Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.
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A passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates.
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Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.
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spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash.
This could cause
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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.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This
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If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshould sitinaseatwithaninoperativeseat Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
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for additional
See page information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.
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5.
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the car, or by being struck by an inflating airbag.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
Remember, to get the best protection from your car’s airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your seat belt properly.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
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Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle.
Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips.
Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag.
Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.
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Additional Safety Precautions
Twopeopleshouldneverusethe sameseatbelt. could be very seriously injured in a crash.
If they do, they
Donotputanyaccessoriesonseat Devices intended to improve belts. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Donotplacehardorsharpobjects betweenyourselfandanairbag. 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 airbags inflate.
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Keepyourhandsandarmsaway If your fromtheairbagcovers. hands or arms are close to the airbag covers in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if the airbags inflate.
Donotattachorplaceobjectson Any object theairbagcovers. attached to or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG,’’ in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to protect young passengers.
properly
So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your car, be sure to read this section.
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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt.
All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle.
Anychildwhoistoosmalltoweara
seatbeltshouldbeproperly
restrainedinachildseat.
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Alargerchildshouldalwaysbe
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Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers We strongly recommend that you do not carry any child in this car. One reason is that your car does not have a back seat, and accident statistics show that a child of any size or age is safer when they are properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle.
In addition, your car has a passenger’s airbag which poses serious risks to children particularly infants and small children.
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Neverholdasmallchildonyour If you are not wearing a seat lap. 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 your car crashes into a parked vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a 30-lb (14 kg) child will become a 900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will not be able to hold on.
Neverputaseatbeltoveryourself andachild. belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries.
During a crash, the
The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children Airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s airbag is quite large, and it inflates with tremendous speed. As a result, we urge you to follow these guidelines.
Infants Neverputarear-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofacarequippedwith If the airbag apassenger’sairbag. inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.
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If the vehicle seat is too
SmallChildren Placingaforward-facingchildseatin thefrontseatofacarequippedwith apassenger’sairbagcanbe hazardous. far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. If a small child must ride in this car, follow the instructions on page
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LargerChildren Childrenwhohaveoutgrownchild seatsarealsoatriskofbeinginjured orkilledbyaninflatingpassenger’s If a larger child must ride in airbag. this car, see page for important guidelines on how to decide whether a child is large enough and mature enough to ride as a passenger, and how to properly protect the child.
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U.S.Models To remind you of the passenger’s airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
CanadianModels To remind you of the airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
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Additional Safety Precautions
Donotleaveachildaloneinyour Leaving a child without adult car. supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces and can be very hazardous. For example, a small child left in a car on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the car in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.
Even very young
Keepcarkeysandremote transmittersoutofthereachof children. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats As discussed on page , because your car does not have a back seat, and because of the passenger’s airbag hazard, we strongly recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger in this car.
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However, if you must carry a small child in this car, the child must be properly restrained in a child seat.
The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing a child seat. See page additional information.
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Lockbothdoorsandthetrunk whenyourcarisnotinuse. Children who play in cars can accidentally get trapped inside the trunk. Teach your children not to play in or around cars. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener (US models only) and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature (see page
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SelectingaChildSeat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:
1.
Thechildseatshouldmeetsafety The child seat should standards. meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of compliance on the box and seat.
2.
Thechildseatshouldbeofthe propertypeandsizetofitthechild.
A child who can sit
SmallChildren: up without support should be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. See page for additional information on protecting small children.
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3.
Thechildseatshouldfitthe passenger’sseat.
Due to variations in the design of child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all seating positions in all cars.
However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your car.
Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend that parents test the child seat to make sure it fits properly in the passenger’s seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you will need to buy a different one that will fit.
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PlacingaChildSeat This page briefly summarizes Honda’s recommendations on where to place a child seat in your car.
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.
Passenger’sSeat Infants:
Never in the passenger’s
seat, due to the passenger’s airbag hazard.
