with enough force to kill or very
seriously injure a small child.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger
airbag. Whenever possible, larger
children should sit in the back seat,
properly restrained with a seat belt.
(See page 35 for important
information about protecting larger
children.)
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To remind you of the passenger's
airbag hazards, and that children
must be properly restrained in the
back seat, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard and on the
driver's and front passenger's visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
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If You Must Drive with Several
Children
Your vehicle has two seating
positions in the back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry more than
two children in your vehicle:
Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear a seat belt
properly (see page 35).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page 11).
Have the child sit upright and well
back in the seat (see page 16).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page
14).
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Safety Precaution
Do not leave children alone in your
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot day
can die from heatstroke. And
children left alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set the
vehicle in motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.
Protecting Children
If a Child Requires Close
Attention
Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front seat
exposes them to hazards from the
airbag, and paying close attention to
a child distracts the driver from the
important tasks of driving, creating
serious safety risks.
If a child requires physical attention
or frequent visual contact, we
strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.
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General Guidelines for Using
Child Seats
The following pages give general
guidelines for selecting and installing
child seats for infants and small
children.
Selecting a Child Seat
To provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
1.
The child seat should meet
safety standards. The child seat
should meet Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213
(FMVSS 213) or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Look for the manufacturer's
statement of compliance on the
box and seat.
2.
The child seat should be of the
proper type and size to fit the
child.
Infants: Children up to about one
year old should be restrained in a
rear-facing, reclining child seat. Only
rear-facing seats provide the support
an infant needs to protect their head,
neck, and back. See page 27 for
additional information on protecting
infants.
Small Children: A child who is too
large for a rear-facing child seat, and
who can sit up without support,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing child seat. See page 31 for
additional information on protecting
small children.
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3.
The child seat should fit the
vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.
Due to variations in the design of
child seats, vehicle seats, and seat
belts, all child seats will not fit all
vehicle seating positions.
Whenever possible, we recommend
that parents test a child seat in the
specific vehicle seating position (or
positions) where they intend to use
the seat before making a purchase. If
a previously purchased child seat
does not fit, you may need to buy a
different one that will fit.
However, Honda is confident that
one or more child seat models can fit
and be properly installed in all
recommended seating positions in
your vehicle.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstPlacing a Child Seat
This page briefly summarizes
Honda's recommendations on where
to place rear-facing and forward-
facing child seats in your vehicle.
Airbags Pose Serious
Risks to Children
The passenger's airbag inflates
with enough force to kill or
seriously injure an infant in a
rear-facing child seat.
A small child in a forward-facing
child seat is also at risk. If the
vehicle seat is too far forward,
or the child's head is thrown
forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can kill or
seriously injure the child.
If a small child must ride in the
front, follow the instructions
provided.
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Front Passenger's Seat
Infants: Never in the front seat, clue
to the passenger airbag hazard.
Small children: Not recommended,
due to the passenger's airbag
hazard. If a small child must ride
in front, move the vehicle seat to
the rear-most position and secure
a front-facing child seat with the
seat belt (see page 32).
Back Seats
Infants: Recommended positions.
Secure a rear-facing child seat
with the seat belt (see page 28).
Small children: Recommended
positions. Secure a front-facing
child seat with the seat belt (see
page 32).
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Installing a Child Seat
After selecting a proper child seat,
and a good position to install the seat,
there are three main steps in
installing the seat:
To provide security during normal
driving maneuvers, as well as during
a collision, we recommend that
parents secure a child seat as firmly
as possible.
1. Secure the child seat to the car
with a seat belt. All child seats
must be secured to the car with
the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.
A child whose seat is not properly
secured to the car can be
endangered in a crash. See pages
28 and 32 for instructions on how
to secure child seats in this car.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure.
However, a child seat does not need
to be "rock solid." In some vehicles
or seating positions, it may be
difficult to install a child seat so that
it does not move at all. Some side-to-
side or forward-and-back movement
can be expected and should not
reduce the child seat's effectiveness.
If the child seat is not secure, try
installing it in a different seating
position, or use a different style of
child seat that can be firmly secured
in the desired seating position.
