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2014 CIVIC 4D Online Reference Owner's Manual

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2	Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28		Seat Belts P. 32		Airbags P. 39
2	Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68		Gauges and Displays P. 82
2	Controls P. 103
Clock P. 104		Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 146
Climate Control System* P. 165
2	Features P. 169
Audio System P. 170		Audio System Basic Operation P. 176, 179, 197
Customized Features* P. 233			Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®* P. 246, 277
2	Driving P. 303
Before Driving P. 304		Towing a Trailer P. 309
Rearview Camera* P. 342		Refueling P. 343		Fuel Economy P. 346
2	Maintenance P. 349
Before Performing Maintenance P. 350			Maintenance MinderTM P. 353

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 389

Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 403

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 409

Tools P. 410	If a Tire Goes Flat P. 411
Overheating P. 433	Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 435

2 Information P. 443

Specifications P. 444	Identification Numbers P. 448
Emissions Testing P. 451	Warranty Coverages P. 453

Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.

2014 CIVIC 4D Online Reference Owner's Manual

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

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 121	Security System P. 125	Opening and Closing the Windows P. 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131		Adjusting the Mirrors P. 144
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 154		Heating and Cooling* P. 161
Audio Error Messages P. 224	General Information on the Audio System P. 230

When Driving P. 313	Braking P. 337	Parking Your Vehicle P. 341
Accessories and Modifications P. 347
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 361	Replacing Light Bulbs P. 376
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 391	Battery P. 400	Remote Transmitter Care* P. 401
Cleaning P. 404
Engine Does Not Start P. 426	Jump Starting P. 429	Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 432
Fuses P. 439	Emergency Towing P. 442

Contents

Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Safe Driving P. 27

Instrument Panel P. 67

Controls P. 103

Features P. 169

Driving P. 303

Maintenance P. 349

Handling the Unexpected P. 409

Information P. 443

Index P. 457

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 449	Reporting Safety Defects P. 450
Authorized Manuals P. 455	Customer Service Information P. 456

		Quick Reference Guide
		Visual Index
	Quick	ECON Button* (P 325)
		(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
	Reference	System OFF) Button* (P 330)
		System Indicators (P 68)
		Gauges (P 82)
	Guide	Information Display* (P 84)
		intelligent Multi-Information
		Display (i-MID)* (P 86)
		ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P 132)
		Hazard Warning Button
		Audio System (P 176, 179, 197)
		Navigation System*
		() See Navigation System Manual
		Heating and Cooling System*

(P 161)

Climate Control System* (P 165)

Rear Window Defogger (P 142)

Heated Mirror Button* (P 142)

Seat Heater Switches* (P 160)

Ignition Switch*1 (P 131)

Steering Wheel Adjustments

(P 143)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button* (P 330)

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

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Headlights/Turn Signals (P 136)			Quick
Fog Lights* (P 139)
CLOCK Knob* (P 104)			Reference
LaneWatchTM* (P 331)
Km/Mile Change Knob (P 82)
	(Select/Reset) Knob	(P 84, 87)	Guide
Brightness Control (P 141)
	(Display/Information) Button* (P 86)
Wipers/Washers (P 140)

Cruise Control Buttons* (P 326)
Horn (Press an area around			.)
Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See Navigation System Manual
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons* (P 246, 277)
MENU Button* (P 90)
SOURCE Button* (P 90)
(+ / (- /	/	Buttons* (P 90)

* Not available on all models	3

	Visual Index
Quick	Power Window Switches (P 128)
	Power Door Lock Master Switch* (P 116)
Reference	Door Mirror Controls (P 144)
Guide		Rearview Mirror (P 144)
		Interior Fuse Box (P 440)
		Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)
		Passenger's Front Airbag
		(P 42)
		Parking Brake (P 337)
		USB/HDMI® Port* (P 171)
		Auxiliary Input Jack* (P 172)
		Glove Box (P 156)
		Accessory Power Socket
		(P 159)
		Shift Lever
		Automatic Transmission
	Hood Release Handle (P 363)	(CVT) (P 320)
		Manual Transmission
	Trunk Release (P 121)	(P 322)
	Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 344)
	Driver’s Pocket