Smallchildren:
Not recommended,
due to the passenger’s airbag
hazard. If a small child must ride
in this car, move the vehicle seat
to the rear-most position and
secure a front-facing child seat
with the seat belt. (see page
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).
This car is not equipped with a tether attachment point.
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 this car, follow the instructions provided in this section.
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InstallingaChildSeat After selecting a proper child seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:
1.
Securethechildseattothecar
All child seats
withaseatbelt.
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 page
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secure a forward-facing child seat
in this car.
for instructions on how to
2.
After installing a child
Makesurethechildseatisfirmly secured. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.
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.
However, a child seat does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ It may be difficult to install a child seat so that it does not move at all. Some side-to-side or back-and-forth movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.
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3.
Securethechildinthechildseat. 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 in a crash and be seriously injured.
StoringaChildSeat 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 car during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone.
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Protecting Small Children
The passenger’s airbag poses serious risks to small children. If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or improperly restrained, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child.
For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger.
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If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below.
ChildSeatType 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.
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 the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.
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.
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ChildSeatInstallation The passenger’s seat belt has 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.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position. Moving the seat as far back as possible reduces the chance of a child being injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. (See page instructions on how to adjust the seat.)
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With the child seat in position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.
3.
4.
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).
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5.
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.
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6.
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.
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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Protecting Larger Children The passenger’s airbag poses serious risks to children, including those who have outgrown child seats. If the vehicle 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.
For these reasons, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger.
With this in mind, following are some guidelines to help you decide when a given child may ride in your car.
TheChildShouldWearaSeatBelt When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should 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 the child is 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 a child who must ride in this car.
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, make sure the child moves the seat as far back as possible and wears the seat belt properly.
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CheckingSeatBeltFit
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt. Follow the instructions on page how the belt fits.
. Then check
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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, the child is large enough to wear the seat belt.
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However, if the belt touches or crosses the child’s neck, the child needs to use a booster seat.
Donotletachildwearaseatbelt This could result in acrosstheneck. serious neck injuries during a crash.
Donotletachildputtheshoulder partofaseatbeltbehindthebackor underthearm. very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.
This could cause
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UsingaBoosterSeat
Donotputanyaccessoriesonaseat Devices intended to improve belt. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Twochildrenshouldneverusethe If they do, they could sameseatbelt. be very seriously injured in a crash.
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.
Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.
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A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of the ears are even with the top of the seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster.
WhenCanaLargerChildRideinthis Car Children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in this car, there are other important factors you should consider.
PhysicalSize Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should use a booster seat.
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Maturity To safely ride in this car, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.
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If you decide that a child can safely ride in this car, be sure to:
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, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is properly positioned and secured.
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Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating positions. The seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.
The system also includes a light on the instrument
panel to remind you and your passenger 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.
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Lap/Shoulder Belt
get closed in the door.
Both 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 passenger’s seat belt has an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See page for instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of belt.)
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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 the passenger to move freely.
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This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest and across your hips. 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 car, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not
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Additional 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.
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for instructions on how
See page to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly.
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U.S.Models 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 WarrantyInformation details.
booklet for
Honda
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.
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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Additional Information About Your SRS
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. 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
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Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to severe frontal collision.
If your airbags inflate, the tensioners immediately tighten the front seat belts to help hold the occupants in place. The belts will remain tight until you unbuckle them in the normal way.
SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes:
Two 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.’’ Automatic seat belt tensioners that tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision. Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision. A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors information about the sensors, the control unit, and the airbag activators when the ignition is ON (II).
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Additional Information About Your SRS
How Your Airbags Work
If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags and activate the automatic seat belt tensioners.
During a crash, your seat belt helps restrain your lower body and torso, while the tensioner tightens and locks the seat belt to help keep you in place. Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest.
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.
An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the system (see page
37
).
Emergency backup power in case your car’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.
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Additional Information About Your SRS
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:WhatYouNeedtoKnow that came with your AboutAirbags owner’s manual.
