Honda Civic LX 1995, Civic Sedan 1995 Owner's Manual

1995 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................31
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 67
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 89
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 99
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................115
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................163
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................171
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................193
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................205
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................211
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index..................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Introduction
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Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment.
Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful.
Several warranties protect your Honda. We suggest you read the warranty booklets carefully to fully understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership.
When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially-trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
These mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
You will also see another important
symbol:
NOTICE
Your Honda or other property can be
damaged if you don't follow instruc-
tions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your car,
other property, or the environment.
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This section gives you important
information about occupant protection. It shows how to use seat belts properly. It explains the Supplemental Restraint System that
is standard in most Civics. And it gives useful information about how to protect infants and children in your car.
Your Occupant Protection System.. 4 The Seat Belt System
and How It Works...................... 5
Why Wear Seat Belts.................... 5
Important Safety Reminders........ 5
Seat Belt System Components..... 6
Lap/Shoulder Belt......................... 6
Lap Belt........................................... 6
Wearing Seat Belts Properly........ 7
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 10
Supplemental Restraint System..... 11
What Happens In a Crash........... 12
Important Facts About
Airbags...................................... 13
How the Driver's Airbag
Works........................................ 14
How the Passenger's Airbag
Works........................................ 15
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 16
System Service............................. 16
System Service Precautions....... 17
Additional Safety Information........ 18
Seat-back Position........................ 18
Door Locks................................... 18
Storing Cargo Safely................... 19
Driving with Pets......................... 19
Child Safety...................................... 20
Where Should Children Sit?....... 20
Important Safety Reminders...... 21
General Guidelines
for Restraining Children
Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 22
Restraining
an Infant Who Weighs
Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs).......... 22
Restraining
a Child Who Weighs Between
9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs)..... 23
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 24
Using a Seat Belt
Locking Clip............................. 24
Using Child Restraints
with Tethers............................. 25
Storing a Child Seat..................... 26
Alcohol and Drugs........................... 27
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 28
Safety Labels....................................
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Your Occupant Protection System
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Your Honda is equipped with seat belts and other features that work
together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
Seat belts are the most important part of your occupant protection
system. When worn properly, seat
belts can reduce the chance of
serious injury or death in a crash. For added protection during a severe
frontal collision, your Honda has a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger. The Supplemental Restraint System
is optional on the Canadian LX model.
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Two indicator lights are also part of your safety system. One reminds you to make sure you and your passen­gers wear seat belts. The other
alerts you to a possible problem with
your supplemental restraint system
(see page 16).
The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also play a role in occupant safety. For example, reclining the seat-back can decrease the effec­tiveness of your seat belt. Head restraints can help protect your neck and head, especially during rear-end impacts. Door locks help keep your doors from being accidentally
opened during a crash.
To get the maximum protection from your occupant protection system, check the following before you drive away:
Everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). Infants and small children are properly secured in child safety seats (see page 20).
All doors are closed and locked
(see page 18).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
18).
There are no loose items that
could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash or sudden stop (see page 19).
By following these guidelines, you can reduce injuries to yourself and your passengers in many crash
situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all
injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes.
The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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Why Wear Seat Belts
Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passengers.
During a crash or emergency stop, seat belts can help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car, against other occupants, or out of the car.
Of course, seat belts cannot com­pletely protect you in every crash. But, in most cases, seat belts reduce your chance of serious injury. They can even save your life. That is why many states and all Canadian pro­vinces require you to wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of being killed or seriously hurt in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Important Safety Reminders
Seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats (see page 20).
A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child (see page 10).
Two people should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could increase the chance of serious injuries in a crash.
Do not put shoulder belt pads or other accessories on seat belts. They can reduce the effectiveness of the belts and increase the chance of injury.
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The Seat Belt System and How It Works
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Seat Belt System Components
Your Honda has seat belts in all five
seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions of the rear seat have lap/shoulder belts. The center position of the rear seat has a lap belt.
Your seat belt system also includes a
light on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt, and to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 34).
The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
SHOULDER PORTION
LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE
UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHOR
To retractor
LAP PORTION
This style of seat belt has a single
belt that goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. Each lap/shoulder belt has 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.
Lap Belt
BUCKLE
LATCH PLATE
The lap belt has one manually­adjusted belt that fits across the hips. It is similar to safety belts used in airplanes.
