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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag system component.

except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

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

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else

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

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

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

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

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Safety Labels Safety Messages

three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

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

on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You W ILLbe KILLEDor SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CANbe KILLEDor SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CANbe HURTif you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

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2009 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii

Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...................................................................................................... 3

Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .......................................................... 5

Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ......................................... 55

Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control)........................................................ 103

Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ............................................................................ 253

Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...................................................................................................... 269

Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)..................................................... 287

Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ..................................... 323

Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ................................................ 347

Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ......... 363

Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ........................................................................................... 367

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

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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Overview of Contents

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Contents

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column.

Features

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

What gasoline to use, how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.

Maintenance

The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.

Technical Inf ormation

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

Service Information Summary

A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P. 64)

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9,24)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 98)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 81)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 97)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 255) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 88)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown

(P. 58)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 167)

AUDIO SYSTEM

USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 142, 185)

(P. 110)

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 96)

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9,24)

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 104)

DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 101)

AUTOMATIC

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TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P. 272)

＊ If equipped:

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 75)

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 65)

SEL/RESET

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 74)

HORN

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(P. 73)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31)

BUTTON (P. 65)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA

) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

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(P. 286)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P. 210)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P. 219)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 256)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P. 219)

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＊＊＊＊ Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

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

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If equipped Canadian model only

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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 77)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 76)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 76) HEATED MIRRORS (P. 98)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 214)

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

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

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

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

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

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 13

5. Fasten and Position the

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

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

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

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16

...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 18

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 19

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 20

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 21

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24

How Your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 29

How the Side Airbag Off

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

How the Passenger Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 31

.............................Airbag Service . 32

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 34

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

..Seat Belt System Components . 18

......Airbag System Components . 21

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 28

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30

...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 35

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 37

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 37

Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 39

.......................Protecting Infants . 39

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 41

....................Installing a Child Seat . 42

...............................With LATCH . 43

..............................With a Tether . 46

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 48

..................Using a Booster Seat . 49

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 50

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52

...................................Safety Labels . 53

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 35

...Additional Safety Precautions . 38

.........Protecting Small Children . 40

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 45

...........Protecting Larger Children . 48

...Additional Safety Precautions . 51

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You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Therecommendationsonthispage are the ones we consider to be the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

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, not the front seat. Infants and smallchildrenshouldberestrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

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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.While airbags can save lives, they

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ).

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

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

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

. In fact, some safety

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Seat Belts

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper 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 thechance ofserious injury ordeath in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers alwayswear seat belts andwear themproperly.

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:

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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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Driver and Passenger Safety

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

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

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).

In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact (see page

for more information on how

your side curtain airbags work).

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The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal 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.

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 injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

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

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

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

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

Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction

Driver and Passenger Safety

Close and Lock the Doors1.

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

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, page for how the door-open indicator works, and page for how

the automatic door locking and unlocking feature works.

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

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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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and out (see page ).

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 tooclose toa front airbag can result in serious injury ordeath ifthe front airbags inflate.

Always sitas far back from the front airbags as possible.

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

See page for how to adjust the front seats.

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.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Reclining the seat-back t oofar can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back toan upright position, and sit well back inthe seat.

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

See page for how to adjust the

seat-backs.

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

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

Improperly positioninghead restraints reducestheir effectiveness, and you can be seriously injuredin acrash.

Make surehead restraintsare in place and positionedproperly 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 and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.

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Fasten and Position the Seat

5. Belts

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.

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.

Improperly positioningthe seat belts cancause seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Make sureall seatbelts are properly positionedbefore driving.

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.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

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RELEASE BUTTON

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

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

information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 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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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 improperlyor outof position can result in serious injury ordeath ina crash.

Always situpright, well back in the seat,with yourfeet onthe 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 the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

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 f ront airbag covers.

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

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.

Do not attach hard objects on or near a door.

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

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Seat Belt System Components

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

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

Seat Belt Indicator

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.

This system monitors the front seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If

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your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on.

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

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

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

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

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

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

properly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. 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 a lockable retractor 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 lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

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

Automatic Seat Belt TensionersLap/Shoulder Belt

Driver and Passenger Safety

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 position.

The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy.

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

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the

do not deploy

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.

Seat Belt Maintenance

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

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

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condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your

Warranty Information

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details.

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

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

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can resultin serious injury ordeath if the seat belts do notwork properlywhen needed.

Check yourseat beltsregularly and have any problem corrected as soon aspossible.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

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

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Your Airbag System includes:

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

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

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

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Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page ).

