Honda Accord 2014 Owner's Manual

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2	Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28		Seat Belts P. 32	Airbags P. 39
2	Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68		Gauges and Displays P. 89
2	Controls P. 105
Clock P. 106		Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 108
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 148
Climate Control System* P. 169
2	Features P. 173
Audio System P. 174		Audio System Basic Operation P. 180, 202, 235
Customized Features P. 298		HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 336
2	Driving P. 415
Before Driving P. 416		Towing a Trailer P. 421
Refueling P. 479		Fuel Economy P. 481
2	Maintenance P. 483

Before Performing Maintenance P. 484 Maintenance MinderTM P. 487 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 521

Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 535

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 541

Tools P. 542	If a Tire Goes Flat P. 543
Overheating P. 556	Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 558

2 Information P. 567

568	Identification Numbers P. 572
P. 575	Warranty Coverages P. 577

Child Safety P. 52	Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64	Safety Labels P. 65

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 120	Security System P. 124	Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131		Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 156		Heating and Cooling* P. 166
Audio Error Messages P. 288	General Information on the Audio System P. 294
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 288, 375	Compass* P. 413
When Driving P. 425	Braking P. 472	Parking Your Vehicle P. 476
Accessories and Modifications P. 482
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 495	Replacing Light Bulbs P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 523	Battery P. 532	Remote Transmitter Care P. 533
Cleaning P. 536
Engine Does Not Start P. 549	Jump Starting P. 552	Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 555
Fuses P. 562	Emergency Towing P. 565

Contents

Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Safe Driving P. 27

Instrument Panel P. 67

Controls P. 105

Features P. 173

Driving P. 415

Maintenance P. 483

Handling the Unexpected P. 541

Information P. 567

Index P. 584

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573	Reporting Safety Defects
Authorized Manuals P. 579	Customer Service Information

Guide Reference Quick

Visual Index

ECON Button (P 444)

System Indicators (P 68)

Gauges (P 89)

Information Display* (P 90)

Multi-Information Display* (P 93)

ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P 132)

Audio/Information Screen

(P 181, 206, 238)

Audio System (P 180, 202, 235)

Audio with Touch Screen* (P 203, 236)Hazard Warning Button

	Heating and Cooling System* (P 166)
	Climate Control System* (P 169)
	Rear Window Defogger (P 142)
	Heated Mirror Button* (P 142)
	Navigation System*
	() See Navigation System Manual
	Front Seat Heater Switches* (P 164)
	Ignition Switch*1 (P 131)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button* (P 468)
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 464)
Lane Departure Warning
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE	ignition switch.

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	Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)			Quick
	Fog Lights* (P 138)
	LaneWatchTM*(P 466)			Reference
		Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P 437)
		(Display) Button (P 181, 206, 238)
	Horn (Press an area around		.)	Guide
		(Select/Reset) Knob (P 90)
	Brightness Control (P 141)
	Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 437)
	Wipers/Washers (P 140)
	Cruise Control Buttons* (P 445)
	Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
		(P 448)

(Information) Buttons* (P 93)SEL/RESET Button* (P 93)

Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 145)

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*

(P 244), () See Navigation System Manual

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons (P 338, 375)

SOURCE Button (P 179)

/ (- / / Buttons (P 179)

* Not available on all models 3

Guide Reference Quick

Visual Index

Power Window Switches (P 127)

Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 118)

Door Mirror Controls (P 147)

Rearview Mirror (P 146)

Interior Fuse Box (P 563)

Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)

Passenger's Front Airbag

(P 42)

Parking Brake (P 472)

Trunk Main Switch* (P 122)

Glove Box (P 158)

Accessory Power Socket

(P 161)

USB Port (P 175)

Auxiliary Input Jack (P 176)

			Shift Lever
				Automatic Transmission (CVT)
				(P 433, 435)
	Hood Release Handle (P 497)			Automatic Transmission
				(P 439)
	Trunk
				Manual Transmission
	Fuel Fill	480)		(P 441)

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Side Curtain Airbags (P 48)

Ceiling Light (P 156)

Grab Handle

Coat Hook (P 162)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 59)

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)

Rear Seat (P

LATCH to Secure

Seat Belts (P 32)

Map Lights (P 157)

Moonroof Switch*

(P 130)

Sunglasses Holder

(P 163)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Side Airbags (P 46)

Front Seat (P 148)

Accessory Power Socket (P 161)

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	5

Guide Reference Quick

Visual Index

Maintenance Under the Hood (P 495)

Windshield Wipers (P 140, 521)

Power Door Mirrors (P 147)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 111)

Headlights (P 136, 511)

Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 516)

Parking Lights (P 136, 517)

Fog Lights* (P 138, 513)

Tires (P 523, 543)

How to Refuel (P 480)

High-Mount Brake Light (P 520)

Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 120)

Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 123)

Multi-View Rear Camera (P 477)Rear Camera (P 478)

Trunk Release Button* (P 121)

Back-Up Lights (P 519)

Taillights (P 519)

Brake/Taillights (P 518)

Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 518)

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Eco Assist System (P 444)

Ambient Meter	Ambient Meter
● Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.

