Civic Coupe 2004
2004 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................51
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................89
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................113
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................125
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................141
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................181
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................205
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only)........................................................217
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................221
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Contents
Owner’s Identification
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OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
POSTAL CODE
POSTAL CODE
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 the Accord Coupe. You
may find descriptions of equipment
and features that are not on your
particular model.
The inf ormation and specifications
included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation
whatsoever.
Introduction
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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
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. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
As you read this manual, you will
find inf ormation that is preceded by
NOTICE:
a symbol. This information
is intended to help you avoid damage
to your Honda, other property, or the
environment.
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AFewWordsAboutSafety
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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.
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 will f ind this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
Safety Headings
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
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on the vehicle.
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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
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how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.96)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.78)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.91)
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P.165, 82)
(P.22)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.65)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.166)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.103)
(P.57)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.72)
AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.108)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.115)
(P.120)
(P.154)
(P.22)
(P.183)
(P.180)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.70)
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.152)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.94)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.:
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
(P.192) (P.74)
(P.69)
HORN
(P.68)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
EX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown.
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
(P.72)
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.156)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.120)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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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
properly. It explains how your airbag
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
...Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14
....6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 15
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 15
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16
...Additional Safety Precautions . 16
Additional Information About Your
.................................Seat Belts . 18
..Seat Belt System Components . 18
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 19
...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 19
Additional Information About
...........................Your Airbags . 21
......Airbag System Components . 21
How Your Front Airbags Work
......................Advanced Airbags . 24
How Your Side Curtain
..........................Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 28
How the Passenger Airbag
.............................Airbag Service . 30
Protecting Children General
All Children Must Be
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................................Guidelines . 32
...............................Restrained . 32
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...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
...............Off Indicator Works . 29
...Additional Safety Precautions . 31
All Children Should Sit in the
.................................Back Seat . 33
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
If You Must Drive with Several
...................................Children . 35
If a Child Requires Close
..................................Attention . 35
Protecting Infants and Small
....................................Childlen . 37
.......................Protecting Infants . 37
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 39
....................Installing a Child Seat . 40
Installing a Child Seat with
.....................................LATCH . 41
Installing a Child Seat with
...............a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
Installing a Child Seat with
...................................a Tether . 45
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
...................................Safety Labels . 52
Driver and Passenger Safety
.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 33
...Additional Safety Precautions . 36
.........Protecting Small Children . 38
...........Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Important Safety Precautions
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You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a
moderate to severe frontal or side
collision. 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 ).
Restrain All Children
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in the back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
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canusethebeltproperlywithouta
booster (see page ).1432
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 f ollow 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.
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.A seat belt is your best protection in
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure 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 ).
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
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If equipped:
(1)
(2)
(6)
(2)
(7)
(5)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Door Locks
(11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
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Some safety features do not require
anyactiononyourpart.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 seat belt
tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in the event of a crash.
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However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
safety features unless you remain
sitting in a proper position and
always wear your seat belts properly.
Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan
contribute to injuries if they are not
used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.
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Seat Belts
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
to remind you and your passengers
to fasten your seat belts.
Why Wear Seat Belts
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.
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Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
What You Should Do:
Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
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.
Airbags
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
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your front airbags work).
Standard on EX and all V 6 models and
all Canadian models
Optional on U.S. LX model
Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact (see page for more
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information on how your side airbags
work).
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Standard on U.S. 4-cylinder EX-L and
EX-V6 models
Your vehicle also has side curtain
airbags to help protect the heads of
the driver, front passenger, and
passengers in the outer rear seating
positions (see page for more
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information on how your side curtain
airbags work).
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The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
Airbags of fer no protection in rear
impacts, rollovers, or minor
frontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards.
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.
What you should do:
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright, and as far back from the
steering wheel while allowing full
control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as
possible.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your safety.
Remember, however, that no safety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in severe
crashes, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
Protecting Adults and Teens
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Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats1. 2.