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

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

Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and the frontpassenger’sseatbeltare latched or unlatched (see page

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

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

A 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 switch 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 ).

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

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

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

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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 airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

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

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

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

Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if there is no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ).31

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

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

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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 sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupant’s belt is ,

not latched

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

If the occupant’s belt is , the

latched

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Advanced Airbags

Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front.

For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS

Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the front seats.

Back-seat passengers should not put their feet under the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly.

The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position.

The passenger’s advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

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When the airbag is turned off, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ).

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If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s advanced front airbag system will work properly,

that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger’s seat.

do not do anything

This includes:

A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the seat-back pocket.

Also,makesurethefloormatbehind the front passenger’s seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor (see page

). If it is not, the mat may interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat.

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How Your Side Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration 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.

To get the best protection from the side airbags, front seat occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Side Airbag Cutof f System

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff system designed primarily to protect a child riding in the front passenger’s seat.

Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front, if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut off.

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.

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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.

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

In a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver’s or the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

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How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off. 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 switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injuryor death if the airbag systems or tensioners donot workproperly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRSindicator alertsyou 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.

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How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been automatically shut off. It does

not

mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the indicator should come on for several seconds andthengooff(seepage ).Ifit

doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the front passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem

not mean

with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on.

If no weight is detected on the front seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly.

If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove:

Any items under the front passenger’s seat.

Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.

Any object on the floor that is touching the rear of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions

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

An airbag ever inflates.

Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

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

If your vehicle has a moderate to severe impact.

Even if your airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver’s seat position sensor, the front passenger’s weight sensors, the

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason.

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

front seat belt tensioners, and all Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by an authorized dealer or

seat belts and their anchors worn

during a crash to make sure they

are operating properly. a knowledgeable body shop.

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Do not remove or modif y a front seat without consulting your dealer.

This could make the driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

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.

Do not expose the f ront passenger’s seat-back to liquid.

If water or another liquid soaks into a seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

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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 age 12 and under.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that

infants and children be properly Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best

restrained when they ride in a

vehicle. intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child

properly

passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to

Infants and small children must be

restrained in an approved child seat

that is properly secured to the

vehicle

(see pages ). 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.

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Children whoare unrestrained or improperly restrained canbe seriously injuredor killedin a crash.

Any childtoo smallfor aseat belt should be properly restrained ina childseat. A larger child should be properly restrained witha seatbelt 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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All Children Should Sit in a 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 aged 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Some states have laws 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 Can Pose 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.

Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger’s front airbag off (see page ),

please follow these guidelines:

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

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward 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 inf lating 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

information about protecting larger children.)

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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

SUN VISORS DASHBOARD

Canadian Models

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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 page

If a Child Requires Close Attention

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

Placing a child in the front 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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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.

Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

This can prevent children from accidentally falling out (see page ).

Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck, they can be seriously or fatally injured. (See pages and for how to

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activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.)

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 switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.

Lock all doors and the trunk 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. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature(seepage ).

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

Even very young

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

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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.

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-f acing child seat in a f orward-facing position.

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

Rear-facing 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 front seat.

Never put a

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 their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It could also interfere with proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag system.

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In any of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat

Protecting Small Children

We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit

for the seat. as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get

Child Seat Placement

a smaller rear-facing child seat. We strongly recommend placing a

forward-facing child seat in a back

seat, not the front.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injuryor deathduring a collision.

Always placea rear-facingchild seat in the back seat, not the front.

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 forward-

Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in

the front seat of a vehicle equipped

with a passenger’s airbag can be

hazardous.

If the vehicle seat is too farforward,orthechild’sheadis thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries.

facing, upright child seat.

Even with advanced front airbags

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

that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off (see

page ), a back seat is the safest place for a small child.

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

Placing aforward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seriousinjury ordeath ifthe front airbag inflates.

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

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 seating positions in the back seat.

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

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 f or 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 f it the

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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.

Installing a Child Seat

After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat,

movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness.

there are three main steps in installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try

installing it in a different seating

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

All child seats must be

position, or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

secured to the vehicle with the lap

Secure the child in the child seat.

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 is properly strappedinthechildseat according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat canbeseriouslyinjuredinacrash.

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

After installing a child

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 for a rear-

A child seat secured with a seat belt

facing child seat. should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

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Installing a Child Seat with 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 for use with LATCH.

Small marks are positioned to indicate the locations of each anchor point.

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LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or

tongue away from the lower anchors.

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.

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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.

