Honda Civic 2010 Car Owners Manual

Index

A B

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

...Accessories and Modif ications . 247

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 80

.............Accessory Power Socket . 108

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

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 291

...............................Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21

...Airbags, Additional Information . 21 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

..........AdvancedAirbagSystem .26

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

How the Passenger Airbag Off

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

How the Side Airbag Off

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

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 29

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 27

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 29

........................SRS Components . 21

..............Air Conditioning System . 110

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 315

Anti-theft Steering Column

Shift Lever Position

......................................Antifreeze . 294

...............................Indicator . 60, 266

...................................Operation . 266

..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 206

..............................................Lock . 80

............................................Armrest . 97

................................Audio System . 114

.....Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83

.........................Auto Door Locking . 83

.....................Auto Door Unlocking . 85

...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19

.............Automatic Speed Control . 209

..............Automatic Transmission . 260

..........................Capacity, Fluid . 355

...............Checking Fluid Level . 298

.......................................Shifting . 260

...............................Indicators . 260

................Shift Lever Positions . 261

....................Shift Lock Release . 263

......................Auxiliary Input Jack . 205

Battery

Charging System

....................................Belts,Seat .8,18

Bluetooth

Brakes

HandsFreeLink . 212

...........................................Fluid . 300

.......................................Parking . 105

...........................Indicator . 65, 339

............................Jump Starting . 334

..............................Maintenance . 322

............................Specifications . 356

..............................Before Driving . 237

.........................Beverage Holders . 108

........

...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 266

.............Break-in, New Linings . 238

....................Bulb Replacement . 305

.................Pad Wear Indicators . 265

.................System Indicator . 59, 341

.............................Braking System . 265

.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 238

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 75

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INDEX

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Bulb Replacement

..........................Back-up Lights . 305

..............................Brake Lights . 305

........Front Side Marker Lights . 304

.........Front Turn Signal Lights . 304

.........................Headlights . 302, 303

.........High-mount Brake Light . 307

..........................Parking Lights . 304

.........Rear Side Marker Lights . 305

..........Rear Turn Signal Lights . 305

............................Specifications . 355

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 302

.........................................Card, PC . 171

............................Capacities Chart . 355

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

.............................Carrying Cargo . 249

.............CAUTION, Explanation of . iii

..............................CD Player . 125, 162

..................................Ceiling Light . 105

........................Certification Label . 352

............................................Chains . 321

....................Changing a Flat Tire . 327

Changing Oil

........................................How to . 292

......................................When to . 281

...Charging System Indicator . 65, 339

..............Check Fuel Cap Message . 69

............Checklist, Before Driving . 255

.....................................Child Safety . 33

Child Seats

.............LATCH Anchor System . 42

...........................Lower Anchors . 42

................Tether Anchor Points . 45

..................Childproof Door Locks . 82

.........................Clock, Setting the . 207

...................................Clutch Fluid . 301

........................CO in the Exhaust . 363

............Cold Weather, Starting in . 256

..............................Compact Spare . 326

.................Console Compartment . 108

.................Consumer Information . 370

.............Controls, Instruments and . 55

Coolant

........................................Adding . 294

....................................Checking . 243

.........................Proper Solution . 294

...................Temperature Gauge . 70

Crankcase Emissions Control

........................................System . 363

............Cruise Control Operation . 209

....Customer Service Information . 370

...............DANGER, Explanation of . iii

...................................Dashboard . 3, 56

................Daytime Running Lights . 74

.........Defects, Reporting Safety . 372

........................Defog and Defrost . 113

................Defogger, Rear Window . 76

..............Defrosting the Windows . 113

....................................Dimensions . 354

...............Dimming the Headlights . 73

Dipstick

..........Automatic Transmission . 298

..................................Engine Oil . 241

..........................Directional Signals . 73

Disc Brake Pad Wear

...................................Indicators . 265

............................Disc Player . 125, 162

..................Display Change Button . 66

.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 294

Index

Doors

Downshifting, Manual

.............................Transmission . 257

...........................................Driving . 253

....................................Economy . 244

..................................Guidelines . 254

..............................Economy, Fuel . 244

.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83

.....................Auto Door Locking . 83

.................Auto Door Unlocking . 85

..............Locking and Unlocking . 81

......................Power Door Locks . 82

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........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357

