Honda Civic Si 2004 Owner's Manual

2004 Civic SI Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Contents

Owner's Identification Form

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

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2

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

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................49

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................85

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

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................109

What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................121

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................129

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................165

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................187

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................199

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................203

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

Owner’s Identification

OWNER

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

This Owner’s Manual shouldbe considered a permanent part of the vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the Civic 3 Door. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reservesthe right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Introduction

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

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

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

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Thisproduct containsor emitschemicals knownto theStateof

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 Honda, other property, or the environment.

AFewWordsAboutSafety

Yoursafety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely isan 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 information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

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

Safety Headings

SafetyPrecautions.

Safety Section Instructions

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

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on the vehicle.

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preceded bya safety alert symbol and oneof

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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suchas Driver andPassengerSafety.

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how t o use this vehicle correctlyand safely.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 67)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 76)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 112)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 111)

INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 51) GAUGES

(P. 57)

HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P. 86)

AIRBAGS

(P. 10, 22)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 90)

(P. 124)

M/T

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 61)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 105)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 79)

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steeringwheel.:

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 60)

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HORN

TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 63)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 62)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 62)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 105)

Driver and Passenger Saf ety

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

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

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

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

.........................................Airbags .10

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

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

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

............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14

5. Fasten and Position the ...Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14

....6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 16

7. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17

...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

Additional Information About Your

.................................Seat Belts . 19

..Seat Belt System Components . 19

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

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 20

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 21

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags .22

......Airbag System Components . 22

How Your Front A irbags

.........................................Work .22

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25

How the SRS Indicator Light

.......................................Works . 26

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 27

.............................Airbag Service . 28

...Additional Safety Precautions . 28

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 29

...............................Restrained . 29

All Children Should Sit in the

.................................Back Seat . 30

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

.........Can Pose Serious Risks .30

If You Must Drivewith Several

...................................Children . 32

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 32

...Additional Safety Precautions .33

...........................Protecting Infants . 34

.............Protecting SmallChildren . 35

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 36

....................Installing a Child Seat .37

Installing a Child Seat Using

.....................................LATCH .38

Installing a Child Seat with a

..................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40

Installing a Child Seat with a

......................................Tether . 42

...........Protecting Larger Children . 43

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 44

..................Using a Booster Seat . 44

...Additional Safety Precautions .46

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47

...................................Safety Labels . 48

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

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

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page

Restrain All Children

Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they

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canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page ).

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive either.

Control Your Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e 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 allregularlyscheduled maintenance (see page

131 ).

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

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

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Some safety features do not require anyactiononyourpart.These includea strong steel framework thatformsa safetycage aroundthe passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,and seat belt tensioners thattightenthefrontseat belts in the event of a crash.

These safety features are designed to reducet he severity of injuries in a crash.However, youand your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position

always wear your seat belts

and

properly.

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

In fact, some safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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

Seat Belts

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

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand larger children(Infants and smaller childrenmust be properly restrained in child seats).

Not wearing a sea t belt properly increases the chance of serious injuryor death in a crash, even thoughyour vehicle has airbags.

Inaddition, most statesand all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Not wearing a seat belt properly 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.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-insafety features.

Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers.

Help keepyou from beingthrown 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 youto get the best advantage from the airbag.

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

What You Should Do:

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags

Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Only on models equipped with side airbags

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

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informationon how your side airbags work).

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

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

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

Todo their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbagshelp save lives, t hey can cause minor injuries or more serious or even f atal injuriesif occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright, and as far back from the steering wheel while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

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

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

The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, adult passengers and teenage children who are large enough and mature enough to ride in thef ront seat.

See page for important guidelines on how to properly protect infants, smallchildren,and largerchildren who ride in your vehicle.

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Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats1. 2.

After everyonehas entered t he vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked.

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

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

See page for how to lock the doors.

Adjust the driver’s seat asf ar to the rear as possiblewhile allowingyou to maintaincontrolof the vehicle. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible.

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

The NationalHighwayTraffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

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

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.

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

See page for how to adjust the front seats.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

Adjust the driver’s seat-backto a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust their seatback to a comfortable, upright position.

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

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

See page for how to adjust seatbacks.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Lap/

4. 5. Shoulder Seat Belts

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, thentugon thebeltto makesurethe belt is securely latched. Also check thatthe belt isnottwisted,becausea twisted beltcan 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 takethe forceof a crashandreduces the chance of internal injuries.

Before driving, make sure everyone with anadjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint. The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust the head restraints.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to removeany slack,then checkthat thebelt rests acrossthecenterof your chest and over yourshoulder. This spreadsthe forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder,you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.

