Honda Accord 2008 User Manual

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 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 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 youcanrefertoitatanytime.

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 maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel 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.

As you read this manual, you will find inf ormation that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.

except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else

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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 f ind this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

on the vehicle.

Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

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DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED orSERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED orSERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT ifyou don’t follow instructions.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii

Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...................................................................................................... 3

Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5

Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 53

Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink and other convenience items)... 121

Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 247

Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...................................................................................................... 267

Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...................................................... 295

Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 347

Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 373

Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 391

Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ........................................................................................... 395

Index ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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Overview of Contents

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Contents

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; plus what you need to know if you’re planning to tow a trailer.

Maintenance

The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.

Technical Information

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)

A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary

A summary of the inf ormation you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.80)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.104)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252)

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER

U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown.

If equipped

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(P.9, 23)

(P.90)

(P.249)

(P.55)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.108) (P.213)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

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HOMELINK

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.199)(P.114)

BUTTONS

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CLOCK

(P.201)

COMPASS

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.122) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.127)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.270) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.273)

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(P.206)

(P.9, 23)

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HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

(P.73) (P.69)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.198)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.283)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.76)

HORN

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.218)

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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P.210)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.101)

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL (P.161)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75)

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This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13

5. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 14

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 15

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 15

...Additional Safety Precautions . 16

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 17

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 19

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 19

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 21

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 23

How Your Side Curtain

..........................Airbags Work . 28

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 29

How the Passenger Airbag

...............Off Indicator Works . 30

.............................Airbag Service . 31

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 33

...............................Restrained . 33

..Seat Belt System Components . 17

......Airbag System Components . 21

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 27

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 29

...Additional Safety Precautions . 31

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 34

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 36

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 36

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 38

.......................Protecting Infants . 38

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 40

....................Installing a Child Seat . 41

...............................With LATCH . 42

..............................With a Tether . 46

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 47

..................Using a Booster Seat . 48

When Can a Larger Child Sit

....................................in Front . 49

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51

...................................Safety Labels . 52

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 34

...Additional Safety Precautions . 37

.........Protecting Small Children . 39

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44

...........Protecting Larger Children . 47

...Additional Safety Precautions . 50

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You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage 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 passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).

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 f ollow 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

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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 f or 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 ).

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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

always wear

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Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.)

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 beltproperly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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 other occupants.

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.Butinmostcases,seatbelts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do:

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.

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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe f rontal collision (see page

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for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page for more

information on how your side airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side or front impact (see page f or more information on how your side curtain airbags work).

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The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

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.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

The rest of this section gives more detailed inf ormation 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.

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The f ollowing pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out.

or ride in the front.

Locking the doors also helps prevent

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larger children who ride in your vehicle.

Close and Lock the Doors1.

After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked.

See page for how to lock the doors, and page for how the door and trunk open monitor system works.

Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .Your vehicle has a door and

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

trunk open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed.

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If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard.

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. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).

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.

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.

On manual adjustable seats

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

See page for how to adjust a front seat (power adjustment) and page for a manual adjustment.

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

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.

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 f or how to adjust the manual adjustable seat-back, and page for the power adjustable seat-back.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.

restraints properly as well. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page f or how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.Have passengers adjust their head

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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. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.

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, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

This spreads the force 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 beltsare properly positioned before driving.

Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash.

No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt.

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 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.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or f atally 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 in acrash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feeton the floor.

Advice for Pregnant Women6.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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.

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When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as f ar back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front 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.

Additional Safety Precautions

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.

Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

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Seat Belt System Components

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions. The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.

This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the front passenger’s seat (see pages and ).

instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before

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the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound.

If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver’s seat belt is latched and there is no f ront seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belt 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 (see page for how to properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).1444

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance

The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.

deploy.

Pull each belt out fully, and look for If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle will also deploy.

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check

that the latches work smoothly and

the belts retract easily. If a belt does

not retract easily, cleaning the belt

may correct the problem (see page

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). Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

For added protection, the front seat

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the

do not deploy

airbags would not be needed, but the

additional restraint could be helpful. belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in position.

When the tensioners are activated,

the seat belts will remain tight until

they are unbuckled.

Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

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details.

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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. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.