...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5

..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 310

............Emergencies on the Road . 325

.............Battery, Jump Starting . 334

...........Brake System Indicator . 341

................Changing a Flat Tire . 327

.....Charging System Indicator . 339

..................Checking the Fuses . 342

.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 339

...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 340

..................Overheated Engine . 337

.........................Emergency Brake . 105

......................Emergency Flashers . 76

......................Emergency Towing . 348

............Emergency Trunk Opener . 89

.......................Emissions Controls . 363

........................Emissions Testing . 366

Engine

......Engine Speed Limiter . 259, 262

Malfunction Indicator

......................................Lamp . 340

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 339

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 290

...............................Overheating . 337

............................Specifications . 354

.......................................Starting . 256

......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 238

...............................Exhaust Fumes . 51

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

........................................Belts by . 16

...................................Fan, Interior . 110

....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70

.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 363

.........................................Features . 109

....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 239

Filters

.........................Dust and Pollen . 310

...............................................Oil . 292

5-speed Manual Transmission

...............Checking Fluid Level . 299

................................Shifting the . 257

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76

...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 327

Fluids

..........Automatic Transmission . 298

..........................................Brake . 300

.........................................Clutch . 301

...................................Locations . 288

..............Manual Transmission . 299

..........................Power Steering . 301

..................Windshield Washer . 297

FM Stereo Radio

...................................Reception . 199

........................................Fog Lights . 74

...........................Folding Rear Seat . 97

..........................Four-way Flashers . 76

..............................Front Airbags . 9, 24

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INDEX

III

.................................................Fuel . 238

......................Fill Door and Cap . 239

...........................................Gauge . 70

................Octane Requirement . 238

...............................Oxygenated . 238

........................Reserve Indicator . 64

........................Tank, Filling the . 239

.....................Fuses, Checking the . 342

...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 244

.........................................Gasoline . 238

...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64

...........................................Gauge . 70

................Octane Requirement . 238

........................Tank, Filling the . 239

................Gas Station Procedures . 239

Gauges

...Engine Coolant Temperature . 70

...............................................Fuel . 70

Gearshift Lever Positions

..........Automatic Transmission . 260

..............Manual Transmission . 257

......................................Glove Box . 108

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 302

...........................HandsFreeLink

. 212

..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 76

Headlights

........................................Aiming . 302

............Daytime Running Lights . 74

..................High Beam Indicator . 61

........................Reminder Beeper . 73

........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 302

...................................Turning on . 73

..............................Head Restraints . 94

.............................Heated Mirrors . 104

.....................Heating and Cooling . 110

.............High Altitude, Starting at . 256

.................High-Low Beam Switch . 73

..............High-mount Brake Light . 307

.......................Hood, Opening the . 240

..............................................Horn .4,71

...Identification Number, Vehicle . 352

Ignition

..............................................Keys . 78

...........................................Switch . 80

............Timing Control System . 364

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

.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59

...............................Infant Restraint . 38

Infant Seats

.............LATCH Anchor System . 42

...........................Lower Anchors . 42

................Tether Anchor Points . 45

Inflation, Recommended Tire

...................................Pressures . 315

........................Information Display . 67

.................................Inside Mirror . 103

.............................Inspection, Tire . 316

............................Instrument Panel . 57

................Instrument Panel Lights . 59

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 75

..............Instruments and Controls . 55

...............................Interior Lights . 105

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

.......................................iPod

. 133, 184

.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 328

.......................................Jack, Tire . 327

Index

................................Jump Starting . 334

..................................................Keys . 78

.......................Label, Certif ication . 352

.................Lane Change, Signaling . 73

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19

.................LATCH Anchor System . 42

Lights

....................Bulb Replacement . 302

.......................................Indicator . 59

.........................................Parking . 73

..................................Turn Signal . 73

....................................Load Limits . 250

Locks

............................Fuel Fill Door . 239

.................................Power Door . 82

...........................................Trunk . 88

........................Low Coolant Level . 243

.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 64

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80

.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 80

................................Lower Anchors . 42

Low Tire Pressure

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.............................Indicator . 63, 270