Front

ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

Lift the head restraint (see page

5. ), then route the tether strap

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

Tighten the strap according to the

6. seat maker’s instructions.

If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

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

Pushandpullthechildseat

8. forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

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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 lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat.

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With the child seat in the desired

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

To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on 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.

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ANCHORAGE POINTS

COVER

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.

Push and pull the child seat 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 lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract.

ANCHOR

A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat, using one of the anchorage points shown above.

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

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Outer Position Center Position

TETHER STRAP HOOK

After properly securing the child

1. 2. seat (see page ), lift the head

restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and

Front

ANCHOR

Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted.

through the head restraint legs.

Tighten the strap according to the

If the tether strap is too long and

seat maker’s instructions. cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely.

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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 for a child who must sit in front.

Allowing a child age12 orunder

to sit in front can result in injury

or death if the passenger’s front

airbag inflates.

If a child mustride infront,

move the vehicle seatas far

back aspossible, use a booster

seat if needed, have the child

sit up properly andwear the

seat belt properly.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

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?

Do the child’s knees bend

2. comfortably over the edge of the seat?

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Does the shoulder belt cross

Using a Booster Seat

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 forward-

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.

Some states and Canadian provinces also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the states or provinces where you intend

to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat 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 back 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.

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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 a 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.

A side airbag also poses risks. 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.

Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front, there are other important factors you should consider.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see pages and ). If

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the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster seat, the child should not sit in front.

Maturity

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

If you decide that a child can safely ride up front, be sure to:

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

Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position.

Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor.

Check that the child’s seat belt is properly and securely positioned.

Supervise the child. Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts or sit properly.

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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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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page.

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 istoxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness andeven kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areasor activities thatexpose youto 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 trunk open, airf low can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the climate control 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 follows:

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Set the fan speed to high.

3. Set the temperature control to a

4. comfortable setting.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label, which is removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

U.S. models only

SUN VISORS

U.S. models

Driver and Passenger Safety

Canadian models

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HOOD

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HOOD

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Canadian models

DOORJAMBS

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Canadian models

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This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle. All the essential controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 56

............................Instrument Panel . 57

.............................................Gauges . 65

.....................................Odometer . 65

.................Current Fuel Mileage . 66

...................Temperature Gauge . 66

...................................Trip Meter . 67

................Average Fuel Mileage . 67

..................................Fuel Gauge . 67

Outside Temperature

...................................Indicator . 68

..................Maintenance Minder . 69

................Charge/Assist Gauge . 71

Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 72

.................Hazard Warning Button . 76

.................Rear Window Defogger . 76

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 58

..............Display Change Button . 66

..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 69

.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 70

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73

.........Turn Signals and Headlights . 74

............Daytime Running Lights . 75

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 75

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77

...............................Keys and Locks . 78

........................Immobilizer System . 79

................................Ignition Switch . 80

......................................Door Locks . 81

......................Power Door Locks . 81

..............Childproof Door Locks . 82

.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82

.....................Auto Door Locking . 82

.................Auto Door Unlocking . 85

................................................Trunk . 88

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 88

.......................Remote Transmitter . 89

.................................................Seats . 91

....................................Seat Heaters . 96

..............................Power Windows . 97

.............................................Mirrors . 98

.................................Parking Brake . 99

.........Interior Convenience Items . 100

.......................Beverage Holder . 101

.........Accessory Power Socket . 101

..................................Glove Box . 101

.............Console Compartment . 101

...............................Interior Lights . 102

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 98)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 81)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 97)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 255) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 88)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown

(P. 64)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 167)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 101) (P. 142, 185)

＊ If equipped:

(P. 58)

HORN

AUDIO SYSTEM

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 96)

USB ADAPTER CABLE

(P. 110)

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 104)

DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 81)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 101)

AUTOMATIC

＊

TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P. 272)

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 61) (P. 62)

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60)

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR

(P. 60)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P. 62, 335)

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 62, 336)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

(P. 61)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P. 61)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 60)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60)(P. 60)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED) (P. 58, 338)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST

IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

(P. 62, 337)

AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P. 62, 196, 197)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM

INDICATOR

＊

(P. 64)

(P. 59)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P. 30, 58)

＊

(P. 61)

(VSA) ACTIVATION INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30, 59)

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

＊＊

Optional in U.S.1: If equipped

(P. 63)

＊

(P. 60)

(P. 18, 58)

(P. 61)

(P. 64)

Instruments and Controls

(P. 63)

(P. 59)

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

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt, the beeper sounds and the indicator flashes. If you do notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe beeper stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position.

