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SPORT Mode Indicator
NORMAL Mode Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Door/Hatch Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator System Message Indicator
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Controls (P97) Turn Signals (P110)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P110)
Light Control Switches
High Beam
Low Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P113)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay : Short Delay
Steering Wheel (P117) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.
Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe
* Not available on all models
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Hatch (P104)
Clock (P98)
Models without navigation system
Power Windows (P107) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the OFF position, the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position, the passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
● With the doors unlocked, press the hatch
release button on the hatch to open it.
Door Mirrors (P118) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Window Switch
Adjustment Switch
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a Press the FM/AM button until you hear b Press the (1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)
a beep. The displayed time begins flashing.
button to set the time. Press the (3 (Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.
c Press the FM/AM button again to set
the time.
Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.
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Climate Control System (P132) ● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. ● Press the ● Press the
button to turn the system on or off.
button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
(MODE Control) Button
Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard vents.
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
AUTO Button
Temperature Control Dial
(ON/OFF) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror *) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Button
* Not available on all models
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Features (P135)
Models without navigation system
Audio System (P136)
CD Slot
Button
Audio Display
FM/AM Button
(CD Eject) Button
(Power) Button
VOL/SELECT (Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack
CD Button
AUX Button
Preset Buttons
TITLE Button
RDM/A.SEL (Random/Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
SEEK Button
Button
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Models with navigation system
Audio System (P136)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob
FM1 Icon FM2 Icon AM Icon
● Audio Remote Controls (P140)
MODE Button
CH Button
VOL Button
OPEN Button AM/FM Button CD/AUX Button AUDIO Button SCAN Button
TUNE Bar
PC Card Slot
CD Slot
AUTO SEL (Auto Select) Icon Sound Icon Background Icon
Preset Buttons
● VOL (volume) Button
Press and release volume up/down.
3 4
to adjust the
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/PC Card/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio:Press and release to change the
preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
CD/PC Card/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.
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Driving (P191) Manual Transmission (P208) Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P203) ● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when
Release Button
Shift Lever
starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Reverse
Neutral Transmission is not locked.
Drive Normal driving. 7-speed mode can be used. L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.
Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P205) ● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
Shift Indicator
(M Indicator
Shift Down (- Paddle Shifter
Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter
SPORT Mode ● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The (M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode ● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P207) ● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the (+ and (- paddle shifters at the same time until the shift indicator display changes to “L”.
Ignition Switch
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VSA® OFF Button (P216) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the
button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P212) ● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button
button, then press when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
DECEL/SET
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P217) U.S. models only ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
Refueling (P232) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
a Press and release the
center of the rear edge of the fuel fill door. You hear a click. The door pops open slightly.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap.
c Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P237) Under the Hood (P245) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
● Check transmission fluid (CVT). ● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
Wiper Blades (P266) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
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Tires (P269) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter driving.
Lights (P258) ● Inspect all lights regularly.
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Handling the Unexpected (P285) Flat Tire (P287) ● Park in a safe location and replace the
Engine Won't Start (P293) ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
flat tire with the compact spare tire located under the cargo area.
booster battery.
Overheating (P297) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Indicators Come On (P299) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Blown Fuse (P304) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing (P308) ● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does not turn from (0 to (q. Why?
● The steering wheel may be locked. ● Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does not turn from (q to (0 and I cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P on the automatic transmission (CVT) model.
Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.
Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.
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Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door?
The beeper sounds when: ● The key is left in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are left on. ● The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts. ● The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The 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.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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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.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. ● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
3DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
3WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions. ● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving. ● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 30
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 32Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts........................ 34
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 37
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 40Airbags
Airbag System Components............... 41
Types of Airbags ................................ 44
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 44
Side Airbags....................................... 48Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 51
Airbag System Indicators.................... 52
Airbag Care ....................................... 55Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 56
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 58
Safety of Larger Children ................... 62Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 64
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 65
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For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■ 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 passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.
■ Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
■ 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.
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1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.
Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle. If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual.
2 Child Safety P. 56
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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions
■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
■ 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.
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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
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10
10
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Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passenger.
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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passenger 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 seat belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passenger cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features
1Safety Checklist
If the door/hatch open indicator is on, a door and/or the hatch is not completely closed. Close both doors and the hatch tightly until the indicator goes off.
