2003 Honda Civic SI Owners Manual

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. 223 Changing a Flat Tire . 235 Charging System Indicator . 241 Checking the Fuses Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 236 . 232 Overheated Engine . 89 . 70 . 245 . 257 .............................. ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ...................... ....................... Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Engine Belts Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator . 192 ............................................ .... . 64 Lamp ................................ . 59, 236 Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications . 58, 234 ........ . 167 .............. . 232 ............................... . 250 ............................ . 145 ................... Engine Speed Limiter Ethanol in Gasoline ...................... . 255 Evaporative Emissions Controls . 257 Exhaust Fumes ............................... . 52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by Exterior, Cleaning the ........................................ .................. . 18 . 214 Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and ............................ ..................................... . 217 . 96 Convenience Filling the Fuel Tank Filter ................................ .................... . 95 . 129 Air Cleaner Oil ................................ ............................................... . 179 . 169 CONTINUED III ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：２２　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２７５ Index 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level Shifting the ............... ................................ ............. ................... . 177 . 144 . 70 . 223 Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washer .......................................... ......................................... .............. .................. . 177 . 177 . 177 . 176 FM Stereo Radio Fuel Reception ................................... ........................... ..... .......................... Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker ................ ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ ..................... Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the Fuses, Checking the . 111 . 83 . 256 . 70 . 245 . 128 . 129 . 63 . 128 . 255 . 60 . 129 . 241 Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline ............... .......................................... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................ Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the Gas Station Procedures Gauges . 134 . 255 . 128 . 60 . 63 . 128 . 129 . 129 Engine Coolant Temperature ........................... ............................................... . 64 . 63 Fuel Gearshift Lever Positions 5-speed Manual Transmission Glass Cleaning Glove Box ......................... .............................. ........................................ . 144 . 218 . 90 Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hatch ............. . 202 Opening the Hazard Warning Flashers ................................. .............. . 80 . 70 Headlights Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator High Beams, Turning on Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Beeper Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ............ .................. ........... ............ ........................ ........ ................................... .............................. ....................... ............. ................. .................................... ....................... .............................................. ....... ........................... ................................. Head Restraints Heating and Cooling High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch Hood Latch Hood, Opening the Horn Hot Coolant, Warning about Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning . 67 . 59 . 66 . 66 . 66 . 202 . 66 . 82 . 96 . 143 . 66 . 181 . 130 . 3, 65 . 171 . 178 . 152 Identification Number, Vehicle . 248 If Your Car Has to be Towed . 245 Ignition Keys Switch .............................................. ........................................... . 72 . 72 ... ...... IV ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：３０　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２７６ Timing Control System ............ Important Safety Precautions Indicator Lights, Instrument . 258 . 6 ......... Panel Infant Restraint Inflation, Proper Tire High Speed Driving Normal Driving ............................................. ............................... ................... .................. ......................... ................................... ............................. ............................ ........ ........................... ................................. Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction . 57 . 28 . 193 . 194 . 194 . 88 . 195 . 57 . 67 . 216 . 93 . i ........................................ Jacking up the Car Jack, Tire Jump Starting ........................ ....................................... ................................ . 224 . 223 . 230 Keys .................................................. . 72 Index Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belt Leaking of Exhaust into Car Lights ....................... ................. .......................... ......... Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal .................... ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ...... Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 248 . 68 . 43 . 52 . 202 . 57 . 89 . 68 . 138 . 73 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Hatch ....... ............................ ............................................ ........................ ......................... ... . 73 . 129 . 80 . 133 Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator . 60 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 145 . 58, 234 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart . 250 . 137 Luggage ... ......................................... Maintenance .................................. ... ................................ .......................................... . 153 Owner Maintenance Checks . 165 Record . 163, 164 . 154 Safety ............................. Schedule . 158-162 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 59, 236 Manual Transmission . 144 . 177 Manual Transmission Fluid . 63 Meters, Gauges . 255 Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting . 88 ................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 128 . 145 . i . 248 CONTINUED ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：３６　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２７７ Index Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 128 . 63 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 63 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Pressure Indicator ........................ ...................... ...................... .............. . 169 . 158 . 132 . 58, 234 . 73 ........... ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery . 256 .................................... . 80 ......................... Opening the Hatch Opening the Hood ........................ . 130 Operation in Foreign Countries . 256 .. Outside Mirrors .............................. . 88 . 232 .................... Overheating, Engine . 165 Owner Maintenance Checks ....... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 255 Paint Touch-up Panel Brightness Control Parking .............................. .............. ........................................... . 216 . 67 . 146 VI . 89 Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake ................................. ................. System Indicator . 59, 238 ................................. Parking Lights . 66 .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 259 . 258 PGM-FI System ............................. . 215 Polishing and Waxing .................. . 85 Power Windows .............................. ............ Pre-Drive Safety Checklist . 11 . 18 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ......... ............................ Protecting Adults . 12 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 ... ..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 18 . 20 ........................ . 29 ....................... . 35 ....... ......... . 32 Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with Tethers ..................................... . 39 Radiator Overheating . 232 ................... Radio/Cassette Sound System . 104 ... Rear End Towing .......................... . 245 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 206 .. Rear Seat Access Rear Seat, Folding Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Rear Window Washer Rear Window Wiper Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Speeds Reminder Lights Replacement Information ............................ .......................... ............................ ................. .................... ....................... ............... ....... ............................. . 82 . 83 . 88 . 70 . 69 . 69 . 81 . 145 . 57 Air Cleaner Element Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Tires Wiper Blades ................. .......................... ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... ............................. . 179 . 173 . 169 . 241 . 202 . 156 . 181 . 197 . 186 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ............................................ . 45 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Rotation, Tire ............................... ................................ . 133, 171 . 20 . 196 ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：４１　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２７８ Index ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... Airbags Door Locks Head Restraints Seat Belts Seats and Seat-Backs ................................. ........................................... .................................. .......................... ....................................... .................. ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts, Additional . 8, 43 . 266 . 7 . 9 . 11 . 10 . 8 . 10 . 53 . ii Information . 43 .............................. . 43 ...................... Lap/Shoulder Belt Seat Belt Maintenance ............... . 45 .. Seat Belt System Components . 43 . 8, 43 . 218 . 45 . 43 . 39 . 18 . 15 . 81 . 248 ..................................... ..................................... ................................ ................... .......... ............... ... ........................ ............................... Seat Belts Cleaning Maintenance System Components Tether Anchorage Points Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number ＊ Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shifting ........................... ........................... ......... .......................... . 158 . 267 . 129 . 109 The 5-speed Manual Transmission ......................... . 144 Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................... ............................... ..................................... ................... ................................ . 204 . 68 . 199 . 214 . 104 Replacement in Signaling Turns Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speedometer SRS, Additional Information . 222 . 251 . 181 . 250 . 63 . 46 Additional Safety Precautions . 51 Airbag Components . 46 Airbag Service . 50 How the Passenger Airbag ...................................... ............................ ................ .................... ................................... .......... ... .................... ............................. Cutoff Indicator Light Works ................................... . 49 How the SRS Indicator Works ....................................... . 48 How Your Front Airbags Work ......................................... ... . 46 How Your Side Airbags Work . 48 . 48, 58 .... . 73 ....................... . 143 SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ ........ . 143 . 230 . 232 With a Dead Battery Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock .................................. ............. ................... ........................... . 71 . 73 . 104 . 212 Stereo Sound System Storing Your Car Supplemental Restraint .................................. ...................................... System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. . 9, 46 . 50 . 48, 58 . 46 . 168 Synthetic Oil CONTINUED VII ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：４８　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２７９ Index Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in Taking Care of the ..................................... ...... . 64 . 206 Unexpected ............................... .................................... . 221 . 119 Tape Player Technical Descriptions ...... DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252 .. Driving in Foreign Countries . 256 . 257 Emissions Control Systems ..... Oxygenated Fuels ..................... . 255 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 259 ............................... . 64 Temperature Gauge ....................... Tether Anchorage Points . 39 .............. .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 259 .......................... Time, Setting the . 109 . 199 Tire Chains .................................... . 223 Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... . 254 Tire Information ........................... ............................................... Tires . 193 . 193 .............................. . 195 ......................... . 222 .......................... ...... . 252 Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading VIII Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................................ ................... . 193 . 195 . 197 . 196 . 199 . 251 . 199 . 223 Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer Emergency Wrecker ..................................... ................ . 152 . 245 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Manual Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Manual ................................... ........................... .............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... .................................... . 177 . 177 . 248 . 144 . 252 . 63 . 68 Treadwear Trip Meter Turn Signals Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care ..................... . 219 of the .......................................... . 221 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of .... ........................ ..................... ....... . 252 . 128 . 216 . 170 Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil ................. ...................... .... ............................. ........................................ ................................................. ............................... .................................. . 138 . 250 . 248 . 212 . 99 . 248 . 217 . 168 Warning Beepers Headlights on Key in Ignition .............................. ............................. ............. ......... .................. . 66 . 73 . ii . 53 . 265 ＊ WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ........ . 176 ０３／０４／１８　１６：１９：５１　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２８０ Indicator Operation ....................................... ..................................... ......................................... .................. . 60 . 69 . 214 . 215 Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows ............... ............ .......................... ...................................... . 71 . 195 . 222 . 224 Cleaning Rear, Defogger ..................................... ........................... . 218 . 70 Windshield Cleaning Defroster ....................................... ................................... . 69 . 101 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 186 . 68 . 195 . 245 ＊ U.S. and Canada only Index IX ０３／０４／１８　１６：２０：０６　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０２８１ 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 Certified ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’ Oil, SAE 5W-20 viscosity (see page 167 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 144 ). Oil change capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) 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 177 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) Rear: Spare Tire: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2003 Civic SI 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. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................. ii Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................2 Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................ 95 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 127 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 141 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 153 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care.............................................................................................................................. 213 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 221 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 247 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 263 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 267 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. 