................. ........................ ............................. .................
CONTINUED
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Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Stop Light Front Parking Lights Front Side Marker Lights Headlights High-mount Brake Light License Plate Lights Side Marker Lights Side Turn Signal Lights Specifications Turn Signal Lights
.......................... .................................. ................ ........ ................................. ......... ................. .................. ........... ............................ .................... ..............................
Bulbs, Halogen
. 149
. 149
. 148
. 147
. 145
. 150
. 152
. 147
. 151
. 193
. 146
. 145
Cables, Jump Starting With Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo Area Cover Cargo Area Light Cargo, Cassette Player
......... ............................ ............. ........................... ............................ ........................
howtocarry
. 173
. 192
. 47
. 75
. 81
. 117
Care Operation
............................................ ...................................
CAUTION, Explanation of
..............
. 102
. 101
. ii
II
Ceiling Light CD Care CD Changer CD Changer Error Message CD Player Error Message CD Player Certification Label Chains, tires Change Oil
.................................... ........................................... ..................................... ......... ............. ......................................... ........................ ...................................
. 81
. 97
. 96
. 99
. 98
. 96
. 190
. 161
How to When to
........................................ ...................................... ....................
Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking
. 139
. 133
. 167
. 52, 177
Battery Condition Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid Engine Coolant Engine Oil Fuses Transmission Fluid
..................... ................................ ............................... .......................... .................................. .......................................... ................... ............ ..................................... .............................. ................................... .................
Booster Seats Child Seats Child Seats, Installing
Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety
. 162
. 144
. 144
. 114
. 113
. 181
. 143
. 122
. 29
. 44
. 36
. 37
...
Important Safety Reminders Infants Large Children LATCH Risks with Airbags Small Children Tethers Where Should a Child Sit?
..... .......................................... ............................ ......................................... ...................... ............................. ......................................... ......... .............................................. ......................... ................................... ........................ ............ ....................... ................... .............
Clock Clock, Setting the Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Controls, Instruments and Coolant
. 31
. 34
. 43
. 38
. 30
. 35
. 39
. 30
. 104
. 104
. 144
. 196
. 123
. 166
. 83
. 49
tire
Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge
........................................ .................................... ......................... ...................
. 141
. 114
. 141
. 57
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
........................................ ...............................
Cruise Control Cruise Control Indicator Cup Holders
.....................................
. 196
. 105
. 54, 105
. 83
........
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Index
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights
...................................
................
................
. ii
. 4, 50
. 61
Indicator
....................................... ........... ............ .......................... ................ ................ .................................... ...............
Dead Battery, What to Do Defects, Reporting Safety Defog and Defrost Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
. 53
. 173
. 204
. 89
. 62
. 89
. 192
. 61
Engine Oil
.................................. ..........................
Directional Signals Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle .................................................. ........ .....................
Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors
If
. 113
. 61
. 186
. 127
. 140
Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual
.............. ..........
. 67
. 194
Transmission
.............................
. 124
Driver and Passenger Safety Driving
........................................... ....................................
Economy
...........
. 7
. 121
. 114
. 114
Economy, Fuel
. 55
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
. 165
Emergencies on the Road
. 173
Battery, Jump Starting
. 179
Brake System Indicator
. 167
Changing a Flat Tire
. 177
Charging System Indicator
. 181
Checking the Fuses
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 177
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 178
. 174
Overheated Engine
. 80
. 62
. 186
. 196
.............................. ...... ............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ...................... .......................
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Engine
Adding Coolant Break-in Period Coolant Temperature
......................... .........................
. 141
. 110
Gauge
.......................................
. 58
Ifitwon’tstart Malfunction Indicator
.............................. 171
Lamp
Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Starting
................................
. 52, 178
........
. 52, 177
..............
. 138
...............................
. 174
............................
. 192
.......................................
. 123
...................
Engine Speed Limiter
. 125
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 196
Exhaust Fumes
...............................
. 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by
........................................
. 18
..................................... ............................................. ....................
Fan, Interior Feature Filling the Fuel Tank Filter Oil
...............................................
. 87
. 85
. 111
. 139
Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level Shifting the
............... ................................
. 143
. 124
CONTINUED
III
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Index
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids
............. ...................
. 62
. 167
Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washer
.......................................... ......................................... .............. ..................
. 144
. 144
. 143
. 142
FM Stereo Radio
Reception
Folding Rear Seat Four-way Flashers Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker
..................................... ........................... ..........................
. 93
. 73
. 62
................
. 186
Front Seat
Fuel
Adjusting Airbags
...................................... ......................................... ................................................. .................................... ...................... ........................................... ................ .................... ........................ ........................ .....................
Economy Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Recommendations Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the
. 71
. 24
. 110
. 114
. 111
. 57
. 110
. 110
. 54
. 111
. 181
Fuses, Checking the
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline
............... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................
Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
. 114
. 110
. 54
. 57
. 110
. 111
. 111
Engine Coolant Temperature
........................... ...............................................
. 58
. 57
Fuel
Gearshift Lever Positions Manual Transmission
.............. ........................................
