2013 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

Before Driving Checklist (P29) ● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

* Not available on all models

Instrument Panel (P71) Gauges (P86)/Information Display * (P87)/ Multi-Information Display * (P98)/System Indicators (P72)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator

Daytime Running Lights Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Power Tailgate Indicator *

U. S.

Canada

Fuel Economy Indicator Blind Spot Information System Indicator * Immobilizer System Indicator

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

U. S.

Canada

Information Display */ Multi-Information Display *

Tachometer

Speedometer

Temperature Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Door and Tailgate Open Indicator/ Parking Sensor Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

TPMS Indicator *

Low Tire Pressure Indicator */ Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Washer Level Indicator *

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *

System Indicators

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Security System Alarm Indicator * Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

U. S.

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Canada

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

U. S.

Starter System Indicator *

Canada

U. S.

Canada

Power Sliding Door Indicator *

System Message Indicator * Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Controls (P107) Turn Signals (P141)

Lights (P141)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Right

Left

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers (P144)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay : Short Delay

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

Power Windows (P136) ● 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 (indicator is on), the passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Indicator

Window Switch

Steering Wheel (P150) ● To adjust, push the adjustment lever

down, adjust to the desired position, then pull up the lever back in place.

Tailgate (P119) Tailgate Release Button

● To open the tailgate, push the tailgate

release button, and lift up. Models with the power tailgate ● Press the power tailgate button on the

driver’s door or the remote transmitter to open and close the power tailgate.

Power Door Mirrors (P152) ● 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

Adjustment Switch

● Place the selector switch in the L or R

position to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.

Power Sliding Door* (P127) ● When the main switch is ON, the power

sliding door opens and closes automatically when you press OPEN or CLOSE side of the

switch.

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Heating and Cooling System* (P182) ● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed. ● Press the Mode button to select the vents air flows from. ● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. ● Use the ● Press the ● Press the

button to turn the system on or off.

button for maximum cool setting.

button to defrost the windshield.

(Recirculation) Button

Temperature Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror *) Button

(Windshield

Defroster) Button

Button

Fan Control Dial

(On/Off)

Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Mode Control Button

Air flows from dashboard vents. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

* Not available on all models

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Climate Control System* (P186) ● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. ● Press the ● Press the Models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

button to turn the system on or off.

button to defrost the windshield.

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side Temperature Control Dial

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

(On/Off) Button

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.

(Recirculation)

Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield

Defroster) Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Fan Control Button

Rear Climate Control ● Press the AUTO button to activate the

rear climate control system.

● Press the on or off.

Rear Passenger Compartment Temperature Control Buttons

button to turn the system

(Fan Control)

Button

AUTO Button

(On/Off)

Button

Airflows from the rear floor vents

Airflow is divided between the rear floor vents and rear ceiling vents.

Airflows from the rear ceiling vents

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 to select the item you want to

clock adjustment mode screen.

Clock (P108) a Press the CLOCK button to access the b Press c Rotate d Press e To enter the selection, press

adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minutes).

steps 2 to 4 to adjust other items.

to make the adjustment.

and

to enter your selection. Repeat

select EXIT, then press

Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

* Not available on all models

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Features (P193) Audio system (P194)

Models without rear entertainment system

Models with rear entertainment system

CD Slot CD/CDL Button USB/AUX Button (CD Eject)

Button Preset Buttons CATEGORY (FOLDER) Bar DISPLAY Button

SETUP Button

(XM®)

Button *

AM/FM Button

TITLE Button SKIP Bar SCAN Button Button

REAR POWER Button RETURN Button PHONE Button Selector Knob

CD Slot CD/CDL Button DVD Slot USB/AUX Button DVD Button (CD Eject) Button Preset Buttons CATEGORY (FOLDER) Bar (DVD Eject) Button REAR SOURCE Button SETUP Button DISPLAY Button VOL/ (Power/ Volume) Knob

(XM®)

Button *

AM/FM Button

TITLE Button SCAN Button SKIP Bar VOL/ (Power/ Volume) Knob

RETURN Button PHONE Button Selector Knob

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● Audio Remote Controls (P198)

MODE Button

CH Button VOL Button

● VOL (Volume) Button

3 4

Press down.

to adjust the volume up/

● MODE Button

Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/XM1 */XM2 */CD/CD-L/ 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/CD Library/USB device:

Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song.

