Honda Accord Sedan 1994 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................31
Instrume
Comfort and Convenience Features ...............................................................................................69
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................101
What gasoline to use, how to break
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................111
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................131
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................179
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................187
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................211
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................221
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................227
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
r vehicle to the dealer.
d how to handle them.
Introduction
Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1994 Honda Accord was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving
pleasure.
To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many
conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep
your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.
Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car
if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.
Several warranties protect your Honda. We suggest you read the warranty booklets carefully to fully understand the
coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.
When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially-trained
in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your
satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Preface
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please
read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and
one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These mean:
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.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what
you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Preface
You will also see another important
symbol:
NOTICE
Your Honda or other property can be
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important
information about occupant protection. It shows how to use seat belts
properly. It explains the Supplemental Restraint System. And it
gives useful information about how
to protect infants and children in
your car.
Your Occupant Protection System.. 4
The Seat Belt System and How It
Works..........................................5
Why Wear Seat Belts.................... 5
Important Safety Reminders........ 5
Seat Belt System Components..... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt......................... 6
Lap Belt........................................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts Properly........ 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 10
Supplemental Restraint System..... 11
Important Safety Reminder........ 12
How the Driver's Airbag
Works........................................ 13
How the Passenger's Airbag
Works........................................ 14
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 15
System Service............................. 15
System Service Precautions....... 16
Additional Safety Information........ 17
Seat-back Position........................ 17
Head Restraint Position.............. 17
Door Locks................................... 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 18
Driving with Pets......................... 18
Child Safety...................................... 19
Where Should Children Sit?....... 19
Important Safety Reminders...... 20
General Guidelines
for Restraining Children
Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 21
Restraining
an Infant Who Weighs
Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs).......... 21
Restraining
a Child Who Weighs Between
9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs)..... 22
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 23
Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip.. 23
Using Child Restraints
with Tethers............................. 24
Storing a Child Seat..................... 25
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 26
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 27
Safety Labels.................................... 28
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your Occupant Protection System
Your Honda is equipped with seat
belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your
passenger during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important
part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash.
For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your Accord has a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and
a front seat passenger.
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Two indicator lights are also part of
your safety system. One reminds you
to make sure you and your
passengers wear seat belts. The
other alerts you to a possible
problem with your supplemental
restraint system (see page 15 ).
The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also play a role in occupant
safety. For example, reclining the
seat-back can decrease the effectiveness of your seat belt. Head
restraints can help protect your neck
and head, especially during rear-end
impacts. Door locks help keep your
doors from being accidentally
opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from
your occupant protection system,
check the following before you drive
away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a
seat belt properly (see page 7 ).
Infants and small children are
properly secured in child safety
seats (see page 19 ).
All doors are closed and locked
(see page 18).
Seat-backs are upright and head
restraints are properly adjusted
(see pages 17 and 57).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash or sudden
stop (see page 18).
By following these guidelines, you
can reduce injuries to yourself and
your passengers in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that
no safety system can prevent all
injuries or deaths that can occur in
severe crashes.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing
them properly, is fundamental to
your safety and the safety of your
passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop,
seat belts can help keep you from
being thrown against the inside of
the car, against other occupants, or
out of
the
car.
Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash.
But, in most cases, seat belts reduce
your chance of serious injury. They
can even save your life. That is why
many states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the
chance of being killed or seriously
hurt in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers
always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults
and larger children. All infants and
small children must be properly
restrained in child safety seats (see
page 19).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a
seat belt to protect herself and her
unborn child (see page 10).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of
a lap/shoulder belt under your arm
or behind your back. This could
increase the chance of serious
injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or
other accessories on seat belts. They
can reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and increase the chance of
injury.
Driver and Passenger Safety
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all five
seating positions. The front seats
and the outside positions of the rear
seat have lap/shoulder belts. The
center position of the rear seat has a
lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes a
light on the instrument panel to
remind you to fasten your seat belt,
and to make sure your passengers
fasten theirs. This light comes on
when you turn on the ignition if you
have not fastened your seat belt. A
beeper also sounds for several
seconds (see page 34).
The following pages cover more
about the seat belt components and
how they work.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
This style of seat belt has a single
belt that goes over your shoulder,
across your chest, and across your
hips.
Each lap/shoulder belt has an
emergency locking retractor. In
normal driving, the retractor lets you
move freely in your seat while it
keeps some tension on the belt.
During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body.
