2007 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

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......................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... ............. . 100 . 74 . 276 . 87 . 287 . 290 Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine Speed Limiter Malfunction Indicator ...... .... . 67 . 193, 196 Lamp ...................................... Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Starting . 268 . 65, 267 ........ . 224 .............. . 265 ............................... . 282 ............................ . 190 ....................................... Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 177 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 287 Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 51 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ........................................ . 16 Fan, Interior Features ................................... ......................................... . 106 . 105 Index .................... . 177 Filling the Fuel Tank Filters Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... . 242 . 226 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level Shifting the ............... ................................ ............. ................... . 233 . 191 . 74 . 257 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids Automatic Transmission Brake Clutch Locations Manual Transmission Power Steering Windshield Washer .......... .......................................... ......................................... ................................... .............. .......................... .................. . 232 . 234 . 235 . 222 . 233 . 235 . 231 FM Stereo Radio Reception Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front Airbags ................................... ........................... .......................... .............................. . 163 . 93 . 74 . 9, 24 CONTINUED III Main MenustIndex Fuel Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ ..................... . 176 . 177 . 67 . 176 . 177 . 64 . 177 . 270 Fuses, Checking the Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline ............... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................ Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 181 . 176 . 64 . 67 . 176 . 177 . 177 Engine Coolant Temperature . 67 Fuel . 67 ... ............................................... Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission .......... .............. ...................................... Glove Box . 195 . 192 . 103 IV . 236 . 74 ............. .............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ........................................ ............ .................. ........................ ........ ................................... .............................. ............................. ..................... ............. ................. .............. ....................... .............................................. Head Restraints Heated Mirrors Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch High-mount Brake Light Hood, Opening the Horn . 236 . 73 . 61 . 72 . 236 . 72 . 92 . 100 . 106 . 190 . 72 . 241 . 178 .4,70 Identification Number, Vehicle . 280 Ignition Keys Switch .............................................. ........................................... . 76 . 78 ... Timing Control System ............ Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats ......... ......... ............................... . 288 . 6 . 59 . 38 LATCH Anchor System Lower Anchors Tether Anchor Points ............. ........................... ................ . 42 . 42 . 45 Inflation, Recommended Tire Pressures ................................... ........................ ................................... ............................. ............................ ................ ........ ............................... Information Display Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction ........................................ . 246 . 66 . 99 . 247 . 57 . 59 . 73 . 101 . i Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................. ....................................... ................................ . 258 . 257 . 263 Main MenustK Keys .................................................. . 76 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts LATCH Anchor System Lights ....................... ................. .................. . 280 . 72 . 14, 19 . 42 ................. Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 236 . 59 . 72 . 72 . 185 . 78 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk . 78 . 177 . 80 . 87 . 181 Low Coolant Level . 64 Low Fuel Indicator . 42 Lower Anchors Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 191 ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... ................................ ... ... Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications Chart . 65, 267 . 282 ... Maintenance ................................ .................................. ......................... ... . 211 . 213-219 Minder Minder Indicator . 64 Owner Maintenance Checks . 218 . 220-221 Record Safety . 212 . 268 . 191 . 233 . 66 . 177 . 99 . 97 . 123, 143 ................................. .......................................... ....... ................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... ......................................... Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Moonroof MP3/WMA ........................... Index Numbers, Identification ............... . 280 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176 Odometer . 66 Odometer, Trip . 67 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 226 . 213 . 179 . 65, 267 . 224 ....... ........... . 78 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery . 287 .................................... . 99 Outside Mirrors .............................. .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 68 . 265 Overheating, Engine .................... . 218 Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 177 Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of ................... .................. ..................... ................... . 195 . 176 . 192 . i CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake .............. ........................ ........................................... ............................... . 73 . 195 . 198 . 100 ................. System Indicator .................. ........................ ................................. .. . 59, 269 Parking Lights . 72 Parking Over Things that Burn . 289 Playing the Radio . 113, 130 . 122, 142 Playing a Disc . 151 Playing a PC Card . 288 PGM-FI System . 16 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens . 11 Additional Safety Precautions . 17 . 16 Advice for Pregnant Women . 33 . 33 . 38 . 47 . 39 ......................... ............................. ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ........................... ........... ............. Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Protecting Children General Guidelines VI Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound System Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ................... ............. . 265 . 112 System ........................................ ........................... . 130 . 268 Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb . 239-241 . 93 . 99 . 74 . 91 . 192 . 59 . 166 . 