Guide Reference Quick

ECON Button (P 444)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P 80)

Comes on when

Models with multi-information display

The message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed.

* Not available on all models	7

Guide Reference Quick

Safe Driving (P 27)

Airbags (P 39)

●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 52)

●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 64)

●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Seat Belts (P 32)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Before Driving Checklist (P 31)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P 67)

Gauges (P 89)/Information Display* (P 90)/ Multi-Information Display* (P 93)/System Indicators (P 68)

	Security System		Speedometer					Temperature Gauge
System Indicators	Alarm Indicator

Smart Entry System

Indicator*

U.S. Starter System

Indicator*

Canada

System Message

Indicator*

Maintenance Minder

Indicator*

Tachometer

Shift Lever

Position

Indicator*

M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/ Shift Indicator*

				Fuel Gauge
Models with				Models with
information				information
display				display

System Indicators	Lights Indicators
ECON mode
Indicator
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW			Control
Lane Departure
(LDW) Indicator			Indicator*

System Indicators

Brake System

Indicator (Amber)

Door and Trunk

Open Indicator

Supplemental

Restraint System

Indicator

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	9

Guide Reference Quick

Controls (P 105)

Clock (P 106)

Models without navigation system

a Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Adjusting the Clock (P 106)

b Rotate to change hour, then press

.

c Rotate to change minute, then press .

Models with navigation system

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

ENGINE START/STOP

Button* (P 132)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s power mode.

Turn Signals (P 136)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights (P 136)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers (P 140)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

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Steering Wheel (P 145)

●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

(P 116)

●Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

●Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors.

Trunk (P 120)

Trunk Release

● To unlock and open the trunk:

•Pull the trunk release.

•Press the trunk release button on the remote transmitter or the smart entry remote.

•Press the trunk release button* on the trunk lid.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 147)

●With the ignition switch in ON w*1, move the selector switch to L or R.

●Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Selector Switch

Power Windows (P 127)

●With the ignition switch in ON w*1, open and close the power windows.

●If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

●If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button Indicator

Window

Switch

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	11

Guide Reference Quick

Heating and Cooling System* (P 166)

●Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow.

●Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.

●Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

●Use the button for maximum cool setting.

●Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Button

Button

Fan Control

Dial

Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

(Recirculation) Button

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

Button

Button

(Windshield

Defroster) Button

Temperature

Control Dial

Air flows from dashboard vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

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Climate Control System* (P 169)

●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

●Press the button to turn the system on or off.

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Models with navigation system

The climate control system is voice operable. (P 244)

AUTO Button

Driver’s Side

Temperature Control

Buttons

(On/Off) Button

SYNC (Synchronized) Button

MODE Control Button

/ (Fan Control) Buttons

(Windshield Defroster) Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Buttons

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror*)

Button

(Recirculation) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from dashboard vents and back of the center console*.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents, and back of the center console*.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	13

Guide Reference Quick

Features (P 173)	Audio System (P 180, 202, 235)
			(P 180)
		Models with one display

Audio Remote Controls

(P 179)

(+ / (- / / Button

Audio/Information

Screen

		SOURCE
		Button		CD Button	CD Slot
	● + / - Button			FM/AM Button	AUX Button
					PHONE Button
				Button
		Press to adjust the volume up/down.
					(CD Eject)
	● SOURCE Button
					Button
		Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
				DISP Button	SETTINGS Button
		CD/XM®*/HDD*/USB/iPod/Bluetooth/
		Pandora®*/AhaTM*/AUX.		(Skip/Seek)	(Skip/Seek)
	●	/	Button
				Button	Button
		Radio:Press to change the preset station.
				VOL/
			Press and hold to select the next or		MENU Button
				(Volume/Power)
			previous strong station.		Selector Knob
				Knob
		CD/HDD*/USB device:
				BACK Button
			Press to skip to the beginning of
			the next song or return to the		Preset Buttons
			beginning of the current song.		(1-6)
			Press and hold to change a folder.

