2005 Honda S2000 Owners Manual

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............... .......................................... ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ............................................. ... ............................................... Gauges Gearshift Lever Positions Manual Transmission Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................. (GVWR) .............. . 116 . 108, 184 CONTINUED III Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：００　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２０５ Index . 140 . 49 ............. .............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Tone Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ........................................ ............ .................. ........................... ........ ................................... ......... ............................ ....................... .................................................. ........................... Heating and Cooling System High Beam Lever Hood, Opening the Horn Hydraulic Clutch . 140 . 48 . 42 . 48 . 140 . 48 . 74 . 48 . 102 . 46 . 139 Identification Number, Vehicle ....................................... . 182 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ Immobilizer System . 51 . 53 . 190 . 52 IV Important Safety Precautions Indicators ......... . 6 . 41 .............. System) ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................ Charging System Cruise Control Door-open DRL(Daytime Running ............................. .................................... . 40, 172 . 40, 170 . 41 . 41 Lights) ...................................... . 42 EPS (Electrical Power .................................. ................................... ........ ...................................... Steering) High Beam Key (Immobilizer System) Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Maintenance Required Malfunction Indicator . 41 . 42 . 42 . 42 . 40, 170 . 43 ................ ............... ................................ ....................................... ............................................... .................................. Lamp Seat Belt SRS Trunk-open Turn Signal and Hazard . 41, 171 . 40 . 41 . 41 Warning Indicators, Instrument Panel ................................... ......... . 42 . 40 Inflation, Proper Tire Recommended Pressures ................... ........ ................................... ............................. .................... ............................ ........ ........................................... Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interiors Introduction ........................................ . 149 . 150 . 66 . 150 . 28 . 39 . 49 . 40 . i Jacking Up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................ ....................................... ................................ . 160 . 159 . 166 Keys .................................................. . 51 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... ................. .................. . 182 . 48 . 12, 16 Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：０８　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２０６ Index Lights Bulb Replacement Indicator Turn Signal .................... ....................................... .................................. .................................... ...... Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 140 . 40 . 48 . 108 . 53 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk ....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 53 . 101 . 54 . 54 . 104 . 42 . 40, 170 . 184 . 107 ... ........... Maintenance .................................. . 121 Owner’s Maintenance Checks ................................... ........................................ ...................... .......................................... .................................... Record Required Indicator Safety Schedule . 124 . 127 . 43 . 122 . 123 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 41, 171 . 115 Manual Transmission . 137 Manual Transmission Fluid . 44 Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline . 100 . 66 Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle . 106 ................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... ............... New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 100 . 116 . i . 182 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 100 . 44 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 44 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to Change, When to Checking Engine Pressure Indicator ........................ ...................... ...................... .............. . 132 . 125 . 103 . 40, 170 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ...................................... ........... . 132 . 53 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Opening the Trunk Outside Mirrors Overheating, Engine Owner’s Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuels .................................... ......................... .............................. .................... .... ......................... . 189 . 54 . 66 . 167 . 124 . 100 Indicator Panel Brightness Control .............. Parking ........................................... Parking Brake ................................. Parking Brake and Brake System ..................................... ................................. ............................. ................................... .......................... .................. .............................. Parking Lights PGM-FI System Pollen Filter Power Door Locks Power Socket Location Power Windows . 49 . 117 . 67 . 172 . 48 . 190 . 146 . 54 . 68 . 59 CONTINUED Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：１４　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２０７ Index Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Preparing to Drive Protecting Adults and Teens . 14 . 113 . 10 Additional Safety Precautions . 15 Advice for Pregnant Women . 14 . 23 . 23 . 31 . 27 ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....... ......... General Guidelines Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children Protecting Children ................... ................... ............... ................... . 167 Radiator Overheating . 78 Radio/CD Sound System . 94 Radio Theft Protection Readiness Codes . 171, 192 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 144 Rear View Mirror . 66 . 50 Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs . 58 Recommended Shift Speeds . 116 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .. ............................ ................. ................ ....... ....................................... ........................................ Towing Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Transmitter ................. ....................... . 179 . 101 . 39, 40 . 56 VI Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ........................................... ............................. Replacing Seat Belts After a . 146 . 132 . 174 . 140 . 123 . 152 . 147 Crash ............................................ .......... Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine ＊ . 17 . 196 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire ............................... ........................... ................................ . 104, 134 . 23 . 116 . 151 ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ............................... Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages . 8, 16 . 196 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 36 . ii Airbags Seat Belts . 83 . 8, 16 . 16 . 14 Satellite Radio Seat Belts .................................. ..................................... . 17 . 145 . 16 . 17 Additional Information Advice for Pregnant Women Automatic Seat Belt ............... ..... Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy ................... ............... ........................ ............................... ........................... ........................... ......... ............................ Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shifting ＊ . 16, 40 . 16 . 14 . 58 . 182 . 125 . 197 . 101 . 45 Manual Transmission ............. . 115 Side Turn Signal, Bulb Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System ............................. ............................... ..................................... .................................. . 