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 Airbags

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (10) Side Impact Sensors (First) (11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (12) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors Control Unit/

OPDS Sensors Control Unit (13) SRS Indicator (14) Side Curtain Airbags (15) Safing Sensor (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second)

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Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact or side impact.

Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and the front passenger’s seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less f orce (see page

Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger’s seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passenger’s front airbag will be turned off (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position.

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ).

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An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe f rontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ).

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After inflating, the front 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 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.

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 mayexperiencesometemporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Dual-Stage Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity.

more severe

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

less severe

In a crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force.

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threshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupant’s belt is ,

not latched

the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.

If the occupant’s belt is , the

latched

airbag will inf late at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

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Advanced AirbagsDual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the front seats.

Back-seat passengers should not put their feet under the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

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DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

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PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

When the airbag is turned off, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced front airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the f ront passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the folded rear seat.

Also,makesurethefloormatbehind the front passenger’s seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor (see page

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How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the affected side.

Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off .

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

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If the side airbag off indicator comes on (see page ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system f rom working properly.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver’s or the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to deploy.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator 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 does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury ordeath if the airbagsystems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

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How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does

not

mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on briefly and then go off(seepage ).Ifitdoesn’tcome

on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

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How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

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U.S.

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an inf ant or small child) on the front passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem

not mean

with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:

An airbag ever inflates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts worn during a crash to make sure they are operating properly.

Additional Safety PrecautionsAirbag Service

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

Do not remove or modif y a front seat without consulting your dealer.

This could make the driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

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Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

Do not expose the f ront passenger’s seat-back to liquid.

another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

Improperly replacing

If water or

Children depend on adults to protect

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them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child

properly

passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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 the 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 properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed ina crash.

Any child too small fora seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat.A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat beltand use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly

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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe f rontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ),

please follow these guidelines:

Never put a rear-f acing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s f ront airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s f ront airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag.Infants

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page for important

information about protecting larger children).

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

SUN VISORS

Canadian Models

SUN VISORS

DASHBOARD

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has a back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in a back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages and for how to

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activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock both doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use.

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature(seepage ).

Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children.

Even very young

children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

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Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the child is at least one year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a forward-facing position.

If placed facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the f ront.

rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

Never put a

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough f orce to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or f rom locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death duringa collision.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat,not the front.

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Child Seat Type

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a f ivepoint harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Placing a f orward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

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Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ), a back seat is the safest

place for a small child.

If it is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or deathif the front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as farback as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet U.S. or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213.

Look f or FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to fit the child.

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3. vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where the seat will be used.

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is f irmly

2. secured.

seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

All child seats must be

After installing a child

movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a different seating position, or use a diff erent style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injured in a crash.

The f ollowing pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same for rearfacing child seats.

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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats.

The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

BUTTON

LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

Rigid type

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

TETHER STRAP

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HOOK

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Push and pull the child seat

7. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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Flexible type

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a f lexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

ANCHOR

Lift the head restraint (see page

5. ), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

6. tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

With the child seat in the desired

1. 2. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

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To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Push and pull the child seat

5.4. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

Using an Anchor

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Outer Position

After properly securing the child seat (see page ), lift the head

ANCHOR

restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.

Lift the cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Center Position

Tighten the strap according to the

ANCHOR

seat maker’s instructions.

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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The f ollowing 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 sit in front.

Allowing a child age 12or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a child must ridein front, move the vehicle seat asfar back as possible, use a booster seat if needed,have the child sit up properly and wearthe seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat.

Using a Booster Seat

A child who has outgrown a forwardfacing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page

) and that you follow the booster

seat maker’s instructions.

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If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in f ront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If

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the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must be able to f ollow 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 up front, 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 rearmost 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 and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

across the neck.

This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause 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.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.Do not let a child wear a seat belt

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the trunk open, airf low can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system/ climate control system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system/climate control system as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Turn the fan on high speed.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.

