Honda Civic 4-Door (2007) Owner's Manual

2007 Civic 4-Door

Owner’s Manual

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© 2006 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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

The inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in eff ect at the time
of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

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

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
AVIS IMPORT ANT : Si vous avez
besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur
en français, veuillez demander à
votreconcessionnairede
commander le numéro de pièce
33SNAC10

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, 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.

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.

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Civic was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.

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.

Introduction

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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 vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices
record front seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag
system component. 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 information 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 and is never linked to
the vehicle owner.

Introduction

WARNING:

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

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

You will f ind this important saf ety information in a variety of f orms,
including:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is f illed with important saf ety information please read it
carefully.

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

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.

on the vehicle.

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety Section
Instructions

Safety Labels

AFewWordsAboutSafety

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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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.

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(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

(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, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls)

(warranty and contact inf ormation)

(how to order)

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

.......................................Features .105

.......................................................................Before Driving .175

.........................................................................................Driving .187

.................................................Maintenance .211

.........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .255

......................................Technical Information .279

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 293

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .297

INDEX

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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 ref erence 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 f uel
pump.

A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us f or 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

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: If equipped

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES

GAUGES

POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE

TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE

DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG

HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION

MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

MIRROR CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

AUDIO SYSTEM

MOONROOF SWITCH

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

DOOR LOCK TAB

ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

(P. 57)

(P. 66)

(P.9,24)

(P. 99)

(P. 80)

(P. 96)

(P. 177)

(P. 87)

(P. 110)

(P. 97)

(P.9,24)

(P. 106)

(P. 103)

(P. 194)

(P. 191)

(P. 167)

(P. 79)

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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.

Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.

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If equipped

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON

SEL/RESET
BUTTON

REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS

VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES

STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR

HORN

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

HEATED MIRRORS

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH

(P. 73)

(P. 66)

(P. 66)

(P. 203)

(P. 166)

(P. 178)

(P. 75)

(P. 171)

(P. 100)

(P. 74)

(P. 74)

(P. 30)

(P. 71)

(P. 72)

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

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

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

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

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

.........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

5. Fasten and Position the

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

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

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

.....Advice f or 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 Of f

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

How the Passenger Airbag Off

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

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

Protecting Children General

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

All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 34

All Children Should Sit in a

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

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

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

If You Must Drive with Several

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

If a Child Requires Close

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 37

Protecting Inf ants and Small

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

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

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

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

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

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

..........................With a Seat Belt . 44

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

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

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

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

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 50

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

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

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.

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.

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 ).

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 ).

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 f riends
drink and drive, either.

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.

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition

Restrain All Children

Don’t Drink and Drive

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and

. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.

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.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

always wear

your seat belts

Driver and Passenger Safety

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(5)

(11)

(12)

(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats andSeat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(11) Door Locks
(12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners

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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 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,
side, and rear impacts and
rollovers.

Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.

Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.

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:

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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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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

for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

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

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).

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Airbags

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

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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 saf ety.

Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar 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 f orce. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags off er no protection in rear
impacts, or minor f ront al or side
collisions.

What you should do:

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

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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.

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

See pages for important
guidelines on how to properly
protect infants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.

After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.

Your vehicle has a door-open
indicator on the instrument panel to
indicate when any door is not tightly
closed.

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

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

See page for how to lock the
doors, and page for how the door
monitor indicator works.

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

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Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction

Close and Lock the Doors1.

2.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.

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

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

See page for how to adjust the
front seats.

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 T ransport
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 ).75

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Protecting Adults and Teens

12

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

See page for how to adjust the
seat-backs.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust the
head restraints.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Driver and Passenger Safety

13

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.

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.

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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

5.

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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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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.

After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
very important that they continue to
sit upright, well back in their seats,
with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off .

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

See page for additional
information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.

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.

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).

If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position

6.

Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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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 f ront 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

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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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If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inf lates.

Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.

Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inf late.

If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.

If a side airbag or a
side curtain airbag inflates, a cup
holder or other hard object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.

Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.

Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.

Do not attach or place objects on
the f ront airbag covers.

Two people should never use the
same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.

Do not attach hard objects on or
near a door.

Additional Safety Precautions

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all five seating
positions. The front seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.

If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no front
seat passenger and no items on the
front seat, something may be
interfering with the monitoring
system. Look f or and remove:

Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or
in the seat-back pocket.

Any objects, such as a folded-down
back seat, that are touching the
rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have

your vehicle checked by a dealer.
This system monitors the front seat
belts. If you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position before your
seat belt is fastened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash. If
your seat belt is not fastened before

the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop flashing but remain on.

This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the front seat belts are
latched or unlatched, and how much
weight is on the front passenger’s
seat (see pages and ).

If either the driver or a front
passenger does not fasten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals.

If a front passenger does not f asten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.

The seat belt system

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

When no one is sitting in the f ront
passenger’s seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator
should not come on and the beeper
should not sound.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components

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For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in position.

The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause a front, side, or side
curtainairbagtoinflate.

The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page for how to
properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.

All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help

restrain your body.

If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as far as
needed.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Automatic Seat Belt TensionersLap/Shoulder Belt

Driver and Passenger Safety

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If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.

For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.

If a side curtain airbag deploys
during a side impact, the tensioner
on that side of the vehicle will also
deploy.

The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the front
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul.

When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.

Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your

booklet for

details.

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Warranty Information

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.

Check your seat belts regularly,
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.

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Airbag System Components

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

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(9)

(8)

(1) (2)

(3) (11)

(5)

(4)

(13)

(7)

(10)

(14)

(5)

(4)

(6)

(10)

(12)

(1) Driver’s Airbag
(2) Front Passenger’s Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(5) Side Airbags
(6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
(7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors
(8) Front Impact Sensors
(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(10) Side Impact Sensors (First)
(11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors
(12) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit
(13) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
(14) Rear Safing Sensor

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Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat­backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

).

Your airbag system includes:

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(16)

(15)

(15)

(15) Side Impact Sensor (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags

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Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.

Sensors that can detect whether
a child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the
control unit to turn the airbag
off (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off
(see page ).

Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.

Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).

Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the front passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight
of an infant or small child), the
passenger’s front airbag will be
turned off (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force (see page

).

Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and a f ront
passenger’s seat belt is latched
or unlatched (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).

A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

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After inf lating, the front airbags
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.

Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible f or only one
airbag to deploy.

If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and f ront
passenger’s airbags, at the time and
with the force needed.

This can happen if the severity of a
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.

The total time for inflation and
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.

During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the f ront airbag helps protect
your head and chest.

Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if
there is no passenger in the front
seat, or if the advanced airbag
system has turned the passenger’s
airbag off (see page ).

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How Your Front Airbags Work

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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