOR CAP

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

. 50
........................... Control Locations . 51
............................ Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Lights ................ . 54
.. Maintenance Required Indicator . 58
. 59
............................................. Gauges ............... . 59
. 59
.................................. ................... . 60

Odometer/Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel

........................................... . 61
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 62
. 63
Turn Signal and Headlights ........... . 64
Instrument Panel Brightness ........ . 65
Hazard Warning Light ................... . 65
Rear Window Defogger ................. .......... Steering Wheel Adjustment . 66
. 67
Keys and Locks ............................... . 68
Immobilizer System ........................ . 69
Ignition Switch ................................ ...................................... Door Locks . 70
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.............. . 71
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Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener

Remote Transmitter Seats

Power Windows Moonroof Mirrors Parking Brake Interior Lights Interior Convenience Items

.............................. ......................................... ............................................. ................................. ................................. ........... ....................... .......... .................................... ...............

Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Glove Box Console Compartment

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Control Locations

MOONROOF CONTROLS (P. 80)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 81)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 70)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 107)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 78)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 92) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 106)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 113) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 71)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 114)

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P. 107)

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LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 56)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 56)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

Instrument Panel

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 54)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 56)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 58)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 183)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57)

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR (P. 128)

SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 54)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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Instrument Panel

Canadian DX model

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 56) SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 54)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 57)

WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 183)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 56)

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 54)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 58)

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Instrument Panel

U.S. DX model

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 56)

SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 54)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55, 182)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 183)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 56)

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 54)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 58)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 56)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This light comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. On models equipped with side airbags, this indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags or passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system. For complete information, see page 26

Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator

Onlyonmodelsequippedwithside airbags This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For complete information, see page .27

Instrument Panel Lights

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

If you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) without fastening your seat belt, the beeper starts to sound, and the indicator starts to blink. The beeper stops sounding several seconds later but the indicator will remain lit.

If you drive without your seat belt fastened, the indicator remains on and the beeper will sound every few seconds.

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Instrument Panel Lights

Charging System Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page

182

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For complete information, see page

182

U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

1.

2.

It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it remains lit after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For complete information, see page

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this light on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti- lock. For complete information, see page

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High Beam Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 63
controls.

for information on the headlight

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page

63

).

Cruise Control Indicator

OnlyonmodelsequippedwithCruise ControlSystem This lights when you set the cruise control. See page on operating the cruise control.

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This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.

Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page

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Instrument Panel Lights

Malfunction Indicator Lamp 183

See page

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicators do not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

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When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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Instrument Panel Lights

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

Immobilizer System Indicator

This light comes on for a few sec- onds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly- coded key, the light will blink and the engine will not start (see page 68

).

This light also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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Maintenance Required Indicator

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will light for two seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for ten seconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this light will remain on as a constant reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is not done by a Honda dealer, reset the light as follows.

1.

Turn off the engine.

2.

Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Hold the knob for about ten seconds until the light goes off.

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages

and

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For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models

SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

The U.S. instrument panel is shown

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

Odometer/Trip Meter The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in the U.S. models and kilometers in the Canadian models.

It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change

the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

The odometer and the trip meters use the same display. Switch these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset knob.

The trip meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

Gauges

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the Select/Reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Gauges

U.S. DX model

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

Canadian DX model

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

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Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

MOONROOF

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH

MIRROR CONTROLS

HORN

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

TILT ADJUSTMENT

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

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Windshield Washers wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

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