HOOD

U.S. models

Canadian models

SUN VISORS

U.S. models

RADIATOR CAP

Canadian models

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

DOORJAMBS

U.S. models

Canadian models

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 54

..............................Instument Panel . 55

...........Instument Panel Indicators . 56

.............................................Gauges . 63

....................Information Display . 64

.....................................Odometer . 64

...................................Trip Meter . 65

..................................Fuel Gauge . 65

...................Temperature Gauge . 65

Outside Temperature

...................................Indicator . 66

..................Maintenance Minder . 67

Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 68

........................................Fog Lights . 73

.................Hazard Warning Button . 74

.................Rear Window Def ogger . 75

...............................Keys and Locks . 77

........................Immobilizer System . 78

................................Ignition Switch . 79

......................................Door Locks . 80

.......................Remote Transmitter . 87

................................................Trunk . 90

.................................................Seats . 92

Driver’s Seat Power

............................Adjustments . 92

FrontSeatManual

............................Adjustments . 93

..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 67

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69

.........Turn Signals and Headlights . 70

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 73

........Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76

.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 91

Driver’s Seat Manual Height

..............................Adjustment . 94

........................................Armrest . 94

........................Rear Seat Access . 94

..........................Head Restraints . 96

.......................Folding Rear Seat . 99

..................................Seat Heaters . 101

...........................................Mirrors . 102

............................Power Windows . 104

.......................................Moonroof . 108

...............................Parking Brake . 110

.........Interior Convenience Items . 111

..................................Glove Box . 112

.....................Beverage Holders . 112

.............Console Compartment . 113

........Accessory Power Sockets . 114

...................................Sun Visor . 115

............................Vanity Mirror . 115

....................Sunglasses Holder . 115

..................................Coat Hook . 116

...........................Center Pocket . 116

...............................Interior Lights . 117

..............................Ceiling Light . 117

...................................Spotlights . 117

........................Courtesy Lights . 118

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Control Locations

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MOONROOF SWITCH

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.102)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.80)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.104)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.252)

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER

U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system (A/T) is shown.

If equipped

＊

(P.63)

(P.90)

(P.249)

(P.55)

(P.108) (P.213)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

＊

HOMELINK

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.199)(P.114)

BUTTONS

＊

CLOCK

(P.201)

COMPASS

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.122) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.127)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.135)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.270) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.273)

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(P.206)

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MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

U.S. model with automatic transmission is shown.

(P.58)

(P.59)

(P.62)

(P.61)

(P.362)

(P.56, 361)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.61)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR

(P.56)

(P.60)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.57)

＊

(P.59)

(P.57, 363)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60)

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.62)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

＊

If equipped

(P.60)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.62)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62)

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P.57)

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＊

(P.60)

(P.58)

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page .

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on after you have fully

2. released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. For more information, see page .

U.S. Canada

Side Airbag Of f Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page .

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page .

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Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ).

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The lef t or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see pages and ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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Low Tire Pressure Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked.

Fuel Economy Indicator

V6 models with automatic transmission

While the engine is operating in its most economical range, this indicator may come on and stay on.

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Indicator

If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea problem with the high beam headlights. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

High Beam Indicator

Lights On Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorDaytime Running Lights

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5 remaining in the tank.

When the needle reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank.

)offuel

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

EX-L and all V6 models

This indicator will also come on when the light switch is in AUTO and the lights turn on automatically.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator (see page ).

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Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It remindsyouthatitistimetotake your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page

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for more information on the

maintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN INDICATOR

TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR

The appropriate indicator comes on if the trunk or either door is not closed tightly.

All the indicators come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Security System IndicatorMaintenance Minder

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. For more information, see page .

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page

for more information on the

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VSA system.

VSA Activation Indicator Cruise Main Indicator

This indicator has three f unctions:

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou

have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see

page ).

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It comes on along with the VSA

system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.

This indicator normally comes on f or a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page .

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This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page ).

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Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

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Fog Light Indicator

If equipped

This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page .

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TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER

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FUEL GAUGE

ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE

U.S. A/T model is shown.

＊＊If equipped:

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

INFORMATION DISPLAY

TRIP METER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

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INFORMATION DISPLAY

ODOMETER

ENGINE OIL LIFE

U.S. model with outside temperature indicator is shown.

Information Display

The inf ormation display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life, outside temperature (if equipped), and maintenance item code(s).

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

TRIP METER A

TRIP METER B

Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. 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.

The trip meter shows the number of

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miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the select/reset knob repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two diff erent distances.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it and then press and hold the select/reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Fuel Gauge Temperature GaugeTrip Meter

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

Gauges

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine cooling system.

