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Battery

Charging System

...........................Indicator . 54, 192

............................Jump Starting . 188

..............................Maintenance . 177

............................Specifications . 205

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

....................................Belts,Seat .8,19

...........................Beverage Holders . 87

...................................Body Panels . 165

Booster Seats................................ 45

Brakes

...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133

.............Break-in, New Linings . 110

....................Bulb Replacement . 166

...........................................Fluid . 164

.........................................Parking . 83

.................System Indicator . 54, 194

........................Wear Indicators . 133

.............................Braking System . 132

.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 110

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 63

........................Brights, Headlights . 62

Bulb Replacement

..........................Back-up Lights . 169

..............................Brake Lights . 169

................Front Parking Lights . 167

........Front Side Marker Lights . 168

.................................Headlights . 166

............................Specifications . 205

....................Turn Signal Lights . 167

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 166

............................Capacities Chart . 204

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48

..............................................Cargo . 117

........................Cargo, . 117

...Accessories and Modifications . 115

................................Accessories . 115

............................Modifications . 116

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 69

..............Accessory Power Sockets . 87

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 157

.............................Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22

................Air Conditioning System . 91

............................................Usage . 91

.........................Air Outlets (Vents) . 92

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 172

.........................Normal Driving . 173

......................................Antifreeze . 160

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

...............................Indicator . 55, 134

...................................Operation . 133

..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 104

.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 69

......................Armrests, Front Seat . 74

..................................Audio System . 94

...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20

.............Automatic Speed Control . 107

..............Automatic Transmission . 127

..........................Capacity, Fluid . 204

...............Checking Fluid Level . 162

.......................................Shifting . 127

.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 127

................Shift Lever Positions . 127

....................Shift Lock Release . 130

......................Auxiliary Input Jack . 106

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..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii

.........................................CD Care . 101

...................................CD Changer . 100

.......................CD Error Message . 102

.......CD Changer Error Message . 103

.......................................CD Player . 100

.................................Ceiling Pocket . 86

........................Certification Label . 202

...................................Chains, . 176

....................Changing a Flat Tire . 181

.................................Changing Oil . 158

........................................How to . 158

......................................When to . 149

...Charging System Indicator . 54, 192

............Checklist, Before Driving . 123

.....................................Child Safety . 29

...................................Child Seats . 37

.......Important Safety Reminder . 29

..........................................Infants . 34

............................Large Children . 44

.........................................LATCH . 37

...........................Lower Anchors . 39

......................Risks with Airbags . 30

.............................Small Children . 36

.........................................Tethers . 39

..........Tether Anchorage Points . 43

............Where Should Child Sit? . 30

............Cleaning the Body Panels . 165

..............................................Clock . 105

.........................Clock, Setting the . 105

...................................Clutch Fluid . 164

........................CO in the Exhaust . 211

............Cold Weather, Starting in . 124

..............................Compact Spare . 180

...............Consumer Information . 214

.............Controls, Instruments and . 51

Coolant

........................................Adding . 160

....................................Checking . 113

.........................Proper Solution . 160

...................Temperature Gauge . 59

Crankcase Emissions Control

........................................System . 209

................Cruise Control Indicator . 56

............Cruise Control Operation . 107

.............Customer Service Office . 214

................DANGER, Explanation of . ii

...................................Dashboard . 2, 52

Daytime Running Lights

.......................................Indicator . 56

.................................DeadBattery . 188

............Defects, Reporting Safety . 216

..........................Defog and Defrost . 91

................Defogger, Rear Window . 63

................Defrosting the Windows . 93

....................................Dimensions . 204

...............Dimmingthe Headlights . 62

Dipstick

..........AutomaticTransmission . 162

..................................Engine Oil . 113

..........................Directional Signals . 62

........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133

.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 159

Doors

..............Locking and Unlocking . 70

......................Power Door Locks . 70

..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206

Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

.............................Transmission . 125

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

....................................Economy . 114

........................Driving Guidelines . 122

..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 170

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..............................Economy, Fuel . 114