CanadianOwners For additional information on how your airbags work, ask your dealer for a copy of the booklet titled SRS: WhatYouNeedtoKnowAboutAirbags.
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.
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
The purpose of the SRS light is to alert you to a
potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.
If the light comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the 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.
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SRS Service Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your car serviced if:
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to 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 for further information and precautions relating to your SRS.
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The
Yourairbagseverinflate. airbags, seat belt tensioners, and 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.
TheSRSindicatorlightalertsyou Take your car to an toaproblem. authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.
If the light comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not deploy when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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Your car’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil change. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust. The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.
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 car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:
1. 2. 3. 4.
button. mode.
Push the Select the Turn the fan on high speed. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
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 car out of the garage.
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Safety 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.
DASHBOARD U.S.modelsonly
SUN VISOR U.S.models
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This 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.
Control Locations Indicator Lights Gauges
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Speedometer Select Button Tachometer Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge Odometer Trip Meter Maintenance Required
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Indicator
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Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
Headlights Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers Rear Window Defogger Keys and Locks
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Keys Immobilizer System Ignition Switch Power Door Locks
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Seat Adjustments Power Windows Convertible Top
Remote Transmitter Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener Console Compartments
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
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Raising the Convertible Top
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Convertible Top Cover
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Maintenance
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Hazard Warning
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Mirrors
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Parking Brake Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Audio Panel Interior Lights
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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Control Locations
HHEEAADDLLIIGGHHTT//TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALL SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP..5511))
WWIINNDDSSHHIIEELLDD WWIIPPEERR CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP..5533))
RREEAARR WWIINNDDOOWW DDEEFFOOGGGGEERR BBUUTTTTOONN ((PP..5555))
HHOOOODD RREELLEEAASSEE HHAANNDDLLEE ((PP..112244))
DDOOOORR LLOOCCKK SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP..6600))
PPOOWWEERR WWIINNDDOOWW SSWWIITTCCHHEESS ((PP..6688))
MMIIRRRROORR CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP..7788))
RROOOOFF SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP..7711))
HHAAZZAARRDD WWAARRNNIINNGG SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP..7788))
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HHEEAATTIINNGG AANNDD AAIIRR CCOONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG ((PP..8844))
AAUUDDIIOO SSYYSSTTEEMM ((PP..9922))
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CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4466)) MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREEQQUUIIRREEDD IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4499))
TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALL AANNDD HHAAZZAARRDD WWAARRNNIINNGG IINNDDIICCAATTOORRSS ((PP..4466))
AANNTTII--LLOOCCKK BBRRAAKKEE SSYYSSTTEEMM ((AABBSS)) IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ** ((PP..4455))
PPAARRKKIINNGG BBRRAAKKEE AANNDD BBRRAAKKEE SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ** ((PP..4444)) CCHHAARRGGIINNGG SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4444))
Indicator Lights
EELLEECCTTRRIICC PPOOWWEERR SSTTEEEERRIINNGG IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4455))
HHIIGGHH BBEEAAMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4466))
LLOOWW FFUUEELL IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4466))
SSEEAATT BBEELLTT RREEMMIINNDDEERR LLIIGGHHTT
((PP..4444))
SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTTAALL RREESSTTRRAAIINNTT SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4455))
DDOOOORR--OOPPEENN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR ((PP..4455))
TTRRUUNNKK--OOPPEENN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4455))
IIMMMMOOBBIILLIIZZEERR SSYYSSTTEEMM IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4466))
MMAALLFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN IINNDDIICCAATTOORR LLAAMMPP
((PP..223366))
LLOOWW OOIILL PPRREESSSSUURREE IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
((PP..4444))
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Indicator Lights
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
This indicator flashes for several seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II). It flashes as a reminder to you and your passenger to fasten 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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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
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Charging System Indicator
If this light comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For complete information, see page
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U.S.
Canada
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions:
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This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete information, see page
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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator
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
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U.S.