3. Secure the child in the child seat.
Make sure the child is properly
strapped in the child seat
according to the child seat maker's
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be thrown out of the seat and
be seriously injured in a crash.
Storing a Child Seat
When you are not using a child seat,
either remove it and store it in a safe
place, or make sure it is properly
secured. An unsecured child seat can
be thrown around the vehicle during
a crash or sudden stop and injure
someone.
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Child Seat Type
To provide proper support for a
baby's head, neck and back, infants
up to about one year of age must be
restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively for infants,
or a convertible seat used in the rear-
facing, reclining mode.
Placing a rear-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death if the
airbags inflate.
Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.
We recommend that an infant stay in
a rear-facing child seat as long as
possible, until they reach the seat
maker's weight or height limit and
are able to sit up without support.
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Infant Seat Placement
In this vehicle, a rear-facing child
seat can be placed in any seating
position in the back seat, but not in
the front seat.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat. If the passenger's
airbag inflates, it can hit the back of
the child seat with enough force to
kill or seriously injure an infant. If an
infant must be closely watched, we
recommend that another adult sit in
the back seat with the baby.
Do not put a rear-facing child seat in
a forward-facing position. If an
infant faces forward, they could be
very seriously injured during a
frontal collision.
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Infant Seat Installation
The lap/shoulder belts in the back
seats have a locking mechanism that
must be activated to secure a child
seat.
The following pages provide
instructions and tips on how to
secure a rear-facing child seat with
this type of seat belt.
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1. With the child seat in the desired
back seating position, route the
belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker's
instructions, then insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
2. To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor (you might hear a
clicking noise as the belt retracts).
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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To deactivate the locking
mechanism in order to remove a
child seat, unlatch the buckle,
unroute the seat belt, and let the belt
fully retract.
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4. After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to
put weight on the child seat, or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
5. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
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Infant Seat Installation Tips
For proper protection, an infant must
ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined
position. To determine the proper
reclining angle, check with the baby's
doctor or follow the seat maker's
recommendations.
To achieve the desired reclining
angle, it may help to put a rolled up
towel under the toe of the child seat,
as shown above.
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When properly installed, a rear-
facing child seat may prevent the
driver or a front-seat passenger from
moving their seat as far back as
recommended (see page 11). Or it
may prevent the seat-back from
locking in the desired position (see
page 12).
In either case, we recommend that
you place the child seat directly
behind the front passenger seat,
move the front seat as far forward as
needed, and leave it unoccupied. You
may also wish to get a smaller child
seat that allows you to safely carry a
front passenger.
Additional Precautions for Infants
Never hold a baby on your lap. If
you are not wearing a seat belt in a
crash, you could be thrown
forward into the dashboard and
crush the child.
If you are wearing a seat belt, the
baby can be torn from your arms.
For example, if the vehicle crashes
into a parked vehicle at 30 mph
(48 km/h), a 20 Ibs (9 kg) baby
will become a 600 Ibs (275 kg)
force, and you will not be able to
hold it.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a baby. During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause very serious injuries.
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Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
child stay in the child seat as long as
possible, until they reach the weight
or height limit for the seat.
Child Seat Type
A child who can sit up without
support, and who fits within the child
seat maker's weight and height
limits, should be restrained in a
forward-facing, upright child seat.
Protecting Children
Child Seat Placement
In this vehicle, the best place to
install a forward-facing child seat is
in one of the seating positions in the
back seat.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger airbag can be
hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child's head is
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating passenger's airbag can
strike the child with enough force to
cause very serious or fatal injuries. If
a small child must be closely
watched, we recommend that
another adult sit in the back seat
with the child.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChild Seat Installation
The lap/shoulder belts in the back
and front passenger seating positions
have a locking mechanism that must
be activated to secure a child seat.
The following pages provide
instructions and tips on how to
secure a forward-facing child seat
with this type of seat belt.
1. With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker's instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
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Improperly placing a forward-
facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury
or death if the airbags inflate.
If you must place a forward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible and properly restrain
the child.
If it is necessary to put a forward-
facing child seat in the front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the car, and that
the child is properly strapped in the
seat.
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2. To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor (you might hear a
clicking noise as the belt retracts).
