2005 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
. 151-152
Record . 60
Required Indicator . 146
Safety Schedule . 147-150
............................. Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 56, 195
. 136
Manual Transmission . 160
Manual Transmission Fluid . 61
Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline . 213
. 81
Mirrors, Adjusting

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

Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
Odometer . 61
Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil

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

Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity

. 155
. 149
. 125
. 56, 194

Chart

ON (Ignition Key Position)

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

. 154
. 71

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery

.................................... . 215
Operation in Foreign Countries . 214
.. . 82
Outside Mirrors .............................. . 191
Overheating, Engine .................... ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
. 213
Oxygenated Fuels .........................

Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake

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

. 66
. 139
. 141
. 83

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

System Indicator

. 57, 196
Parking Lights . 65
Parking Over Things that Burn . 217
. 92
Playing the Radio Playing a Disc . 99
. 216
PGM-FI System Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18

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Index

General Guidelines

Protecting Children

Protecting Adults and Teens

. 12
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women . 30
. 30
. 35
. 36
. 37
. 38
. 44

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

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
. 195, 218

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

Replacement

Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter

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

. 166-168
. 78
. 81
. 67
. 76
. 137
. 56
. 74

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

. 169
. 155
. 169
. 198
. 163
. 147
. 169
. 160
. 175
. 170

Crash

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

. 21

Coolant

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

Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire

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

. 125, 157
. 30
. 139
. 175

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Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features

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. 10, 20
. 224
. 9
. 11
. 10

Airbags Seat Belts

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

. 191

Reserve Tank, Engine

Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts

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

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

Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt

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

. 48
. ii . 10, 20
. 20

Tensioners

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and

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

. 21
. 15, 20
. 21, 169

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

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

. 20, 56
. 20
. 18
. 15
. 76
. 206
. 149-150
. 225
. 123
. 115
. 138
. 140
. 11, 26
. 28, 57

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Cutoff Indicator

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Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement Signaling Turns

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

. 165, 166
. 65

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Index

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

. 176
. 92

Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel

........

. 191

Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications

Specifications Charts Speed Control Spotlights SRS, Additional Information

. 182
. 209
. 208
. 117
. 84
. 23
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutoff

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

Indicator Works

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

. 28

How the SRS Indicator

Works

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

. 27

How Your Front Airbags

Work

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

. 24
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
. 23
SRS Components . 27, 57
.... . 71
. 218
.............. ....................... . 135

SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) State Emissions Testing Starting the Engine

In Cold Weather at High

Altitude

With a Dead Battery

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

. 135
. 190

Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock

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

. 68
. 71
. 92
. 179

Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint

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

System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components

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

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

. 11, 23
. 28
. 27, 57
. 23
. 155

Synthetic Oil

Taillights, Changing

Bulbs

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

. 166, 167
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181
Tape Player .................................... . 112
Technical Descriptions

DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic

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

. 210
. 215
. 213
. 218

Converter

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

. 217

. 212
................................. Tire Labeling . 62
....................... Temperature Gauge . 42
..................... Tether Anchor Points Theft Protection ............................ . 114
.. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217
.......................... . 115
Time, Setting the . 160
Timing Belt .................................... . 177
Tire Chains .................................... . 183
Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 210
Tire Information ........................... ............................................... Tires . 171
. 173
.............................. . 174
......................... . 182
.......................... . 210
...... ...................................... . 172
. 174
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. 176
........................................... . 209
............................ . 177
................................ ................... . 183

Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains

Tools, Tire Changing

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Index

Towing

A Trailer Emergency Towing

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

. 144
. 202
. 177

Traction Devices Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

Automatic

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

. 159

Checking Fluid Level,

Manual

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

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

Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual

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

Opening Open Monitor Light

. 160
. 159, 160
. 206
. 138
. 136
. 210
. 61
. 73
. 73
. 58
. 65

Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk

Turn Signals

Unexpected, Taking Care

of the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline

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

. 181
. 210
. 122

VIII

Used Oil, How to Dispose of

.......