Lap Belt
The lap belt has one manuallyadjusted belt that fits across the hips.
It is similar to safety belts used in
airplanes.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Wearing Seat Belts Properly
You can increase the effectiveness of
your seat belts if you take a little
time to read the following pages and
make sure you know how to wear
seat belts properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers
always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on a front seat belt,
be sure your seat is adjusted forward
or backward to a good driving or
riding position and the back of your
seat is upright (see page 54).
1. Pull the latch plate across your
body and insert it into the buckle.
Tug on the belt to make sure the
latch is securely locked.
2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt
as low as possible across your hips,
not across your stomach. This lets
your strong pelvic bones take the
force of a crash.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the
belt to remove any slack. Make
sure the belt goes over your
collarbone and across your chest.
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5. If the belt crosses your neck, you
need to adjust the belt anchor
height or your seating position.
Front seats:
Adjust the belt anchor by squeezing the two buttons and sliding the
anchor downward (it has four positions) .
Rear seat:
Move toward the center of the
seat until the belt fits over your
collarbone.
To unlatch the seat belt, push the
red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. If the belt doesn't
retract easily, pull it out and check
for twists or kinks.
Wearing the Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
1. Pull the latch plate across your
hips and insert it into the buckle
marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold the
latch plate at a right angle and pull
to extend the belt. Insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
2. Position the belt as low as possible
across your hips and pelvic bones,
not across your stomach. Pull the
loose end of the belt to adjust for a
snug but comfortable fit.
To unlatch the belt, push the red
PRESS button on the buckle.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
Advice for Pregnant Women
Protecting the mother is the best
way to protect her unborn child.
Therefore, a pregnant woman should
wear a properly-positioned seat belt
whenever she drives or rides in a car.
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If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat
belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see page
7).
Each time you have a check-up, ask
your doctor if it's okay for you to
drive and how you should position a
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the lap/shoulder belts retract easily.
Any belt not in good condition or not
working properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
have your dealer replace the belt and
inspect the anchors for damage.
For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page 184 .
Supplemental Restraint System
Your Honda is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) to help protect your head and
chest during a severe frontal
collision. This system does not replace
your seat belt. It supplements, or adds
to, the protection offered by your
seat belt.
The system also includes a front
passenger's airbag.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even if you
have airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers
always wear seat belts and wear
them properly.
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
SENSORS
INDICATOR
CONTROL
UNIT
The main components in your SRS
are:
One airbag in the steering wheel
for the driver and another in the
dashboard for the passenger.
A diagnostic system that, when
the ignition is ON (II), continually
monitors the sensors, control unit,
airbag activator, and all related
wiring.
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Supplemental Restraint System
An indicator light to warn you of a
possible problem with the system.
Emergency power backup in case
your car's electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
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Important Safety Reminder
Frontal collision range
Even with an airbag, you need to
wear a seat belt. The reasons are:
Airbags only inflate in severe
frontal collisions. They offer no
protection in rear impacts, side
impacts, rollovers, or moderate
frontal collisions.
An airbag inflates and deflates
very quickly. It cannot protect you
during any additional impacts that
can occur during a crash.
A seat belt helps keep you in the
proper position when an airbag
inflates. An airbag opens with
considerable force and can hurt
you if you are not in the proper
position.
Supplemental Restraint System
How the Driver's Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your airbag will instantly
inflate to help protect your head and
chest.
When the airbag inflates, you may
hear a fairly loud noise and you
might see smoke or powder. This is
normal; it is caused by the inflation
of the airbag.
To do its job, the airbag inflates with
considerable force. So, while it can
reduce serious injuries and even save
your life, the airbag might cause
some facial abrasions or other
injuries. For this reason, you should
always sit as far back from the
steering wheel as comfortable while
still maintaining control.
After the bag completely inflates, it
immediately starts deflating so it
won't interfere with your visibility,
ability to steer, or ability to operate
other controls. The total time for
inflation and deflation takes less than
one-tenth of a second. You may not
even be aware that the airbag has
been fully inflated.
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Supplemental Restraint System
The airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel. For your safety,
do not attach any items to the
steering wheel. They could interfere
with the proper operation of the
airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they
could be propelled inside the car and
hurt someone.
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How the Passenger's Airbag
Works
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, the passenger's airbag will
inflate at the same time as the driver's
airbag.
