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Honda Accord 1997 User Manual

1997 Accord Coupe 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.
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................31
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ............................................................................................. 73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................129
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................153
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................207
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................239
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................251
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................257
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Contents
Introduction
Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1997 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda 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 Honda. 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 Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by
NOTICE
a information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
symbol. This
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual.
This information alerts you to
potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels — on the vehicle. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you do not follow instructions.
Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully.
Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important information about occupant protec­tion. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supple­mental Restraint System. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.
Your Occupant Protection System.. 4 The Seat Belt System
and How It Works...................... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts.................... 5
Important Safety Reminders........ 5
Seat Belt System Components..... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt......................... 6
Lap Belt........................................... 7
Wearing Seat Belts Properly........ 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 11
Supplemental Restraint System..... 12
SRS Components......................... 12
What Happens In a Crash........... 12
Important Facts About
Airbags...................................... 13
How the Driver's Airbag
Works........................................ 14
How the Passenger's Airbag
Works........................................ 15
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 16
System Service............................. 16
System Service Precautions....... 17
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Head Restraint Position.............. 18
Door Locks................................... 19
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Child Safety...................................... 20
Where Should Children Sit?....... 20
Important Safety Reminders...... 21
General Guidelines
for Restraining Children
Under 40 Ibs (18 kg)............... 22
Restraining
an Infant Who Weighs
Less Than 20 Ibs (9 kg).......... 22
Restraining
a Child Who Weighs Between
20 and 40 Ibs (9 and 18kg)..... 23
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 40 Ibs (18 kg).................. 24
Securing a Child Seat with a
Lap/Shoulder Belt................... 24
Using Child Restraints
with Tethers............................. 25
Storing a Child Seat..................... 26
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 28
Safety Labels.................................... 29
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your Occupant Protection System
Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash. For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your Accord has a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and
a front seat passenger.
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Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you
to make sure you and your passen­gers wear seat belts. The other
alerts you to a possible problem with your supplemental restraint system (see page 16
e seats, head restraints and door
Th
locks also play a role in occupant
safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effec-
tiveness of your seat belt. Head
restraints can help protect your neck
and head, especially during rear-end
impacts. Door locks help keep your
doors from being accidentally
opened during a crash.
).
To get the maximum protection from
your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). Infants and small children are
properly secured in child safety
seats (see page 20). Both doors are closed and locked
(see page 19). Seat-backs are upright and head restraints are properly adjusted
(see pages 18 and 62).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 19).
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passengers in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in
severe crashes.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing
them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passengers. During a crash or emergency stop,
seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot com­pletely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce
your chance of serious injury. They
can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian pro-
vinces require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 20).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 10).
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.
Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all five
seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes a
light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several
seconds (see page 34).
The following pages cover more
about the seat belt components and
how they work.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
SHOULDER PORTION
LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE
UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR
To retractor
LAP PORTION
This style of seat belt has a single
belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.
Each lap/shoulder belt has 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 lap/shoulder belt retractor in
each passenger seating position has an additional locking mechanism intended to secure a child seat (see page 24). If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, this mechanism will engage. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. If the belt feels too tight, unlatch it, let it retract fully, then pull it out as far as needed.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Lap Belt
BUCKLE
LATCH PLATE
The lap belt has one manually-
adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.
Wearing Seat Belts Properly
You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little
time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on the seat belt, move the driver's seat as far back as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Make sure the seat-back is upright
(see page 18). The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
1. Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked.
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2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.
4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
5. If the shoulder belt crosses your neck while you are sitting in one of the outside positions of the rear seat, you need to adjust your seating position. Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone.
To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar.
After you exit the vehicle, make sure the seat belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.
Wearing the Lap Belt
1. Pull the latch plate across your hips and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Advice for Pregnant Women
2. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones,
not across your stomach. Pull the loose end of the belt to adjust for a snug but comfortable fit.
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To unlatch the belt, push the red
PRESS button on the buckle.
Protecting the mother is the best
way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a car.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page
8).
Eac h time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and
the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
have your dealer replace the belt and
inspect the anchors for damage.
For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page 211.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Supplemental Restraint System
Your car is equipped with a Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS) to help protect the head and chest of the driver and front seat passenger
during a severe frontal collision.
This system does not replace your seat
belts. It supplements, or adds to, the
protection offered by seat belts and
other occupant protection features.
t wearing a seat belt
No increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
Driver and
Passenger Safety
SRS Components
Your supplemental restraint system
includes:
One airbag in the steering wheel
for the driver and another in the
dashboard for the passenger. Sensors that can detect a severe
frontal collision. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring
when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator light on the instru-
ment panel to alert you to a possi­ble problem with the system.
