Honda Civic Si 2008, Civic 2008 User Manual

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Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 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 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 maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel 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 inf ormation 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 front 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 f rom 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 inf ormation 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 f ind this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels Safety Messages

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

Safety Headings

Safety Precautions.

Safety Section Instructions

This entire book is f illed with important saf ety information please read it carefully.

on the vehicle.

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preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

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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.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

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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 Saf ety

Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable inf ormation 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 heating and air conditioning 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 Information

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.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.104)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH

(P.55, 56)

(P.65)

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(P.80)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

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(P.100)

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.188)

A/T model is shown.

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If equipped:

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

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(P.74)

MOONROOF SWITCH (P.102)

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CLOCK

(P.180)

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.119)

HEATING/COOLING

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(P.9, 23)

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CONTROLS (P.114)

FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.187, 90)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.108)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.208) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.205)

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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.72)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.73)

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66)

SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.65)

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MIRROR CONTROLS

(P.104)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

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(P.217)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

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

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

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If equipped.

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HORN

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

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(P.177)

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(P.75)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.182)

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

(P.29)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) HEATED MIRRORS

(P.105)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.74)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.108)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.178)

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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

.........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 . 16

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 . 23

How the Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 28

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 29

How the Passenger Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 29

.............................Airbag Service . 30

Protecting Children General

All Children Must Be

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................................Guidelines . 32

...............................Restrained . 32

..Seat Belt System Components . 18

......Airbag System Components . 21

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 28

...Additional Safety Precautions . 31

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 33

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 35

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 35

Protecting Infants and Small

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

.......................Protecting Infants . 37

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 39

....................Installing a Child Seat . 40

...............................With LATCH . 41

..............................With a Tether . 45

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 46

..................Using a Booster Seat . 47

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 48

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50

...................................Safety Labels . 51

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 33

...Additional Safety Precautions . 35

.........Protecting Small Children . 38

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43

...........Protecting Larger Children . 46

...Additional Safety Precautions . 49

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You’ll find many saf ety 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

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

Don’t Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with

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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.

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

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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 f ollowing pages explain how you cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting yourself and your passengers.

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Seat Belts

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

Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel 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 the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

When properly worn, seat belts:

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

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

Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag.

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 f rontal 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 off er no protection in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions.

Airbags can pose hazards.

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

What you should do:

Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel 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 inf ormation about how you can maximize your safety.

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

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

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Close and Lock the Doors1.

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

Your vehicle has a door-

openindicatoronthe instrument panel to indicate when either 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 f rom 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, and page for how the door-

open indicator works.

Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature. For more information, see page .

Adjust theFront SeatsIntroduction

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

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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 ).75

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

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust the front seats.

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 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.

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 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 and how the driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints work.

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Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts

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.

This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.Insert the latch plate into the buckle,

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

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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.

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

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

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

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Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

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

as far back as possible.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

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.

Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of

Each time you have a checkup, ask

serious injury in a crash.

your doctor if it’s okay for you to If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

drive.

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

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

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Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

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

Do not attach or place objects on the f ront airbag covers.

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

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.

Never let passengers ride on top of a folded-down rear seat.

If they do, they could be very seriously injuredinacrash.

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Seat Belt System Components

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

instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

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The seat belt system includes an indicator on the

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 your seat belt is not fastened bef ore 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 front seat passenger and no items on the front seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look f or and remove:

Any items under the f ront passenger’s seat.

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

Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back.

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

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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 To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is

or sudden stop, the retractor

automatically locks the belt to help

restrain your body. latched (see page for how to properly position the belt).

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in

all seating positions except the To unlock the belt, press the red PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. Af ter exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door.

driver’s have a lockable retractor

that must be activated to secure a

child seat (see page ).1443

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.

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.

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

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

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

The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags . In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled.

do not deploy

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

details.

Honda

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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 result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

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

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

(1) Driver’s Airbag (2) Front Passenger’s 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) SRS Indicator (13) Occupant Detection System (ODS) Unit (14) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners (15) Rear Safing Sensor (16) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (17) Side Curtain Airbags

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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 f or 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

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 front passenger’s seat belt are 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 forward, 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 f ront 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 ).

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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.

How Your Front Airbags Work

If you ever have a moderate to severe f rontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly 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 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 ).

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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.

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 saf e 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

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

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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.

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For both advanced airbags to work properly:

Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

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

DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR

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.

PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS

The passenger’s advanced f ront 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.

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Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off.

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

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.

This includes:

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

do not do anything

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

Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against the f olded rear seat.

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

If your vehicle is equipped with thefloormats,makesurethefloor matbehindthefrontpassenger’s seat is positioned properly (see page ). If it is not, the mat may

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interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat.

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 inf late either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

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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 Cutoff 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 position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag’s deployment path, the airbag will shut of f.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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 briefly 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.

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

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

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

How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works

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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 briefly and then go off(seepage ).Ifitdoesn’tcome

on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat, have the system checked.

How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

U.S.

Canada

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

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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 f ront passenger’s seat.

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

Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back.

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

Airbag Service

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.

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.

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

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

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

Take your vehicle to an

Any airbag

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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 and the f ront passenger’s weight sensors to make sure they are operating properly.

Additional Safety Precautions

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.

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 modif y a f ront seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

Do not cover or replace front 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 the seatback, it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.

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

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

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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 f act, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under.

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

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

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

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

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt f its 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 age 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 f rontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s front airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

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-facing 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 f orward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.Even though your vehicle has an

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating 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 f or 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 VISOR

Canadian Models

SUN VISOR

DASHBOARD

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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.

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.

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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 both 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/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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Protecting Infants

Child Seat Type

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

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

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 forward-facing position.

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

Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement

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

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

Never put a

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

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 f rom locking their seat-back in the desired position.

It can 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 as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a collision.

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

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.

Child Seat Placement

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

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

If the vehicle seat is too

far forward, or the child’s head is

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,

thrown f orward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very

serious or fatal injuries. should be restrained in a f orwardfacing, upright child seat. Even with advanced front airbags

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

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

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

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 LATCH-

compatible 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

1. 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

2. proper type and size to fit the child.

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The child seat should f it the

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

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

Installing a Child Seat

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

Properly secure the child seat to

1. the vehicle.

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

Make sure the child seat is firmly

2. secured.

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

A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

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

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

Secure the child in the child seat.

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

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

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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.

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

BUTTONS

LOWER ANCHORS

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.

Make sure there are no objects 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 seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker’s instructions.

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

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TETHER STRAP HOOK

Attach the tether strap hook to the

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

Push and pull the child seat

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

Flexible type

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

Whatever type you have, follow the child seat maker’s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit.

ANCHOR

Adjust the head restraint to its

5. lowest position. Route the tether strap over the head restraint, making sure the strap is not twisted.

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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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1. 2.

With the child seat in the desired 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

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

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

4. 5.

After confirming that the belt is 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.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS

ANCHOR

COVER

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.

Using an Anchor

Front

TETHER STRAP

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR

Outer position Center position

After properly securing the child seat (see page ), adjust the

HOOK

Tighten the strap according to the seat maker’s instructions.

head restraint to its lowest position, then route the tether strap over the head restraint.

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

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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 f ollowing 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 age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

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

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 f or 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 f its 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 f ront, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

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

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

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

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

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 f ront, 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 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 f ollow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride.

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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.

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

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

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

With the trunk open, airflow 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 heating and cooling system as shown below.

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

Select the fresh air mode.

1. Select the mode.

2. Turn the fan on high speed.

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 may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.

RADIATOR CAP

DASHBOARD

SUN VISOR

U.S. modelsU.S. models only

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HOOD DOORJAMBS

U.S. models

Canadian models

Canadian modelsU.S. models

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

...........................Control Locations . 54

............................Instrument Panel . 55

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

.....................................Odometer . 66

...................................Trip Meter . 66

Outside Temperature

...................................Indicator . 67

..................................Fuel Gauge . 68

...................Temperature Gauge . 68

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

Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 70

.................Hazard Warning Button . 74

.................Rear Window Def ogger . 74

...............................Keys and Locks . 76

........................Immobilizer System . 77

................................Ignition Switch . 78

......................................Door Locks . 79

......................Power Door Locks . 80

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

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

..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 68

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 71

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 72

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 73

........Steering Wheel Adjustments . 75

.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81

.......................Remote Transmitter . 86

................................................Trunk . 90

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 91

.................................................Seats . 92

............................Power Windows . 100

.......................................Moonroof . 102

...........................................Mirrors . 104

...............................Parking Brake . 105

.........Interior Convenience Items . 106

.....................Beverage Holders . 107

.............Console Compartment . 107

..................................Glove Box . 107

..................................Coat Hook . 108

........Accessory Power Sockets . 108

............................Vanity Mirror . 109

...................................Sun Visor . 110

...............................Interior Lights . 111

..............................Ceiling Light . 111

...................................Spotlights . 111

..........................Courtesy Light . 112

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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES

(P.65)

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.104)

POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.80)

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

＊＊

(P.100)

HANDLE (P.188)

A/T model is shown.