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

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)

Side Curtain Airbags (P 48)

Coat Hook (P 159)

Grab Handle

Seat Belts (P 32)

Moonroof Switch* (P 130)

Map Lights* (P 155)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Ceiling Light (P 154)Rear Seat (P 152)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 57)

USB Adapter Cable*

(P 172)

Front Seat (P 146)

Side Airbags (P 46)

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	5

Guide Reference Quick

Visual Index

Maintenance Under the Hood (P 361)

Windshield Wipers (P 140, 389)

Power Door Mirrors (P 144)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 109)

Headlights (P 136, 376)

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 136, 383)

Tires (P 391, 411)

Fog Lights* (P 139, 380)

How to Refuel (P 344)

High-Mount Brake Light* (P 388)

Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 121)

Emergency Trunk Release Lever

(P 124)

Rearview Camera* (P 342)

Trunk Release Button* (P 122)

Taillights (P 386)

Back-Up Lights (P 386)

Brake/Taillights (P 385)

Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 385)

Rear Side Marker Lights (P 385)

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Eco Assist System* (P 325)

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 (P 325)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P 76)

Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

Guide Reference Quick

Models with i-MID

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

* Not available on all models	7

Guide Reference Quick

Safe Driving (P 27)

Airbags (P 39)

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

Child Safety (P 52)

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 64)

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

Seat Belts (P 32)

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

● Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

Before Driving Checklist (P 31)

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

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P 67)

Gauges (P 82)/Information Display* (P 84)/

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)* (P 86)/System Indicators (P 68)

System Indicators	2.4 ℓ engine models	Speedometer	System Indicators
	i-VTEC	Ambient Meter*
	Indicator
			and
	Rev
		Instant Fuel
	Indicator	Economy Gauge*
	Fuel Gauge		System

	Security System	Shift Lever Position Indicator*
	Alarm Indicator*

	U.S.	System Indicators			Lights Indicators
			Tachometer
	Canada						Minder
	U.S. Brake System	Smart Entry					*
		System Indicator*

Indicator (Amber)

Canada

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	9

Guide Reference Quick

Controls (P 103)

Clock (P 104)

Models without navigation system

Models without display audio

aPress the CLOCK knob to access the clock adjustment mode screen.

bTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the hours.

cPress the CLOCK knob. The display switches to minute adjustment.

dTurn the CLOCK knob to adjust the minutes.

ePress the CLOCK knob to complete clock adjustment.

Models with navigation system

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

ENGINE START/STOP

Button*

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

Turn Signals (P 136)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights (P 136)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P 140)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring*

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

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Steering Wheel (P 143)

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

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

(P 114)

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

Trunk (P 121)

Trunk Release

● To unlock and open the trunk:

•Pull the trunk release.

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

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

•Turn the key in the cylinder on the trunk*.

Power Door Mirrors

(P 144)

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

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

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows (P 128)

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

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

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

Power Window Lock Button Indicator

Window

Switch

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

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	11

Guide Reference Quick

Heating and Cooling System* (P 161)

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

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

●Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.

●Use the button for maximum cool setting.

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

●Press the button to defrost the windshield.

	Mode Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning)	Button
Button*	Button
	Button
	Button
Fan Control	Temperature Control Dial
Dial

Button	(Rear Window Defogger/
	Heated Mirror*) Button
Button	(Windshield Defroster) Button
Button	(Rear Window Defogger) Button
	Models without A/C button
	Air flows from dashboard
	vents.
	Air flows from floor and
	dashboard vents.
	Air flows from floor vents.
	Air flows from floor and
	windshield defroster vents.

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Climate Control System* (P165)

●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.