..................................Emergencies . 179

............................Jump Starting . 188

...........Brake System Indicator . 194

................Changing a Flat Tire . 181

.....Charging System Indicator . 192

..................Checking the Fuses . 196

.........Hazard Warning Flashers . 63

.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 192

...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 193

..................Overheated Engine . 190

.......................................Towing . 195

...........................Emergency Brake . 83

......................Emergency Flashers . 63

.......................Emissions Controls . 209

.............Emissions Testing, State . 212

Engine

....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59

......Engine Speed Limiter . 126, 129

.............................. 186

Malfunction Indicator

................................Lamp . 54, 193

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 157

...............................Overheating . 190

............................Specifications . 204

.......................................Starting .124

......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 110

.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 209

...............................Exhaust Fumes . 48

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

........................................Belts by . 17

.....................................Fan, Interior . 90

Features,Comfort and

................................Convenience . 89

....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 111

Filters

.........................Dust and Pollen . 170

...............................................Oil . 158

5-speed Manual Transmission

...............Checking Fluid Level . 163

................................Shifting the . 125

.............Flashers,HazardWarning . 63

...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 181

Fluids

..........AutomaticTransmission . 162

..........................................Brake . 164

.........................................Clutch . 164

..............Manual Transmission . 163

..........................Power Steering . 165

..................WindshieldWasher . 161

FM Stereo Radio

.....................................Reception .97

...........................FoldingRear Seat . 77

..........................Four-wayFlashers . 63

Front Seat

......................................Adjusting .11

.........................................Airbags . 22

.................................................Fuel . 110

......................FillDoor and Cap . 111

...........................................Gauge . 58

................Octane Requirement . 110

........................Reserve Indicator . 56

........................Tank, Filling the . 111

.....................Fuses, Checking the . 196

...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 114

..........................................Gasohol . 110

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.........................................Gasoline . 110

...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56

...........................................Gauge . 58

................Octane Requirement . 110

........................Tank, Filling the . 111

................Gas Station Procedures . 111

Gauges

...Engine Coolant Temperature . 59

...............................................Fuel . 58

Gearshift Lever Positions

..........Automatic Transmission . 127

5-speed Manual

.........................Transmission . 126

........................................Glove Box . 87

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 166

................................................Hatch . 71

..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 63

Headlights

........................................Aiming . 166

............Daytime Running Lights . 62

..................High Beam Indicator . 56

........................Reminder Beeper . 62

........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 166

...................................Turning on . 62

..............................Head Restraints . 75

.......................Heating and Cooling . 90

.................High-Low Beam Switch . 62

.......................Hood, Opening the . 112

..............................................Horn .3,60

...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 164

...Identification Number, Vehicle . 202

Ignition

..............................................Keys . 65

...........................................Switch . 69

............Timing Control System . 210

........................Immobilizer System . 66

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

Indicators

..............ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 55

Brake (Parking and Brake

............................System) . 54, 194

........................Charging System . 54

.............................Cruise Control . 56

DRL (Daytime Running

......................................Lights) . 56

...................................High Beam . 56

........Key (Immobilizer System) . 55

......................................LowFuel .56

........................Low Oil Pressure . 54

...........................Side Airbag Off . 55

...............................................SRS . 55

Turn Signal and Hazard

...................................Warning . 56

..............................Washer Level . 57

.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53

...............................Infant Restraint . 34

......................................Infant Seats . 34

......LATCH Anchorage System . 39

...........................LowerAnchors .39

..........Tether Anchorage Points . 43

...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 172

.........................Normal Driving . 173

...................................Inside Mirror . 82

.............................Inspection, Tire . 174

............................Instrument Panel . 53

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 63

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

.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 183

.......................................Jack, Tire . 181

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................................Jump Starting . 188

..................................................Keys . 65

.......................Label, Certification . 202

.................Lane Change, Signaling . 62

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19

...........LATCH Anchorage System . 39

Lights

....................Bulb Replacement . 166

.......................................Indicator . 53

.........................................Parking . 62

..................................Turn Signal . 62

.....................................Load Limit . 118

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69

Locks

.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 69

............................Fuel Fill Door . 111

....................................Glove Box . 87

.................................Power Door . 70

........................................Tailgate . 72

........................Low Coolant Level . 113

.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 56

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192

................................Lower Anchors . 39

...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 204

..............Luggage, . 117

..................................Maintenance . 147

...Owner Maintenance Checks . 151

.................................Record . 154-155

......................Required Indicator . 57

..........................................Safety . 148

.............................Schedule . 152-153

.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 54, 193

...................Manual Transmission . 125

........Manual Transmission Fluid . 163

.........................Meters, Gauges . 53, 58

..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 82

...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 116

...................Neutral Gear Position . 128

..................New Vehicle Break-in . 110

.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 126

...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i

...............Numbers, Identification . 202

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110

.........................................Odometer . 58

...............................Odometer, Trip . 58

....................Off-Highway Driving . 143

Oil

........................Change, How to . 158

......................Change, When to . 152

......................Checking Engine . 113

..............Pressure Indicator . 54, 192

Selecting Proper Viscosity

......................................Chart . 157

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) .69

Onboard Refueling Vapor

....................................Recovery . 209

..............................OutsideMirrors . 82

.......................................Overdrive . 129

....................Overheating, Engine . 190

.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 151

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..............Panel Brightness Control . 63