2 Door/Hatch Open Indicator P. 72
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■ Safety Checklist For the safety of you and your passenger, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors and the hatch are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the hatch helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 102
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the seats are adjusted
as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passenger is properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 37
• If you choose to ignore our warnings and carry a child in this vehicle, make every effort to protect them by properly using a seat belt or a child seat according to the child’s age, height, and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 56
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Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against a passenger, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: - frontal impacts - side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers
■ Lap/shoulder seat belts Both seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be properly activated when using a forward-facing child seat, should you choose to disregard our recommendations and install one.
2 Installing a Child Seat P. 60
1About Your Seat Belts
3WARNING
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 passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.
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■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
■ Seat Belt Reminder
Your vehicle monitors seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and passenger’s seat belts are fastened.
uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
1About Your Seat Belts
If your passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON (w. When no one is sitting in the passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.
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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts
■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The driver’s and passenger’s seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.
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Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting your seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Pull out slowly.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
Correct Seated Posture
uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
1Fastening a Seat Belt
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.
Latch Plate
Buckle
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything.
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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
Lap belt as low as possible
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
1Fastening a Seat Belt
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
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■ Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.
Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.
uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt
1Advice for Pregnant Women
Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.
To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.
• When sitting in the passenger's seat, adjust the
seat as far back as possible.
Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.
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uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection
Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: • Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. • Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
1Seat Belt Inspection
3WARNING
u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.
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Airbags
Airbag System Components
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10
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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of impact. The airbag system includes: a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked “SRS AIRBAG.”
b Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat- backs. Both are marked “SIDE AIRBAG.” c Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked “SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.”
d An electronic control unit that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
e Automatic seat belt tensioners. The driver's and passenger's seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.
h Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side collision.
i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
j Sensors that can detect if a child or small statured adult is in the deployment path of the passenger's side airbag.
f A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.
k An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
g Weight sensors in the passenger's seat. The passenger's airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
l An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been turned off.
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1Important Facts about Your Airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
When driving, keep hands and arms out of the deployment path of the front airbag by holding each side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over the airbag cover.
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■ Important Facts about Your Airbags Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked “SRS AIRBAG” could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
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uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags
Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and passenger's seats. • Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and passenger's seat-backs. • Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows. Each is discussed in the following pages.
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch is in ON (w.
Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.
■ Housing Locations The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple- threshold front airbags (SRS). During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/ or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.
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■ Operation Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
■ How the Front Airbags Work
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won't interfere with the driver's visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.
uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
1How the Front Airbags Work
After a front airbag inflates in a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Although the driver's and passenger's airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.
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■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle. Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed to deploy in such collisions. Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags, and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a rollover. ■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent. ■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they had deployed.
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■ Advanced Airbags Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.
If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.
The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.
Although Honda recommends against carrying an infant or small child in the passenger seat, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger's front airbag.
Passenger’s Seat Weight Sensors
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1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver's seat position sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the driver's seating position.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: • Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats. • Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat. • Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat
belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over the passenger side
dashboard.
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Side Airbags The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
■ Housing Locations
1Side Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and passenger's seat- backs.
If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger seat.
Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
Do not cover or replace the seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
When the sensors detect a moderate-to- severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.
■ Operation
Housing Location
When inflated
Side Airbag
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■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.
■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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■ Side Airbag Cutoff System To reduce the likelihood that a passenger may be injured by an inflating side airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when: • The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the passenger
seat.
• The position sensor detects that the passenger is leaning into the deployment
path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes on.
2 Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 54
■ Side Airbag Off Indicator If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be turned on, and the indicator will go off.
If the passenger is a child, the indicator will remain on so long as the child is seated. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
1Side Airbag Cutoff System
Sensors that monitor the passenger’s height.
Sensors that monitor the passenger’s position.
The sensors that monitor the passenger's height and body position may not work if: • The seat-back is wet • The passenger is touching a metal or other
electrical conductive object
• A seat cushion is on the seat • The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing
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Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and a passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
■ Housing Locations
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
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1Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and sitting upright, well back in their seat.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
■ Operation
The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.
■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
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Airbag System Indicators If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the multi-information display.
■ SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
■ When the ignition switch is turned to
ON (w
The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator 3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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■ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
U.S.
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
Canada
OFF
Vehicle without navigation system
U.S.
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
Canada
OFF
Vehicle with navigation system
■ When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
