Honda Civic Hatchback 2005 Owners Guide

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 67)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 76)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 112)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 111)

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 51) GAUGES

(P. 57)

HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P. 86)

AIRBAGS

(P. 11, 23)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 90)

(P. 124)

M/T

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 61)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 105)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 79)

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

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 60)

TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 63)

HORN

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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 105)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 62)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 62)

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Important Safety Precautions

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

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 ).

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a 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 canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page ).

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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.

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 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 Safety Features

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

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(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 (Optional) (9) Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners

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

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

your seat belts

features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

The following pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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.

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.

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 f rontal, 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.

What You Should Do:

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

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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 frontal collision (see page

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your front airbags work).

Only on models equipped with side airbags

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

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 offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor f rontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose hazards.

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

What you should do:

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

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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

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

Introduction

The following 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 seat.

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

Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats

1. 2.

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

Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passenger 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.

See page for how to lock the doors.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain control of the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

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

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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

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.

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.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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.

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 the seat-backs.

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Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat

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Have passengers with adjustable head restraints adjust their restraint so the back of their head rests against the center of the restraint. Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust the head restraints.

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.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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.

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

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.

RELEASE BUTTON

The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors. To adjust the height of an anchor, press and hold the release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

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Protecting Adults and Teens

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

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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

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

Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

See page for additional

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Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and 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 forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

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.

Advice for Pregnant Women

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 far 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.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

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

Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a f oldeddown back seat.

All passengers must sit in locked, upright seats andbeproperlyrestrainedbyseat belts.

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

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.

Do not attach or place objects on the front 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 front door.

If a side airbag inflates,acupholderorotherhard 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.

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

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

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. To fasten the belt, insert the latch

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.

If you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) before fastening your belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator stops f lashing but remains on.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals.

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

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, 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 ).

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.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt f ully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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.

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the f ront 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.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

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

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 booklet for details.

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.Pull each belt out f ully and look f or

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 .153

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

Airbag System Components

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.’’

In models with 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 ).

Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, or side impact in models with side airbags.

In models with side airbags, sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger’s side airbag path and automatically turn the airbag off (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 front passenger seat belt use when the ignition is in the ON (II) position.

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

In models with side airbags,

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

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

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal 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 front passenger’s front airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

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.

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

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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 so.

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.

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.

It the occupant belt is ,

not latched

the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection.

It the occupant’s belt is , the

latched

airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Side Airbags Work

(On models equipped)

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, 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.

Side Airbag Cutoff System

To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has an automatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans into the side airbag’s path.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag’s deployment path.

Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause the side airbag to be shut off.

If the Side Airbag Off Indicator comes on (see page ), have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the airbag’s deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back on, and the indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between the moment the passenger moves into or out of the airbag deployment pathandwhentheindicatorcomes on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a

potential problem with your

airbags or seat belt tensioners (see page ).

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), this indicator will come on briefly then go out. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition to ON (II).

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them.

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

In models with side airbags

This indicator alerts you

that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out (see page ). If it doesn’t light, it stays on or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions

Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

vehicle serviced if:

Do not tamper with airbag

An airbag ever inflates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. If a

components or wiring for any reason.

Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.

front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

Take your vehicle to an authorized your dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly.

Models with side airbags: Do not cover or replace f ront seatback covers without consulting your dealer.

Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

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Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions many adults do not know how to properly protect child passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children, and larger children.

Protecting Children General Guidelines

All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle

(see pages ).

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Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly

(see pages ).

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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All Children Should Sit in the Back Seat

According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in a back seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have lows restricting where children may ride.

Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

Infants Never put a rear-f acing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s front airbag.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too farforward,orthechild’sheadis thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflat ing passenger’s front airbag.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page for important

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

Canadian Models

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has a back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and well backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see pages

and ).

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.

Placing a child in the f ront seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision, and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of you at risk.

If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact, we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat. The back seat is far safer for a child than the front.

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Protecting Children General Guidelines

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Additional Safety Precautions

Neverholdaninfantorchildon your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you are wearing a seat belt the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed.

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child.

During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children use the same seat belt.

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

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle.

Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock both doors and the hatch when your vehicle is not in use.

Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles.

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of reach of children.

Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the hatch, which can lead to accidental injury or death.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat and the child is at least one year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck, and back.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, not the front.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a f orward-f acing position.

facing forward, an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision.

If placed

Child Seat Placement

A rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in the front.

rear-f acing child seat in the f ront seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant.

When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended, or from locking the seat-back in the desired position.

In either situation, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Never put a

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Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Small Children

Child Seat Type

A child who is at least one year old, and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown.

Child Seat Placement

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger’s airbag can be hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

If it is necessary to put a forwardfacing child seat in the front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle, and the child is properly strapped in the seat.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforwardfacing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

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Selecting a Child Seat

When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer second row seats.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page ).38

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

The child seat should meet U.S. or

Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard 213.

Look for FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

The child seat should be of the

proper type and size to fit the child.

Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

The child seat should fit the

vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position, or positions, where the seat will be used.

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Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat, and a good place to install the seat, there are three main steps in installing the seat:

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured.

After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try installing it in a dif f erent seating position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

Installing a Child Seat

Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat canbethrownoutoftheseatina crash.

The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat. A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are the same f or a rearfacing child seat.

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed f or use with LATCH.

The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point.

LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

1. tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects

2. near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.

Rigid type

Place the child seat on the vehicle

3. seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above.

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TETHER STRAP HOOK

Installing a Child Seat

Pushandpullthechildseat

7. forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure.

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Flexible type

Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, follow

4. the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

ANCHOR

Lift the rear head restraint (see

5. page ), then route the tether

72 strap over the seat-back between the legs of the head restraint, making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

6. tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.

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

With the child seat in the desired

1. seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle.

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Installing a Child Seat

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To activate the lockable retractor,

2. slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt f eed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on

3. it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and you will need to repeat these steps.

After confirming that the belt is

4. 5. locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to putweightonthechildseat,or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt.

Pushandpullthechildseat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to retract fully, then repeat these steps to deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

Onetetheranchorpointforeachof the outer rear seats is located under the cargo floor carpet and the tailgate sill. Pull up the carpet to access the anchor point (outboard anchor) when securing a tether-style child seat to the vehicle.

Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available.

Using an Outer Anchor

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

After properly securing the child

1. seat (see page ), lift the head

37 restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs. Lift the anchor point lid, then

2. attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted. Tighten the strap according to the

3. seat maker’s instructions.

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ANCHOR POINT

After properly securing the child

1. seat (see page ), route the

40 tether strap over the top of the seat-back.

Follow instructions 2 and 3 in the

2. right column of the previous page.

Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children

Protecting Larger ChildrenUsing the Center Anchor

When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions f or a child who must sit in front.

Allowing a larger child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use a booster seat if needed, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly.

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Protecting Larger Children

Does the shoulder belt cross

Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt properly fits a child, have the child put on the seat belt, then ask yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back

1. against the seat?

3. between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as

4. possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay

5. seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward-

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Protecting Larger Children

Some states also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal safety standards (see page ) and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle’s or booster’s seat-back. A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster seat.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates in a moderate to severe frontal collision, the airbag can cause serious injuries to a child who is unrestrained, improperly restrained, sitting too close to the airbag, or out of position.

Thesideairbagalsoposesrisks.If any part of a larger child’s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag, the child could receive possibly serious injuries.

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Protecting Larger Children

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of

If you decide that a child can safely

ride up front, be sure to: when a child can safely ride in the front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Carefully read the owner’s manual, and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety

Maturity

information. To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

most position. belt properly throughout a ride.

Have the child sit up straight, back

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large

against the seat, and feet on or

near the floor. enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page ). If the seat

belt does not fit properly, with or

Check that the child’s seat belt is

properly and securely positioned. without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in the front. Supervise the child. Even mature

children sometimes need to be

reminded to fasten the seat belts

or sit properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

This could cause very serious injuries during a crash. It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

Devices intended to improve a child’s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the door open, run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage.

With the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running, even in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as f ollows:

Select the Fresh Air mode.

Select the mode.

Turn the fan on high speed.

Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.

HOOD

On models with Side Airbags

DASHBOARD

U.S. model only

SUN VISOR

U.S. model

Canadian modelOn models without Side Airbags

RADIATOR CAP

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Control Locations

INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 79)

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 67)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 76)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 111)

(P. 57)

(P. 51)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 112)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 86)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

(P. 83)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 90)

M/T (P. 124)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 53, 179)

HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 53)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 52, 177)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 52, 177)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 53, 178)

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 55)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 52)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 54)

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 56)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 52)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 53)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 54)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P. 55)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 52)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 54)

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Instrument Panel Indicators

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your seat belt.

If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes again at regular intervals.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

See page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on when the engine is running. For more information, see page .

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Charging System Indicator

177

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

177

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. On models equipped with side airbags, this indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags or passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system. For more information, see page .

Side Airbag Off Indicator

If equipped

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger’s side airbag has automatically shut off. For more information, see page .

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Instrument Panel Indicators

U.S. Canada

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on lit after you have fully

2. released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page .

179

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

When you press the Hazard Warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

Hatch-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if the hatch is not closed tightly.

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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

Canadian model only

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

High Beam Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page .

On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. If the indicator comes on, it means you should refuel soon.

Canadian model only

This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluidwhenyouseethisindicator come on (see page ).

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

105

cruise control.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with theABS.Ifthishappens,haveyour vehicle checked at a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page .

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition to ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the Electric Power Steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. Reset the system by restarting the engine. The indicator will not turn of f immediately. If it does not go off after driving a short distance, or comes back on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the indicator on, the EPS may be turned off, making the vehicle harder to steer.

If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assisting power is reduced and steering may feel slightly harder.

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It will then go off if you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine will not start (see page ).65

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Maintenance Required Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages and .

For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this indicator will light for 2 seconds when you first turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and then flash for 10 seconds.

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If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

SELECT/RESET BUTTON

Turn off the engine.

Press and hold the Select/Reset

2. buttonontheinstrumentpanel, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Hold the button for about 10

3. seconds until the indicator goes off.

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Gauges

TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/ TRIP METER

U.S. model shown

Odometer/Trip Meter

distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.

SPEEDOMETER

SELECT/RESET BUTTON FUEL GAUGE

The odometer and the trip meters use the same display. Switch these displays by pressing the Select/ Reset knob.

The trip meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the Select/Reset button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.The odometer shows the total

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Gauges

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and

174 precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

(P. 61)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 105)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 79)

＊

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

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 60)

TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 63)

HORN

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 62)

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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 105)

＊

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 62)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

MIST

OFF

−

INT Intermittent

−

LO Low speed

−

HI High speed

Windshield Washers

Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

MIST

OFF

INT

Windshield Washer

−

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

−

The wipers are not activated.

−

The wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.

−

The wipers run at low speed.

−

The wipers run at high speed.

−

Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Rotate clockwise to turn the rear

1. window wiper ON. Hold past ON to turn the window

2. wiper on and to spray the window washer. OFF

3. Rotate the switch

4. counterclockwise to spray the window washer without activating the wiper.

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Turn Signal and Headlights

Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal High Beams

left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or complete a turn.

Headlights

the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns

Turn Signal

1. Off

2. Parking and interior lights

3. Headlight on

4. High beams

5. Flashhighbeams

on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door.

−−

Push down on the

untilyouhearaclicktoturnonthe high beams. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull the lever back again to low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull the

−

Turning the switch to

lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back.

Daytime Running Lights

Canadian model only

With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

Push the lever back

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Rear Window DefoggerInstrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button

The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness.

Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog,frost,andthinicefromthe window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and of f . The indicator above the button comes on to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch. You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured inacrash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:

Push the lever under the steering

1. column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel up or

2. down to the desired position. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicators.

Push the lever up to lock the

3. steering wheel in that position.

Make sure you have securely

4. locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.

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Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (Black)

VALET KEY (Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle.

The valet key works only in the ignition, the door locks and hatch.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine will not start.

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undriveable.

If you have lost your key and cannot start your engine, contact your dealer.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

−

LOCK (0)

remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly.