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps.
4. After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure. It
may help to put weight on the
child seat, or push on the back of
the seat while pulling up on the
belt.
5. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
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To deactivate the locking
mechanism in order to remove a
child seat, unlatch the buckle,
unroute the seat belt, and let the belt
fully retract.
Additional Precautions for Small
Children
Never hold a small child on your
lap. If you are not wearing a seat
belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward into the
dashboard and crush the child.
If you are wearing a seat belt, the
child can be torn from your arms
during a crash. For example, if the
vehicle crashes into a parked
vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a
30 Ibs (14 kg) child will become a
900 Ibs (410 kg) force, and you will
not be able to hold it.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child. During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause very serious injuries.
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Checking Seat Belt Fit
To determine whether a lap/
shoulder belt properly fits a child,
first have the child put on the seat
belt, following the instructions on
page 14. Then check how the belt
fits.
Allowing a larger child to sit
improperly in the front seat can
result in injury or death if the
airbags inflate.
If a larger child must sit in front,
they should move the seat as
far back as possible and wear
their seat belt properly.
Protecting Larger Children
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in one of the back
seats and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
If a child is too short for the shoulder
part of the belt to properly fit, we
recommend that the child use a
booster seat until they are tall
enough to use the seat belt without a
booster.
The following pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for children
who must sit in the front seat.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstHowever, if the belt touches or
crosses the child's neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across their neck. This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind their back
or under their arm. This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance of a
child sliding under the belt and being
injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt. Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort, or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of seat belts and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
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If the shoulder part of the belt rests
over the child's collarbone and
against the center of the chest, as
shown above, the child is large
enough to wear the seat belt.
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Using a Booster Seat
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the seat-back.
When a child reaches this height,
they should be tall enough to use the
lap/shoulder belt without a booster.
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under ride in the back
seat, properly restrained.
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the lap/
shoulder belt directly, without a
shield, as shown above.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat maker's instructions.
The back seat is the safest place for
a child of any age or size.
In addition, the passenger's airbag
poses serious risks to children. If the
seat is too far forward, or the child's
head is thrown forward during a
collision, or the child is unrestrained
or out of position, an inflating airbag
can kill or seriously injure the child.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in the
front, there are other important
factors you should consider.
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Physical Size
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit over their hips, chest,
and shoulder (see page 14). If the
seat belt does not fit properly, the
child should not sit in the front.
Maturity
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly and wearing their
seat belt properly throughout a ride.
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If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Using Child Seats with Tethers
Carefully read the owner's manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight with
their back against the seat and
their feet on or near the floor.
Check that the child's seat belt is
properly positioned and secured.
Closely supervise the child. Even
mature children sometimes need
to be reminded to fasten their seat
belt or sit properly.
Your car has two attachment points
on the rear shelf for securing a
tether-style child seat to the car.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstSince a tether can provide additional
security, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available. (Tethers are required in
Canada. U.S. owners may check with
the child seat maker to determine
whether a tether is available for a
particular child seat.)
To attach a tether to your car:
1. Using the illustration on page 38 ,
locate the attachment point you
want to use.
2. Remove the plug with a small flat-
tipped screwdriver or a fingernail
file.
3. Install the anchor plate and
mounting hardware. The
hardware is available for purchase
from your Honda dealer (part
number 82410-SE3-C01). For
Canadian models, the hardware is
supplied with the vehicle.
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When installing tether hardware,
make sure the toothed washer is on
the bottom of the bolt. Tighten the
bolt to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m,2.2 kgf.m)
If a torque wrench was not used, see
your Honda dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper installation.
To attach the tether to the child seat,
follow the child seat maker's
instructions.
If you are not sure how to install the
tether, or you need mounting
hardware, contact your Honda dealer.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Information About Your Seat Belts
Lap/Shoulder Belt
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.
This seat belt has a single belt that
goes over your shoulder, across your
chest and across your hips.
Seat Belt System Components
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all four seating
positions.
The system also includes a
light on the instrument
panel to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your belts. If
the driver's seat belt is not fastened
before the ignition is turned ON (II),
the light will come on and a beeper
will also sound. The beeper will stop
after a few seconds, but the light will
stay on until the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Information About Your Seat Belts
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
let the seat belt fully retract. To
refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.