＊

If equipped:

(P.55, 56)

＊

FUEL FILL DOOR/ TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.187, 90)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHOOD RELEASE (P.108)

MOONROOF SWITCH

(P.74)

＊

(P.102)

＊

CLOCK (P.180)

AUDIO SYSTEM (P.119)

HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS (P.114)

＊

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.64)

Instrument Panel

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP(P.57, 282)

: If equipped

＊

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.58)

(P.63)

＊

(P.62)

＊

(P.62)

(P.59)

(P.57, 281)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.63)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63)

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.60, 225)

(P.58)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.63)

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.63)

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

Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64)

(P.57)

(P.61)LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

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(P.61)

(P.59)

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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63)

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.63)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.62)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

: If equipped

＊

(P.58)

＊

(P.62)

(P.60)

(P.57, 281)

(P.63)

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.57, 282)

(P.64)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

＊

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR

(P.58)

(P.59)

(P.60, 225)

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.61)

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

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

(P.62)

REV LIMIT INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64)

(P.62)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.63)

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.63)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR

(P.59)

(P.57)

(P.61)

(P.58)

(P.61)

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The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. If this indicator comes on when the

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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

If you 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 .

Charging System Indicator

engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

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

See page .

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe 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 fully released. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If it stays on after you have fully 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

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly 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 cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver’s seat position sensor, or the front passenger’s weight sensors. For more inf ormation, see page .

U.S. Canada

Side Airbag Of f Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly 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 .

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to 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 .

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 properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine’s fuel system will be disabled (see page ).

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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

The lef t 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 ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.214

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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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator

Si and Canadian DX-G with manual transmission models

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.

Maintenance Minder Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It remindsyouthatitistimetotake your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page

for more information on the

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maintenance minder.

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

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Low Tire Pressure Indicator

U.S. models only U.S. models only

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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle’s tires are significantly low on pressure.

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 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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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. 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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Rev Limit Indicator

REV LIMIT INDICATOR

Si model only

This indicator shows you when the engine speed is near the tachometer’s red zone. When the engine speed gets to near the red zone, the indicator blinks. If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the indicator stays on, and you may feel the engine cut in and out due to the engine speed limiter (see page ).

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To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer in its red zone.

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Cruise Main Indicator

If equipped

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

182

page ).

Cruise Control Indicator

If equipped

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

182

for information on operating the

cruise control.

(VSA) System Indicator

If equipped If equipped

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position.

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany

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 VSA system. Take

your vehicle to a dealer to have it

checked. Without VSA, your vehicle

still has normal driving ability, but

will not have VSA traction and

stability enhancement. See page

216

for more information on the

VSA system.

This indicator has three functions:

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see

216

page ).

It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system.

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

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Daytime Running Lights Indicator

If this indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake, it means there is a problem withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea problem with the high beam headlights. 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 ).

Trunk-open Indicator Lights On Indicator

This indicator comes on if the trunk

lid is not closed tightly.

Door-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if either

door is not closed tightly.

Washer Level Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator comes on when the

washer fluid level is low. Add washer

fluid when you see this indicator

(see page ).

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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 LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver’s door.

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Security System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

Except Si Si

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

If equipped

This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page

181

for more information on the

security system.

This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It 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.

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TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

U.S. model with A/T is shown.

If equipped:

＊

SPEEDOMETER

TACHOMETER

＊

TRIP METER

FUEL GAUGE

INFORMATION DISPLAY

SEL/RESET BUTTON

Instruments and Controls

To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil lif e and maintenance service items, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly.

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Display Change Button Odometer Trip Meter

DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON

Press and hold the display change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer, trip meter, and odometer readings switch between miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

This shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures 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.

The odometer and the outside temperature indicator (if equipped) use the same display. To switch the display between them, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, your last selection is displayed.

This meter shows the number of 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.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, what you last selected is displayed.