If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. For more information, see page .

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe

1. ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It is a reminder to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not f ully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on 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 .This indicator reminds you and your

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger’s side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. For more information, see page .

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Side Airbag Off Indicator

This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 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 .

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. If this happens, have your 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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Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ).30

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see pages and ).

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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 and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash.

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‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is a problem with a circuit. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

High Beam Indicator

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

This indicator also comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

Lights On Indicator

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

or position. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will remain on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door and remove the key from the ignition switch.

Trunk-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.

Door-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if any door is not closed tightly.

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

U.S. models only

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page ), and have the

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flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page ). For more information, see page .

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

U.S. models only

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure. Take the vehicle to your dealer to have the system checked.

Cruise Main Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see

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page ).

Cruise Control Indicator

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

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for information on operating the

cruise control.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadian models only

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

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Low Fuel Indicator

This indicator comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.

When the indicator comes on, there are about 1.9 US gal (7.5

)offuel remaining in the tank. When the reading reaches E, there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank.

Maintenance Minder Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page for

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more information on the maintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.

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Security System Indicator Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

See page . This indicator normally comes on for

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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

If this indicator comes on when the This indicator comes on when the security system is set. For more information, see page .213

engine is running, the battery is not

being charged. For more information,

see page .

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IMA System Indicator

a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist (IMA) system. With the IMA indicator on, the vehicle may not accelerate as it normally does. Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible.

Auto Idle Stop Indicator

See pages and .

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position 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 off 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 off, making the vehicle harder to steer.

If you turn the steering wheel to the

full left or right position repeatedly

while stopping or driving at very low

speed, you may feel slightly harder

steering due to overheating of the

steering gearbox.

Continuously driving under those

conditions could damage the power

steering system.

U.S. Canada

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When the brake system indicator (amber) is on, there is the problem with the Cooperative Control with regenerative brake, Creep Aid System or Brake Assist (the normal brake operates properly). Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. For more information, see page .

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

If equipped If equipped

This indicator normally comes on for

This indicator has three functions: a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou

1. have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany other time or it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to

It flashes when VSA is active (see

2. page ).

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the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle

It comes on along with the VSA

3. system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.

still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement.

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page .

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VSA Activation Indicator

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CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

TRIP METER

FUEL GAUGE

INFORMATION DISPLAY

To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and engine oil life and maintenance item code(s), press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly.

Odometer

The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures in miles or kilometers. 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.

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Display Change Button Current Fuel Mileage Temperature Gauge

Every time you press the display change button, the display changes from the current fuel mileage to the temperature gauge, or from the temperature gauge to the current fuel mileage.

Press and hold the display change button until you hear a beep. Each time you press the button, the speedometer, trip meter, average fuel mileage and current fuel mileage readings switches their measures.

Depending on the selected measures (mph or km/h), the trip meter and odometer readings are shown with miles or km. The average fuel mileage and current fuel mileage are shown with mpg or l/100 km.

This display shows the current, or instant fuel mileage you are getting.

It shows the number of mpg or l/100 km.

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of theroad.Seepage for instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: TRIP A and TRIP B. Switch between these displays by pressing the SEL/ RESET button repeatedly.

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 SEL/RESET button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’

Average Fuel Mileage Fuel GaugeTrip Meter

When either of the trip meters (trip A or trip B) is displayed, your vehicle’s average fuel mileage since you last reset that trip meter can be shownontheinformationdisplay (mpg or l/100km). This number is updated once per 10 seconds. To see the average fuel mileage, press and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly.

The average fuel mileage will be reset when you reset the trip meter, or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

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This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount.

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Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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Outside Temperature Indicator

This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Celsius (Canadian models). To see the outside temperature, press and release the SEL/RESET button until the temperature is shown on the information display.

The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Therefore, the temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the display update until it reaches the correct outside temperature. This may take several minutes.

If the outside temperature is incorrectly displayed, you can adjust it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or cooler.

NOTE:

stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds. The following sequence will appear for1secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5,

−−−−

3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

When it reaches the desired value, release the SEL/RESET button. You should see the new outside temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions, temperature readings near freezing (32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is forming on the road surface.

±±

The temperature must be

−

4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2,

−−−

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Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. The first time a leak is detected a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the information display. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. The message should go off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another display, press the SEL/RESET button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off.

If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page .337

Maintenance MinderCheck Fuel Cap Message

The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for

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more information.