88 Replacement ....................... .......................... ............................ ................. ............... ....... ............................. ................ ....................... Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ................ ........................................... ............................. . 242 . 226 . 270 . 236 . 213 . 249 . 243 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 20 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire ............................... .................. ................................ . 181, 228 . 33 . 195 . 248 ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts ..................................... Airbags Seat Belts . 8, 18 . 296 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 52 . ii . 8, 18 . 18 Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt ............... Tensioners ............................... Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and ................ ........................ Beeper ................................ . 19 . 14, 19 . 20, 242 . 18, 59 Main MenustSeat Belts System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Seats, Adjusting the Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators Shift Lock Release Side Airbags ................... ............... ... ........................ ............................ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... .......................... ... ........................ ................................ .......................... .................. . 18 . 16 . 14 . 91 . 170 . 280 . 213 . 297 . 177 . 169 . 194 . 197 . 9, 27 . 30, 60 . 9, 29 Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb Off Indicator ＊ ...................... ............................... ..................................... ................................ . 238, 239 . 72 . 250 . 110 Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications ...................................... ............................ .................... ................................ Specifications Charts Speed Control . 256 . 283 . 282 . 171 ....... Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) Spotlights SRS, Additional Information . 116, 140 . 102 ....................................... . 21 .......... Additional Safety Precautions . 32 ... Advanced Airbag System . 26 .......... Airbag Service . 31 ............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... Indicator Works . 30 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................... . 30 How the SRS Indicator Works ....................................... . 29 How Your Front Airbags Work Work ......................................... . 24 ... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... ........................ SRS Components SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) State Emissions Testing Starting the Engine . 29 . 21 . 29, 60 .... . 78 . 290 .............. ....................... . 190 In Cold Weather at High Altitude With a Dead Battery .................................. ................ . 190 . 263 Index ........ . 265 Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. ................... .................... . 75 . 78 . 110 . 254 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint .................................. ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... ......................................... .9,21 . 31 . 29, 60 . 21 . 116, 140 . 225 .................................. SVC Synthetic Oil Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 239, 241 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 255 .................................. CONTINUED VII Main MenustIndex Technical Descriptions ＊ DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels State Emissions Testing Three Way Catalytic .... ..... ..................... .......... . 284 . 287 . 177 . 290 ............................... Converter . 289 ................................. Tire Labeling . 286 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 67 ..................... Tether Anchor Points . 45 ............................ Theft Protection . 170 .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289 . 169 Time, Setting the .......................... . 251 Tire Chains .................................... . 257 Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... ......................... Tire Information . 284 . 245 ............................................... Tires . 246 .............................. . 247 ......................... . 256 .......................... .... . 284 . 246 ...................................... . 247 .................................. . 248 .............................. ................................... . 249 . 248 ...................................... Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating ＊ ＊ VIII Snow Specifications Tire Chains ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... Tools, Tire Changing Towing . 250 . 283 . 251 . 257 A Trailer Emergency Towing ..................................... .................. ........................... . 204 . 276 . 251 Traction Devices Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic .............................. . 232 Checking Fluid Level, Manual .................. ................................... Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual .............. ............. .................. ................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........................................ ................... .................................... Opening Open Monitor Light . 233 . 232, 233 . 280 . 194 . 191 . 284 . 67 . 87 . 87 . 62 . 72 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Turn Signals ＊ Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 255 .......................................... .. . 279 ........................ . 176 . 228 ....... ＊ ................................ ................. ...................... .... ............................. ................................................. .................................. Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil Vehicle Stability Assist . 102 . 185 . 282 . 280 . 254 . 280 . 225 ............................ (VSA) System Activation Indicator Off Switch System Indicator .................................. ................. . 202 . 62, 202 . 203 . 62, 203 ............ WARNING, Explanation of ............. . ii Main MenustWarning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ......... .................... . 52 . 295 Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation ........ ....................................... ..................................... . 231 . 64 . 71 Wheel Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Nut Wrench ............... ............ .......................... ............................... . 75 . 248 . 256 . 258 Windows Operating the Power Rear, Defogger .................. ........................... . 96 . 74 Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ................................... ....................................... . 71 . 109 . 71 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... ............................ . 243 . 71 . 247, 248 . 276 ..... ＊ :U.S. only Index IX Main MenustService Information Summary Gasoline: Except U.S. Si Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. U.S. Si Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine Oil: Except U.S. Si API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 225 Oil change capacity (including filter): ). 3.9 US qt (3.7 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or aDEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 232 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 233 ). 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 234 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: DX, Canadian DX-G 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) LX, EX 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Capacity (including differential): Except U.S. Si 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) U.S. Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) U.S. Si Front: Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 29psi(200kPa ,2.0kgf/cm ) U.S. Si API Premium grade 5W-30 detergent oil (see page 225 Oil change capacity (including filter): ). 4.6 US qt (4.4 ) 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 235 ). Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Main Menust2007 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Refer to 2007 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to the Civic GX. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction .........................................................................................................................................i A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................iii Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................105 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................175 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................187 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................211 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................255 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................279 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)............................................................... .293 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................297 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. Navigation System Accord Value Package Audio System Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. symbol. This Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 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 vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Main MenustIntroduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: defects or other reproductive harm. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked to the vehicle owner. California Perchlorate Contamination Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. ii Main MenustYour 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. A Few Words About Safety 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 iii Main MenustINSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P. 66) (P. 57) MOONROOF SWITCH ＊ AUDIO SYSTEM ＊ (P. 110) Your Vehicle at a Glance (P. 97) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9,24) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9,24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 99) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH ＊ (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 177) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 87) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. ＊ : If equipped AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 167) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 106) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 103) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 194) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 191) CONTINUED Main MenustYour Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 66) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P. 66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ＊ (P. 166) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES ＊ HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 72) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) HEATED MIRRORS ＊ (P. 100) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 178) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) HORN ＊ CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ (P. 171) To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 1 : 2 : ＊＊＊ Main MenustThis section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Seat Belts Airbags Protecting Adults and Teens Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ......... ....... ....................................... ........................................... ......... ..... ........... ............ ... 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Front Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Adjust the Head Restraints 5. Fasten and Position the . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 11 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 13 Seat Belts ............................. . 14 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position . 15 . 16 Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 17 ................................ ..... ... Seat Belts Additional Information About Your ................................. . 18 .. Seat Belt System Components . 18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance Additional Information About ............................... ............... . 19 . 20 Your Airbags ........................... ...... . 21 . 21 Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work Work . 24 ......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27 ... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 29 How the SRS Indicator Works . 29 .. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...................... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... ............................. ... . 30 Airbag Service . 31 Additional Safety Precautions . 32 Indicator Works . 30 Protecting Children General − Guidelines ................................ . 33 All Children Must Be Restrained ............................... . 34 Driver and Passenger Safety All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Can Pose Serious Risks Children If a Child Requires Close . 34 . 34 . 36 Attention . 36 Additional Safety Precautions . 37 .................................. ... Protecting Infants and Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat . 38 . 38 . 39 . 40 . 41 . 42 . 44 . 45 . 47 . 47 . 48 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 ......................................... ... ............. ................................... . 49 Additional Safety Precautions . 50 . 51 . 52 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Protecting Larger Children Front Main MenustImportant Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 14 ). Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages 33 − 50 ). 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 213 ). Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle’s Safety Features (9) (3) (9) (1) (4) (8) (7) (11) (5) (2) (2) (6) (8) (12) (10) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers. Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour 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 and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour Vehicle’s Safety Features 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 26 for more information on how your front airbags work). Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work). for more 27 In addition, your vehicle has side

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