You can insert or

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

−

ACCESSORY (I)

operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

−

ON (II)

position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY (I) to ON (II).

START (III)

only to start the engine. The switch returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.

This is the normal key

−

You can

Use this position

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto turn off the beeper.

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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LOCK TAB

Door Locks

HatchPower Door Locks

Unlock

Lock

Each door has a lock tab on the top. Whenyoupushdownthelocktabon the driver’s door, both doors and the hatch lock. When you push down the lock tab on the passenger’s door, only that door locks.

Unlock

Lock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, or lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key. Only the driver’s door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab. To unlock the passengers’ doors, use the master door lock switch or the lock tab on each door.

Lock

KEY

Unlock

Use your key to lock and unlock the hatch.

You can also lock and unlock the hatch with the remote transmitter or the master door lock switch.

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Door Locks

HANDLE

HATCH HANDLE

To open the hatch, pull the handle, then lift up.

To close the hatch, use the hatch handletolowerthehatch,thenpress down on the back edge.

Keep the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

Monoxide Hazard

on page .47

Carbon

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Remote Transmitter

LED LOCK

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK

−

Press this button once to

BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

lock both doors and hatch. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock it if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

UNLOCK

−

Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors and hatch. Some exterior and interior lights flash twice each time you press this button. If you do not open anydoorswithin30seconds,they will automatically relock.

PANIC

−

Pressthisbuttonfor about 1 second to attract attention; thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Remote Transmitter

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

ROUND COVER

CUSHION RING

BATTERY

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the hatch, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Insert a new battery with the side facing up. Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the

▽

◎

＋

transmitter. Set the cover in place, andturnitclockwise.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FrontSeatAdjustments

−See pages for important safety

1412 information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

Seats

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Then trytomovetheseattomakesureit is locked in position.

Instrument s and Controls

To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

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Seats

Head Restraints Rear Seat Access

See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in the rear outboard seating positions.

RELEASE BUTTON

The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

The head restraints in the rear outboard seating positions adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.

To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever.

To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push down on the release lever at the base of the seatback. The seat-back will tilt forward, and the seat will slide forward to allow easier access to the rear seat.

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Seats

After you return the seat-back to the upright position, push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before you sit in it.

Folding Rear Seat

The back of the rear seat folds down to give you more cargo space. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.

CLIP

Instrument s and Controls

Beforefoldingdowntheseat-back, move the seat belt out of the way and put the shoulder part of the outside seat belt in the clip on each side.

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Seats

RELEASE LEVER

To unlatch either side of the seatback, pull up on the release lever, then fold the seat-back down.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. See on page .

To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against its latch. Tug on the seat-back to make sure it is latched.

Make sure the seat belts are positioned in front of the rear seatback and the seat belt buckles are on the seat cushion whenever the seatback is in its upright position.

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Carrying Cargo

Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the hatch open. See

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

on page

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HOOK

Cargo Area Cover

NOTCHES

Instrument s and Controls

The cargo area cover may be removed to give you more cargo room.

To remove the cargo area cover, disconnect the cables from the hatch by lifting up each end, then pulling it outward. Then push up on the underside of the cargo cover at each front corner to unsnap it from the body.

To install the cargo area cover, place it in its normal position over the cargo area. Then push down on each front corner to snap it in place. Lift up the rear of the cover, then reconnect the cables to the hatch.

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Power Windows

Your vehicle’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.

Each door has a switch that controls its window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Close the window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.

MAIN SWITCH

The driver’s door armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger’s window, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull back on the window switch. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want.

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Power Windows

To open or close the driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull or push on the window switch briefly.

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger window cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off whenyouhavechildreninthe vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the window unintentionally.

AUTO REVERSEAUTO

window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

Start the engine. Push down and

1. hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window

2. switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

−−If the driver’s

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Moonroof

OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH

TILT-UP BUTTON

There are two switches on the ceiling near the front ceiling light. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.

To open the moonroof, pull back the moonroof switch firmly.

To close the moonroof fully, push the switch forward.

To tilt the moonroof up, press the button in. To close it, push the switch forward.