This airbag is quite large and inflates
with considerable force. It can
seriously hurt a front seat passenger
who is not in the proper position and
wearing the seat belt properly. Front
seat passenger's should move the
seat as far back as practical and sit
well back in the seat.
Because of the airbag, we strongly
recommend that you do not put an
infant seat in the front passenger's
seat. If the airbag inflates, it can
dislodge the infant seat and seriously
injure the infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the front
passenger's seat, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger's bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained.
Supplemental Restraint System
The passenger's airbag is stored
near the top of the dashboard, under
a lid marked SRS. Do not place any
objects on top of this lid. If the airbag
inflates, those objects can be
propelled inside the car and possibly
hurt someone.
SRS
The purpose of the SRS light on your
instrument panel is to alert you of a
potential problem with your supplemental restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on when
The light stays on after the engine
The light comes on or flashes
How the SRS Indicator
Light Works
you turn the ignition ON (II).
starts.
while you are driving.
System Service
Your supplemental restraint system
is virtually maintenance-free. There
are no parts you can safely service.
You must have the system serviced
by an authorized Honda dealer:
If your airbag ever inflates. The
airbag must be replaced. Do not
try to remove or discard the airbag
by yourself. This must be done by
a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts
you of a problem. Have the
supplemental restraint system
checked as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the airbags might not
inflate when you need it.
When the car is ten years old.
Have the dealer inspect the
system. The production date is on
the driver's door jamb for your
convenience.
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Supplemental Restraint System
System Service Precautions
Do not modify your steering wheel
or any other part of the supplemental
restraint system. Modifications could
make the system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system's
components or wiring. This could
cause the airbags to inflate inadvertently, possibly injuring someone
very seriously.
Tell anyone who works on your car
that you have a supplemental
restraint system. Failure to follow
the procedures and precautions in
the official Honda service manual
could result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
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Scrapping an entire car that has an
uninflated airbag can be dangerous.
Get assistance from a Honda dealer
if your car must be scrapped.
If you sell your car, please be sure to
tell the new owner that the car has a
supplemental restraint system. Alert
them to the information and
precautions in this part of the owner's
manual.
Additional Safety Information
The seat belts and airbags are obviously important parts of your occupant protection system.
In addition, you should know that
sitting upright, adjusting the head
restraint properly, locking the doors,
and stowing things properly can also
increase your safety and possibly
even save your life.
Seat-back Position
The seat-backs should be in an
upright position for you and your
passengers to get the most protection from the seat belts.
If you recline a seat-back, you reduce
the protective capability of your seat
belt. The farther a seat-back is
reclined, the greater the risk that
you will slide under the belt in a
severe crash and be very seriously
injured.
For information on how to adjust the
seat-back, see page 54.
Head Restraint Position
Head restraints can help protect you
from whiplash and other injuries. For
the best protection, adjust the top of
the restraint so it is even with the
tops of your ears, or as high as possible. For instructions on adjusting the
head restraints, see page 56.
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Additional Safety Information
Door Locks
It is not safe to leave your car doors
unlocked. A passenger, especially a
child, could open a door and accidentally fall out Also, there is a
greater chance of being thrown out
of the car during a crash when the
doors are not locked.
Storing Cargo Safely
Before you drive, make sure you
first securely store or tie clown any
items that could be thrown around
the car and hurt someone, or
interfere with your ability to operate
the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your view
and they could be thrown about the
car in a crash.
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Be sure to keep compartment doors
closed when the car is moving. If a
passenger hits the door of an open
glove box, for example, he could
injure his knees.
For information on loading cargo,
see page 110.
Driving with Pets
Loose pets can be a hazard while you
are driving. An unrestrained pet can
interfere with your ability to drive
the car. In a crash or sudden stop,
loose pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the car and hurt you or
your passengers. It is also for their
safety that pets should be properly
restrained in your car.
The recommended way to restrain a
medium-sized or larger dog is with a
special traveling harness. This harness can be secured to the rear seat
with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are
available at pet stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small
animal will be safest in a pet carrier
with rigid sides. Choose a style that
allows you to secure it to the car's
seat by routing a seat belt through
the carrier's handle.
For further information, contact your
veterinarian or local animal protection society.
An infant or child who is not properly
restrained can be killed or seriously
injured in a crash.
Be sure any child too small for seat
belts is properly secured in a child
restraint.
Child Safety
Where Should Children Sit?
According to accident statistics,
children of all sizes and ages are
safer when they are properly
restrained in the rear seat rather
than the front seat.