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

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Outside Temperature Indicator

If equipped

This indicator displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. models) or Centigrade (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 f rom 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 in U.S. models ( 3°C in Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

NOTE: The temperature must be stabilized before doing this procedure.

Select the outside temperature display, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds. The f ollowing 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.

±±

−

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

−−−

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

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Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message

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

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

This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may rise intotheupperhalfofthegauge.Ifit reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. See page for instructions and

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precautions on checking the engine cooling system.

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.

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If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine of f, 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 of f, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page .

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Maintenance Minder

The inf ormation 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 f or continued troublefree driving. Refer to page for more information.

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HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.72)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71)

PASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.73)

＊

MIRROR CONTROLS (P.104)

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

＊

(P.217)

＊

HORN

REMOTE

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS

＊

AUDIO CONTROLS (P.177)

Vehicle without navigation system is shown.

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

＊

If equipped.

＊

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

＊

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P.75)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.182)

＊

(P.29)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.119)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.74) HEATED MIRRORS

(P.105)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

(P.74)

(P.108)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

(P.178)

＊

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ADJUSTMENT RING

: EX, EX-L, Si, Canadian LX

＊

MIST

1. OFF

2. INT Intermittent

−

LO Low speed

−

HI High speed

−

Windshield washers

＊

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

The wipers run at high

−

MIST

speed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

−

OFF

−

INT

few seconds.

On EX, EX-L and Si models in the U.S., and LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in Canada

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 (20km/h).

−

The wipers run at low speed.

−

The wipers run at high speed.

Pull the

Windshield Washers

−

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

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Turn signal

1. Off

2. Parking and indicator lights

3. Headlights on

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 On

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

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

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.

Push down on the

Turning the

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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 lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position.

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High Beams

forward until you hear a click. The high beam indicator will come on (see page ). Pull the lever back to return to the 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.

Push the lever

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With the headlight switch of f or in the position, the high beam

CONTROL BUTTONS

headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced 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.

Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are on and off.

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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Pushthebuttontoturnonthe hazard warning lights (f our-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. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L, Si

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 of f after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn of f 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.

The def ogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe sideto-side.

On U.S. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L andSimodels

Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page .105

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adjustments before you start driving.

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

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Push the lever under the steering

1. column all the way down.

Move the steering wheel up or 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.

Steering Wheel Adjustments

Push the lever up to lock the

3. steering wheel in position.

Make sure you have securely 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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MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

KEY NUMBER TAG

VALET KEY (Gray)

DX model (except Canadian DX-G)

MASTER KEYS (Black)

KEY NUMBER TAG

U.S. LX and Canadian DX-G models

MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER

KEY NUMBER TAG

VALET KEY (Gray)

The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver’s door lock . You can keep the trunk

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and trunk release handle locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

On DX model (except Canadian

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DX-G), the passenger’s door can also be locked or unlocked with the key.

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

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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 valet key does not contain a battery. Do not try to take it apart.

On DX model (except Canadian DX-G)

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

Immobilizer System

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 of f. 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 undrivable.

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

Always take the ignition keywith you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

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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 harmf ul 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.

Ignition Switch

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

You can insert or

LOCK (0)

−

remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in park.

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

You can

ACCESSORY (I)

−

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

This is the normal key

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.

Use this position

START (III)

−

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

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

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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

Remove the key fromthe ignition switch only when parked.

Door Locks

LOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK TAB

RED MARK

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.

When the door is unlocked, the red mark on the lock tab is shown.

On DX model except Canadian DX-G

To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, pull and hold the outside door handle then pull out the lock tab. Release the handle, then close the door.

Each door can be locked or unlocked with the ignition key.

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Power Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

OnLX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinthe U.S., and DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in Canada

To lock the doors, push the top of the master door lock switch on either door, pull out the lock tab on the driver’s door, or use the key in the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pushing the bottom of either master door lock switch unlocks both doors.

The lock tab on the passenger’s door locks and unlocks only that door. Pushing in the driver’s door lock tab only unlocks the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and releaseit.Ifyouturnitagain,both doors unlock.

To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and pull out the lock tab or push the top of the master switch, then close the door.

Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver’s door. With either door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver’s door is closed, the lock tab on the driver’s door is not disabled. Pulling the driver’s lock tab rearward will lock both doors. If you try to lock an open driver’s door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver’s door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking

OnLX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinthe U.S., and DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in Canada

Your vehicle has customizable settings f or the doors to

The auto door locking f eature has three possible settings:

The auto door locking is

deactivated all the time. 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

The doors lock whenever you

move the shift lever out of the

Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). described on the f ollowing pages.