..................................Maintenance . 279

................................Minder . 281-287

..........................................Safety . 280

...............................Meters, Gauges . 66

.......................................Moonroof . 102

...........................MP3/WMA . 126, 163

...Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 257

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 339

...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 355

.........................Minder Indicator . 65

...Owner Maintenance Checks . 286

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 340

...................Manual Transmission . 257

........Manual Transmission Fluid . 299

...................Methanol in Gasoline . 238

........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 104

...................Neutral Gear Position . 261

..................New Vehicle Break-in . 238

.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 258

.........................................Odometer . 67

...............................Odometer, Trip . 68

Oil

........................Change, How to . 292

......................Change, When to . 281

......................Checking Engine . 241

..............Pressure Indicator . 65, 339

Onboard Refueling Vapor

....................................Recovery . 363

............................Outside Mirrors . 104

....................Overheating, Engine . 337

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 238

...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i

...............Numbers, Identification . 352

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 238

.......Selecting Proper Viscosity . 290

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80

....Outside Temperature Indicator . 68

....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 286

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INDEX

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..................................Safety Belts . 8, 18

.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 372

.................................Safety Features . 7

...........................................Airbags . 9

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 52

..............................Safety Messages . iii

.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 18

...............Additional Information . 18

Automatic Seat Belt

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

................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19

........................Maintenance . 20, 309

Reminder Light and

................................Beeper . 18, 59

...................Radiator Overheating . 337

.............Radio/CD Sound System . 115

Radio/CD/PC Card Sound

........................................System . 149

...........................Readiness Codes . 340

Rear Lights, Bulb

.......................Replacement . 305-307

..........................Rear Seat, Folding . 97

..........................Rear View Mirror . 103

.................Rear Window Def ogger . 76

...............Reclining the Seat Backs . 93

.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 258

.............................Reminder Lights . 59

................Remote Audio Controls . 204

.......................Remote Transmitter . 90

Replacement Information

..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 310

................Engine Oil and Filter . 292

..........................................Fuses . 342

................................Light Bulbs . 302

................Maintenance Minder . 281

...........................................Tires . 319

.............................Wiper Blades . 311

Replacing Seat Belts After a

............................................Crash . 20

..........Reporting Safety Defects . 372

Reserve Tank, Engine

...............................Coolant . 243, 294

...............................Restraint, Child . 33

..................Reverse Gear Position . 261

................................Rotation, Tire . 318

..............Panel Brightness Control . 75

........................Park Gear Position . 261

...........................................Parking . 264

...............................Parking Brake . 105

Parking Brake and Brake

.................System Indicator . 59, 341

.................................Parking Lights . 73

..Parking Over Things that Burn . 365

.............................PGM-FI System . 364

........................Playing a Disc . 125, 162

.........................Playing a PC Card . 171

..................Playing the Radio . 116, 149

.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16

........................Protecting Children . 33

.....................General Guidelines . 33

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

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

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

Index

Seat Belts

...................System Components . 18

........................Seats, Adjusting the . 93

............................Security System . 208

...............................Serial Number . 352

...........................Service Intervals . 281

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...........................Service Manual . 373