........................Park Gear Position . 127

...........................................Parking . 131

.................................Parking Brake . 83

Parking Brake and Brake

.................System Indicator . 54, 194

.................................Parking Lights . 62

..Parking Over Things that Burn . 131

.............................PGM-FI System . 210

.................Power Socket Locations . 87

..............................Power Windows . 81

..........................Power Door Locks . 70

.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17

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

...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17

........................Protecting Children . 29

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

.......Protecting Larger Children . 44

.........Protecting Small Children . 36

Using Child Seats with

.....................................Tethers . 39

.............................Using LATCH . 39

...................Radiator Overheating . 190

...............Radio/CD Sound System . 94

...........................Readiness Codes . 193

.......................................Rear Doors . 70

..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 169

............................Rear Seat Access . 75

..........................Rear Seat, Folding . 77

............................Rear View Mirror . 82

.................Rear Window Defogger . 63

.Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 61

...............Reclining the Seat-Backs . 73

.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 126

.............................Reminder Lights . 53

...............Removing the Rear Seats . 79

.......................Remote Transmitter . 67

Replacement Information

..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 170

................Engine Oil and Filter . 158

..........................................Fuses . 196

................................Light Bulbs . 166

....................................Schedule . 152

...........................................Tires . 172

.............................Wiper Blades . 171

Replacing Seat Belts After a

............................................Crash . 21

Reserve Tank, Engine

...............................Coolant . 113, 160

...............................Restraint, Child . 29

..................Reverse Gear Position . 128

...........................Reverse Lockout . 130

......................................Roof Rack . 119

................................Rotation, Tire . 175

..................................Safety Belts . 8, 19

.........SafetyDefects, Reporting . 216

.................................Safety Features . 7

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

..................................Door Locks . 11

..........................Head Restraints . 14

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

...........Seats and Seat-Backs . 11, 13

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 49

...............................Safety Messages .ii

.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 19

...............AdditionalInformation . 19

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17

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Automatic Seat Belt

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

.....................................Cleaning . 170

................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19

................................Maintenance . 21

.....................Reminder Light . 19, 54

...................System Components . 19

...............Use During Pregnancy . 17

...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14

........................Seats, Adjusting the . 73

...............................Serial Number . 202

...........................Service Intervals . 152

...........................Service Manual . 217

...........Service Station Procedure . 111

..........................Setting the Clock . 105

.....Shift Lever Position Indicator . 127

........................Shift Lock Release . 130

....................................Side Airbags . 25

................................Off Indicator . 27

Side Marker Lights, Bulb

..............................Replacement . 168

...............................Signaling Turns . 62

............................................Skylight . 83

.....................................Snow Tires . 176

..................................Sound System . 94

.....................................Spare Tyre . 180

......................................Inflating . 180

....................Specifications Charts . 204

................................Speed Control . 107

..........SRS, Additional Information . 22

...Additional Safety Precautions . 28

.............................Airbag Service . 27

How the Side Airbag Off

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

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 26

How Your Front Airbags

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

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25

........................SRS Components . 22

.............................SRS Indicator . 26, 55

....START (Ignition Key Position) . 69

..............State Emissions Testing . 212

.......................Starting the Engine . 124

................With a Dead Battery . 188

........Steam Coming from Engine . 190

Steering Wheel

..................................Adjustment . 64

.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 69

.....................Stereo Sound System . 94

....................Storing Your Vehicle . 178

Supplemental Restraint

................................System . 10, 22

......................................Servicing . 27

.........................SRS Indicator . 26, 55

...................System Components . 22

..................................Synthetic Oil . 158

Tailgate

............................Open Indicator . 57

.................................Opening the . 72

..........Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 169

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 179

Technical Descriptions

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206

.....Emissions Control Systems . 209

ThreeWayCatalytic

...............................Converter . 211

.......................Temperature Gauge . 59

..............Tether Anchorage Points . 43

............................Theft Protection . 104

..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211

..................Tilt the Steering Wheel .64

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.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 118