The doors lock when the vehicle When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked

speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).

This is the default setting. safely, the engine is off, and apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you start driving.

To turn of f the Auto Door Lock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the

1. Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

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

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

Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

To program the Park Lock mode:

Locks both doors when the shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only).

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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

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To program the Drive Lock mode:

Locks both 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 (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

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

On A/T vehicles,

push and hold the brake pedal, 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.

On A/T vehicles,

move the shift

lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the

6. LOCK (0) position.

Auto Door Unlocking

The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

On A/T vehicles,

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

Both doors unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.

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

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To turn off the Auto Door Unlock modes:

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

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

Pushandholdtherearof the

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

To program the Park Unlock mode:

Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors when the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only).

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

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

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

feature,

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

feature

Release the switch, and within 5

both doors unlock

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

To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode:

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

Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.

On A/T vehicles,

push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.

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

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

feature.

driver’s door unlock

Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate

feature

both doors unlock

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Release the switch, and within 5

5. seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

On A/T vehicles,

move the shift

lever to the Park (P) position.

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

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

Remote Transmitter

U.S.: LX Canada: DX-G

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

U.S.: EX, EX-L, Si Canada: LX, EX, EX-L, Si

LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON

U.S.:LX,EX,EX-L,Si Canada:DX-G,LX,EX,EX-L,Si

LOCK

Press this button once to lock both doors. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors are locked and that the security system (if equipped) has set. You cannot lock the doors if either door is not f ully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.

UNLOCK

−−Pressthisbuttononce

to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the passenger’s door. Some exterior lights will f lash twice each time you push the button.

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The ceiling light and the door activated spotlights (if equipped) come on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the light(s) will f ade out. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.

If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock, and the security system (if equipped) sets. You cannot unlock it if the key is in the ignition switch.

EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX models Remote Transmitter Care

Press this

TRUNK RELEASE

−

button f or about 1 second to open

Avoid dropping or throwing the

transmitter. the trunk. You cannot open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.

Protect the transmitter from

extreme temperature.

Press and hold this

PANIC

button for about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound and

−

Do not immerse the transmitter in

any liquid. 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

If you lose a transmitter, the

replacement needs to be

reprogrammed by your dealer. switch to the ON (II) position.

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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

To replace the battery:

Remove the screw at the base of

1. the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

SCREW

Model with trunk release is shown.

Separate the transmitter by prying

2. 3. its middle seam with your fingernail.

TAB

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

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Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the side facing down.

＋

An improperly disposed of battery can be harmf ul to the environment and human health. 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.

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Pull

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:

Pull the trunk release handle to the left of the driver’s seat.

On EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX models

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

U.S. DX and LX, Canadian DX and DX-G

MASTER KEY

On U.S. DX and LX models, and Canadian DX and DX-G models

Usethemasterkeytoopenthe trunk lock. The valet key does not work in this lock.

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

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

Monoxide Hazard

on page .

Carbon

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MASTER KEY

To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone else:

Lock the trunk release handle

1. with the master key.

Give the person the valet key.

On EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX

Even if the trunk release lever is locked with the master key, you can open the trunk with the remote transmitter.

Emergency Trunk Opener

As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened f rom 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 .

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FrontSeatAdjustments

See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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11 13

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.

To change the seat-back angle, pull up on 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.

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SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER

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

On all models except DX

To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to one of its three positions.

Driver’s Side

To get into the rear seat on the driver’s side, open the door and pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt forward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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Passenger’s Side

RELEASE LEVER

To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push downward on the release lever at the base of the seat-back or pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back will tilt f orward to allow easier entry to the rear seat.

Except U.S. DX

When you push down the release lever or pull up the adjustment lever, the seat will also move forward. After a passenger gets into the back seat, push the seat-back to the upright position, and push the seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is f ully latched before sitting in it.

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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.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

LEGS

Adjusting the Head Restraint

SEAT-BACK

The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

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Rear Center Position

LEG

SEAT-BACK

RELEASE BUTTON

When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, the center head restraint should be adjusted up or down, to match the passenger’s height.

Removing the Head Restraint

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 to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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.

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Active Head Restraints

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.

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.

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