Emergency backup power in case
your car's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
What Happens 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 belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car.
After inflating, the airbags will
immediately deflate. The entire
process, from detection to deflation,
takes a fraction of a second. This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators, or realize
what has happened.
Supplemental Restraint System
After the crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary
discomfort from the chemicals used
by the airbag's activators.
Important Facts About Airbags Airbags inflate only when needed; in
a severe frontal collision. A severe
collision would be similar to a crash into a parked vehicle of similar size
and weight at 25 mph (40 km/h). Airbags will not inflate in a moderate frontal collision, or during a rear
impact, side impact, or rollover —
even if the impact is severe.
Frontal Collision Range
Airbags inflate and deflate only once. They cannot protect you during any additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in a severe collision, even if seat belts are worn properly and the airbags inflate. No safety system can provide complete protection in a severe crash.
Just from viewing the vehicle damage after a crash, it is very difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy, and the airbags were not needed. In
other cases, a severe jolt, such as an impact to the undercarriage, may not cause extensive body damage but may still cause the airbags to inflate.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Supplemental Restraint System
How the Driver's Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.
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To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.
After the bag completely inflates, it
immediately starts deflating so it
won't interfere with your visibility,
ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls. The total time for inflation and deflation is a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.
Supplemental Restraint System
The driver's airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel. For
your safety, do not attach any items
to the steering wheel. They could interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
How the Passenger's Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.
This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can
seriously hurt a front seat passenger
who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly.
Front seat passengers should move the seat as far back as practical and sit well back in the seat.
We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
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Supplemental Restraint System
If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
The passenger's airbag is stored
near the top of the dashboard, under
a lid marked SRS. Do not place any
objects on top of this lid. If the airbag
inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.
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SRS
The purpose of the SRS light on your
instrument panel is to alert you to a potential problem with your supple­mental restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
If you see any of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service.
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).
The light stays on after the engine starts.
The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
System Service
Your supplemental restraint system
is virtually maintenance-free. The only scheduled maintenance is an inspection of the system by the dealer when the car is ten years old. For your convenience, the car's production date is on a label on the driver's doorjamb.
If either of the following happens, you must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. There are no parts you can safely service.
If your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer.
Supplemental Restraint System
If the SRS indicator light alerts you to a problem, have the supplemental restraint system inspected as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them.
System Service Precautions
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadver­tently, possibly injuring someone very seriously.
Tell anyone who works on your car that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in personal injury or damage to the system.
Scrapping an entire car that has uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.
If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precau­tions in this part of the owner's manual.
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Additional Safety Information
The seat belts and airbags are obvi-
ously important parts of your occu-
pant protection system.
In addition, you should know that
sitting upright, adjusting the head
restraints properly, locking the doors,
and stowing things properly can also
increase your safety and possibly
even save your life.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Seat-back Position
The seat-backs should be in an
upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec­tion from the seat belts.
If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a severe crash and be very seriously injured.
For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 58.
Head Restraint Position
Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For the best protection, adjust the top of the restraint so it is even with the tops of your ears, or as high as possi­ble. For instructions on adjusting the head restraints, see page 62.
Additional Safety Information
Door Locks
It is not safe to leave your car doors
unlocked. A passenger, especially a
child, could open a door and acci-
dentally fall out. Also, there is a
greater chance of being thrown out
of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.
Storing Cargo Safely
Before you drive, make sure you
first securely store or tie down any
items that could be thrown around the car and hurt someone, or interfere with your ability to operate the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash.
Be sure to keep compartment doors closed when the car is moving. If a front passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.
For information on loading cargo, see page 128.
Driving with Pets
Loose pets can be a hazard while you are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their
safety that pets should be properly
restrained in your car.
The recommended way to restrain a
medium-sized or larger dog is with a special traveling harness. This har­ness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides. Choose a style that allows you to secure it to the car's
seat by routing a seat belt through
the carrier's handle.
For further information, contact your veterinarian or local animal protec­tion society.
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Child Safety
An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.
Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.
Where Should Children Sit?
According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.
We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's infant or toddler seat in the center position of the rear seat with the lap belt.
Children depend on adults to protect
them. To help make sure we do,
every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.
Driver and Passenger Safety
We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to
the infant.
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If a toddler seat is used in the front
passenger's seat, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger's bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained. We also recommend that any child
who is too large to use an infant or
toddler seat ride in one of the out-
side positions of the rear seat. The
child should then wear the lap/
shoulder belt properly for protection. If the child is not large enough to
wear the lap/shoulder belt properly, you should use a booster seat.
Important
Neve lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The
child could be seriously hurt or killed. If you are holding a child and not
wearing a seat belt in a crash, you
could crush the child against the car's interior.
Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the
child, causing serious internal injuries.
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r hold a baby or child on your
Reminders
Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
For their safety, do not leave children alone in your car without adult supervision.
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Child Safety
General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 40
lbs
(18 kg)
Use an approved child seat. The seat must 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.
Use a seat of the right size. Make sure
the seat fits your child. Check the
seat manufacturer's instructions and labels for height and weight limits.
Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap
belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can
be endangered in a crash.
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To properly route a seat belt through a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. If you use a lap/
shoulder belt, be sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a lap/shoulder belt on page 24.
Secure the child in the child seat. Make
sure the infant or child is firmly
secured to the child seat. Use the
straps provided, and carefully follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
Restraining an Infant Who
Weighs Less Than 20 lbs
(9 kg)
An infant up to about 20 Ibs (9 kg) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown.
Child Safety
We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt.
If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position, be sure to follow the instructions for securing a
child seat with a lap/shoulder belt on
page 24. We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger's seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the infant seat with
great force. The infant seat can be
dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 20 and 40 Ibs (9 and 18 kg)
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 20 and
40 Ibs (9 and 18 kg).
The preferred place to put a toddler seat is in the center position of the rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to secure the seat to the car.
If you decide to put a toddler seat in an outside seating position, be sure to follow the instructions for
securing a child seat with a lap/ shoulder belt on page 24.
If you are using a toddler seat in the front passenger's seat, move the passenger's seat as far back as possible before installing the child seat. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
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Child Safety
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 40 Ibs (18 kg)
We recommend that, whenever
possible, a child who has outgrown a toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat and use a lap/shoulder belt.
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Put the lap/shoulder belt on your
child and check its fit. The shoulder
belt should fit over the collarbone
and across the chest. The lap belt
should sit low on your child's hips,
not across the stomach.
If the shoulder belt crosses the neck,
have your child move toward the
center of the rear seat until the belt
fits properly. If the belt still crosses
the child's neck, you should use a
booster seat.
Several styles of booster seats are
available. We recommend a design
that allows the child to use the car's
lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt
The lap/shoulder belt retractors in the passenger seating positions have a built-in locking mechanism in­tended to secure a child seat. When you are placing a child seat in one of these outside seating positions, do the following:
1. Place the child restraint in the desired seating position. Route the lap/shoulder belt through the seat according to the seat manufac­turer's instructions.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Make sure it is fully latched.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder portion of the belt out of the retractor until it stops.
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4. Allow the belt to slowly feed back into the retractor. You should hear
a clicking noise that indicates the
locking mechanism has engaged.
5. After the belt has retracted fully,
pull up on the shoulder portion to
remove any slack.
6. Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held firmly in place.
If not, unlatch the seat belt, allow it to retract fully, and repeat these steps.
To unlatch the seat belt, push the
red PRESS button on the buckle. Guide the belt across to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.
Using Child Restraints with
Tethers
111
mm (4.4 in) 306 mm (12.0 in)
310 mm (12.2 in)
Your Honda has three attachment
points for tether-style child seat.
They are located on the rear shelf.
Use the dimensions in the above illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use. Cut a 7/8 inch
(22 mm) diameter hole in the rear shelf.
Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to:
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m , 16 lbf.ft)
f you are not sure how to install the
I
hardware, have it installed by your
authorized Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and
mounting hardware, contact your
Honda dealer.
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Child Safety
Canadian Models
TOOTHED WASHER
The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are
supplied with the car. When install­ing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt.
The supplied anchor plate is
designed only for mounting a child restraint. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Storing a Child Seat
When you are not using an infant
seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.
Alcohol and Drugs
Driving a car requires your full at­tention and alertness. Traffic condi­tions change rapidly. You must be able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly affect your alert­ness and ability to react. Even pre­scription and non-prescription medi­cines can have this effect.
There are laws that deal with drunken driving. These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your system to be legally "drunk." How­ever, your judgment and reaction time get worse with every drink— even the first one.
The safest thing you can do is never
drink and drive. This can be done if you plan ahead. If you know you are going to be drinking, make plans to ride with a friend who will not be
drinking. What if you find that you've been
drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend? Find alternative transpor-
tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many
communities have transportation
services devoted to shuttling people who have been drinking.
If you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and give yourself lots
of time to sober up. Time is the only thing that can make you sober. Things like coffee or a cold shower
don't speed up the process.
If you see friends trying to get behind the wheel after drinking, stop them. Drive them yourself or
arrange other transportation. If you
think you are interfering, remember
that your interference will keep them from sharing the road with you.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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. High levels of carbon monoxide can
Driver and Passenger Safety
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.
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.
With the trunk lid open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car'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. Push the button.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.
BATTERY
Safety Labels
RADIATOR CAP
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