..........................Setting the Clock . 207

........................Shift Lock Release . 263

................................Side Airbags . 9, 27

..........................Off Indicator . 30, 60

..................Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 29

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

.......................Replacement . 304-305

...............................Signaling Turns . 73

.....................................Snow Tires . 321

................................Sound System . 114

Spare Tire

......................................Inflating . 326

............................Specifications . 356

....................Specifications Charts . 354

................................Speed Control . 209

...............Use During Pregnancy . 16

...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14

.........Service Station Procedures . 239

...Shift Lever Position Indicators . 260

Speed-sensitive Volume

.......Compensation (SVC) . 119, 160

.......................................Spotlights . 106

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

How the Passenger Airbag Off

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

How the Side Airbag Off

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

How the SRS Indicator

.......................................Works . 29

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 29

........................SRS Components . 21

.............................SRS Indicator . 29, 60

.......................Starting the Engine . 256

In Cold Weather at High

..................................Altitude . 256

................With a Dead Battery . 334

..........SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21

...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

..........AdvancedAirbagSystem .26

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 27

....START (Ignition Key Position) . 80

........Steam Coming f rom Engine . 337

Steering Wheel

..................................Adjustment . 77

.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 80

...................Stereo Sound System . 114

....................Storing Your Vehicle . 324

Supplemental Restraint

..................................System .9,21

......................................Servicing . 31

.........................SRS Indicator . 29, 60

...................System Components . 21

.........................................SVC . 119, 160

..................................Synthetic Oil . 291

Taillights, Changing

...................................Bulbs . 305-306

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 325

INDEX

CONTINUED

VII

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Technical Descriptions

....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357

.....Emissions Control Systems . 363

....................Emissions Testing . 366

.....................Oxygenated Fuels . 238

Three Way Catalytic

...............................Converter . 364

.................................Tire Labeling . 359

.......................Temperature Gauge . 70

.....................Tether Anchor Points . 45

............................Theft Protection . 208

..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 365

..........................Time, Setting the . 207

....................................Tire Chains . 321

.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 327

.........................Tire Information . 357

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

................................(TPMS) . 270

.............................Indicator . 63, 271

Required Federal

..........................Explanation . 361

...............................................Tires . 314

..............................Air Pressure . 315

.........................Checking Wear . 316

..........................Compact Spare . 326

....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357

..................High Speed Driving . 316

......................................Inflation . 314

..................................Inspection . 316

..............................Maintenance . 318

...................................Replacing . 319

......................................Rotating . 318

................................Service Life . 317

...........................................Snow . 321

....................Specifications . 320, 356

................................Tire Chains . 321

...................Tools, Tire Changing . 327

Towing

.....................................A Trailer . 273

..................Emergency Towing . 348

...........................Traction Devices . 321

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

..............................Automatic . 298

Checking Fluid Level,

...................................Manual . 299

..................Fluid Selection . 298, 299

..............Identification Number . 352

.............Shifting the Automatic . 260

..................Shifting the Manual . 257

...................................Treadwear . 357

.......................................Trip Meter . 68

................................................Trunk . 88

........................................Opening . 88

...................Open Monitor Light . 61

....................................Turn Signals . 73

Unexpected, Taking Care

..........................................of the . 325

..Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 357

........................Unleaded Gasoline . 238

USB Adapter

..................Cable . 135, 144, 186, 194

.USB Flash Memory Device . 141, 191

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 294

................................Vanity Mirror . 107

.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 250

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 354

....Vehicle Identification Number . 352

.............................Vehicle Storage . 324

.................................................VIN . 352

..................................Viscosity, Oil . 291

Index

VIII

Index

Vehicle Stability Assist

) System . 268

.....................(VSA

..................................Off Switch . 269

.................System Indicator . 62, 268

....................Warranty Coverages . 371

Washer, Windshield

.......................................Indicator . 64

.....................................Operation . 72

.............................................Wheel . 313

..........................Compact Spare . 326

...............................Nut Wrench . 328

Windows

...........................Rear, Defogger . 76

Windshield

.......................................Cleaning . 72

...................................Defroster . 113

............Activation Indicator . 62, 268

............WARNING, Explanation of . iii

.........Warning Labels, Location of . 52

........Checking the Fluid Level . 297

...............Adjusting the Steering . 77

............Alignment and Balance . 318

................Operating the Power . 101

.......................................Washers . 72

Wipers, Windshield

.....................................Operation . 72

............................Worn Tires . 316, 317

.............................XM Radio . 120, 153

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:U.S. only

.......................Changing Blades . 311

.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 348

INDEX

This owner’s manual covers all models of the Civic 4-door. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The inf ormation and specifications included in this publication were in effect 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.