143 . 48 . 153 . 78 Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：２０　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２０８ Index Spare Tire Inflating Specifications Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter SRS, Additional Information . 150 . 185 . 184 . 184 . 95 . 116 . 19 Additional Safety Precautions . 22 . 21 Airbag Service Airbag System Components . 19 How the SRS Indicator ...................................... ............................ .................................... ................................ .................................. ................................ .......... ... ............................. ...... Works ....................................... . 21 How Your Front Airbags Work ......................................... SRS Indicator Start Button Starting the Engine ............................. ................................... ....................... . 19 . 21, 41 . 114 . 114 In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ .............. ........ With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel . 114 . 166 . 192 . 167 Anti-theft Column Lock Stereo Sound System ............. ..................... . 53 . 78 Storing Your Vehicle .................... Stuck Vehicle ................................ Supplemental Restraint System . 155 . 179 Servicing .................................. SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. Synthetic Oil . 21 . 21, 41 . 19 . 132 Taillights, Changing Bulbs .......... . 144 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 157 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ＊ .... ..... . 186 . 189 Converter . 191 . 45 Temperature Gauge . 17 Tensioners, Seat Belts Theft Protection, Radio . 94 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 191 Time, Setting the . 45 . 153 Tire Chains . 159 Tire, How to Change a Flat Tire Labeling . 188 ............................... ....................... ................... .................. .. ............................ .................................... ......... ................................. Tires Air Pressure Balancing Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare Tire DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications Wear ............................................... .............................. ................................... ........................................ ......................... ................. ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ........................................... ................... . 148 . 150 . 151 . 153 . 150 . 158 . 186 . 149 . 150 . 152 . 151 . 153 . 185 . 151 . 159 Tools, Tire Changing Towing A Trailer, Do Not Emergency Wrecker Trailer, Do Not Tow a Transmission ...................... ................ .................. Checking Fluid Level, Manual ......................... ........................... .............. Transmission Fluid Selection Identification Number . 119 . 179 . 119 . 137 . 137 . 183 CONTINUED VII Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：２８　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２０９ Index Viscosity, Oil .................................. . 132 XM Satellite Radio .......................... . 83 ＊ : U.S. ＊ WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............. ......... .................. . ii . 36 . 195 Wheels Alignment and Balance Wrench, Nut Checking the Fluid Level Operation . 136 ........ . 47 ..................................... . 152 ........................................... . 151 ............ . 160 .............................. Windows, Operating the Power . 59 .... Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ..................................... ....................................... . 47 . 77 . 47 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 147 . 47 . 151 . 179 Shifting the Manual Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Transmission ......................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ ................................. ............. .................................... Emergency Trunk Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator Turn Signals . 115 . 186 . 44 . 54 . 55 . 54 . 41 . 48 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of .......................................... .... ........................ ....... . 157 . 186 . 100 . 134 Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN ................. ...................... .... ............................. ........................................ ................................................. . 108 . 184 . 182 . 155 . 76 . 182 VIII Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：４２：５１　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０２１３ Service Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API premium grade 10W-30 detergent oil (see page ). 131 Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.1 US qt (4.8 ) Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 137 ). Capacity: 1.7 US qt (1.6 ) Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 139 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire Pressure: Front: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Main Menust2005 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................ ii Your Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 3 Main controls Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 5 Seat belts, SRS, and child protection. Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 37 Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column. Features .............................................................................................................................................. 73 Heating and Cooling, audio, steering wheel and cruise control Before Driving................................................................................................................................... 99 Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading. Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 111 Engine and transmission operation. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 121 Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage. Taking Care of the Unexpected...................................................................................................... 157 Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses. Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 181 Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 193 Warranty and contact information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 197 How to order. Index..................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire pressures. ０４／０７／２１　１２：０９：３４　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００２ Congratulations on your selection of the 2005 Honda S2000. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced sports cars in the world. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. symbol. This California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains WARNING: or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules. Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：０９：４７　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００３ A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. ii You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels − Safety Messages on the vehicle. − three signal words: These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol DANGER WARNING , or CAUTION and one of You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Safety Headings − Safety Precautions. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Section Instructions − such as Driver and Passenger Safety. − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information carefully. − please read it Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：１０：２５　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００６ Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.47) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 19) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (P.74) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.78) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.48) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.50) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 19) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.102) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.54) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.59) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.66) ROOF SWITCH (P.62) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.49) Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：１０：３０　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００７ Your Vehicle at a Glance REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.93) CLOCK SET BUTTON (P.45) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.49) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.50) ENGINE START BUTTON (P.114) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.48) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.102) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.95) HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.47) CRUISE CONTROL (P.95) Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：１０：３４　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００８ Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passenger. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain children in your vehicle. Seat Belts Airbags Important Safety Precautions Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ......... ....... ....................................... ........................................... ......... ..... ...................... ............ 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2. Adjust the Seats 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs 4. Fasten and Position the Protecting Adults and Teens . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 10 . 10 . 11 Seat Belts ............................. . 12 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position . 13 . 14 Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions . 15 ................................ ..... ... Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ....................... . 16 .. Seat Belt System Components . 16 ...................... . 16 Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance ............................... ............... Additional Information About Your ..................................... ...... Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Airbags . 17 . 17 . 19 . 19 Work ......................................... . 19 How the SRS Indicator Works . 21 Airbag Service . 21 Additional Safety Precautions . 22 ....................................... ............................. ... Protecting Children − General Guidelines All Children Must Be .................................... . 23 Restrained ............................... . 23 Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child . 24 Passengers Serious Risks Protecting Small Children Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Protecting Larger Children . 24 Additional Safety Precautions . 26 . 27 . 28 . 28 . 31 . 31 . 32 .......................... The Passenger’s Airbag Poses ........................... ... ............. ..................... .................... ........... Checking Seat Belt Fit ............... Using a Booster Seat .................. When Can a Child Ride in This ..................................... ... ............. ................................... . 33 Additional Safety Precautions . 34 . 35 . 36 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Labels Vehicle Main Menust０４／０７／２１　１２：１０：４８　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　０００９ Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page 12 ). Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers Since all children are safest in the back seat of a vehicle, and your vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger. Duetothepassenger’sairbaghazard, youshouldnevercarryaninfantina rear-facingchildseatinthisvehicle. If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual (see pages 23 34 ). − Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. Don’t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 125 ). Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１０：５６　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１０ (1) (9) (8) (3) (4) (7) (6) (8) (2) (5) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Seat Belt Tensioners (8) Airbags (9) Door Locks (2) Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passenger can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and alwayswear . In fact, some safety yourseatbelts features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passenger. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１１：１１　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１１ Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in both seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. WhyWearSeatBelts Seat belts have proven to be the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against the other occupant. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１１：２１　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１２ Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page information on how your airbags work). for more 19 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbagsdonotreplaceseatbelts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Frontairbagsoffernoprotection insideimpacts,rearimpacts, rollovers,orminorcollisions. Airbagscanposeserioushazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. Always wear Whatyoushoulddo: your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move the seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１１：３３　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１３ Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, an adult passenger or teenage child large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. See pages 23 how to properly protect a small or larger child. for important guidelines on 34 − 1. Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. Your vehicle has door and trunk monitor indicators on the instrument panel to indicate when either door or the trunk is not tightly closed. 10 2. Adjust the Seats Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. for how to lock the 54 See page doors, and page open indicator works. 41 for how the door- Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible. If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１１：４３　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１４ Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page seats. 58 for how to adjust the Protecting Adults and Teens 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. A passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. CONTINUED 11 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１１：５２　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１５ 4. 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. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. See page 58 seat-backs. for how to adjust the Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. 12 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. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１２：０１　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１６ Protecting Adults and Teens If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Nooneshouldsitinaseatwithan Using a seat inoperativeseatbelt. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. 16 for additional See page information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Neverplacetheshoulderportionofa lap/shoulderbeltunderyourarmor behindyourback. very serious injuries in a crash. This could cause Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. 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 vehicle 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. CONTINUED 13 Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１２：１２　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１７ Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. 14 Advice for Pregnant Women If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive. Main MenuTable of Contentsst０４／０７／２１　１２：１２：１９　３１Ｓ２Ａ６５０　００１８ 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 reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. Donotplacehardorsharpobjects betweenyourselfandafront Carrying hard or sharp airbag. objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Donotattachorplaceobjectson Objects on thefrontairbagcovers. the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be

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