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 ride in
the front. See pages for
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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 monitor
indicator on the instrument panel to
indicate when a specific 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 from unexpectedly
opening a door when you come to a
stop.
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.
See page for how to lock the
doors, and page for how the
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monitor indicator works.
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure
the seat is locked into position. See
page for how to adjust the front
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seats.
Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel in and out (see page
). Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
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Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
comfortable, upright position,
If you cannot get far enough away
from the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.
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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.
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.
See page for how to adjust seat-
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backs.
Adjust the Head Restraints4.
Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Have passengers with adjustable
restraints adjust their restraints
properly as well. Taller persons
should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.
Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly
before driving.
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants f rom
whiplash and other crash injuries.
See page for how to adjust the
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head restraints.
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Fasten and Position the Lap/
5.
Shoulder Seat Belts
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Also check
that the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
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
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take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
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.
Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
as it should, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your Honda dealer check the
belt as soon as possible.
See page for additional
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information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
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Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting
6. 7.
Position
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.
Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,
so that the wheel points toward your
chest, not toward your face. This
provides optimal protection f rom the
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
front airbag.
See page for how to adjust the
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steering wheel.
In addition, an occupant who is out of
position in the front seat can be
seriously or f atally injured in a crash
by striking interior parts of the
vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag. Being struck
by an inflating side airbag can
possibly result in serious injuries.
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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Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions
When driving, remember to sit
upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full
control of the vehicle. When riding
as a front passenger, adjust the seat
Two people should never use the
same seat belt.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
as far back as possible.
Do not put any accessories on seat
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.
belts.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
the seat belt and increase the
Each time you have a check-up, ask
chance of serious injury in a crash.
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
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.
drive.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp objects in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
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Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inf lates.
Do not attach or place objects on
the f ront airbag covers.
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 inflate.
On models with side airbags, do
not attach hard objects on or near
a door.
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.
Do not modif y the front seats.
This could make the driver’s seat
position sensor or the front
passenger’s seat weight sensors
ineffective.
Do not place any items under the
front seats.
This could cause
problems with the driver’s seat
position sensor or the front
passenger’s seat weight sensors
(see page for more
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information).
Do not place the right rear floor
mat under the front passenger’s
seat.
This could make the front
passenger’s weight sensors
ineffective. Make sure the right
rear f loor mat is hooked over the
floor mat anchor (see page ).
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Seat Belt System Components
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.
The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to fasten your belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) without fastening your belt, a
beeper will sound and the indicator
will blink. The beeper will stop after
several seconds, but the indicator
will stay on until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened.
If you do not fasten your seat belt
before the beeper stops, the
indicator will stop blinking but
remain on. If you continue driving
without f astening your seat belt, the
indicator will start blinking again and
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the beeper will sound at regular
intervals.
Lap/Shoulder Belt
The lap and 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
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properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. After 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.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
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If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and
let the seat belt fully retract. To
refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.
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For added protection, the front 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 place.
The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in frontal collisions,
andtheyshouldactivateinany
collision severe enough to cause
front-airbag inflation.
However, the tensioners can be
activated during a collision in which
the front airbags do not deploy. In
this case, the airbags would not be
needed, but the additional restraint
could be helpful.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner.
Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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. Any belt that
is not in good condition or working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
Honda provides a lifetime warranty
on seat belts for U.S. models. See
Honda Warranty Information
your
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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 information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page .240
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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Additional Information About Your Airbags
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Airbag System Components
(8)
(9)
(1)
(8)
(1) Driver’s Airbag
(2) Front Passenger’s Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) 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
(11) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors
(3)
(10)
(6)
(4)
(2)
(5)
(11)
(10)
(7)
(4)
(7)
(5)
Your airbag system includes:
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 ).
On models equipped with two side
airbags, one for the driver and one
for a front passenger. The airbags
arestoredintheouteredgesof
the seat-backs. Both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
On models equipped with two side
curtain airbags, one for each side
of the vehicle. The airbags are
stored in the front, center, and
rear pillars. The front and rear
pillars on both sides are marked
‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see
page ).
