Honda CR V 2000 Owner's Manual

2000 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................51
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................97
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................139
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................151
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................183
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................241
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................249
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................275
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................287
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................293
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
CR-V Value Package Audio System
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Owner's Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
OWNER'S
SIGNATURE
DEALER'S SIGNATURE
STREET
STATE/PROVINCE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
STATE/PROVINCE
ZIP CODE /
POSTAL CODE
ZIP
CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This Owner's Manual should be considered
a permanent part of the car, and should remain with the car when it i
s sold.
The information and specifications included
in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and
with out incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Introduction
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Congratulations ! Your selection of a 2000 Honda CR-V was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by
NOTICE
a
symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment.
A Few Words About Safety
on the vehicle.
preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: , , or . These signal words mean:
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
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
Safety Labels — on the vehicle. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
To help you make informed
These signal words mean: decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully.
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.
Important Handling Information
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Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read "Driving Guidelines" on page 152 of this manual and the
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 177. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or an accident.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84)
TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.141)
AUDIO SYSTEM (P.106)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.98)
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.60)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86)
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84)
SHIFT LEVER (P.158)
HORN BUTTONS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.64)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.63)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.62)
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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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 properly. It explains your Supple­mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain infants
and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions .......... 6
Your Vehicle's Safety Features........ 7
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Airbags............................................ 9
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Door Locks................................... 10
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist......... 11
Protecting Adults............................. 12
1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12
2. Adjust the Front Seats............ 12
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............. 13
4. Adjust the Head Restraints.... 14
5. Fasten and Position the Seat
Belts...................................... 15
6. Adjust the Steering Wheel..... 18
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position................................. 18
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19
Additional Safety Precautions.... 19
Protecting Children......................... 2.1
All Children Must Be
Restrained................................ 21
Children Should Sit in the Back
Seat............................................ 22
The Passenger's Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Children....... 22
If You Must Drive with Several
Children.................................... 24
If a Child Requires Close
Attention................................... 24
Additional Safety Precautions.... 24
General Guidelines for Using
Child Seats................................ 25
Protecting Infants........................ 29
Protecting Small Children.......... 33
Protecting Larger Children........ 37
Using Child Seats with
Tethers...................................... 40
Additional Information About Your
Seat Belts.................................. 42
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Lap Belt......................................... 43
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 43
Additional Information About Your
SRS............................................ 45
SRS Components......................... 45
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
How the Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners Work..................... 47
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47
SRS Service..................................
Additional Safety
Precautions.... 48
48
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Safety Labels.................................... 50
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Important Safety Precautions
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You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 15 .)
Restrain All Children
Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 21.)
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page
7 .)
Don't Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents 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 188 .)
Driver and Passenger Safety
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
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Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety 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 that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash.
(1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats & Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Airbags (8) Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks
These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can't take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position
and always wear your seat belts properly. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
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Seat Belts
For your safety, and the safety of
your passengers, your vehicle is
equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also
includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.
Why Wear Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and 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 if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle's built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and rear impacts and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your airbag
can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal collision.
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. But in most cases, seat belts 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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Airbags
Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a front seat passenger.
S R S
This system also includes
an indicator light on the
instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system.
The most important things you need to know about your airbags are:
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
The seat belts are the occupants' primary protection in all types of collisions. The airbags supplement the seat belts by providing extra protection for the head and chest of each front seat occupant in a moderate to severe frontal collision.
Airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers,
or minor collisions. Airbags are
designed to deploy only during a moderate to severe frontal collision.
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, they can cause serious injuries to adults and larger children who are
not wearing seat belts, are not wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death.
What you should do: Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard.
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Seats & Seat-Backs
Your vehicle's seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the prelection offered by seat belts and the energy absorbing materials in the seats.
How you adjust your seats and seat­backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle, or by an inflating airbag.
Reclining a seat-back loo far reduces the seat belt's effectiveness and increases the chance that the seat's occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured.
What you should do: Move the front
seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the vehicle is moving.
Head Restraints
Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint.
Door Locks
Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from
accidentally opening a door and
falling out, and outsiders from
unexpectedly opening your doors.
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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
To make sure you and your
passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicle's safety
features, check the following each
time before you drive away:
All adults, and children who have
outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page
15).
Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat (see page 21).
Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 12).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
13).
Head restraints are properly
adjusted (see page 14 ).
All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked (see page 12 ).
All cargo is properly stored or
secured (see page 148 ).
The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you can maximize your safety.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.
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Introduction
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants.
These instructions also apply to
children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page 37 for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.)
1. Close and Lock the Doors
After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and tailgate are closed and locked.
Your vehicle has a tailgate
open indicator light on the instrument panel to indicate when the tailgate is not tightly closed.
For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger, especially a child, will open a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally fall out. It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash.
For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop.
See page 70 for how to lock the doors.
2.Adjust the Front Seats
Any driver who sits too close to the
steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking
the steering wheel, or from being
struck by an inflating airbag during a
crash.
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To reduce the chance of injury, wear
your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and
move the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining full control of the vehicle. Also make sure your front
seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible.
Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible.
Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that
you investigate whether some type
of adaptive equipment may help.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page 77 for how to adjust the
front seats.
3.Adjust the Seat-Backs
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. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the airbag inflates.
A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as
possible. A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates.
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Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position and sit well back in the seat.
See page 78 for how to adjust seat- backs.
4.Adjust the Head Restraints
Before driving, make sure everyone with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head
restraint. The restraint should be
positioned so the back of the
occupant's head rests against the
center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries.
See page 79 for how to adjust the head restraints.
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5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt
Insert the latch plate into the buckle. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash.
Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before
driving.
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If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.
To adjust the height of a front seat
belt anchor, press the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions).
Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
Using the Lap Belt
Insert the latch plate into the buckle marked CENTER.
If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt. Then insert the latch plate into the buckle, and tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
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Position the belt as low as possible across your hips. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
Pull on the loose end of the belt for a snug but comfortable fit.
If a Seat Belt Doesn't Work Properly
If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash. No one should
sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is
not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
See page 42 for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.
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6.Adjust the Steering Wheel
Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,
so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face.
Pointing the steering wheel toward
your chest provides optimal
protection from the airbag.
See page 64 for how to adjust the steering wheel.
7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the vehicle, or by being struck by an inflating 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.
Remember, to get the best protection from your vehicle's
airbags and other safety features,
you must sit properly and wear your
seat belt properly.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle.
We recommend that pregnant women use a lap/shoulder belt whenever possible. Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips.
Pregnant women should also sit
upright and as far back as possible
from the steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag.
Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive.
Additional Safety Precautions
Never let passengers ride in the
cargo area or on top of a folded­down back seat. All passengers
must sit in locked, upright seats and be properly restrained by seat belts.
Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle.
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can
severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.
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Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an 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
airbags inflate.
Do not attach or place objects on
the front airbag covers. Any object
attached to or placed on the covers marked "SRS AIRBAG" in the
center of the steering wheel and
on top of the dashboard could interfere with the proper operation
of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt
someone.
Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers. If your
hands or arms are close to the
airbag covers in the center of the
steering wheel and on top of the
dashboard, they could be injured if
the airbags inflate.
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them. However, despite their best
intentions, many parents and other adults may not know how to properly
protect young passengers.
So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or
other children in your vehicle, be sure to read this section.
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.
Protecting Children
All Children Must Be Restrained
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
accidents are the number one cause of 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 restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle.
Any child who is too small to wear a
seat belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. (See page
25.)
A larger child should always be
restrained with a seat belt. (See page
37.)
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Children Should Sit in the Back
Seat
According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.
In the back seat, children are less likely to be injured by striking hard interior parts during a collision or hard braking. Also, children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag
when they ride in the back.
The Passenger's Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Children
Airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to
severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger's airbag is quite large, and it inflates with tremendous speed.
Infants
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag. If the
airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.
Small Children
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger's airbag can be
hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very
seriously injure a small child.
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's airbag. Whenever possible, larger
children should sit in the back seat,
properly restrained with a seat belt.
(See page 37 for important information about protecting larger children.)
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U.S. Models
To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver's and front passenger's visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Canadian Models
To remind you of the airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on the driver's and front passenger's visors. Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
CAUTION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT.
DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING
CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT POSITION. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.
PRECAUTIONS:
POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES:
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If You Must Drive with Several Children
Your vehicle has three seating
positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry more than three children in your vehicle:
Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear a seat belt properly (see page 37 ).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page 12 ).
Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page 18 ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page
15).
If a Child Requires Close
Attention
Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires attention.
Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards from the airbag, and paying close
attention to a child distracts the driver from the important task of driving, placing both of you at risk.
If a child requires 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
Use childproof door locks to
prevent children from opening the
doors. Using this feature will
prevent children from opening the
doors and accidentally falling out (see page 75 ).
Use the main power window switch to prevent children from opening the rear windows. Using
this feature will prevent children from playing with the windows, which could expose them to hazards or distract the driver (see
page 84 ).
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Do not leave children alone in your vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. For example, infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others.
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children.
Selecting a Child Seat
To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:
1. The child seat should meet safety standards. The child seat should
meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look for the manufacturer's statement of compliance on the box and seat.
2. The child seat should he of the proper type and size to fit the child.
Infants: Children up to about one
year old should be restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat. Only a rear-facing seat provides the proper support to protect an infant's head, neck, and back. See page
29 for additional information on
protecting infants.
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Small Children: A child who is too
large for a rear-facing child seat, and who can sit up without support,
should be restrained in a forward­facing child seat. See page 33 for additional information on protecting small children.
3. The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.
Due to variations in the design of
child seats, vehicle seats, and seat belts, all child seats will not fit all vehicle seating positions.
However, Honda is confident that
one or more child seat models can fit
and be properly installed in all
recommended seating positions in your vehicle.
Before purchasing a child seal, we recommend that parents test the child seat in the specific vehicle
seating position (or positions) where they intend to use the seat. If a previously purchased child seat does not fit, you may need to buy a different one that will fit.
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