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

Owner’s Identification

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Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

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

California Proposition 65 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 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 inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. 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.

Introduction

WARNING:

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

AFewWordsAboutSafety

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 inf ormation alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

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

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

−

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 Saf ety Reminders or Important

−

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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Contents

(main controls)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)

(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

(engine and transmission operation)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)

(how to order)

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

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance .3

............................................................Driver and Passenger Safety .5

..........................................Instruments and Controls .55

.......................................Features .109

.......................................................................Before Driving .237

.........................................................................................Driving .253

.................................................Maintenance .279

........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .325

..............................................Technical Information .351

(warranty and contact information)

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .373

..................................................Service Information Summary . last page

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 369

INDEX

How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Features

Before Driving

Driving

Technical Information

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

Index

Service Information Summary

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Maintenance

Overview of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

(P.66)

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 24)

MIRROR CONTROLS

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(P.104)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

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(P.82)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.101)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.239)

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.88)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.205)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

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: If equipped

(P.57)

AUDIO SYSTEM

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MOONROOF SWITCH PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

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(P.114)

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(P.102)

(P.9, 30)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.110)

DOOR LOCK TAB (P.81)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.108)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.260) MANUAL

(P.100)

TRANSMISSION (P.257)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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ly on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped

1: 2: 3:4:Si model

Your Vehicle at a Glance

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

HORN

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

HEATED MIRRORS

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

SEL/RESET BUTTON

(P.75)

(P.66)

(P.77)

(P.76)

(P.30)

(P.72)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

(P.73)

FOG LIGHTS (P.74)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH

(P.269)

(P.204)

(P.212)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

(P.240)

(P.209)

(P.104)

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

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

Important Safety Precautions . 6

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

...........................................Airbags . 9

5. Fasten and Position the

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

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

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

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

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

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

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

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

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16

...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 18

..Seat Belt System Components . 18

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19

Automatic Seat Belt

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

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 20

Additional Information About

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

......Airbag System Components . 21

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 27

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 29

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 29

How the Side Airbag Off

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

How the Passenger Airbag Off

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

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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

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

All Children Should Sit in a

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

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

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

If a Child Requires Close

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

Protecting Infants and Small

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

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

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

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

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

..............................With a Tether . 45

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

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

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 49

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

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

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 37

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

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

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 50

Driver and Passenger Safety

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recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

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 ).

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

(see pages ).

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.

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.

Engaging in mobile 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 attention away f rom driving.

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ).

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 saf e for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.14

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Don’t Drink and Drive

Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely

Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e Condition

Control Your Speed

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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

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

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

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct 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.

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

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 and territories require you to wear seat belts.

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 impacts side impacts rear impacts 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 inf lating 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.

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

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

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

What You Should Do:

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.

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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

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

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

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

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page

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

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Remember however, that no saf ety system can prevent all injures or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

The rest of this section gives more detailed inf ormation about how you can maximize your safety.

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back f rom 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.

To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags off er no protect ion in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

What you should do:

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

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instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the front.

See pages f or important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, small children, and 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.

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Your vehicle has a door-open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is open.

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

Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.

See page for how to lock the doors, and page f or how the dooropen indicator works.

Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .

Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction

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.

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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.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

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

See page f or how to adjust the front seats.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).77

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

See page f or how to adjust the seat-backs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

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.

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.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

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RELEASE BUTTON

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.

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release button 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.

See page for additional

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Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely 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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If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.

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.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Protecting Adults and Teens

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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