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 204

....Vehicle Identification Number . 202

.............................Vehicle Storage . 178

........................................Ventilation . 92

.................................................VIN . 202

..................................Viscosity, Oil . 157

Unexpected, Taking Care

..........................................of the . 179

....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 206

........................Unleaded Gasoline . 110

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 159

.............WARNING, Explanation of . ii

.........Warning Labels, Location of . 49

..................Warranty Coverages . 215

Washers, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 161

.....................................Operation . 61

Wheels

...............Adjusting the Steering . 64

............Alignment and Balance . 174

......................................Wrench . 183

Windows

..................Operating the Power . 81

...........................Rear, Defogger . 63

Windshield

.......................................Cleaning . 61

.....................................Defroster . 91

.....................................Washers . 161

Wipers, Windshield

.......................Changing Blades . 171

..........................Time, Setting the . 105

....................................Tire Chains . 176

.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 181

...........................Tire Information . 208

...............................................Tires . 172

..............................Air Pressure . 173

.........................Checking Wear . 174

..........................Compact Spare . 180

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206

......................................Inflation . 172

..................................Inspection . 174

..............................Maintenance . 174

...................................Replacing . 175

......................................Rotating . 175

...........................................Snow . 176

............................Specifications . 205

................................Tire Chains . 176

...................Tools, Tire Changing . 181

Towing

.....................................A Trailer . 135

...............Behind a Motorhome . 141

................................Emergency . 195

...Equipment And Accessories . 137

.............................Weight Limit . 135

.............................Trailer Loading . 136

......................Trailer Towing Tips . 139

Transmission

Checking Fluid Level,

..............................Automatic . 162

Checking Fluid Level,

...................................Manual . 163

..................Fluid Selection . 162, 163

..............Identification Number . 202

.............Shifting the Automatic . 127

..................Shifting the Manual . 125

.....................................Treadwear .206

.......................................TripMeter . 58

....................................Turn Signals . 62

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.....................................Operation . 61

....................................Worn Tires . 174

.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 195

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2004 Element Online Reference Owner's Manual

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.

Contents

Owner's Identification Form

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

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

Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii

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

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

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

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................51

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

Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................89

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................147

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

Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................179

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

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................201

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................213

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................217

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.

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

MIRROR CONTROLS

GAUGES

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

A/T model is shown.

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

PARKING BRAKE

(P.70)

(P.81)

(P.112)

(P.82)

(P.53)

(P.58)

(P.90)

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

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

A/T model is shown.

HORN

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

SHIFT LEVER

AUDIO SYSTEM

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

DIGITAL CLOCK

(P.62)

(P.107)

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH

(P.64)

(P.63)

(P.127)

(P.63)

(P.94)

(P.105)

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

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 .)

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

canusethebeltproperlywithouta booster (see page ). 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.

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 regularlyscheduled maintenance (see page 152).

Whileairbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuriesto 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.

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

Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Don’t Drink and Drive

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

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

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(8)

(6)

(9)

(7)

(10)

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

(optional on EX model) (9) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (10) Door Locks

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However, you and your passengers can’t take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and

Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

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

Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrumentpanelto remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller childrenmust be properly restrained in child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injuryor death in a crash,even thoughyour vehiclehas airbags.

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

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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

always wear your seat belts properly.

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat Belts

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When properly worn, seat belts:

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.

Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wea r it properly.

Keep you connected to the vehicle so youcan t ake advantageof the vehicle’s built-in safety features.

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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

What You Should Do:

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.

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

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

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

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 informationon how your side airbags work).

They are designed to supplement the seat belts.

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

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

Optional on EX models

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

Airbags

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

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

What You Should Do:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

See page 70 for how to lock the doors.

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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.

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.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked into position. See page for how to adjust the front seats.

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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.

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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.

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

See page for how to adjust the seat-backs.

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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.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust the head rest raints.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, thentug on the beltto makesure the belt is securely latched. Also check thatthe beltis not twisted,because a twisted belt cancauseserious 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 thebeltsothelappartfitssnugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones takethe f orce of a crashand reduces the chance of internal injuries.

Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Lap/

Shoulder Seat Belts

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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.

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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.

This couldcause

very seriousinjuries in a crash.

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

To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, squeeze the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (the anchor has four positions).

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

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

See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them.

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

See page for how to adjust the steering wheel.

After all occupantshave adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is veryimportant that theycontinue to sit upright, well back in their seats, withtheirf eet 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.

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

Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

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

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

This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag.

Eacht ime you have a check-up,ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured by strikinginterior parts of the vehicle, or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

If your handsor arms are closeto an airbagcover, they could be injured if the front airbaginflates.

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 increasethe chance of serious injury in a crash.

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

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

Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving.

Two people should never use the same seat belt.

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

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

Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers.

Do not put any accessories on seat belts.

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

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

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

All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body.

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

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

The seat belts in all positions except the driver’shave an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a childseat (see page 41).

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

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

The seat belt system

includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II) without fastening your seat belt, the indicator light will blink. The light will stay on until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

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

When the tensionersare activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner.

However, the tensionerscan be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy. In this case,t he airbagswouldnot be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful.

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

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

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

of protection in a subsequent crash.Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

The dealer should also inspect the

anchors for damage and replace

them if needed. If automatic seat belt

tensioners activate during a crash,

they must be replaced.

For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 170 .

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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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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.’’

Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal impact or side impact in models equipped with side airbags.

A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver and frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen the ignition is in the ON (II) position.

On models equipped with side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags arestoredintheouteredgesof theseat-backs. Bothare marked ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (seepage ).

If youever have a moderateto severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration.

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

On models equipped with side airbags,an indicatoron the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been turned off (see page ). If the rate of decelerationis high

enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and front passenger’s front airbags, at the time and with the force needed.

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During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the airbag helpsprotect your headand chest.

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

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

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

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

After inflating, the front airbags

immediately deflate, so they won’t

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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.

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage will ignite f irst, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time witha littlelessf orce.

Your front airbags are also dual-

threshold airbags. Airbags with this

feature have two deployment

thresholds that depend on whether

or not the occupant is wearing a seat

belt.

It the occupant’s belt is ,

the airbag will deploy at the same

threshold as a conventionalairbag,

because the occupant would need

additional protection.

If the occupant’s belt , the

airbag will inflate at a slightly higher

threshold, when the airbag would be

needed to supplement the protection

provided by the seat belt.

Dual-Stage Airbags

more severe

less severe

Dual-Threshold Airbags

not latched

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If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.

Only one airbag will deploy during a

side impact. If the impact is on the

passenger’s side, the passenger’s

side airbag will deploy even if there

is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the

side airbags, occupants should wear

their seat belts and sit upright and

well back in their seats.

The passenger’s side airbag has a

cutoff system designed to turn off

the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s

head is in the airbag’s deployment

path (see page ).

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

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

Optional on EX models

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If you see any of these indications,

airbags and seat belt tensioners may

not work when you need them.

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 to ON (II).

If the indicator stays on after the engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

The SRS indicator alerts

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

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), this indicator will come on briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.

How the SRS Indicator Works

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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.

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

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

Anyairbag that has deployed must be replacedalongwith the control unit and other related parts. If a front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop.

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and go out. If it doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger or object in the front seat, have the system checked.

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

This indicator alerts you

thatthe passenger’sside airbaghas been automaticallyshut off. It does mean there is a problem with your side airbags.

To reduce the riskof injury f rom an inflating side airbag, your vehicle has anautomatic cutoff system for the passenger’s side airbag.

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

Optional on EX models

Airbag ServiceHow the Side Airbag Off

Indicator Works

An airbag ever inflates.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem.

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Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.

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

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

Improperly replacing or covering front seatback covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact.

(see pages ).

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Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour airbags.

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

Do not expose the front seat-backs to liquid.

Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting a Honda dealer.

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

Larger children must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster until the seat belt fits them properly

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

If you have children, or if you 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.

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 properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

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All Children Must Be Restrained

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 if necessary.

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According to accident statistics, children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

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 airbag when they ride in the back.

Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this the passenger’s front airbag is quite large and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant.

If the vehicle seat is too far forward, or the child’s head is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child.

Whenever possible, larger children should sit in the back seat, in a booster seat if needed, and be properly restrained with a seat belt (see page for important information about protecting larger children).

All Children Should Sit in the Back Seat

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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

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

Small Children

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag.

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that childrenmust be properly restrained in t he backseat, your vehicle has warninglabelsonthedashboardand on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

To remind you of the front 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.

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Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly (see page ).

Movet he vehicle seat as far t o 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

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.

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 or a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never let two children usethe same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards from the passenger’s front airbag, 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 isfar safer for a child than the front.

Your vehiclehas two seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained. If youever have to carry more children, and a child must ride in front:

If You Must Drive with Several Children

If a Child Requires Close Attention

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Lock all doorsand the hatchwhen your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside the vehicle. Teach your childrennot t o playin or around vehicles.

Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters (on some models) out of the reach of children. Even very youngchildren learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and open the tailgate or hatch,which can lead to accidental injury or death.

Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving childrenwithout adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadianprovinces, and can bevery hazardous.

For example, infants and small childrenleftinavehicleonahot day can die from heatstroke. A nd children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

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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.

Two types of seats may be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode.

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

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

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Do not put a rear-facing child seat in a f orward-f acing position.

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Protecting Infants

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

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

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When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving the seat as far backas recommended, or from locking the seat-backin the desired position.

In either of these situations, we strongly recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the front seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger.

If the passenger’s front airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough forcetokillorseriouslyinjurean infant.

In this vehicle, a rear-facing child seatcanbeplacedinanyseating position in the back seat, but not in thefrontseat.

Child Seat Placement

Never put a rear-f acing child seat in the front seat.

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

We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat.

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

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

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 enoughforce to cause very seriousor fatal injuries.

A childwho is at least one year old, andwhofits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat.