See page 14 for instructions on how
to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly.
All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all seating positions
except the driver's have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages 28 and 32 for instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow a
passenger to move freely.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Information About Your Seat Belts
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.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
you should have your dealer inspect
the belt, and replace it if necessary.
A belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed.
For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page 223.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
that the lap/shoulder belts retract
easily. Any belt not in good condition
or not working properly will not
provide good protection and should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Honda provides a lifetime warranty
on seat belts. Honda will repair or
replace any seat belt component that
fails to function properly during
normal use.
Please see your Honda Warranty
Information booklet for details.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstSRS Components
Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:
Two frontal 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".
Sensors that can detect a severe
frontal collision.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors the
sensors, control unit, the airbag
activators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II).
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How Your Airbags Work
An indicator light on the
instrument panel to alert you to a
possible problem with the system
(see page 45).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the sensors will detect
rapid deceleration and signal the
control unit to instantly inflate the
airbags.
During a crash, your seat belt helps
restrain your lower body and torso.
Your airbag provides a cushion to
help restrain and protect your head
and chest.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Information About Your SRS
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However, it
is possible for only one airbag to
inflate.
This can occur when 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.
After inflating, the airbags
immediately deflate, so 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 approximately one-tenth
of a second, so fast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps.
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After 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 car as soon as it is safe to do so.
U.S. Owners
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags that came with your
owner's manual.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstHow Your SRS Indicator Light
Works
SRS
you to a potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.
The purpose of the SRS
indicator light is to alert
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light up briefly
then go out. This tells you that the
system is working properly.
However, if the light comes on at any
other time, you should have your
system checked by your dealer. For
example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
Additional Information About Your SRS
If the light comes on or flashes on
and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags may not deploy when
you need them. See your Honda
dealer as soon as possible.
SRS Service
Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-free, and
there are no parts you can safely
service. However, you must have
your vehicle serviced if:
Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not
inflate when needed.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.
Your airbags ever inflate. The
airbags and the control unit must
be replaced. Do not try to remove
or replace the airbags yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
The SRS indicator light alerts you
to a problem. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Honda dealer as
soon as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Main MenuTable of ContentsstAdditional Information About Your SRS
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a severe frontal
collision.
Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page 127 for further information
and precautions relating to your SRS.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Main MenuTable of ContentsstYour vehicle's exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
With the trunk lid open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
2. Select the
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
mode.
comfortable setting.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Main MenuTable of ContentsstSafety Labels
These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.
HOOD
DASH BOARD
U.S. models only
RADIATOR CAP
Driver and Passenger Safety
SUN VISOR
U.S. models
Canadian models
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThis section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Tachometer.................................. 56
Odometer...................................... 56
Trip Meter.................................... 56
Fuel Gauge................................... 57
Temperature Gauge.................... 57
Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 58
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 59
Headlights.................................... 60
Daytime Running Lights............. 60
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 61
Turn Signals................................. 61
Windshield Wipers...................... 62
Windshield Washers................... 63
Hazard Warning........................... 63
Rear Window Defogger.............. 63
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 64
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 65
Cruise Control.............................. 65
Keys and Locks................................ 68
Keys...............................................68
Learning Key................................ 69
Immobilizer System..................... 69
Ignition Switch............................. 70
Power Door Locks....................... 72
Control Locations............................ 50
Indicator Lights................................ 51
Gauges.............................................. 56
Speedometer................................ 56
Instruments and Controls
Lockout Prevention..................... 73
Trunk............................................73
Glove Box.....................................74
Seat Adjustments............................. 75
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 75
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 76
Rear Seat Access ......................... 76
Head Restraints........................... 77
Seat Heaters..................................... 78
Folding Rear Seat............................ 79
Power Windows............................... 80
Moonroof..........................................82
Mirrors.............................................. 83
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 83
Parking Brake.................................. 84
Digital Clock..................................... 85
Beverage Holder.............................. 86
Console Compartment.................... 87
Coin Box........................................... 88
Accessory Power Socket................ 88
Ashtrays............................................ 89
Interior Lights.................................. 89
Ceiling Lights............................... 89
Courtesy Lights........................... 90
Instruments and Controls
Main MenustControl Locations
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.83)
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.80)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P.121)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.72)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.85)
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.92)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.100)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.73)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.122)
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstThe instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your vehicle.