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IMA Battery Level Gauge

BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

This gauge shows you the state of charge of the battery for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This battery is recharged by the IMA motor, and discharged by the IMA when it is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle.

The gauge reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for a long time, such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill. TheIMAmotorwillrechargethe battery as you continue driving.

The IMA battery is charged at a higher rate when the transmission is in LOW (L) range (see page ).

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If the battery is mostly discharged, the Auto Idle Stop function is disabled (see page ).

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The battery level gauge does not read the battery level directly. It calculates the level by continuously measuring the current flow, voltage, and temperature.

Since the level is not read directly, small sensing errors can, over time, cause the gauge to read higher than the actual battery level. The system will then perform a correction, and the battery level gauge reading will drop suddenly. When this happens, IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by normal driving. This should take only a few minutes.

This correction of the battery level gauge is normal and does not indicate a problem. If the IMA battery develops a problem or becomes deteriorated, the IMA system indicator will come on. If this happens, have the vehicle checked by your dealer as soon as possible.

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Charge/Assist Gauge

IMA ASSIST GAUGE

IMA CHARGE GAUGE

This gauge shows you the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). When the IMA battery is being charged, the bottom side of the gauge illuminates. When the IMA is assisting the engine, the upper side of the gauge illuminates.

If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system limits the IMA battery’s output power to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged. Therefore, if the motor assist is frequently used, the battery becomes hot and starts to limit its output power.

It takes the IMA system a few minutes in cold weather to normalize the IMA battery’s output power, and about 15 minutes in hot weather.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

(P. 75)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL (P. 74)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 73)

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

(P. 66)

SEL/RESET BUTTON

(P. 65)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA

) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

(P. 286)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

(P. 210)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 176)

＊

HORN

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 76)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 77) HEATED MIRRORS (P. 96)

BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 219)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

＊＊＊＊ Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.1:

If equipped

Canadian model only

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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(P. 219)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS(P. 77)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 214)

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

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ADJUSTMENT RING

MIST

1. OFF

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INT Intermittent

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LO Low speed

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HI High speed

5. Windshield washers

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

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

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OFF

INT

The wipers are not activated.

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The length of the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle’s speed.

Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring. If you turn it to the shortest delay ( position), the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

While the vehicle is stopped and in gear, the wipers sweep the windshield whenever you remove your foot from the brake pedal.

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Windshield Washers

The wipers run at low speed.

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The wipers run at high speed.

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Pull the wiper control lever toward you, andholdit.Thewashersspray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

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Turn Signals and Headlights

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Turn signal

1. Off

2. Parking and interior lights

3. Headlights

4. High beams

5. Flashhighbeams

Turn Signal

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 center when you release it or complete a turn.

Headlights

the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, sidemarker lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights.

When the light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position.

−

Push down on the

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Turning the switch to

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

High Beams

forward and the high beam indicator will come on (see page

). Pull it back to return to low

beams.

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

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Push the lever

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Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness

With the headlight switch off or

position, the high beam

headlights come on with reduced

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brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position 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.

The buttons under the left side vent control the brightness of the instrument panel. Push the or

＋−

button to adjust the brightness.

There are six brightness levels. When you push either button, the information display indicates the current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds

after you stop adjusting the brightness.

To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to the

or position.

The center of each meter (upper and lower) illuminates with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door, and then goes back to the selected brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds.

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Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

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Pushthebuttontoturnonthe hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn 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.

Rear Window DefoggerHazard Warning Button

U.S. model

Canadian model

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in 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.

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.

On Canadian models

Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page .

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Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position whiledriving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriouslyinjured inacrash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle isstopped.

Push the lever under the steering

1. column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel up or

2. down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and 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, down, in, and out.

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Keys and Locks

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KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VALET KEY (Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle.

The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey number tag with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a 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 without a remote transmitter do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position 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 inoperable.

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

Always take the ignition keywith you whenever you leave the vehiclealone.

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

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

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LOCK (0)

remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key 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.

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ACCESSORY (I)

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

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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 the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position.

START (III)

only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position 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 LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

TheshiftlevermustbeinPark before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

Door Locks

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Power Door Locks

To lock

To unlock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Each front door has a master door lock switch. Either switch locks and unlocks all doors. Push the top of the switch to lock all doors; push the bottom to unlock them.

LOCK TAB

To lock

To unlock

Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Pull out the tab to lock the door, and push it in to unlock.