CD/CD Library:

Press and hold to change a folder/ album.

* Not available on all models

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Driving (P279) Automatic Transmission (P295) ● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

● Shifting

D3

D4

Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Reverse Used when reversing. Neutral Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving. Low Strong engine braking.

D3/D4 Button

Models with D3 button D3
Press the D3 button while the shift lever is in (D. Used when: ·Going up or down hills ·Towing a trailer in hilly terrain

Models with D4 button D4
Press the D4 button while the shift lever is in (D. Used when: ·Going up or down hills ·Towing a trailer in hilly terrain

Release Button

Shift Lever

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

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VSA® OFF Button (P301) ● 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 (P297) ● 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, then press once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

DECEL/SET

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P302) ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

Refueling (P318) Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or

Fuel tank capacity: 21 US gal (79.5 L)

higher required

a Pull the fuel fill door

release handle.

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 (P323) Under the Hood (P335) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.

Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid. ● Check the battery regularly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

Wiper Blades (P358) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

b Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever, 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 (P362) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

Lights (P347) ● Inspect all lights regularly.

Handling the Unexpected (P381) Engine Won't Start Flat Tire (P383) ● Park in a safe location and replace the (P392) flat tire with the compact spare tire in ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a under the floor between the front seats and the second row seats.

booster battery.

Overheating (P396) ● 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 (P 398) ● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner's manual.

Blown Fuse (P403) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Emergency Towing (P409) ● 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.

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.

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the LOCK position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the UNLOCK position.

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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.

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.

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front 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 ............. 26
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 28

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 30
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 33
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 38

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 39
Types of Airbags ................................ 42
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 42
Side Airbags....................................... 46

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 49
Airbag System Indicators.................... 50
Airbag Care ....................................... 53

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 54
Safety of Infants and Small Children .......56
Safety of Larger Children ................... 66

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 68

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 69

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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.

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 passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

■ 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 seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

■ 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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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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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help 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 sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers 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

Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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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 Seat Belt Tensioners Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor

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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked. Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 113

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front 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. 153

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 156

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 54

* Not available on all models

uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features

1Safety CheckList

If the door and tailgate open indicator is on, a door or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors tightly until the indicator goes off.

2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 77

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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 other passengers, 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 All seven or eight 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 second and third row passenger’s seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 62

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 passengers 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.

uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts

1About Your Seat Belts

If a rear seat 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.

■ Seat Belt Reminder

1Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front 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 front 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.

Your vehicle monitors front 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 front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.

* Not available on all models

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uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts

■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front 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.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

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Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 153

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.

■ Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor The front seats and second row seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

Push

1. Move the anchor up and down while

holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

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.

1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.

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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

3WARNING

Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

■ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

2. Line up the triangle marks on the small

latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

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uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt

Latch Plate

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.

Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.

1Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert a key into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

Buckle

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Second row center seat Pivot down the anchor buckle forward. Insert a key into the slot on the back of the anchor buckle.

■ 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 front 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.

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.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced 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.

1Seat Belt Inspection

3WARNING

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

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Airbags

Airbag System Components

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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 front 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 front 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 front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in ON (w.

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 front passenger's front airbag has been turned off.

e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver's and front passenger's seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.

f A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

g Weight sensors in the front passenger's seat. The front 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).

j Sensors that can detect if a child or small statured adult is in the deployment path of the front passenger's side airbag.

k An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

l An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the front passenger's side airbag has been turned off.

m A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbag.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components

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.

■ 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 burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, and 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 front 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 front passenger's seats. • Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front 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 front 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 front 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 front 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 front 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 front, 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