On models with navigation system

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

	AUTO Button	(ON/OFF) Button
	Temperature	Fan Control Dial
	Control Dial
		(MODE Control) Button
		A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
	(Recirculation) Button	Air flows from floor and
	(Windshield Defroster) Button	windshield defroster vents.
	(Rear Window Defogger/	Air flows from floor vents.
		Air flows from floor and
	Heated Mirror) Button
		dashboard vents.
		Air flows from dashboard
		vents.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	13

Guide Reference Quick

Features (P 169)					Audio system (P 170)
					For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Audio Remote Controls*
(P 174)
		(+ / (- /	/	Button	Models with information display	(P 176)
					(CD Eject) Button	CD Slot
					CD/AUX Button	AM Button
						FM Button
	SOURCE				VOL/PWR	TUNE/SOUND
					(Volume/Power)	Knob
	Button
					Knob
● (+ / (- Button						SCAN Button
	Press to adjust the volume up/down.				/
● SOURCE Button					(SEEK/SKIP)	A.SEL (Auto Select)
	Press to change the audio mode: FM1/				Buttons	Button
	FM2/AM/CD/AUX.				DISP Button	Preset Buttons (1-6)
●	/	Button
	Radio:Press to change the preset station.
		Press and hold to select the next or
		previous strong station.
	CD/USB device:
		Press 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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Models with one display (P 179)

i-MID

75°F 002300miles

(Power) Button

CD Slot

Preset Buttons (1-6)

Button
SCAN Button	(CD Eject) Button
FM Button	AUX Button
AM Button	CD Button
(Seek/Skip) Button	(Seek/Skip) Button

PHONE Button SETUP Button

Selector Knob				Button

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	15

Guide Reference Quick

Models with display audio system (P 197)

i-MID

75°F 002300miles

CD Slot

(Power) Button

HOME

VOL

MENU

BACK

(CD Eject) Button

Button

HOME Screen

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Driving (P 303)

Manual Transmission* (P 322)

Automatic Transmission (CVT)* (P 320)

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

●Shifting

	Park	Release Button
	Turn off or start the engine.
					Shift Lever
	Transmission is locked.
	Reverse
	Used when reversing.
	Neutral
	Transmission is not locked.
	Drive
	Normal driving.

Drive (S)

●Better acceleration.

●Increased engine braking.

●Going up or down hills.

Low

● Further increased engine braking. ● Going up or down hills.

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

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	17

Guide Reference Quick

VSA® OFF Button (P 330)

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

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

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

Cruise Control* (P 326)

●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).

U.S. models

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) (P 333)

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

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

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

Refueling (P 343)

Fuel recommendation: 1.8 ℓ engine models

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required

2.4 ℓ engine models

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.

bTurn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the

cap.

cPlace the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

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

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Maintenance (P 349)
Under the Hood (P 361)
		Wiper Blades (P 389)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
		● Replace blades if they leave streaks
● Check brake fluid and clutch* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.		across the windshield.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.

bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood.

Tires (P 391)			Lights (P 376)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.			● Inspect all lights regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	19

Guide Reference Quick

Handling the Unexpected (P 409)

Flat Tire (P 411, 418)

●Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire* in the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the tire repair kit*.

Engine Won't Start

(P 426)

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

Indicators Come On

(P 435)

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

Blown Fuse (P 439)

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

Overheating (P 433)

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

Emergency Towing

(P 442)

●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 (0 to (q *1.

Why?

● The steering wheel may be locked.

Models without smart entry system

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

Models with smart entry system*2

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

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

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

*2:Except U.S. models with automatic transmission (CVT)

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	21

Guide Reference Quick

The rear door cannot be	Check if the childproof lock is in the
opened from inside the	lock position. If so, open the rear
vehicle. Why?	door with the outside door handle.
	To cancel this function, push the lever
	to the unlock position.

Models with remote transmitter

Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

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

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2.4 ℓ engine models

Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or higher on this vehicle?

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.

Guide Reference Quick

* Not available on all models	23

Guide Reference Quick

California Proposition 65 Warning

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

Event Data Recorders

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

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

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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

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

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

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

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

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

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A Few Words About Safety

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

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

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

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

●Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

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

3DANGER

3WARNING

3CAUTION

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

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

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

●Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

●Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

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

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

Guide Reference Quick

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Safe Driving

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

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

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For Safe Driving

Driving Safe

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

Important Safety Precautions

■ Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

■ Restrain all children

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

■ Be aware of airbag hazards

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

■ Don't drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.

1Important Safety Precautions

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

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■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

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

■ Control your speed

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition

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

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

uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions

Driving Safe

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