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

This couldcause

very serious injuries in a crash.

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

RELEASE BUTTON

To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, pressand holdthe releasebuttons andslide t he anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

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

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

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

See page for additional information about your seat belts andhowto takecare of them.

Using a seat

Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting

6. 7. Position

After alloccupantshave adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is veryimportant thatthey continueto sit upright, well back in their seats, withtheirfeet onthe floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chanceof injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches,

lies down, turns sideways, sits Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. This provides optimal protection from the front airbag.

See page for how to adjust the steering wheel.

forward, leansforward orsideways,

or puts one or both feet up, the

chanceof injury during a crash is

greatly increased.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by strikinginterior part s of the vehicle or beingstruck by an inflating front airbag.Being struck by an inflating side airbag can possiblyresult in serious injuries.

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

Advice for Pregnant Women

If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle isto 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.

Eachtime you have a check-up, ask

your doctor if it’s okay for you to

drive.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

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.

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

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

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

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

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers.

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

On models with side airbags, do not attach hard objects on or near a front door.

If a side airbag inflates,acupholderorotherhard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone.

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

If your handsor arms are close to an airbagcover, they could beinjured if the airbag inflates.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating positions. The front seat belts are alsoequippedwith automaticseat belt tensioners.

The seat belt system

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

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

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

The lap and shoulder belt goesover your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips.

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

To unlock the belt, push the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, besure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

All seat belts have an emergency lockingretractor. 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 havean additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat (see page ).

If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled alltheway out, the locking mechanismwill activate.The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.

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Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

To deactivate t he locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pullit out only as far as needed.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten thebeltsto helpholdthe driverand a front passenger in place.

The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, andtheyshouldactivateinany collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation.

However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbagswould not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated, theseat beltswillremain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt Maintenance

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

Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check thatthe latchesworksmoothlyand thebeltsretracteasily.Any belt that is not in good condition or not workingproperlywill not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See

Honda Warranty Information

your booklet for details.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replacedby the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crashmay not provide thesame 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 result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work

Your Airbag System includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags.The driver’s airbag is stored inthe center of the steering wheel;the front passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

On models equipped with side airbags,

one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs.Both are marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Automatic seat belt tensioners (seepage ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate toseveref rontalimpact or side impact in models equipped with side airbags.

A sophisticatedelectronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors,the control unit,the airbagactivators, anddriver and passenger seat belt use when the ignition is ON (II).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags (see page ).

On models equipped with side airbags,

an indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbaghas been turned off (seepage ).

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

If you everhave a moderateto severe frontal collision, sensors will detect thevehicle’srapid deceleration.If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s front airbags,at the time and with the force needed.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and t he airbag helps protectyour headand chest.

Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbagto 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 supplementalprotection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

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 inflationand deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployeduntil they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash,you maysee what looks like smoke. This is actually powderfrom the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs,get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Dual-Stage Airbags

Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags.This meansthey 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 witha little lessf orce.

Dual-Threshold Airbags

Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether or not the occupant is wearing a seat belt.

It the occupant belt is ,

not latched

the airbag will deploy at the same threshold as a conventionalairbag, because the occupant would need extraprotection.

It the occupant’s belt is , the

latched

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How Your Side Airbags Work

(On models equipped)

If you everhave a moderateto severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’sor the passenger’s sideairbag. Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbagwill deploy even if there is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the sideairbags, front seat occupants shouldwear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats.

The passenger’s side airbag has a cutoff system designed to turn off the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s head is in the airbag’s deployment path (see page ).

If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. Once the passenger is out of the deployment path of the side airbag, thesystemwillturnthe airbagback on and the indicator will go out.

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the SRS Indicator Light Works

The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem with your front airbags, side airbags, or front seat belt tensioners.See page .

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), this indicator will light briefly thengoout. T his tellsyouthat the system isworking properly.

If theindicator comeson atany other time, or does not come on at all, you shouldhave the system checked by your dealer. For example:

If theSRS indicatordoesnot come onafter youturn the ignition switch to ON (II).

If theindicator staysonaf ter the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you drive.

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

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

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

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

(On models equipped)

This light alerts you that

the passenger’s side airbag hasbeenautomatically shutoff. It

not

does mean there isa problem with your side airbags.

To reduce the riskof injury from an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has anautomatic cutoff systemfor the passenger’s side airbag.

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

If a short adult leans sideways, or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the side airbag deployment path, the system may also shut off the side airbag.

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly andgoout.Ifitdoesn’tlight,itstays on or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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