We recommend that, whenever
possible, you secure your child's
infant or toddler seat in the center
position of the rear seat with the lap
belt.
Children depend on adults to protect
them. To help make sure we do,
every state and Canadian province
has laws requiring infants and young
children to be properly restrained
whenever they ride in a car.
For cars with a passenger airbag, we
strongly recommend that you do not
put an infant seat in the front
passenger seat. If the airbag inflates,
it can hit the seat with great force.
The infant seat can be dislodged and
the baby seriously injured.
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Child Safety
If a toddler seat is used in the front
seat of a car equipped with a
passenger's airbag, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger's bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained.
We also recommend that any child
who is too large to use an infant or
toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat. The
child should then wear the lap/
shoulder belt properly for protection.
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Important Safety Reminders
Never hold a baby or child on your
lap when riding in a car. If you are
wearing your seat belt, the violent
forces created during a crash will
tear the child from your arms. The
child could be seriously hurt or killed.
If you are holding a child and not
wearing a seat belt in a crash, you
could crush the child against the car's
interior.
Never put your seat belt over
yourself and a child. During a crash,
the belt could press deep into the
child, causing serious internal
injuries.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
If you are driving with small children
in the car, you should use the
childproof door locks to prevent
them from opening the rear doors
(see page 52).
Child Safety
General Guidelines for
Restraining Children Under 18
kg (40 Ibs)
Use an approved child seat. The seat
must meet Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on
the box and seat.
Use a seat of the right size. Make sure
the seat fits your child. Check the
seat manufacturer's instructions and
labels for height and weight limits.
Secure the child seat to the car. All
approved child seats are designed to
be secured to the car seat by the lap
belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt. A child whose seat is
not properly secured to the car can
be endangered in a crash.
To properly route a seat belt through
a child seat, follow the seat maker's
instructions. If you use a lap/
shoulder belt, be sure you install a
locking clip on the belt (see page 23).
Secure the child in the child seat. Make
sure the infant or child is firmly
secured to the child seat. Use the
straps provided, and carefully follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
Restraining an Infant Who
Weighs Less Than 9 kg
(20 Ibs)
An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs)
must be restrained in an infant seat
or a convertible seat designed for a
baby. Because infants must ride in a
reclining position, be sure the infant
seat always faces the REAR of the
car as shown.
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Child Safety
We recommend that, whenever
possible, you put the infant seat in
the center position of the rear seat
and secure it to the car with the lap
belt.
If you decide to put an infant seat in
any other seating position, you must
use a locking clip on the car's lap/
shoulder belt (see page 23 ).
We strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger's seat. In a severe frontal
collision, the inflating airbag can hit
the infant seat with considerable
force. The infant seat can be
dislodged, causing serious injury to
the infant.
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Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40
Ibs)
Toddler seats are designed for
children who weigh between 9 and
18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).
The preferred place to put a toddler
seat is in the center position of the
rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to
secure the seat to the car.
If you decide to put a toddler seat in
any other seating position, you must
use a locking clip on the car's lap/
shoulder belt (see page 23).
If a toddler seat is used in the front
seat of a car equipped with a
passenger's airbag, the vehicle seat
should be moved as far back as
possible. If the passenger's bag
inflates, it could seriously hurt a
toddler who is not in the proper
position or properly restrained.
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Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)
We recommend that, whenever
possible, a child who has outgrown a
toddler seat ride in one of the
outside positions of the rear seat and
use a lap/shoulder belt.
Put the seat belt on your child and
check its fit. The shoulder belt
should fit over the collarbone and
across the chest. The lap belt should
sit low on your child's hips, not
across the stomach.
If the shoulder belt crosses the neck,
have your child move toward the
center of the rear seat until the belt
fits properly. If the belt still crosses
the child's neck, you should use a
booster seat.
Several styles of booster seats are
available. We recommend a design
that allows the child to use the car's
lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow
the booster seat manufacturer's
instructions.
Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip
Always use a seat belt locking clip
when you secure a child seat to your
car with a lap/shoulder belt. This
helps prevent the seat from shifting
position or overturning.
A locking clip is usually included
with the child seat. If you need a clip,
contact the seat's manufacturer or a
store that sells child restraints.
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Child Safety
To install a locking clip, do the
following:
1. Place the child restraint in the
desired position. Route the lap/
shoulder belt through the restraint
according to the seat manufacturer's instructions.
2. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Pull on the shoulder part
of the belt to make sure there is
no slack in the lap portion.
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the
latch plate. Pinch both parts of the
belt together so they won't slip
through the latch plate. Unbuckle
the seat belt.
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4. Install the locking clip as shown.
Position the clip as close as
possible to the latch plate.
5. Insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Push and pull on the child
seat to verify that it is held firmly
in place. If it is not, repeat these
steps until the restraint is secure.
Using Child Restraints with
Tethers
Your Honda has three attachment
points for tether-style child seat.
They are located on the rear shelf.
U.S. Models
Use the dimensions in the illustration to locate either of the outside
attachment points you want to use.
Cut a 22 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
hole in the rear shelf.
Child Safety
Canadian Models
Select the attachment point you want
to use and remove the plug with a
small flat-tipped screwdriver or
fingernail file.
Install the tether hardware that came
with the child seat.
Tighten to:
22 N.m (2.2 kg-m,16 Ib-ft)
If you are not sure how to install the
bracket, have it installed by your
Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and
mounting hardware, you can obtain
them by writing to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Canadian Cars
TOOTHED WASHER
The anchor plate and mounting
hardware for a top tether are
supplied with the car. When
installing, make sure the toothed
washer is on the bottom of the bolt.
The supplied anchor plate is
designed only for mounting a child
restraint. Do not use it for any other
purpose.
Storing a Child Seat
When you are not using an infant
seat or other child restraint, either
remove it or make sure it is properly
secured so it cannot be thrown
around the car during a crash.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Alcohol and Drugs
Driving a car requires your full attention and alertness. Traffic conditions change rapidly. You must be
able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol
or drugs directly affect your alert-
ness and ability to react. Even prescription and non-prescription medicines can have this effect.
There are laws that deal with
drunken driving. These laws define
how much alcohol it takes in your
system to be legally "drunk." However, your judgment and reaction
time get worse with every drink—
even the first one.
Driver and Passenger Safety
The safest thing you can do is never
drink and drive. This can be done if
you plan ahead. If you know you are
going to be drinking, make plans to
ride with a friend who will not be
drinking.
What if you find that you've been
drinking and cannot get a ride from a
friend? Find alternative transpor-
tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many
communities have transportation
services devoted to shuttling people
who have been drinking.
If you have no choice but to drive,
stop drinking and give yourself lots
of time to sober up. Time is the only
thing that can make you sober.
Things like coffee or a cold shower
don't speed up the process.
If you see friends trying to get
behind the wheel after drinking, stop
them. Drive them yourself or
arrange other transportation. If you
think you are interfering, remember
that your interference will keep them
from sharing the road with you.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your car's exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that
may have damaged the underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and can 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
car out of the garage.
With the trunk lid open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car's
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown in the next column.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Push the
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
button.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully
and don't remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.
BATTERY
Driver and Passenger Safety
RADIATOR CAP
Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 32
Indicator Lights................................ 33
Gauges.............................................. 37
Speedometer................................ 37
Tachometer.................................. 37
Odometer...................................... 37
Trip Meter.................................... 37
Temperature Gauge.................... 38
Fuel Gauge................................... 38
Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 38
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 39
Headlights.................................... 40
Daytime Running Lights............. 40
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 41
Turn Signals................................. 41
Windshield Wipers...................... 42
Windshield Washers................... 43
Hazard Warning........................... 43
Rear Window Defogger.............. 43
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 44
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 46
Cruise Control.............................. 46
Horn.............................................. 49
Keys and Locks................................ 49
Keys............................................... 49
Ignition Switch............................. 50
Power Door Locks....................... 51
Childproof Door Locks............... 52
Trunk............................................52
Glove Box..................................... 53
Seat Adjustments............................. 54
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 54
Driver's Seat Power Height
Adjustment............................... 55
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 55
Head Restraints........................... 56
Folding Rear Seat........................ 56
Rear Seat Armrest....................... 58
Power Windows............................... 59
Moonroof.......................................... 60
Sunshade....................................... 61
Mirrors.............................................. 61
Manual Door Mirrors.................. 62
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 62
Parking Brake..................................63
Digital Clock..................................... 64
Beverage Holder.............................. 65
Console Compartment.................... 65
Coin Box........................................... 66
Vanity Mirror................................... 66
Cigarette Lighter............................. 66
Ashtrays............................................ 67
Interior Lights.................................. 68
Courtesy Lights............................... 68
Instruments and Controls
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