. 156

Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil

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

. 85
. 130
. 208
. 206
. 179
. 90
. 206
. 154

WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield

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

. ii . 48
. 223

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Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation

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

. 158
. 58
. 64

Wheels

Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare

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

. 68
. 174
. 182

Wrench Windows

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

. 184

Operating the Power Rear, Defogger

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

. 80
. 67

Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers

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

. 64
. 91
. 64

Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing

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. 170
. 64
. 174
. 202

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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
detergent oil (see page 154

).

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

161

).

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 aDEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 159

).

Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 160

).

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

162).

Main Menust2005 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 refer to Civic Sedan GX Owner's Manual Supplement for additional information.

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................. ii Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................7 Seat belts, SRS, and child protection Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column Features ..............................................................................................................................................87
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 121
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 133
Engine and transmission operation Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 145
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 181
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 205
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 221
Warranty and contact information Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 225
How to order Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire pressures

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 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.

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

ii

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels − Safety Messages

on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:

preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING

, or

CAUTION

and one of

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Safety Headings

− Safety Precautions.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Section Instructions −

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.

−

please read it

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

DASH LIGHTS GAUGES

(P. 61)

(P. 53)

AIRBAGS (P. 11, 23)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 72)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 80)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 123) TRUNK RELEASE (P. 73)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 124)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 136)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 65)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 64)

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 67)

MOONROOF (P. 81)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 117)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 92) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 115)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 67)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 82)

TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 68)

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P. 117)

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Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

Seat Belts Airbags

Protecting Adults and Teens

Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the

. 8
. 9
. 10
. 11
. 12
. 12
. 12
. 14
. 15

Seat Belts

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

. 15

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

. 17
Advice for Pregnant Women . 18
Additional Safety Precautions . 19

................................ ..... ... Additional Information About Your ................................. . 20
.. Seat Belt System Components . 20
Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 20
Automatic Seat Belt

Seat Belts

Tensioners

Seat Belt Maintenance

Additional Information About

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

. 21
. 21

Your Airbags

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

. 23
. 23

Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags

Work

. 24
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How the Side Airbag Cutoff

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

Indicator Works

. 28
Airbag Service . 28
Additional Safety Precautions . 29

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

Protecting Children General

−

Guidelines

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

. 30

All Children Must Be

Restrained

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

. 30

All Children Should Sit in the

Back Seat

................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ................ If You Must Drive with Several ...................................

Poses Serious Risks

Children

If a Child Requires Close

. 31

. 31

. 33

Attention

. 33
Additional Safety Precautions . 34

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

Protecting Infants and Small

Children

Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat

. 35
. 35
. 36
. 37
. 38
. 39
. 41
. 42
. 44
. 44
. 45

With LATCH With a Seat Belt With a Tether

Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children

................................... ....................... ......... ..................... .................... ............................... .......................... .............................. ........... Checking Seat Belt Fit ............... Using a Booster Seat .................. When Can a Larger Child Sit in ......................................... ... ............. ...................................

. 45
Additional Safety Precautions . 46
. 47
. 48

Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels

Protecting Larger Children

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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

148

).

Important Safety Precautions

You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page

15 ).

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 canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page

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46

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(5)

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(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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones; a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

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Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers.

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Airbags

Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how 23
your front airbags work).

Onlymodelsequippedwithsideairbags. Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact. (See page information on how your side airbags work.)

for more

26

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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 crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

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30

34

for important

See pages guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and larger children who ride in your vehicle.

12

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.

72

for how to lock the

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.

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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.

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.

Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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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.

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 76
seat-backs.

for how to adjust the

Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

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Adjust the Head Restraints

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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.

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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 head restraints adjust their restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

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Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

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.

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

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.

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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.

Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash.

This could cause

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshouldsitinaseatwithan Using a seat inoperativeseatbelt. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

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for additional

See page information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

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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.

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In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.

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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 belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Donotplacehardorsharpobjects betweenyourselfandafront Carrying hard or sharp airbag. objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Donotattachorplaceobjectson Objects on thefrontairbagcovers. the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

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.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

The seat belt system includes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper to remind you to fasten your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition to ON (II) before fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

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To unlock the belt, push the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help

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

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If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, and they should activate in any collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation.

The tensioners can also 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.

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 working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.

Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See your HondaWarrantyInformation booklet for details.