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Wearing Seat Belts Properly
You can increase the effectiveness of your seat belts if you take a little time to read the following pages and make sure you know how to wear seat belts properly.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Before putting on the seat belt, move the driver's seat as far back as is practical while still allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Make sure the seat-back is upright
(see page 54). The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible.
1. Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle. Tug on the belt to make sure the
latch is securely locked.
2. Check that the belt is not twisted.
3. Position the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your stomach. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash.
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the belt to remove any slack. Make sure the belt goes over your collarbone and across your chest.
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5. If the belt crosses your neck, you need to adjust the belt anchor height or your seating position.
Front seats:
Adjust the belt anchor by squeez-
ing the two buttons and sliding the anchor downward (it has four posi­tions).
Rear seat:
Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone.
To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar. If the belt doesn't retract easily, pull it out and check for twists or kinks.
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1. Pull the latch plate across your hips and insert it into the buckle marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt. Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
2. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones, not across your stomach. Pull the
loose end of the belt to adjust for a
snug but comfortable fit.
To unlatch the belt, push the red
PRESS button on the buckle.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Therefore, a pregnant woman should wear a properly-positioned seat belt
whenever she drives or rides in a car.
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If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page
7).
Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive and how you should position a lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and inspect the anchors for damage.
For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 167.
Supplemental Restraint System
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Your car is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) to help protect the head and chest of the driver and front seat passenger during a severe frontal collision.
(The SRS is optional on the Canadian LX model.)
This system does not replace your seat belts. It supplements, or adds to, the
protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
INDICATOR
SRS
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
CONTROL UNIT/ SENSORS
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
The main components in your SRS are:
One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard for the front passenger.
Sensors that can detect a severe frontal collision.
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A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the
control unit (including the sensors), airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II).
An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.
Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.
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What Happens In a Crash
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags.
During a crash, your seat belts will help to restrain your lower body and torso. The airbags will provide a cushion to absorb crash energy and help keep the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car.
(The airbags are optional on the
Canadian LX model.)
After inflating, the airbags will immediately deflate. The entire process, from detection to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. This process occurs so quickly that you may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag inflators, or realize what has happened.
After the crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag's surface. People with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort from the chemicals used by the airbag's activators.
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Important Facts About Airbags
Airbags inflate only when needed; in
a severe frontal collision. A severe
collision would be similar to a crash
into a parked car at 25 mph (40 km/h). Airbags will not inflate in a moderate frontal collision, or during a rear impact, side impact, or rollover
— even if the impact is severe.
Frontal collision range
Airbags inflate and deflate only once.
They cannot protect you during any
additional impacts that can occur during a crash sequence.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in a severe collision, even if seat belts are worn properly and the airbags inflate. No safety system can
provide complete protection in a
severe crash.
Just from viewing the vehicle
damage after a crash, it is very
difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated. In some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the crash energy, and the airbags were not needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such as an impact to the undercarriage, may not cause extensive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate.
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How the Driver's Airbag Works
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, your airbag will instantly inflate to help protect your head and chest.
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To do its job, the airbag inflates with
considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause
some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.
After the bag completely inflates, it immediately starts deflating so it won't interfere with your visibility, ability to steer, or ability to operate other controls. The total time for inflation and deflation takes a fraction of a second. You may not even be aware that the airbag has been fully inflated.
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The driver's airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel. For
your safety, do not attach any items
to the steering wheel. They could
interfere with the proper operation of the airbag. Or, if the airbag inflates, they could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
How the Passenger's Airbag
Works
If you ever have a severe frontal collision, the passenger's airbag will inflate at the same time as the driver's airbag.
This airbag is quite large and inflates with considerable force. It can
seriously hurt a front seat passenger who is not in the proper position and wearing the seat belt properly. Front
seat passengers should move the
seat as far back as practical and sit
well back in the seat.
If your car has a passenger's airbag, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
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The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. Do not place any objects on top of this lid. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone.
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SRS
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
The purpose of the SRS light on your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your supple­mental restraint system.
Have the system checked if:
The light does not come on when you turn the ignition ON (II).
The light stays on after the engine
starts.
The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
System Service
Your supplemental restraint system is virtually maintenance-free. There are no parts you can safely service. You must have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer:
If your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must be replaced. Do not try to remove or discard the airbags by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer.
If the SRS indicator light alerts you of a problem. Have the supplemental restraint system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your airbags might not inflate when you need them.