Lamp Check
These indicator lights come on when
you turn the ignition switch ON (II),
allowing you to see that they are
working:
SRS Indicator
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Light
D4 Lamp
Immobilizer System Indicator
Active Torque Transfer System
Indicator
If an indicator does not light during
this test, it cannot alert you if that
system develops a problem. Have the
dealer check your vehicle for
burned-out bulbs or other problems.
Indicator Lights
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR*
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHT
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian model
are noted in the text.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by fastening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition.
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR*
ACTIVE TORQUE TRANSFER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR*
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHT
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
* The U.S. Type SH instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian
model are noted in the text.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
S R S
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in the
supplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 43.
Immobilizer System
Indicator
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page 69).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch OFF (II).
Charging System
Indicator
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
information, see page 241.
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 240.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
See page 242.
Cruise Control Indicator
CRUISE
CONTROL
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 65 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Indicator Lights
Canada
U.S.
BRAKE
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that you
have not released the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake applied can damage the
brakes and tires.
2. If it remains lit after you release
the parking brake while the engine
is running, or comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 243.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstIndicator Lights
Canada
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
U.S.
ABS
This light normally comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the ABS. If this happens, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock.
ATTS
Active Torque Transfer
System (ATTS) Indicator
Type SH only
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II).
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Active
Torque Transfer System (ATTS).
If this happens, take the vehicle to
your dealer to have it checked. With
the indicator on, your vehicle will
corner normally, but you will not
have active torque transfer.
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page 210). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the vehicle should flash.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstTrunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
Door-open Indicator
This light comes on if either door is
not closed tightly.
High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page 60 for
information on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page 60).
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
This indicator is located in the fuel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must refuel soon.
Indicator Lights
"Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator
D R L
Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition to ON (II) with the
headlight switch off and the parking
brake set. It should go off if you turn
on the headlights or release the
parking brake. If it comes on at any
other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstGauges
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER TRIP METER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
Speedometer
U.S. Models
This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
Canadian Models
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph).
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Odometer
The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your vehicle has been driven.
It measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under federal law (in the
U.S.) and provincial regulations (in
Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter
the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Trip Meter
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. To
reset it, push the trip meter reset
button.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstTACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It is most accurate when the vehicle
is on level ground. It may show
slightly more or less than the actual
amount when you are driving on
curvy or hilly roads.
The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off the
ignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
reading after you turn the ignition
switch back ON (II).
Gauges
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to near
the upper white mark. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. Turn to page 238 for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling
system.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstWhen the distance driven since the
last scheduled maintenance nears
7,500 miles (12,000 km), the
indicator will turn yellow. If you
exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the
indicator will turn red.
Your dealer will reset the indicator
when he performs the scheduled
maintenance. If someone else
performs the maintenance, reset the
indicator by inserting your master or
valet key in the slot beside the
indicator.
Gauges
Maintenance Required Indicator
SLOT
INDICATOR
This indicator reminds you that it is
nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
since the last scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages 164 — 168.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel
CRUISE
CONTROL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
The two levers on the steering
column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls under the left air vent
are for the moonroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The switches for the hazard warning
lights and rear window defogger are
to the right of the steering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
MOONROOF
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HORN
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel
Headlights
If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder chime when you open the
driver's door.
The rotating switch on the left lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the
position turns on the headlights.
position turns
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To change between low beams and
high beams, pull the turn signal lever
until you hear a click, then let go.
The blue high beam indicator will
light (see page 55).
To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go off.
The high beams will stay on for as
long as you hold the lever back, no
matter what position the headlight
switch is in.
Daytime Running Lights
(Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
off, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstInstrument Panel Brightness
Turn Signals
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.
The dial on the dashboard to the left
of the instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the dial to adjust the
brightness.