02/07/12 08:51:23 31S5T610_002 Congratulations! Your selection of a 2003 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. symbol. This ０３／０４／１６　１２：４８：４８　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　０００３ A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this car safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use your own good judgement. ii You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels − Safety Messages on the car. − three signal words: These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING , or CAUTION and one of You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Safety Headings − Safety Precautions. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Section Instructions − such as Driver and Passenger Safety. − how to use this car correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it 02/07/12 08:52:03 31S5T610_005 Your Car at a Glance GAUGES (P. 63) AIRBAGS (P. 9, 46) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 75) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 85) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 130) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 129) HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P. 96) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 104) M/T (P. 144) 02/07/12 08:52:09 31S5T610_006 HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 66/68) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 124) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 88) Your Car at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 68/69) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 70) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 70) TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 71) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 124) HORN ＊ ＊ : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 02/07/12 08:52:16 31S5T610_008 This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your car. Important Safety Precautions Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts Airbags Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ......... ............. ....................................... ........................................... .................. .......................... .................................. ........ ............................ ..... 1. Close and Lock the Doors Protecting Adults . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 10 . 11 . 11 . 12 . 12 2. Adjust the Front Seats ........... 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............ 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ... 5. Fasten and Position the Seat ..................................... .... 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Belts . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 17 Position . 17 Advice for Pregnant Women . 18 Additional Safety Precautions . 18 . 20 ................................ ..... ... ........................ Protecting Children All Children Must Be Seat Restrained ............................... Children Should Sit in the Back ........................................... The Passenger’s Airbag Poses ...... If You Must Drive with Several ................................... Serious Risks to Children Children If a Child Requires Close . 20 . 21 . 21 . 24 Attention . 24 Additional Safety Precautions . 24 General Guidelines for Using .................................. ... Child Seats Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children ............................... ....................... ......... . 25 . 29 . 32 Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Larger Children Using Child Seats with ....... . 35 . 39 Tethers Seat Belts ..................................... Additional Information About Your ................................. . 43 .. Seat Belt System Components . 43 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 43 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance ............................... ............... Additional Information About Your ..................................... .................... Airbag Components How Your Front Airbags Airbags . 44 . 45 . 46 . 46 Work . 46 How Your Side Airbags Work . 48 How the SRS Indicator Light ......................................... ... Works ....................................... . 48 How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works . 49 Airbag Service . 50 Additional Safety Precautions . 51 . 52 . 53 ................................... ............................. ... ............. ................................... Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 02/07/12 08:52:28 31S5T610_009 Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 15 .) Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 20 .) Driver and Passenger Safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page .) Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Car in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 156 .) 02/07/12 08:52:37 31S5T610_010 (8) (1) (3) (4) (6) (6) (7) (5) (2) (2) (8) (7) (10) (9) (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 (Optional) (9) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash. These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and properly. features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. alwayswearyourseatbelts In fact, some safety Driver and Passenger Safety ０３／０４／１６　１２：４９：０２　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　００１１ Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your car is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your car has airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. 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. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 02/07/12 08:53:02 31S5T610_012 Airbags Your car has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with dual- stage, dual-threshold front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision. Optional Your car also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact. Your Car’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,rollovers,orminor frontalorsidecollisions. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 02/07/12 08:53:12 31S5T610_013 Your Car’s Safety Features Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. 10 Driver and Passenger Safety Move the front Whatyoushoulddo: seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint. Seats and Seat-Backs Your car’s seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats. How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle, or by an inflating airbag. Reclining a seat-back too far reduces the seat belt’s effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat’s occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured. 02/07/12 08:53:26 31S5T610_014 Your Car’s Safety Features Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors. Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your car’s safety features, check the following each time before you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 15 ). Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat (see page 20 ). Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 12 ). Seat-backs are upright (see page 13 ). Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 14 ). Both doors and the hatch are closed and locked (see page 12 ). All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page 137 ). The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Driver and Passenger Safety 11 02/07/12 08:53:38 31S5T610_015 Protecting Adults Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.) 35 12 Driver and Passenger Safety Close and Lock the Doors 1. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger, especially a child, will open a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally fall out. It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page doors. 75 for how to lock the 2. Adjust the Front Seats Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel, or from being struck by an inflating front airbag during a crash. ０３／０４／１６　１２：４９：１３　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　００１６ To reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and move the seat away from the steering wheel to the farthest distance that allows you to maintain full control of the car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers adjust the seat so the center of the chest is at least 10 inches (25 cm) away from the center of the steering wheel. Also make sure your front seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible. 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. Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page 81 front seats. for how to adjust the Protecting Adults 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. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the front airbag inflates. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 ０３／０４／１６　１２：４９：２２　３１Ｓ５Ｔ６１０　００１７ Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates. 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.

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