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Outside Temperature Indicator

If equipped

This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Centigrade (Canadian models). To see the outside temperature, press and release the select/reset knob until the temperature is displayed.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection f rom the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the display update until it reaches the correct outside temperature. This may take several minutes.

If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press and hold the select/reset knob for 10 seconds. The f ollowing sequence will appear for1secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5,

−−−−

3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

±±

−

4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2,

−−−

When the temperature reaches the desired value, release the select/ reset knob. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

If your fuel fill cap is loose or

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missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the information display after you start the engine. For more information, see page .

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Maintenance MinderCheck Fuel Cap Message

The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs f or continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for more information.

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HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P.70, 73)

＊

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.198)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.283)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.76)

HORN

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.218)

＊

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

(P.210)

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.3:

(P.73) (P.69)

＊

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.101)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL (P.161)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75)

＊

(P.30)

(P.74)

＊

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Windshield Wipers

ADJUSTMENT RING

MIST

1. OFF

2. INT Intermittent

−

3. LO Low speed

−

4. HI High speed

−

5. Windshield washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

The wipers run at high

−

speed until you release the lever.

OFF

INT

The wipers are not activated.

−

The length of the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

−

The wipers run at low speed.

−

The wipers run at high speed.

Windshield Washers

−

Pull the wiper control lever toward you, andholdit.Thewashersspray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Turn signal

1. Off

2. Parking and indicator lights

＊

AUTO Headlights on High beams Flashhighbeams Fog lights off Fog lights on

If equipped

＊

−

Turn Signal

Push down on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold it. The lever will return to center when you release it or complete a turn.

Turning the switch to

Headlights

−

the ‘‘ ’’ position turns 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.

If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door.

When the light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

−

High Beams

Push the left lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull the lever back

to return to the low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

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AUTO

− The automatic lighting

feature turns on the headlights and all other exterior lights, when it senses low ambient light.

To turn on automatic lighting, turn the light switch to AUTO at any time. The lights will come on automatically when the outside light level becomes low (at dusk, for example). The lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. The lights and indicator will turn of f automatically when the system senses high ambient light.

The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch. They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver’s door. To turn them on again, either turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position or turn the light switch to the position.

Even with the automatic lighting feature turned on, we recommend

LIGHT SENSOR

thatyouturnonthelightsmanually when driving at night or in a dense fog, or when you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Do not leave the light switch in AUTO if you will not be driving the vehicle for an extended period (a weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn off the lights if you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. The automatic lighting feature is

controlledbyasensorlocatedontop of the dashboard. Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on it.

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature Daytime Running Lights

This feature turns off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.

The automatic lighting off feature activates if you leave the headlight switch in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position or if the lights are turned on by setting the switch in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position (if equipped), and you remove the key, then open and close the driver’s door.

If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ‘‘AUTO’’ position).

The lights will turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

With the headlight switch off or in the position, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch 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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Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness

You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. With the light switch in the AUTO position (if equipped), you can also use the fog lights when the headlights turn on automatically. They will go off when the headlights turn off, or the daytime running lights are on.

SELECT/RESET KNOB

All V6 models

Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch.

The select/reset knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position and the parking lights on.

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BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

The level of brightness is shown on the information display while you adjust it. It goes out about 5 seconds after you finish adjusting.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to

or . Turning the select/ reset knob to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness.

The instrument panel will illuminate with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignitionswitch,thengotonormal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door.

If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds.

Hazard Warning Button

U.S. model is shown.

Push the button between the center vents to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Rear Window Defogger

Instruments and Controls

Manual A/C type

Except U.S. LX, LX-S

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, andthin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

Auto A/C type

On vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

The defogger will shut itself off withinabout10to30minutes according to the outside temperature

Vehicles with navigation system

The def ogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.

(over 32°F, 0°C).

Except U.S. LX and LX-S

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Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page .

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose controlof the vehicle and be seriously injured inacrash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Push the lever under the steering

column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel up or

2. down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Light Grey)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock. You can keep the trunk release handle, and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking f acility.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

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The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off . If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undrivable.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

Always take theignition key with you whenever you leave thevehicle alone.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Ignition Switch

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The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), START (III)

You can insert or

LOCK (0)

remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park.