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a left turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel
Windshield Wipers
The right lever controls the wind-
shield wipers and washers. The
rotary switch at the end of the lever
has three positions:
INT: intermittent
: low speed
: high speed
In intermittent, the wipers operate
every few seconds. You can vary
how often the wipers sweep the
windshield by turning the INT TIME
ring next to the rotary switch. In low
speed and high speed, the wipers run
continuously.
To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever down. The
wipers run at high speed until you
release the lever. This gives you a
quick way to clear the windshield.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstWindshield Washers
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Defogger
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed while
you're pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield after you release it.
Push the red button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger is
on. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstControls Near the Steering Wheel
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
See page 15 for important safety
information about how to properly
position the steering wheel.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward.
1. The lever to tilt the steering wheel
is under the steering column to
the left. Push this lever all the way
down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your face. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
3. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
4. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstCruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have full control of the vehicle under
those conditions.
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
Steering Wheel Controls
NOTICE
Using the Cruise Control
The cruise control, as it operates,
moves the accelerator pedal. You can
damage your vehicle's accelerator
mechanism by resting your foot under
the pedal and blocking the movement.
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH
1. Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the left of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstChanging the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising
speed in either of two ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The vehicle will
accelerate slowly. When you reach
the desired cruising speed, release
the button.
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in either of two ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The vehicle will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button. The vehicle will then
maintain the desired speed.
Steering Wheel Controls
RESUME/
accel
SET/decel
3. Press and hold the SET/decel
button on the steering wheel until
the CRUISE CONTROL light on
the instrument panel comes on.
This shows the system is now
activated.
The cruise control may not hold
the set speed when you are going
up and down hills.
When climing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshift to hold the set speed.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstEven with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Cancelling the Cruise Control
You can cancel the cruise control in
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Press the SET/decel and RE-
SUME/accel buttons at the same
time.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
When you tap the brake or clutch
pedal, or press the SET and RE-
SUME buttons at the same time, the
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out and the
vehicle will begin to slow down. You
can use the accelerator pedal in the
normal way.
If you use the brake or clutch pedal
to cancel cruise control, the system
remembers the previously-set
cruising speed. To return to that
Steering Wheel Controls
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and press the RESUME/
accel button until the CRUISE CON-
TROL light comes on. The vehicle
will accelerate to the same cruising
speed as before.
If you cancel cruise control by
pressing the SET and RESUME
buttons at the same time, the
previously-set cruising speed is
erased. To use the cruise control,
accelerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
off and erases the previous cruising
speed from memory. To use the
system again, refer to Using the
Cruise Control.
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys and Locks
Keys
KEY
NUMBER
PLATE
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEY
(Black)
LEARNING
KEY
(Red)
Your vehicle comes with two kinds
of keys: a master key and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
Ignition
Doors
Trunk
Trunk release handle
Rear seat trunk access
Glove box
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
rear seat trunk access and the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility.
You should have received a key
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
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the plate stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Main MenuTable of ContentsstLearning Key
If you attempt to use the learning
key to start your vehicle's engine, it
may cause a malfunction in the
system that makes your master and
valet keys unusable. If this happens,
you should contact your Honda
dealer.
If you need a new key made, take the
key number plate, the learning key,
and all other keys that came with
your vehicle to your Honda dealer.
You should also receive a small case
containing a learning key. It is used
by the Honda dealer to code replace-
ment keys to your vehicle's
Immobilizer System. It must not be
used in your vehicle's ignition switch.
Store the learning key with the key
number plate in a safe place.
Keys and Locks
Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. A properly-
coded ignition key must be used in
the ignition switch for the engine to
start. If an improperly-coded key (or
other device) is used, the engine's
starting circuit is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
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Main MenuTable of ContentsstKeys and Locks
This indicator will also blink several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
The system may not recognize your
key's coding if the key is in contact
with a key from another immobilizer
system. If you have a key from
another vehicle's immobilizer system,
keep it separate.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
way not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with DOC rules in
Canada.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
Honda dealer.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is on the right
side of the steering column. It has
four positions:
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
Instruments and Controls
Main MenuTable of ContentsstLOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to
LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your vehicle
has an automatic transmission, it
must also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,