HONDA Accord Hybrid 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Accord Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 4
Main Controls
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 151
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 165
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 189
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...................................................................................................... 229
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 257
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 271
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 275
How to order.
Index..................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.
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Owner’s Identification
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OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
POSTAL CODE
POSTAL CODE
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all models of theAccordHybrid.Youmayfind descriptions of equipment and f eatures that are not on your particular model.
The inf ormation and specifications included in this publication were in eff ect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander le numéro de pièce 33SDRC00 .
Introduction
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid 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 schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action 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.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules.
This product contains
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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.
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You will f ind this important safety information in a variety of f orms, including:
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.
on the vehicle.
preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INDICATORS GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.89)
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.80)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.90)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (P.84)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.153)
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(P.63)
(P.53)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.154)
AIRBAGS
(P.11, 23)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.100)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.168)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.97)
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HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.72)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.138)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.:
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.74)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HORNSTEERING WHEEL (P.179)
ADJUSTMENT (P.76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.75)
CRUISE CONTROLS (P.142)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75, 103, 106)
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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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.
.....................................Seat Belts . 10
.........................................Airbags . 11
...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13
............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
5. Fasten and Position the Seat
.....................................Belts . 16
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 17
.........Important Safety Precautions . 8
.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 9
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 13
...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18
...Additional Safety Precautions . 19
Additional Information About Your
.................................Seat Belts . 20
..Seat Belt System Components . 20
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your
.....................................Airbags . 23
How Your Front Airbags Work
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 28
.............................Airbag Service . 29
Protecting Children General
All Children Must Be
All Children Should Sit in a
................................Guidelines . 31
...............................Restrained . 31
.................................Back Seat . 32
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...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
......Airbag System Components . 23
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...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
...Additional Safety Precautions . 30
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
..........................................Infants . 32
.............................Small Children . 32
..........................Larger Children . 32
If You Must Drive with Several
...................................Children . 34
If a Child Requires Close
..................................Attention . 34
Protecting Infants and
.........................Small Children . 36
.......................Protecting Infants . 36
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 38
....................Installing a Child Seat . 39
Installing a Child Seat with
.....................................LATCH . 40
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
...................................Safety Labels . 50
.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 32
Driver and Passenger Safety
...Additional Safety Precautions . 35
.........Protecting Small Children . 37
...........Protecting Larger Children . 45
...Additional Safety Precautions . 48
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Important Safety Precautions
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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. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see pages ).
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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 every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical f ailure 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 Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Seat Belt Tensioners
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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.
. In fact, some safety
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 a light on the instrument panel 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.
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Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your 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 Safety 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
for more information on how
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your front airbags work).
Your vehicle 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
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your side airbags work).
Your vehicle also 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 impact (see page for
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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 off er no protection in rear impacts, or minor f rontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards.
their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous f orce. 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.
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To do
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 saf ety.
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.
Protecting Adults and Teens
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Introduction Adjust the Front Seats
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.
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or ride in the front.
Locking the doors also helps prevent
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guidelines on how to properly protect inf ants, small children, and
an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a
stop. 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
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monitor indicator works.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain f ull control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible. Your vehicle has a door monitor indicator on the
instrument panel to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is not tightly closed.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
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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 in and out (see page
). Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
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If you cannot get f ar enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.
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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.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position.
See page for how to adjust the front seats.
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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, 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 for how to adjust the
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seat-backs.
Adjust the driver’s head restraint so the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint.
Have passengers with adjustable head restraints adjust their 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 for how to adjust the
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Fasten and Position the Seat
5. 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 f its 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 forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.
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RELEASE BUTTONS
The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).
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.
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Maintain a Proper Sitting
6. Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off .
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
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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 a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.
When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a 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.If you are pregnant, the best way to
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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 comf ort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of thebeltandincreasethechanceof 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 f ront airbag covers.
Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interf ere 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 f ront door.
If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cupholderorotherhardobject attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
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Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt
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.
The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) before fastening your belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash.
If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.
If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will f lash again at regular intervals.
The lap and 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, push 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
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restrain your body.
The seat belts in all positions except the driver’s have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).
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If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.
To deactivate the locking mechanism, 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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For added protection, the f ront seat 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 place.
The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, andtheyshouldactivateinany collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation.
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.
When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.
Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out f ully and look f or frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Honda provides a lif etime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See
Honda Warranty Information
your booklet for 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.
For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page .216
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
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Airbag System Components
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.’’
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
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Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ).
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Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, or side impact in models with side airbags.
Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and automatically turn the airbag off (see page
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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 is in ON (II).
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 ).
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Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash.
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
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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.
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the f ront 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.
After inflating, the front airbags will 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.
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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.
Dual-Threshold Airbags
Your front airbags are also dual­threshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether or not the occupant is wearing a seat belt.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
not latched
the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.
It 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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How Your Side Airbags Work
If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.
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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
To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, this system is designed to shut of f the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side airbag deployment path.
Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.
Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.
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If the side airbag of f indicator comes on (see page ), have the
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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 deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag 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.
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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Driver and Passenger Safety
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How the SRS Indicator Works How the Side Airbag Off
The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.
Indicator Works
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tensioners.
airbag has been automatically shut When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), this indicator will come on briefly then go out. 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:
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems 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.
off. It does mean there is a
problem with your side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
briefly and go out (see page ). If it
doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on
while driving without a passenger in
the front seat, have the system
checked.
not
If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.
If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.
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This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side
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Airbag Service
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 inf lates.
Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. If a front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by your dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.
Take your vehicle to an authorized your 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 and the front passenger’s weight sensors to make sure they are operating properly.
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