. 124
. 83
Glove Box
Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hatch
.............
. 145
Opening the
Hazard Warning Button Headlights
................................. .................
. 67
. 62
Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator
............ ..................
. 61
. 53
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, Opening and Closing Horn Hot Coolant, Warning about Hydraulic Clutch
. 61
. 61
. 61
. 145
. 61
. 72
. 86
. 123
. 61
. 112
.5,59
. 141
. 144
Identification Number, Vehicle . 190
If Your Vehicle Has to be
...
Towed
........................................
. 186
Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ .........
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions
. 64
. 66
. 197
. 65
. 8
IV
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Index
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel
.............................................
. 51
Indicators
..............
. 54
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) Brake Lamp Charging System Cruise Control DRL (Daytime Running
................
.................................
.............................
. 53, 179
. 53
. 52, 177
. 54
Lights)
......................................
. 61
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 55
...................................
. 61
High Beam
. 55
Key (Immobilizer System)
........
Low Fuel
......................................
. 54
. 52, 177
Low Oil Pressure
Side Airbag Off
. 52
. 27, 52
SRS
Turn Signal and Hazard
.........................................
...........................
................
Warning
Washer Level Infant Restraint Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
................................... .............................. ............................... ................... ................................... ............................. ....................
. 53
. 54
. 34
. 157
. 79
. 159
. 37
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights Introduction
.............. ............................ ........ ........... .................................
........................................
. 49
. 51
. 62
. 83
. 81
. i
Jacking up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting
................. ....................................... ................................
. 168
. 167
. 173
Keys
..................................................
. 64
Ceiling Cargo Area Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.......................................... .................................. ....................................... ......................................... .................................. ..................................... ......
Load Limit LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 81
. 81
. 51
. 61
. 61
. 118
. 66
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Hatch
....... ............................ ............................................ ........................ ......................... ...
. 66
. 111
. 67
. 114
Low Coolant Level
. 54
Low Fuel Indicator
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 124
. 52, 177
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
...
. 192
Lubricant Specifications Chart
Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
. 117
... ...........
. 190
.......................
Label, Certification
. 48
....................................
Label, Safety
. 61
.................
Lane Change, Signaling
Lap/Shoulder Belt
..........................
. 20
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
..
Lights
Bulb Replacement
....................
. 145
CONTINUED
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Index
Maintenance
.................................. ...
................................ .......................................... ....................................
. 129
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
Record
. 135, 136
. 130
Safety
Schedule
. 131
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 52, 178
Manual Transmission
. 124
. 143
Manual Transmission Fluid
. 57
Meters, Gauges
Mirrors, Adjusting
. 79
. 116
Modifying Your Vehicle
. 78
Moonroof
. 180
................... ........ ............................... .......................... ............... ......................................... ...............
Closing (Emergency)
New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
.................. .....................
................... ...............
. 110
. 125
. i
. 190
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
...
VI
Odometer Odometer, Trip Oil
......................................... ...............................
. 57
. 57
Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Pressure Indicator Recommended
........................ ...................... ...................... ..............
.......................... ...........
. 139
. 133
. 113
. 52, 177
. 138
. 66
ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
. 196
Opening the Hatch
. 68
Opening and Closing the Hood . 112
. 79
Outside Mirrors
. 80
Outside Mirror Heaters
. 174
Overheating, Engine
Owner Maintenance Checks
. 132
.................................... ......................... ... .............................. ................. .................... .......
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 198
. 197
PGM-FI System
.............................
. 90
Playing the Radio
............................
. 67
Power Door Locks
..........................
.................
Power Socket Locations
. 83
. 76
Power Windows
..............................
. 18
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
.........
. 122
Preparing to Drive
........................
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens
. 12
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
...
. 18
.....
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 29
........................
.......................
. 34
. 43
.......
.........
. 35
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Using Child Seats with
Tethers
..............................
. 39, 42
Panel Brightness Control Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............. ........................................... .................................
. 62
. 126
. 80
System Indicator
.................
Parking Lights
.................................
. 53, 179
. 61
. 174
...................
Radiator Overheating
. 90
......
Radio/Cassette Sound System
Rear End Towing
..........................
. 186
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
..
. 72
Rear Seat Access
............................
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding
. 73
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Index
............................ ................. .................... ....................... ............... ......... .............................
Rear View Mirror Rear Window Defogger Rear Window Washer Rear Window Wiper Reclining the Seat Backs Recommended Shift Points Reminder Lights Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires and Wheels Wiper Blades
.............. ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ...................... .............................
Replacing Seat Belts After a
. 79
. 62
. 60
. 60
. 71
. 125
. 51
. 153
. 139
. 181
. 145
. 131
. 160
. 154
Crash
............................................ ............. .....................
Reporting Safety Defects Reset (Select) Button Reserve Tank, Engine
. 22
. 204
. 57
Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Rotation, Tire Running Lights, Daytime
............................... ................................ .............
. 114, 141
. 29
. 160
. 161
*
.........
................................