The lock tab on each door locks and unlocks that door. Pulling out on the driver’s door lock tab locks all doors. To unlock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and release it. Ifyouturnitagain,allthedoors unlock.

To lock any door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and close the door.

To lock the doors when getting out of the vehicle, remove the key from the ignition switch, and push the top of the master door lock switch, then close the door.

Lockout Prevention

With any door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches and driver’s door lock tab are disabled. They are not disabled when all the doors are closed, or when the key is not in the ignition.

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Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking

Unlock

Lock

LEVER

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab in, and use the outside door handle.

Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages.

When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and the parking brake is applied. Make all settings before you start driving.

The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

The doors lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the default setting.

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To turn of f the Auto Door Lock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Park Lock mode:

Locks all doors when the shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) position.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Pushandholdthefrontofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Drive Lock mode:

Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Push and hold the brake pedal,

3. and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdthefrontofthe

4. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds).

Release the switch and, within 5

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

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Auto Door Unlocking

The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. This is the default setting.

All doors unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

All doors unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

To turn of f the Auto Door Unlock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and open the driver’s door.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.

Release the switch, and within 5

4. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors when the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

3. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:

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Until you hear another click

Unlock mode:

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors when the ignition switch is moved out of the ON (II) position.

(after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

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Or, until you hear two more

driver’s door unlock

clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

Release the switch, and within 5

all doors unlock feature.

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

2. (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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Push and hold the brake pedal,

3. then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

Pushandholdtherearofthe

4. master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold the switch:

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Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate

feature.

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Or, until you hear two more

driver’s door unlock

clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

all doors unlock feature.

Release the switch and, within 5

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

Even if your vehicle’s battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you selected.

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Trunk

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PULL

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

MASTER KEY

To open the trunk, pull the trunk release handle on the left side of the driver’s seat. To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key, and give the other person the valet key.

Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote transmitter.

To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid.

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

Monoxide Hazard

,page .3852

Carbon

Emergency Trunk Opener

RELEASE LEVER

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside. To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left.

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page .

PANIC BUTTON

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TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

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LOCK

Press this button once to

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

lock all doors. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn to verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock the doors if any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn to verify that the security system has set.

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UNLOCK PANIC

to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the other doors. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. This button does not work when the key is in the ignition switch.

Press this button once

about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior 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 the ON (II) position. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the door activated position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open any door, the light stays on

TRUNK RELEASE

button for about 1 second to open

the trunk. You cannot open the trunk

if the key is in the ignition switch. for about 30 seconds, then fades out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light goes off immediately.

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protect the transmitter from

extreme temperature. If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock and the security system will also set.

Do not immerse the transmitter in

any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the

replacement needs to be

reprogrammed by your dealer.

Remote Transmitter

Pressthisbuttonfor

−

Press this

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Remote Transmitter

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Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

BATTERY

SCREW

To replace the battery:

Remove the screw at the base of

the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

Separate the transmitter by prying

its middle seam with your fingernail.

Inside the transmitter, separate

3. the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

TAB

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Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then

＋

insert it into the back of the cover.

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

Install the parts in reverse order.

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

FrontSeatAdjustments

See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

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Make all adjustments before you start driving.

To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat to make sure it is locked in position.

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Seats

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

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

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints

See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.

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Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

Front

LEGS RELEASE

Adjusting the Head Restraint

SEAT-BACK

CUSHION

BUTTON

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

Rear Center Position

CUSHION LEG

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SEAT-BACK RELEASE BUTTON

When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is adjusted to its highest position.

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To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seatback.

Failure toreinstall thehead restraints canresult in severe injury duringa crash.

Always replacethe head restraints beforedriving.

When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.

Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.

Active Head RestraintsRemoving the Head Restraint

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.

This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.

If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.

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For a head restraint system to work properly:

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.

Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.

Armrest

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The lid of the console compartment canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving it forward and backward. Make sure the armrest is securely latched.

Make sure your passenger’s hands orfingersareawayfromthearmrest before moving it.

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Passenger’s Seat

HEATERS

If equipped

Driver’s Seat

Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. Because of the sensors for the side airbag cutoff system, there is no heater in the passenger’s seat-back. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters.

SEAT HEATER SWITCH

Push the front of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.

Follow these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Power Windows

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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want to stop the window. To close the window, pull back on the switch and hold it.

Thewindowsoperateforupto10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Closing a power window on someone’s handsor fingerscan cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away fromthe windowsbefore closing them.

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

AUTO

−−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 down or up all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.

AUTO REVERSE

If the driver’s 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.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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