Child Seat Placement

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

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Protecting Small Children

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.

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When buying a child seat, you need to choose between a conventional child seat, or one designed for use with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.

We also recommend selecting a LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid, rather than a flexible, anchor (see page ).

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be installed using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements:

Look for FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Rear-f acing for infants, forwardfacing for small children.

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.

Conventionalchildseats mustbe secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are securedby at t aching the seat t o hardware built intotherear seat.

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

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Selecting a Child Seat

The child seat should meet U.S. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

The child seat should be of the proper type and size to fit the child.

The child seat should f it the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used.

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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 different style of child seat that can be firmly secured.

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.

After selecting a proper child seat, anda goodplaceto install the seat, thereare threemainstepsin installing the seat:

All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with theLATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash.

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

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

Secure the child in the child seat.

Properly secure the child seat to the vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmly secured.

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Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH(LowerAnchorsand Tethers for Children)at the rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be usedonlywith a child seat designed for use with LATCH.

Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and anchors.

To install a LATCH-compatible child seat:

Place the child seat on the vehicle seat,andattach theseat to the lower anchorsaccordingt o the child seat maker’s instructions.

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

Remove both anchorcovers by pulling forward.

The locationof each lower anchoris markedwith a smallbutton above the point.

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Rigid type

MARKS

ANCHOR COVER

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Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connection as shown above.

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

Remove the head restraint (see page ). Make sure the removed head restraints are secured in the cargo a rea, and reinstalledwhen the child seat is removed.

Slide the anchor cover open.

Routethe tetherstrapover thetop of the seat-back, makingsurethe strapis not twisted.

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With the child seat in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, theninsert thelatchplateinto the buckle.

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 the back seating positions, and in the front passenger seat, have a locking mechanism t hat must be activated to secure a child seat.

Attachthe tetherstrap hook tothe tether anchor, thentightenthe strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify t hat it is secure.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt

TETHER ANCHOR

TETHER STRAP HOOK

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Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is firmly secured. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow itto retract fully, then repeat these steps.

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

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 thelap partof thebelt isnot 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.

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

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

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Installing a Child Seat

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

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

After securing the child seat in the desired position (see page ), remove the head restraint, then route the tether strapoverthe top of the seat-back.

Tighten the strap a ccording to the seatmaker’s instructions.

Slide the anchor cover open, then attachthe tetherstraphookto the anchor,makingsure the strap is not twisted.

Installing a Child Seat with a Tether

Installing a Child Seat

Driver and Passenger Safety

TETHER STRAP HOOK

ANCHOR POINTS

TETHER ANCHOR

ANCHOR COVER

TETHER ANCHOR

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When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit fora forward-facingchildseat,the child should sit in a back seat on a booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who must sit in front.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Larger Children

Allowing a larger child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger 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.

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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 againstthe seat?

Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat?

Does the shoulder belt cross between the child’s neckandarm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs?

Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a boosterseat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster.

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Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat

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Some states also require children to use a booster until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent laws in the state or states where you intend to drive.

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

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

Booster seats can be high-back or low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal safety standards and that you follow the booster seat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and be sure the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

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

Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, with or without the child sitting on a booster, the child should not sit in the front.

The National HighwayT raffic Saf ety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat.

If the passenger’s f ront 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.

On models with side airbags, the passenger’s 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.

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Physical Size

Protecting Larger Children

Driver and Passenger Safety

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

This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

This couldcause 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.

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

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.

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

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

Havethe child sit up straight,back againstthe seat, andfeet on or near the floor.

Movethe vehicle seatto the rearmost position.

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

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Additional Safety Precautions

Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.

Two children should never use the same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly.

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.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, suchas a garage.Do not run t he 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.

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

Select the Fresh Air mode. Select the mode. Turn the fan on high speed. Setthe temperature control to a comfortable setting.

Withthe tailgate/hatchopen, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate/hatch open, openallthewindowsandsetthe heating and cooling system as shown below.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Driver and Passenger Safety

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.

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These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

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U.S. models

Canadian models

U.S. models only

Safety Labels

Driver and Passenger Safety

SUN VISOR

DASHBOARD

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On models with side airbags

Safety Labels

Driver and Passenger Safety

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RADIATOR CAP

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Instruments and Controls

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS

PARKING BRAKE

A/T model is shown.

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

POWER WINDOW SWITCHES

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

(P.70)

(P.81)

(P.112)

(P.82) AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.94)

(P.90)

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Instrument Panel

Instruments and Controls

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

TAILGATE AND HATCH OPEN INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

(P.54, 193)

(P.54, 192)

(P.54, 194)

(P.57)

(P.54, 192)

(P.55)

(P.56)

(P.55)

(P.57)

(P.55)

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

See page .