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
. 10, 20
. 204
. 9
. 11
. 12
. 15
. 10
. 12
. 48
. ii
Information
. 20
..............................
. 20
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Seat Belt Maintenance
...............
. 22
Seat Belt System Components . 20
..
. 10, 20
. 153
. 22
. 22
. 20
. 42
. 18
. 73
. 15
Seat Belts Cleaning Maintenance Replacing After a Crash System Components Tether Anchor Points Use During Pregnancy Seat, Folding Rear Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
................................... ..................................... ................................ ............. ................... ................ ............... ...................... ...
........................ ..................... ....................... ...............................
Seats, Adjusting the Selecting a Child Seat Select/Reset Button Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shifting
.................... ........................... ......... ..........................
. 71
. 36
. 57
. 190
. 133-134
. 205
. 111
. 104
*
The Manual Transmission
...... ....................................
Side Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb
. 124
. 26
......................... ............................... ..................................... ..................................
. 147
. 61
. 161
. 90
Replacement in
Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................... ...................................
. 166
. 193
. 192
. 57
Specifications Charts Speedometer
CONTINUED
VII
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Index
SRS, Additional Information
. 23
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
. 23
Airbag Components
Airbag Service
. 28
How the Side Airbag
.......... ... .................... .............................
Off Indicator Works How the SRS Indicator
...............
. 27
Works
.......................................
. 27
How Your Front Airbags
Work
......................................... ...
. 24
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
. 27, 52
....
. 66
. 123
.......................
SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
.................................. ................ ........
. 123
. 173
. 174
With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel
Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock
.................................. ............. ..................... ....................
. 63
. 66
. 90
. 163
Stereo Sound System Storing Your Vehicle Supplemental Restraint
System Servicing
...................................... ......................................
. 11
. 28
SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
................... ..................................
. 27, 52
. 23
. 138
Synthetic Oil
Tachometer Taillights, Changing Bulbs in Taking Care of the
..................................... ......
. 57
. 149
Unexpected
............................... ....................................
. 165
. 100
Tape Player Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic
...... .....
. 194
. 196
Converter
. 197
Temperature Gauge
. 58
Tether Anchorage Points
. 42
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 198
. 63
Tilt the Steering Wheel
. 104
Time, Setting the
Tire Chains
. 161
. 167
Tire, How to Change a Flat
. 195
Tire Information
. 157
Tires
. 157
............................... ....................... .............. .. .................. .......................... .................................... ......... ........................... ............................................... ..............................
Air Pressure
VIII
Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Tire Chains
......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ................................ ...................
. 159
. 166
. 194
. 157
. 159
. 160
. 160
. 161
. 193
. 161
. 167
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker
..................................... ................
. 126
. 186
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Manual
................................... ........................... .............. .................. ..................................... ..................................... ....................................... ....................................
. 143
. 143
. 190
. 124
. 194
. 159
. 57
. 61
Treadwear Indicator Trip Meter Turn Signals
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Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......................................... .... ........................ .......
. 165
. 194
. 110
. 140
Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil
................. ...................... .... ............................. ........................................ ................................................. ..................................
. 118
. 192
. 190
. 163
. 88
. 190
. 138
Warning Beepers
Headlights Key in Ignition
................................... ............................. ............. ......... ..................
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages
. 61
. 66
. ii
. 48
. 203
*
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level Indicator Operation
........ ....................................... .....................................
. 142
. 54
. 60
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Replacing
............... ............ .......................... ...................................... ...................................
. 63
. 159
. 166
. 167
. 160
Windows Power Rear, Defogger
........................................... ...........................
. 76
. 62
Windshield Defroster Washer
..................................... .........................................
. 89
. 60
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ..................................... .................................... .....
. 154
. 60
. 159
. 186
*
U.S. and Canada only
Index
IX
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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 Certified ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’ Oil, SAE 5W-20 viscosity (see page
138
).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
143
).
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
144
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
Rear:
Spare Tire:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2005 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 Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 4
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 49
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 109
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 121
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 129
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...................................................................................................... 165
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 189
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 201
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 205
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 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 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 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.
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
This product contains
WARNING: 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
INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 51) GAUGES
(P. 57)
AIRBAGS
(P. 11, 23)
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 67)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 76)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 112)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 111)
HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P. 86)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 90)
M/T
(P. 124)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 60)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 62)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 62)
HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 61)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 105)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 79)
TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 63)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 105)
HORN *
* To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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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
Advice for Pregnant Women
................................ .........
. 17
. 18
. 19
Seat Belts
Additional Safety Precautions
.......
Additional Information About Your
.................................
. 20
..
Seat Belt System Components . 20
......................
. 20
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About
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Your Airbags
Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags
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Work
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the SRS Indicator Light
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Works
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How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
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Airbag Service
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Protecting Children
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General
Guidelines
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All Children Must Be
Restrained
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All Children Should Sit in the
Back Seat
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Poses Serious Risks
The Passenger’s Front Airbag ................ If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children
If a Child Requires Close
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Attention
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
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With LATCH Installing a Child Seat With a
Seat Belt
With a Tether
Protecting Larger Children
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Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit
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