Canada
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), and when you push the START button. If this light comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
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See page
Trunk-open 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.
Indicator Lights
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the Electric Power Steering system. If this happens, stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine, and watch the EPS light. If it does not go off, or comes back on again while driving, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the light on, the EPS is turned off, making the car harder to steer.
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Indicator Lights
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 ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling.
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When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.
High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page
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information on the headlight
controls.
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This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Cruise Control Indicator
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page on operating the cruise control.
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Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator
Canadianmodelsonly This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch 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.
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
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TTEEMMPPEERRAATTUURREE GGAAUUGGEE
SSPPEEEEDDOOMMEETTEERR
TTAACCHHOOMMEETTEERR
Gauges
Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer reading in the red zone.
Speedometer This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
SSEELLEECCTT BBUUTTTTOONN
Select Button The Select button switches the speedometer reading between miles per hour and kilometer per hour. It also changes the odometer and trip meters to read in miles or kilometers correspondingly. To change the readings, push the Select button and hold it until you hear a beep.
Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.
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Gauges
TTRRIIPP MMEETTEERR
FFUUEELL GGAAUUGGEE
TTRRIIPP BBUUTTTTOONN
OODDOOMMEETTEERR
SSEELLEECCTT BBUUTTTTOONN
Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.
Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It displays in miles and kilometers. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
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Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters, Trip A and Trip B. Switch between Trip A and Trip B by pressing the TRIP button repeatedly. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the TRIP button until you hear a beep and the number resets to 0.0.
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Maintenance Required Indicator
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREEQQUUIIRREEDD IINNDDIICCAATTOORR
This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages
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When the distance driven since the
last scheduled maintenance reaches
6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator
starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500
miles (12,000 km), the indicator
stays on.
Your dealer will reset the indicator when they perform the scheduled maintenance. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator yourself.
To reset the maintenance required indicator, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, then press and hold the trip meter reset button while you turn the ignition switch ON. Continue holding the button until the indicator resets (the indicator light goes out).
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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 engine start button and the remote audio controls are under the left air vent.
The instrument panel brightness control is in the lower left corner of the speedometer.
The cruise control master switch is to the left of the steering column.
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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HHEEAADDLLIIGGHHTTSS//TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALLSS ((PP..5511))
IINNSSTTRRUUMMEENNTT PPAANNEELL BBRRIIGGHHTTNNEESSSS ((PP..5522))
RREEAARR WWIINNDDOOWW DDEEFFOOGGGGEERR BBUUTTTTOONN ((PP..5555))
RREEMMOOTTEE AAUUDDIIOO CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ((PP..111155))
EENNGGIINNEE SSTTAARRTT BBUUTTTTOONN ((PP..113377))
HHOOOODD RREELLEEAASSEE HHAANNDDLLEE ((PP..112244))
HHOORRNN
CCRRUUIISSEE CCOONNTTRROOLL MMAASSTTEERR SSWWIITTCCHH ((PP..5555))
WWIINNDDSSHHIIEELLDD WWIIPPEERRSS//WWAASSHHEERRSS ((PP..5533))
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Controls 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 tone when you open the driver’s door.
’’ position turns
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.
To change from low beams to high beams, push the turn signal lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ). To return to low beams, pull the turn signal lever back.
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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.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Brightness
The display dims when the parking lights or headlights are turned on. Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on. Both settings will remain at those levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you can switch the display to full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button to return the display to the original brightness.
button. Push the
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−
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BBUUTTTTOONN
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BBUUTTTTOONN
The buttons in the lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in five steps. Push the to see the full range.
button five times
+ −
or
Daytime Running Lights Canadianmodelsonly 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.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Turn Signals
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.
Windshield Wipers
TTUURRNN SSIIGGNNAALL LLEEVVEERR
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.
This lever controls the windshield wipers and washers. It has five positions:
MIST: mist OFF: off INT: intermittent LO: low speed HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever up or down.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.
Windshield Washers
To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever up from the OFF position. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield.
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.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear