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. 47
LATCH Anchorage System Lights
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
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Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 323
. 69
. 118
. 118
. 259
. 131Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Hatch Power Door
..... ............................ .......................................... ............................... ........................ ......................... ................................
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Lower Anchors Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart
. 131
. 248
. 139
. 133
. 252
. 70
. 47
. 62, 365
. 382...
CONTINUED
Index
Maintenance
.................................. ...... ........................................
Main Items and Sub Items Minder Owner’s Maintenance
. 299
. 306
. 301Safety
Checks
................................... ..........................................
. 309
. 300
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 367
. 61, 72
Meters, Gauges . 246
Methanol in Gasoline . 147
Mirrors . 147
. 148................... ........................................... .................................... ........................................
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Adjusting Heated
Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... ..................
................... ...............
. 275
. 246
. i . 380Octane Requirement,
Gasoline
.............................
. 246, 296
VI
Odometer Oil
.........................................
. 79
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 314
. 301
. 251
. 62, 365
. 313
....... ......... . 132ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
. 389
.................................... . 147
Outside Mirrors ............................ .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 80
.................... . 362
Overheating, Engine . 309
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 240Paddle Shifters Panel Brightness Control Park Gear Position Parking Parking Brake Parking Brake and Brake
.............................. ............ ........................ ........................................... ...............................
. 278
. 124
. 275
. 286
. 151System Indicator
.................
Parking Lights
...............................
. 63, 368
. 120.. Parking Over Things that Burn . 286
. 390
PGM-FI System ............................. . 171, 183
Playing the Radio . 175, 190
Playing a Disc . 197
Playing an iPod Playing a USB Flash Memory.................. ........................
............................
Device
Pollen Filter Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults and Teens
. 204
. 334
. 19
. 12
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
. 19
Advice for Pregnant Women . 38
. 43
. 52
. 44........................................ ................................... ......... ......... ... ..... ........................ ....................... ....... .........
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children
Radiator Overheating Radio/Disc/Sound System Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes Rear Lights, Bulb
................... .......... .................
. 362
. 170
. 221
. 367, 392...................
Replacement
Rear View Mirror
.............................. ..........................
. 329
. 147Index
............... .............. ......... ................ .....................
Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs Recommended Shift Points Remote Audio Controls Remote Transmitter Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Maintenance Minder Tires Wiper Blades
.............. ................ .......................................... ................................ ............. ........................................... .............................
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Replacing Seat Belts After a
. 126
. 141
. 282
. 219
. 135. 334
. 314
. 371
. 323
. 301
. 340
. 337Crash
............................................ .............
Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine
. 24
. 398Coolant
...............................
Restraint, Child Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire
............................... .................. ................................
. 252, 317
. 38
. 275
. 343Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting
.................................. ............
. 9, 21
. 398Safety Features
Airbags Seat Belts
................................. ......................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Seat Belts
.....................................
. 8
. 10
. 9
. 57
. iii . 9, 21
. 21Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
...............
Tensioners
............................... .....................................
Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and
................ ........................
. 23
. 333
. 17, 22
. 24, 333Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
................... ...............
. 21, 62
. 21
. 19Belt
.....................................
Seats, Adjusting the Security System Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicators
...................... ............................ ............................... ........................... ............................. ......... .......................... ...
. 17, 22
. 141
. 223
. 380
. 310
. 399
. 247
. 222
. 273Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
Off Indicator
.............................. ..........................
........................
Side Curtain Airbags Side Marker Lights, Bulb
......................
. 277
. 10, 32
. 34, 65
. 33.............................. ............................. .....................................
. 328
. 121
. 344Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................... ................................
. 350
. 383
. 382
. 224Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Spotlights
............... .......................................
. 189
. 161CONTINUED
VII
Index
SRS, Additional Information
. 25
.......... Additional Safety Precautions . 37
... . 30
Advanced Airbag System .......... Airbag Service . 36
............................. How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................Indicator Works
. 35
How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
...................... . 34
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
.. How Your Front Airbags. 28
How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain......................................... ...
Work
.......................... ........................
Airbags Work SRS Components
. 33
. 25
SRS Indicator . 34, 64
.. START (Ignition Key Position) . 131
....................... . 265
Starting the Engine.............................
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
.................................. ................ ........
. 265
. 360
. 362With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel Adjustments Anti-theft Column Lock
.............................. ........... ....................
Storing Your Vehicle
. 128
. 131
. 348. 160
Sun Visors ...................................... Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
................... ................................................. ..................................
SVC Synthetic Oil
. 36
. 34, 64
. 25
. 189
. 313.........................
Taillights, Changing
Bulbs
.......................................... . 332
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 349
Technical DescriptionsDOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Emissions Testing Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic
...... ..... .................... .....................
. 384
. 389
. 392
. 246Converter
. 391
............................... . 67
................... Temperature Indicator . 51
.............. Tether Anchorage Points Theft Protection ............................ . 221
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 390
.. Tighten FuelCap Message
.............................
. 249
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Time, Setting the Tire Chains Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Information Tire Labeling Tire Pressure Monitoring
.......................... .................................... ......... ........................... .................................
. 222
. 344
. 351
. 384
. 385System (TPMS)
............
.............................
Check TPMS Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator
. 291, 387
. 387. 66, 291
Required Federal
Explanation ............................ ............................................... .............................. ........................................ ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. .............................. ................................... ...................................... ................................
Air Pressure Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Maintenance Replacing Rotating Service Life
. 387
. 340
. 341
. 344
. 342
. 350
. 384
. 340
. 341
. 342
. 343
. 343
. 342Tires
Index
Tires
Snow Specifications
........................................... ............................ ...................
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer Emergency Towing
..................................... ..................
. 344
. 383
. 352. 298
. 376Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Automatic
.............................. ........................... .............. ............. ..................................... ....................................... ..................................
. 320
. 321
. 381
. 274
. 342
. 79
. 121Treadwear Trip Meter Turn Signals
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline USB Adapter Cable USB Flash Memory Device Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......................................... .... ........................ ...................... ......... .......
. 349
. 384
. 246
. 207
. 205
. 316. 160
. 259
. 382
. 380Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
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System
....................................
VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch VSA System Indicator
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...
Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil
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. 295
. 65, 295
. 296
. 65, 295
. 348
. 167
. 380
. 313Alignment and Balance Cleaning Compact Spare Nut Wrench
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. 342
. 345
. 350
. 352Windows
Auto Reverse Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
............................. ................ .........................
. 150
. 149
. 167Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
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. 119
. 168
. 119Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
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. 334
. 119
. 341
. 376WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............ ......... ....................
. iii . 57
. 397Checking the Fluid Level Operation
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. 319
. 119Wheels
Adjusting the Steering
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. 128
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Service Information Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid (CVTF): Use Honda CVT Fluid (continuously variable transmission fluid) only
Fluid change capacity:
3.0 US qt (2.8 )
Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 )
Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 0W-20
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detergent oil (see page).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2 )
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
371
).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2012 Insight Owner’s Manual (Unlinked)
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© 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
P/N 00X31-TM8-
6200
Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the Insight. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2012 Honda Insight was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle 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.
Introduction
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
symbol. This
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
shown in
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Introduction
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.
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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.
A Few Words About Safety
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels − Safety Messages
on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING
, or
CAUTION
and one of
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
− Safety Precautions.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Section Instructions −
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
− how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully.
−
please read it
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Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
(main controls)
...............................................................................................
. 3
Driver and Passenger Safety
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
............................................................
. 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.......
. 59
Features
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items)
............
. 163
Before Driving
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
.......................................................................
. 245
Driving
(engine and transmission operation)
.........................................................................................
. 263
Maintenance
(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
.................................................
. 299
Taking Care of the Unexpected
(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
........................................
. 349
Technical Information
(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
..............................................
. 379
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)
(warranty and contact information)
..................
. 395
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)
(how to order)
..................................................................................
. 399
Index
................................................................................................................................................
. I
Service Information Summary
(fluid capacities and tire pressures)
..................................................
. last page
Overview of Contents
Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.
Features How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.
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shows
Maintenance The Maintenance Minder you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES
(P.72)
(P.62)
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
(P.72, 75)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON(P.125)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ＊ (P.170) AUDIO SYSTEM
Your Vehicle at a Glance
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.147)
ECON BUTTON (P.127)
DOOR LOCK TAB (P.133)
POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.133)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.149)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.250)
PADDLE SHIFTERS (P.278)
＊
USB ADAPTER CABLE ＊ (P.199, 207)
EX model with navigation system is shown.
＊ ＊
1 : 2 :
If equipped Refer to the navigation system manual.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.10)
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.164)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.273)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
KM/MILE CHANGE KNOB (P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB (P.124)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.119)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.224) MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
＊
＊
(P.76)
HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.120)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ (P.219)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P.296)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.227)
＊
HORN ＊
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P.128)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM / ＊ AUDIO SYSTEM (P.170)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.35)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR ＊ (P.126/148)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.157)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ＊ (P.220)
MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS
(P.76)
＊
EX model with navigation system is shown.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
1 : 2 : 3 :
＊ ＊ ＊
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
. 6
. 8
. 9
. 10
. 12
. 12
. 14
. 15
. 16Seat Belts
.............................
. 17
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women . 19
Additional Safety Precautions . 20................................ ..... ...
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts
....................... . 21
.. Seat Belt System Components . 21
Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................... . 22
Automatic Seat BeltTensioners
Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About
............................... ...............
. 23
. 24Your Airbags
........................... ......
. 25
. 25Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags
Work
Work
. 28
......................................... How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
... How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... . 33
How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
.. How the Side Airbag OffIndicator Works
...................... How the Passenger Airbag Off ...................... ............................. ...
. 35
Airbag Service . 36
Additional Safety Precautions . 37Indicator Works
. 34
Protecting Children General
−
Guidelines
................................
. 38
All Children Must Be
Restrained
...............................
. 38
Driver and Passenger Safety
All Children Should Sit in a
Back Seat
................................. The Passenger’s Front Airbag ......... If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Can Pose Serious Risks
Children
If a Child Requires Close
. 39
. 39
. 41
Attention
. 41
Additional Safety Precautions . 42.................................. ...
Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
. 43
. 43
. 44
. 45
. 46
. 47
. 49
. 51
. 52
. 52
. 53Protecting Infants Protecting Small Children
With LATCH With a Lap/Shoulder Belt With a Tether
................................... ....................... ......... ..................... .................... ............................... ......... .............................. ........... Checking Seat Belt Fit ............... Using a Booster Seat .................. When Can a Larger Child Sit in ......................................... ... ............. ...................................
. 54
Additional Safety Precautions . 55
. 56
. 57Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels
Protecting Larger Children
Front
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 are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 17
).
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.
Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages
38
55
).
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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.
Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile 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 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 (see page
340
).
Important Safety Precautions
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
(9)
(6)
(12)
(3)
(9)
(8)
(10)
(7)
(5)
(7)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(4)
(8)
(10)
(11)
(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.
However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.
WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: − − − −
frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers
Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.
Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.
WhatYouShouldDo: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Airbags
Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page information on how your side airbags work).
for more
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In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side or front impact (see page your side curtain airbags work).
for more information on how
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Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how 28
your front airbags work).10
The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:
Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts.
Airbagsoffernoprotectioninrear collisions,orminorfrontalorside collisions.
To do
Airbagscanposehazards. their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Always wear
Whatyoushoulddo: 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 front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
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 a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.