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If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

You can

ACCESSORY (I)

operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

ON (II)

position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

START (III)

only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

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This is the normal key

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Use this position

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose controlof the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

Lock

Unlock

To lock both doors, push the front of the master door lock switch on either door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pushing the rear of either master door lock switch will unlock both doors. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver’s door only unlocks that door.

LOCK TAB

Lock

Unlock

RED INDICATOR

The lock tab on the passenger’s door locks and unlocks that door.

When the door is unlocked, you can seetheredindicatoronthelocktab above the inner door handle.

Both doors can be locked from the outsidebyusingthekeyinthe driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn it clockwise, and release it. The passenger’s door unlocks when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

Youcanopenorclosethewindows and the moonroof (if equipped) by using the key in the driver’s door (see page ).

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To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the locktabrearwardorpushthefront of the master switch, then close the door.

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Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With either door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver’s door is closed, the lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock both doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver’s door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

Your vehicle has customizable settings f or the doors to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the f ollowing pages.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you start driving.

Auto Door LockingAuto Door Locking/Unlocking

The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

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modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Park Lock mode:To turn of f the Auto Door Lock

Locks both doors when the shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only).

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Drive Lock mode:

Locks both doors when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

On A/T vehicles,

push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

4. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 5

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

On A/T vehicles,

move the shift

lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

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Auto Door Unlocking

The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

On A/T vehicles,

unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. This is the default setting.

Both doors unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.

Both doors unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

the driver’s door

To turn off the Auto Door Unlock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch

Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors when the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only).

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Unlock mode:

Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors when the ignition switch is moved out of the ON (II) position.

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

feature

Release the switch, and within 5

both doors unlock

seconds, turn the ignition switch

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

to the LOCK (0) position.1.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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On A/T vehicles,

push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdtherearofthe master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

feature

both doors unlock

Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

On A/T vehicles,

move the shift

lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

Even though your vehicle’s battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you selected.

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BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK

LED

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Press this button once to

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

lock both doors. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and that the security system (if equipped) has set. You cannot lock the doors if either door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

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UNLOCK

Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the passenger’s door. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you push the button.

The ceiling light and the door activated spotlights (if equipped) come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the light(s) will fade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system sets.

Remote Transmitter

You can also open both power windows and the moonroof (if equipped) from outside the vehicle with the remote transmitter (see page ).

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PANIC

button for about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

TRUNK

button for about 1 second to open the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

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Press and hold this

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Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

Replacing the Transmitter BatteryRemote Transmitter Care

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

SCREW

Separate the transmitter by prying

2. its middle seam with your fingernail.

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BATTERY

TAB

Inside the transmitter, separate

3. the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the side facing down.

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An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

Install the parts in reverse order.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Pull

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

Monoxide Hazard

on page .

Carbon

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER

Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:

Pull up on the trunk release lever to the left of the driver’s seat.

Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

MASTER KEY

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

Lockthetrunkreleaseleverwith

1. the master key.

Give the person the valet key.

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Even if the trunk release lever is locked with the master key, you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter.

Emergency Trunk Opener

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.

To open the trunk, push the release leverinthedirectionindicatedbythe arrow.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

For more inf ormation about child safety, see page .

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Seats

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Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments

Except LX and EX See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks.

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The controls for the power adjustable driver’s seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

The front passenger’s seat adjusts manually.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down.

Raises or lowers the seat.

Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.

Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.

Increases or decreases the lumbar support.

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information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

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Adjustment

Armrest Rear Seat AccessDriver’s Seat Manual Height

Driver’s Side

To use the console lid as an armrest,

RELEASE LEVER

LX and EX models On all V6 models and 2.4 EX-L model

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

slide it to one of its three positions.

To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull the release lever up on the side of the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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adjustment motor, do not operatethe seat-back angle switch whenthe seatback is tilted forward.

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

LX and EX models

To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

Passenger’s Side

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

RELEASE LEVER

To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push downward on the release lever at the base of the seat-back, or pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward and the entire seat will move forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

Seats

After a passenger gets into the rear seat, push the seat-back to the upright position and push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is f ully latched before sitting in it.

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Head Restraints

See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

Front

LEGS

Adjusting the Head Restraint

CUSHION

RELEASE BUTTON

SEAT-BACK

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

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Rear Center

Removing the Head Restraint

CUSHION

RELEASE BUTTON

SEAT-BACKLEGS

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seatback.

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

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