If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. For more information, see page .

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe ignition switch to ON (II). It is a reminder to check the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.

If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can indicate a problem in the brake system. For complete 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 192.

This indicator has two functions:

This indicator comes on when you turnthe ignition switchto ON (II).It is a reminder you and your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening you seat belts.

If you do not fasten your seat belt, theindicator stayson untilyoudo. The indicatorstays off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition.2.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

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This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It will 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 will not start (see page ).

This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).

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

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

This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and when the ignition switch is turned to START (III). If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with theABS.Ifthishappens,haveyour vehicle checked at a dealer. With this on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock brakes. For complete information, see page 134.

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Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

Side Airbag Off Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

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On Canadian models, this indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page ).

This comes on with the high beam headlights. See page for information on the headlight controls.

Thiscomesonasareminderthat you must refuel soon.

The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page ). Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling.

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set. It should go off if youturnontheheadlightsorrelease the parking brake. If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights.

Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe cruise control. See page for informationon operating the cruise control.

WhenyouturnontheHazard Warning button, both turn signal indicators blink. All turn signals on the outside of the vehicle should flash.

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Instrument Panel

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

‘‘Daytime Running Lights’’ Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

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This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages .

For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Thiscomesonwhenthewasher fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this light come on (see page ).

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

This indicator comes on if the tailgate or the hatch is not closed tightly.

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will light for two seconds when you first turnthe ignition switchto ON (II), andthenflashfortenseconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles(16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder.

Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

Turn off the engine. Press and hold the Select/Reset

button on the instrument panel, thenturnthe ignition switch to ON (II).

Hold the buttonf or about10 seconds until the indicator goes off.

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Washer Level Indicator Maintenance Required

Indicator

Door-open Indicator

Tailgate and Hatch Open Indicator

Instrument Panel

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Thisshowsthe totaldistance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in t he Canadian models. 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.

This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less thanthe actualamount. The needle returns to the bottomafter youturn off the ignition.

This shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) drivensince you last reset it.

There a re two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressingthe Select/Reset button repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two different distances.

To reseta trip meter,displayit,and then press and hold the Select/Reset button until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is disconnected.

Odometer

Trip Meter

Fuel Gauge

Gauges

Instruments and Controls

TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE

ODOMETER/TRIP METER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

SELECT/RESET BUTTON

Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. Running out of f uel could cause the engine to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safelyto the sideof the road.Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine’s cooling system.

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

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Instruments and Controls

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

SHIFT LEVER (A/T)WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

A/T model is shown.

HORN

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(P.107)

(P.64)

(P.61)

(P.127)

(P.63)

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MIST OFF INT Intermittent LO Low HI High Windshield Washers

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

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers operate every

few seconds.

The wipers run at low speed.

The wipers run at highspeed.

Hold past ON to turnthe window wiper on and the window washer to spray.

OFF

Rotateclockwiseto turnthe rear

window wiper ON.Pull the 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.

Rotatecounterclockwiseto spray

the window washer only.

Windshield Wiper

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OFF

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Windshield Washer

Wipers and Washers

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left 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.

Rotating the switch on the left lever 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 tone when you open the driver’s door.

Turn Signal OFF Parking and indicator lights Headlights on High beams Flashhighbeams

Toturnon,push the lever forward until you hear a click. The blue high beam indicator will light (see page ). Pull it back to return tolow beams.

The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn the switch to the‘‘ ’’position.

Withthe headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn theignition switchto ON (II)and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.

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

Canadian models only

Turn Signal

Headlights On

High Beams

Daytime Running Lights

Turn Signal and Headlights

Instruments and Controls

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Push thebuttonnextto the shift levertoturnonthehazardwarning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerousarea near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

Push the knob in the speedometer repeatedlyto adjustthe brightness of the instrument panel lights. There are six brightness levels. A segment display shows the current brightness level.

The rear window defogger will clear fog,frost,andthinicefrom the window. Push the defogger button to turnit on and off . Theindicator in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to t urn it on again when you restart the vehicle.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

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Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.

Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.

Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Push the lever under the left side of the steering column all the way down.

Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.

Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.

Move the steering wheel so it points to your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

See page for important safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment

Instruments and Controls

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.

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The master key fits all the locks on your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the glove box and hatch locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.

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

These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids. If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth.

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

Some models also come with two remote transmitters;seepage for an explanation of their operation.

Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

KEY NUMBER TAG

MASTER KEYS (Black)

VALET KEY (Gray)

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer.

Donot attempt to alterthis system oradd otherdevicesto it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle undriveable.

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

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 ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key.Turn the ignitionswitch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it,and turnthe switch to ON (II) again.

The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object is near the ignitionswitch when you insert the key.