The moonroof will not close completely; it will stop about 5.1 inches (130 mm) away from being closed. Make sure your passengers are clear of the moonroof, then release the switch and push it forward again to close the moonroof completely.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

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Mirrors

TAB

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Move the selector switch to L

SELECTOR SWITCH

(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

Push the appropriate edge of the

2. adjustment switch to move the mirrorright,left,up,ordown.

When you finish, move the

3. selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Canadian model only

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is f ully released (see page ).

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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Interior Lights

Ceiling Light Cargo Area Light

FRONT DOOR ACTIVATED

OFF

The f ront ceiling light also contains two spotlights. Push the button next to the light to turn it on and off.

The cargo area light comes on when you open the hatch.

The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door. Remove the key from the ignition. If you do not open a door, the light fades out in about 10 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK BEVERAGE HOLDER

BEVERAGE HOLDER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

VANITY MIRROR

DRIVER’S POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

BEVERAGE HOLDER

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Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Accessory Power Socket

This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.

Glove Box Console CompartmentBeverage Holders

Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. Close it with a firm push.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger inacrash,evenifthe passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Interior Convenience Items

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

Instrument s and Controls

BEVERAGE HOLDER

To access the console compartment, slide the lid f orward, then slide the beverage holder assembly forward.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

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Air Flow Controls

Fan Control Dial

Turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow.

Temperature Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

This button turns the air conditioning on and of f . The indicator in the button comes on when the A/C is on.

Recirculation Button

When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page ).

Mode Control Dial

Use the mode control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center

and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air f lows from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

Airflow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

When you select or , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. (The A/C indicator will not come on.)

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Ventilation

The f low-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear side panels.

Set the temperature to the lower

1. limit. Make sure the A/C is off.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Using the Heater

The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming through the system.

Select and Fresh Air mode.

1. Set the fan to the desired speed.

2. Adjust the warmth of the air with

3. the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,

60 turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the

button. The indicator in the button comesonwhenafanspeedis selected. Make sure the temperature is set

to maximum cool. Select .

If the outside air is humid, select

Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

If the interior is very warm,

cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

you can

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Def rost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

Turn the fan on.

1. Turn on the air conditioning.

2. Select and Fresh Air mode.

3. Adjust the temperature control

4. dial or buttons to your preference.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

Set the fan to high.

1. Select . The system

2. automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles. Adjust the temperature control

3. dial so the airflow feels warm. Select to help clear the

4. rear window. To increase airflow to the

5. windshield, close the corner vents.

When you switch to another mode from , the A/C stays on. Press the A/C button to turn it off.

From the Windows

Select . The system

1. automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles. Select .

2. Set the fan and temperature

3. controls to maximum level.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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Playing the Radio

STEREO INDICATOR

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

AM/FM BUTTON

SEEK BAR

SCAN INDICATOR

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

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Playing the Radio

To Play the Radio

The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

To Select a Station

You can use these five methods to find radio stations on a selected

TUNE,SEEK,SCAN,

band: the preset buttons, and .

TUNE

tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a

−

Use the TUNE knob to

AUTO SELECT

lower frequency.

SEEK

searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the or side of the bar, then release it.

SCAN

samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 5 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it f or 5 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

−

The SEEK function

−

The SCAN function

Preset

store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.

The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

−

Each preset button can

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button. UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station. Pickapresetbutton,andholdit until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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Playing the Radio

AUTO SELECT

traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select f eature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the f requencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if Auto Select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.

If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

−−

If you are

To turn off Auto Select,

A. SEL button. This restores the presets you originally set.

Adjusting the Sound

Press the SOUND/TUNE knob repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD), and Balance (BAL) setting.

Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas it changes. Turn the SOUND/TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

press the

BAL

to-side strength of the sound.

FAD

front-to-back strength of the sound.

TRE

sound.

BAS

Audio System Lighting

You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

Adjust the Balance, or side-

−

Adjust the Fader, or the

−

Adjust the Treble in the

−

Adjust the Bass in the sound.

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Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz

FM band:

87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least ten kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

Radio Reception

Features

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations,orhearonlythestationyou are close to.

