Honda Civic 2013 User Manual
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2013 Civic Coupe
Online Reference Owner's Manual
00X31-TS8-6100
© 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved
2 Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 28 Airbags P. 35
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 your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information 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 specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
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Chapter Table of Contents
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Book Table of Contents
2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75
2 Controls P. 93
Setting the Clock P. 94 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 95
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Adjusting the Seats P. 120
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P. 109
2 Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation P. 145
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 170
2 Driving P. 201
Before Driving P. 202 Towing a Trailer P. 207
Refueling P. 232 Fuel Economy P. 235
2 Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance MinderTM P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 272
Heating and Cooling System
*
/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 285
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 291
Tools P. 292 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 293
Overheating P. 305 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 307
2 Information P. 315
Specifications P. 316 Identification Numbers P. 320
Emissions Testing P. 323 Warranty Coverages P. 325
* Not available on all models
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
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Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 105 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 107
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 128 Heating and Cooling
Audio Error Messages P. 164 General Information on the Audio System P. 167
When Driving P. 208 Braking P. 226 Parking Your Vehicle P. 230
Accessories and Modifications P. 236
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 262
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 274 Battery P. 283 Remote Transmitter Care P. 284
Cleaning P. 286
Engine Does Not Start P. 300 Jump Starting P. 301 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304
Fuses P. 311 Emergency Towing P. 314
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P. 135
Safe Driving
Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
Information
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P. 63
P. 93
P. 141
P. 201
P. 237
P. 291
P. 315
P. 329
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 321 Reporting Safety Defects P. 322
Authorized Manuals P. 327 Customer Service Information P. 328
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❙ System Indicators (P64)
❙ Gauges (P75)
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Seat Heater Switches
*
(P134)
❙ Ignition Switch (P110)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
*
(P222)
❙ ECON Button
*
(P217)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
*
(P222)
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P118)
❙ Navigation System
*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ Audio System (P142)
❙ Rear Window Defogger (P117)
❙ Heated Mirror Button
*
(P117)
❙ Heating and Cooling System
*
(P135)
❙ Climate Control System
*
(P138)
❙ intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)
(P77)
Visual Index
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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P111)
❙ Fog Lights
*
(P114)
❙ Wipers/Washers (P115)
❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P218)
❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P75)
❙ CLOCK Knob
*
(P94)
❙ MENU Button (P81)
❙ (+ / (- / / Buttons (P81)
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual
❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P170)
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P77)
❙ SOURCE Button (P81)
❙ (Display/Information) Button (P77)
❙ Horn (Press an area around .)
❙ Brightness Control (P116)
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❙ Passenger's Front Airbag
(P38)
❙ Glove Box (P129)
❙ Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P211)
Manual Transmission
(P214)
❙ Hood Release Handle (P247)
❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P233)
❙ Driver’s Pocket
❙ Trunk Release (P102)
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P143)
❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P38)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P119)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P100)
❙ Power Window Switches (P107)
❙ Parking Brake (P226)
❙ Interior Fuse Box (P312)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P119)
❙ Accessory Power Socket
(P132)
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❙ USB Adapter Cable
(P143)
❙ Front Seat (P120)
❙ Side Airbags (P42)
❙ Coat Hook (P133)
❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P55)
❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P44)
❙ Ceiling Light (P128)
❙ Grab Handle
❙ Seat Belts (P28)
❙ Moonroof Switch
*
(P109)
❙ Map Lights (P128)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
❙ Rear Seat (P126)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)
❙ Accessory Power
Socket
*
(P132)
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P53)
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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P115)
❙ Tires (P274)
❙ Fog Lights
*
(P114)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P97)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P119)
❙ Headlights (P111)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P104)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P102)
❙ How to Refuel (P233)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light
*
(P271)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P111)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P269)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269)
❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights
(P269)
❙ Rearview Camera
*
(P271)
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(P272)
(P262)
(P293)
(P266)
(P267)
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Eco Assist System* (P217)
Ambient Meter
● Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P217)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P72)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
This message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
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Airbags (P35)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P48)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P60)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P27)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P28)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P63)
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P75)/intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) (P77)/
System Indicators
(P64)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
i-VTEC
Indicator
Rev
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter
*
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Controls (P93)
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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Clock (P94)
a Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
Turn Signals (P111)
Wipers and Washers
(P115)
b Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
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c Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
d Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
e Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Lights (P111)
* Not available on all models
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Steering Wheel (P118)
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch
Indicator
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Trunk (P102)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
• Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button.
Power Windows (P107)
● With the ignition switch in ON
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, the passenger's window can
be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), the
passenger's window switch is disabled.
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Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside
(P99)
● Pull either door inner handle to unlock
and open it at the same time.
* Not available on all models
Power Door Mirrors
(P119)
● With the ignition switch in ON
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
(w, move
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Heating and Cooling System* (P135)
Fan Control
Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*
) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
Button
Button
Button
Temperature Control Dial
Button
Button
Mode Buttons
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● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
● Use the button for maximum cool setting.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
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Climate Control System* (P138)
On models with navigation system
(MODE Control)
Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*
) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Dial
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
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Features (P141)
00230075°
F miles
i-MID
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN Button
SKIP/SEEK Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power)
Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SETUP Button
SKIP/SEEK
Button
PHONE Button
(+ / (- / / Button
SOURCE
Button
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Audio system (P142)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
● Audio Remote Controls (P146)
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(+ / (- Button
●
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio:Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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Driving (P201)
2
1
D3
P
R
N
D
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Manual Transmission* (P214)
Automatic Transmission* (P212)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (D3)
Used when going up or down
hills
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
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VSA® OFF Button (P222)
U.S. models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
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● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P218)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Refueling (P232)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
a Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
(P223)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
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c Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P237)
Under the Hood (P245)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P262)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P272)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P274)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P291)
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Flat Tire (P293)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Engine Won't Start
(P 300)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating (P305)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
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Indicators Come On
(P307)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Blown Fuse (P311)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing
(P314)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
Why?
(0 to (q.
●
The steering wheel may be locked.
●
Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
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The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:
●
The key is left in the ignition switch.
●
The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
The beeper sounds when:
●
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●
The parking brake lever is not fully released.
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher
is recommended.
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not
available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of
87 or higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTICE
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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A Few Words About Safety
3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
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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.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 and
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 CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
Safe Driving
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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
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For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 24
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 26
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts........................ 28
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 31
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 34
Airbags
Airbag System Components............... 35
Types of Airbags ................................ 38
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 38
Side Airbags....................................... 42
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 47
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 48
Safety of Infants and Small Children .. 50
Safety of Larger Children ................... 58
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 60
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 61
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
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properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■ Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
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Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■ Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Safe Driving
1Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that
work together to help 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 sufficient crash.
However, you and your passengers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks
Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners
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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
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1Safety CheckList
If the door open indicator is on, a door is not
completely closed. Close both doors tightly until the
indicator goes off.
2 Door Open Indicator P. 68
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For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 99
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 120
• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 122
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
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• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
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Seat Belts
1About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
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.
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Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■ Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with
child seats.
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■ Proper use of seat belts
1About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to ON
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When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat,
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator
will not come on.
This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot
detect their presence.
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Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of
the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• 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 the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON
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the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver
does not fasten the belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until the
driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened.
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