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Models with two displays (P 202)

Audio/Information Screen

Audio with Touch Screen		Phone*1
Button		CD Slot
		(CD Eject) Button
Source*1		Clock/Screen*1
		DISP Button
(Tune Down) Icon*1		(Tune Up) Icon*1
VOL/	(Volume/Power)	Selector Knob
Knob
(Skip/Seek) Icon*1		(Skip/Seek) Icon*1
		BACK Button
Presets*1		More*1

*1: Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	15

Guide Reference Quick

Models with navigation system (P 235)

Audio/Information Screen

Audio with Touch Screen	Source*1
	CD Slot
(Power) Button	(CD Eject) Button
(Tune Down) Icon*1	(Tune Up) Icon*1
VOL (Volume) Knob
(Skip/Seek) Icon*1	(Skip/Seek) Icon*1
Presets*1	More*1
PHONE Button	INFO Button
NAV Button	AUDIO Button
BACK Button	MENU Button
Button	SETTINGS Button
	Interface Dial/ENTER Button

*1: Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source

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Driving (P 415)

Manual Transmission (P 441)

Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P 433, 435)

●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

●Shifting

						Depress the brake pedal
						and press the release button
						to move out of (P.
						Press the release button to
						move the shift lever.
						Move the shift lever without
						pressing the release button.
						Shift Lever
	Models without				Models with
	paddle shifter				paddle shifter	Release
						Button
		Park				Drive (S)

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

(P 437)

●Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing your hands from the steering wheel.

M Indicator

Shift Indicator

Shift Down (- Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter Paddle Shifter

Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

●Normal driving.

●On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed mode can be used temporarily.

●Better acceleration.

●Increased engine braking.

●Going up or down hills.

●On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed manual shift mode can be used.

Low*

●Further increased engine braking.

●Going up or down hills.

When the shift lever is in (S

●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode.

●The M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in (D

●Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the shift indicator.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	17

Guide Reference Quick

Automatic Transmission (P 439)

●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

●Shifting

Park

Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Normal driving.

Drive (S)

●Automatically changing gears between 1st and 5th (5th gear is used only in at high speed).

●Used when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.

●Used to increase engine braking.

Shift Lever

Release

Button

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

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VSA® OFF Button (P 465)

●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

●VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine.

●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Cruise Control (P 445)

●Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press the –/SET button once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) (P 468)

●Detects a change in tire conditions and overall dimensions due to decrease in tire pressures.

●The TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

●A calibration procedure must be performed when certain conditions arise.

Refueling (P 479)

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required

Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)

a Push the fuel fill door release handle.

b Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.

c Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

d After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

Guide Reference Quick

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Guide Reference Quick

Maintenance (P 483)
Under the Hood (P 495)
		Wiper Blades (P 521)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
		● Replace blades if they leave streaks
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.		across the windshield.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
Tires (P 523)			Lights (P 511)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.			● Inspect all lights regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it locked in place.

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Handling the Unexpected (P 541)

Flat Tire (P 543)

●Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the trunk.

Engine Won't Start

(P 549)

●If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

Overheating (P 556)

●Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

Indicators Come On

(P 558)

●Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.

Blown Fuse (P 562)

●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Emergency Towing

(P 565)

●Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	21

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What to Do If

The ignition switch does not turn from 0 to q*1.

Why?

●The steering wheel may be locked.

●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right while turning the ignition key*.

●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button* at the same time.

The ignition switch does	The shift lever should be moved to P.
not turn from q to 0*1
and I cannot remove the
key. Why?
Why does the brake pedal	This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
pulsate slightly when	problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
applying the brakes?	pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle.

To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.

*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE

of an ignition switch.

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Why do the doors lock	If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
after I unlocked the doors	relocked automatically for security.
using a remote
transmitter?
Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I open the	●	The key is left in the ignition switch*.
driver's door?	●	The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.
	●	The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper	The beeper sounds when:
sound when I start driving?	●	Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
	●	The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching	The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
sound when I apply the	inspected by a dealer.
brake pedal?

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	23

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

●Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

●Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

Guide Reference Quick

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Safe Driving

You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

For Safe Driving		..........................Side Curtain Airbags	48
Important Safety Precautions .............	28	Airbag System Indicators....................	49
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............	30	Airbag Care .......................................	51
Seat Belts		Child Safety
About Your Seat Belts........................	32	Protecting Child Passengers ...............	52
Fastening a Seat Belt..........................	35	Safety of Infants and Small Children .......	54
Seat Belt Inspection............................	38	Safety of Larger Children ...................	62
Airbags		Exhaust Gas Hazard
Airbag System Components...............	39	Carbon Monoxide Gas.......................	64
Types of Airbags ................................	42	Safety Labels
	42	Label Locations ..................................	65
	46

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For Safe Driving

Driving Safe

The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■ 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.

■ Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

■ Don't drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse

So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends

1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

■ Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.

To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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