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Radio Reception

As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the def lected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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Playing a CD

CD BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

REPEAT INDICATOR RANDOM BUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTONCD SLOT

Features

RANDOM INDICATOR

SCAN/REPEAT BUTTON

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Playing a CD, CD Changer

To Play a CD

With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way and begin to play it. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.

SKIP

release , the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release to skip backward to the beginning of the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the or . You will see CUE or REW in the display.

REPEAT

a track, press the RPT button. You will see RPT in the display. Press it again to turn it off.

−

Each time you press and

−

RANDOM

tracks in random order. To activate Random Play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. Press it again to return to normal play.

To Stop Playing a CD

Press the eject button ( ) to remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button. Press the AM/FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button to play the CD.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the disc will stay in the drive. When youturnthesystembackon,theCD will begin playing where it left off.

−

This f eature plays the

Operating the Optional CD Changer

A CD changer is available f or your vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD player.

Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.

To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The CD and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different CD, use the preset 5 (DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC ) button. If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after finding that slot empty, try to load the CD in the next slot.To continuously replay

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General Information Protecting CDs

When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the driveorcauseotherproblems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

AnewCDmayberoughonthe inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Protecting Your CDs

Features

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine.

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CD Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, f ind the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error

Message

Cause

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Solution

Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged. Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD. Check the CD for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

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CD Changer Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, f ind the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Message

CauseError

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CD magazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in the CD changer

Solution

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out. Check for an error message, and insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer. Insert CD.

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Playing a Tape

100

TAPE BUTTON

REWIND BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB PLAY/PROGRAM

SKIP BAR

BUTTON

FAST FORWARD BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

DOLBY INDICATOR

REPEAT BUTTON

NR BUTTON

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To Play a Tape

Optional on all models

The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

Thetapedirectionindicatorcomes on to show you which side of the tape is playing. The indicates the

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sideyouinsertedupwardisnow playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PLAY/PROG button. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

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Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The

indicator comes on. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the NR button. Dolby remains off until you press the NR button again.

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Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

To Stop Playing a Tape

To remove the tape, press the tape EJECT button. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When youturnthesystembackon,the tape will begin playing where it left off.

Playing a Tape

To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE button. To change back to the tape player, press the CD/TAPE button.

Tape Search Functions FF/REW

push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the FF, REW, or PLAY/PROG button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

SKIP

the beginning of the current song or passage. Press button to find the beginning of the next song or passage. When the system reaches the beginning of a song or passage, it begins to play it.

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To rewind the tape,

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Press button to find

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Playing a Tape

REPEAT Caring for the Tape and Player

to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.

NOTE:

functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

−Press the RPT button

The SKIP and REPEAT

Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the tape to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged tape in the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never placetapeswheretheywillbe exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never insert foreign objects into the cassette player.

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Radio Thef t Protection

Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specif ic five-digit code in the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five-digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat lists your audio system code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a saf e place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this Owner’s Manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou turn on the system. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. Thecodeisontheradiocodecard included in your Owner’s Manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again.

If the code card is lost, your dealer can access your code with your radio’s serial number. To access the serial number, turn the radio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’, then turn the radio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons at the same time, then quickly release.

You will have to store your favorite stations in the preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when the power was disconnected.

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Setting the Clock

HOUR BUTTON MINUTE BUTTON

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock.

Press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. Change the hours by pressing the H (Preset 4) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing the M (Preset

5) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. When you are

CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON

hour.

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00

1:52 will reset to 2:00

RESET BUTTON

finished, press the CLOCK button again.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press and hold the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then press the R (Preset 6) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

Using the Cruise Control

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH

Push in the Cruise Control Master

Switch. The indicator in the switch will come on.

Accelerate to the desired cruising

speedabove25mph(40km/h).

CANCEL BUTTON

RESUME/ accel BUTTON

SET/decel BUTTON

Press and release the SET/decel

3. buttononthesteeringwheel.The indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

Changing the Set Speed

You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the RESUME/ accel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle speeds up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, and press the SET/decel button.

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/decel button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button. Each time you do this, your vehicle slows down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel goes out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button.

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