When the car is ten years old. Have the dealer inspect the system. The production date is on the driver's doorjamb for your convenience.
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System Service Precautions
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.
Do not tamper with the system's components or wiring. This could cause the airbags to inflate inadver­tently, possibly injuring someone
very seriously. Tell anyone who works on your car
that you have a supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual
could result in personal injury or damage to the system.
Scrapping an entire car that has uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car must be scrapped.
If you sell your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Alert them to the information and precau-
tions in this part of the owner's
manual.
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Additional Safety Information
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The seat belts and airbags are obvi-
ously important parts of your occu­pant protection system.
In addition, you should know that
sitting upright, locking the doors,
and stowing things properly can also
increase your safety and possibly even save your life.
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Seat-back Position
The seat-backs should be in an
upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec­tion from the seat belts.
If you recline a seat-back, you reduce the protective capability of your seat belt. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk that you will slide under the belt in a
severe crash and be very seriously
injured.
For information on how to adjust the seat-back, see page 54.
Door Locks
It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked. A passenger, especially a child, could open a door and acci­dentally fall out. Also, there is a greater chance of being thrown out of the car during a crash when the doors are not locked.
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Storing Cargo Safely
Before you drive, make sure you first securely store or tie down any items that could be thrown around
the car and hurt someone, or
interfere with your ability to operate the controls.
Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf. They can block your view and they could be thrown about the car in a crash.
Be sure to keep compartment doors
closed when the car is moving. If a passenger hits the door of an open glove box, for example, he could injure his knees.
For information on loading cargo, see page 98.
Driving with Pets
Loose pets can be a hazard while you
are driving. An unrestrained pet can interfere with your ability to drive the car. In a crash or sudden stop, loose pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the car and hurt you or your passengers. It is also for their
safety that pets should be properly
restrained in your car. The recommended way to restrain a
medium-sized or larger dog is with a
special traveling harness. This har­ness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt. Travel harnesses are available at pet stores.
A small dog, cat, or other small
animal will be safest in a pet carrier
with rigid sides. Choose a style that
allows you to secure it to the car's seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle.
For further information, contact your
veterinarian or local animal protec-
tion society.
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An infant or child who is not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in a crash.
Be sure any child too small for seat belts is properly secured in a child restraint.
Where Should Children Sit?
According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.
We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure your child's
infant or toddler seat in the center
position of the rear seat with the lap
belt.
Children depend on adults to protect them. To help make sure we do, every state and Canadian province has laws requiring infants and young children to be properly restrained whenever they ride in a car.
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If your car has a passenger's airbag,
we strongly recommend that you do
not put an infant seat in the front
passenger's seat. If the airbag
inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
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If a toddler seat is used in the front seat of a car equipped with a passen­ger's airbag, the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
We also recommend that any child
who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in one of the out­side positions of the rear seat. The child should then wear the lap/ shoulder belt properly for protection.
Important Safety Reminders
Never hold a baby or child on your lap when riding in a car. If you are wearing your seat belt, the violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms. The child could be seriously hurt or killed.
If you are holding a child and not
wearing a seat belt in a crash, you
could crush the child against the car's interior.
Never put your seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child, causing serious internal
injuries. Two children should never use the
same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
If you are driving with small children in the car, you should use the childproof door locks to prevent them from opening the rear doors
(see page 52).
For their safety, do not leave children alone in your car without adult supervision.
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General Guidelines for Restraining Children Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)
Use an approved child seat. The seat must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS-213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for the manufac­turer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.
Use a seat of the right size. Make sure
the seat fits your child. Check the
seat manufacturer's instructions and labels for height and weight limits.
Secure the child seat to the car. All approved child seats are designed to be secured to the car seat by the lap belt or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt. A child whose seal is
not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash.
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To properly route a seat belt through
a child seat, follow the seat maker's instructions. If you use a lap/ shoulder belt, be sure you install a locking clip on the belt (see page 24).
Secure the child in the child seat. Make sure the infant or child is firmly secured to the child seat. Use the straps provided, and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Restraining an Infant Who
Weighs Less Than 9 kg
(20 Ibs)
An infant up to about 9 kg (20 Ibs) must be restrained in an infant seat or a convertible seat designed for a baby. Because infants must ride in a reclining position, be sure the infant seat always faces the REAR of the car as shown.