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Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
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Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the seat position. If the
seat is too far forward, the airbag
will inflate with less force (see
page ).
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Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the front passenger’s
seat. These prevent the passenger’s
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front airbag from inflating if the
weight is less than about 65 lbs
(30 kg) (see page ).
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An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
page ).
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An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off
(see page ).
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On models equipped, an indicator
on the instrument panel that alerts
you that the front passenger’s side
airbag has been turned off (see
page ).
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Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
How Your Front Airbags Work
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 inf late the
driver’s and front passenger’s front
airbags, at the appropriate time and
with the force needed.
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the airbag helps protect your
head and chest.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
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.
Only the driver’s airbag can 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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After inflating, the f ront airbags will
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
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.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
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Dual-Stage Airbags
Your front airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inflation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
more severe
In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
less severe
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.
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Dual-Threshold Airbags
Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
or not the occupant is wearing a seat
belt.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
not latched
the airbag will deploy at the same
threshold as a conventional airbag
because the occupant would need
extra protection.
It the occupant’s belt is , the
latched
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to prevent airbag-caused
injuries to short drivers and children
who ride in front.
For the advanced airbags to work
properly, occupants must sit upright
and wear their seat belts properly. If
a child seat is installed in the front, it
must be properly secured.
In addition, do not spill any liquids,
cover the sensors, or put any cargo
or metal objects under the front
seats. Ask rear seat passengers to
not put their feet under the f ront
seats. Any of these actions could
damage the sensors or prevent them
from working properly.
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DRIVER’S
SEAT
POSITION
SENSOR
The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
positioned too far forward, the
airbag will inflate sequentially,
regardless of the severity of the
impact.
If there is a problem with the seat
position sensor, the SRS indicator
will come on in the instrument panel.
In this case, the driver’s airbag will
inflate in the normal manner during
a crash regardless of the driver’s
seating position.
PASSENGER’S
SEAT WEIGHT
SENSOR
The passenger’s advanced front
airbag system has weight sensors
under the seat. If the sensors detect
a total weight on the seat of about 65
lbs (30 kg) or less, the system will
automatically turn the passenger’s
front airbag off.
When the airbag is turned off, an
indicator in the center of the
dashboard will come on indicating
‘‘Passenger Airbag Off’’ (see page
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If there is no passenger in the f ront
seat, the but the
indicator .
airbag will be of f
will not come on
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To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,
that would increase or decrease the
weight on the front passenger’s seat.
do not do anything
This includes:
A rear passenger pushing or
pulling on the back of the
passenger’s seat.
Moving the front seat forcibly
back against cargo on the seat or
floor behind it.
Hanging heavy items on the f ront
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
Make sure the rear floor mat is
hooked to the floor mat anchor. If
not, the floor mat will prevent the
seat operation and the sensors
may not work properly.
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How Your Side Airbags Work
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
The passenger’s side airbag has a
cutoff system designed to turn off
the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s
head is in the airbag’s deployment
path (see page ).
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To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
If the side airbag off indicator comes
on, have the passenger sit upright.
Once the passenger is out of the
deployment path of the side airbag,
the system will turn the airbag back
on and the indicator will go out.
A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system f rom working properly.
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
Standard on U.S. EX-V6 model
Your vehicle is equipped with side
curtain airbags. These airbags are
stored in the front, center, and rear
pillars on both sides. The front and
rear pillars on both sides are marked
‘‘SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.’’
In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid deceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle. If the
impact is on the passenger’s side, the
passenger’s side curtain airbag will
inflate even if there are no occupants
on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection f rom the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.
How the SRS Indicator Works
The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your f ront airbags, the driver’s
seat position sensor and the front
passenger’s weight sensors (see
page ), or front seat belt
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On models with side airbags, this
indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your side
airbags, the passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system (see page
), or the side curtain airbags.
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When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), this indicator will come on
briefly then go out. This tells you
that the system is working properly.
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