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We recommend that, whenever possible, you put the infant seat in the center position of the rear seat and secure it to the car with the lap belt.
If you decide to put an infant seat in any other seating position, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/ shoulder belt (see page 24).
If your car has a passenger's airbag, we strongly recommend that you do not put an infant seat in the front passenger's seat. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the infant seat with great force. The infant seat can be dislodged or struck with enough force to cause very serious injury to the infant.
Restraining a Child Who Weighs
Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40
Ibs)
Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 9 and
18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).
The preferred place to put a toddler seat is in the center position of the rear seat. Use the car's lap belt to secure the seat to the car.
If you decide to put a toddler seat in any other seating position, you must use a locking clip on the car's lap/ shoulder belt (see page 24).
If you are using a toddler seat in the front passenger's seat, move the passenger's seat as far back as possible before installing the child seat. If the passenger's bag inflates, it could seriously hurt a toddler who is not in the proper position or properly restrained.
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Restraining a Child Who Weighs Over 18 kg (40 Ibs)
We recommend that, whenever possible, a child who has outgrown a
toddler seat ride in one of the outside positions of the rear seat and use a lap/shoulder belt.
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Put the seat belt on your child and check its fit. The shoulder belt should fit over the collarbone and across the chest. The lap belt should sit low on your child's hips, not across the stomach.
If the shoulder belt crosses the neck, have your child move toward the center of the rear seat until the belt fits properly. If the belt still crosses the child's neck, you should use a booster seat.
Several styles of booster seats are available. We recommend a design that allows the child to use the car's lap/shoulder belt.
Whichever style you select, follow the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.
Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip
Always use a seat belt locking clip when you secure a child seat to your car with a lap/shoulder belt. This helps prevent the seat from shifting position or overturning.
A locking clip is usually included with the child seat. If you need a clip, contact the seat's manufacturer or a store that sells child restraints.
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To install a locking clip, do the
following:
1. Place the child restraint in the desired position. Route the lap/ shoulder belt through the restraint according to the seat manufac­turer's instructions.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Pull on the shoulder part of the belt to make sure there is no slack in the lap portion.
3. Tightly grasp the belt near the latch plate. Pinch both parts of the belt together so they won't slip through the latch plate. Unbuckle the seat belt.
4. Install the locking clip as shown. Position the clip as close as
possible to the latch plate.
5. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held firmly in place. If it is not, repeat these steps until the restraint is secure.
Using Child Restraints with
Tethers
90 mm (3.5 in)
290 mm (11.4 in)
Your Honda has three attachment points for tether-style child seats.
U.S. Models
Use the dimensions in the above illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use. Cut a 12.7 mm
(1/2 inch) diameter hole in the rear
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Select the attachment point you want to use and remove the plug with a small flat-tipped screwdriver or fingernail file.
Then install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to: 22 N·m(2.2 kg-m , 16 Ib-ft)
If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer.
If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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TOOTHED WASHER
The anchor plate and mounting
hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car. When installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt.
The supplied anchor plate is
designed only for mounting a child restraint. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Storing a Child Seat
When you are not using an infant
seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown around the car during a crash.
Alcohol and Drugs
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Driving a car requires your full at­tention and alertness. Traffic condi­tions change rapidly. You must be able to react just as rapidly. Alcohol or drugs directly affect your alert­ness and ability to react. Even pre-
scription and non-prescription medi-
cines can have this effect. There are laws that deal with
drunken driving. These laws define
how much alcohol it takes in your
system to be legally "drunk." How­ever, your judgment and reaction
time get worse with every drink —
even the first one.
The safest thing you can do is never
drink and drive. This can be done if you plan ahead. If you know you are going to be drinking, make plans to ride with a friend who will not be
drinking. What if you find that you've been
drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend? Find alternative transpor­tation. Call a taxi. Take a bus. Many communities have transportation
services devoted to shuttling people who have been drinking.
If you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to sober up. Time is the only thing that can make you sober.
Things like coffee or a cold shower
don't speed up the process. If you see friends trying to get
behind the wheel after drinking, stop them. Drive them yourself or arrange other transportation. If you think you are interfering, remember that your interference will keep them from sharing the road with you.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Your car's exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that
may have damaged the underside.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and can even
kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
car out of the garage.
With the trunk lid open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling
system as follows.
If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as follows:
1. Push the button.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
These labels are in the locations
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shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them.
Safety Labels
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer
for a replacement.
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