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Press this button once to lock both doors and hatch. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, youwill hear a beepto verify that the doors are locked. You cannot lock it if any door is not fully closed or key is in the ignition switch.

Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the passenger’s door and the hatch. If you do not open either dooror the hatchwithin30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. Protectthe transmitter from extreme temperature. Donot immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter,the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by a Hondadealer.

Pressthisbuttonfor about onesecondto attract attention; thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter orturn the ignition switch to ON (II).

On EX models

Remote Transmitter

Instruments and Controls

LOCK

UNLOCK

PANIC

Remote Transmitter Care

UNLOCK BUTTON

LED LOCK

BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the hatch, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, remove the round cover on the back of the transmitter by turning it counterclockwise with a coin. Insert a newbatterywith the sidefacing up. Align the mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter.Set the cover inplace andturnitclockwise.

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

Remote Transmitter

Instruments and Controls

Replacing the Transmitter Battery

ROUND COVER

CUSHION RING

BATTERY

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Youcaninsertor remove the key only in this position. To turnthe key,the shift levermust be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

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

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper. The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from theignition switch.

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

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

This is the normal key position when driving. Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY (I) to ON (II).

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

LOCK (0) START (III)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

Ignition Switch

Instruments and Controls

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

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

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To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab down or push the door lock switch down. Release the handle, then close the door.

To lock all of the doors and hatch, press the door lock switch on either front door, or press the lock tab down on the driver’s door, or use the keyontheoutsidelock. Pressing up on the door lock switch will unlock all of the doors and the hatch. The lock tab on the passenger’s door

Pulling up on the driver’s door lock tab only unlocks the driver’s door.

To unlock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the key and release it.

To open the rear door, pull the rear door handle located in the rear door edge. The rear door can be opened only when the front door is open.

To close the doors, close the rear door first,thenthe f ront door.T he front door cannot be latched without first closing the rear door. Closing the rear door on the front door will damage both doors.

Instruments and Controls

Power Door Locks Rear Doors

Door Locks

DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LOCK TAB

locks and unlocks only that door.

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To lock or unlock the hatch.

Lock the hatch by pushing down the lock tab on the driver’s door (see page ), or by using the master key in the driver’s door lock.

Lock or unlock the hatch with the master door lock switch.

With the hatch unlocked, open it by pulling the handle and lifting up. To close the hatch, lower it, then press down on the back edge.

When both t he hatchand tailgate are open, the hatch cannot be latched without first closing the tailgate.

Useyourmasterkeytolockand unlock the hatch. Turn the key clockwise to lock the hatch, and counterclockwise to unlock it.

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Door Locks

Instruments and Controls

Hatch

UNLOCK

LOCK

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See page for information on cargo loading. Keep the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the hatch, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See

on page .

Youcanopenthetailgateonlywhen the hatch is open. To open the tailgate, slide the lock lever to the left and swing down the tailgate. To close the tailgate, lift it up and push it firmly until it latches.

Before closing the tailgate, make sure the hatch is raised. Closing the tailgate on the lowered hatch can damage the hatch and the tailgate.

See page 117 for information on cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging them, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting intotheinterior. See

on page .

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Instruments and Controls

Door Locks

Carbon Monoxide

Hazard

Carbon

Monoxide Hazard

Tailgate

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Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

To adjust the front or rear seat forward and backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat, and make sure

To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of theseat bottom. A djustthe seat-back and make sure it locks into position.

Seats

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustments

Front Seat

itlocks into position.

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To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, turn the dial on the outside of theseat bottom.

To change the angle of the rear seatback, pull the strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion, make sure the seat-back locks into position.

Each front seat has an armrest on thesideoftheseat-back.Touseit, pivotitdown.

On EX models

Seats

Instruments and Controls

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Armrests

Rear Seat

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP

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See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints.

The head restraints helpprotect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests againstthe center of the restraint.

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

The head restraints adjust for height. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push thereleasebutton sideways and push the restraint down.

To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, thenpulltherestraint outof theseatback.

The rear seat passengers can get out through the passenger’s door. Push down on the release lever at the base of the front passenger’s seat-back, and push the seat-back forward. The seat-back will tilt forward and the entire seat willmove forward.

Make sure the seat is upright and fully latched before sitting in it.

Seats

Instruments and Controls

Head Restraints Rear Seat Access

RELEASE BUTTON

RELEASE LEVER

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You can recline the seat-backs on the front seats so they are level with the rear seat cushions, making a large cushioned area. To do this:

Adjust the front seats forward as far as they will go. Pull up the seatback angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion.

Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.

Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.

Reverse this procedure to return the front and rear seats to the upright position. Make sure you install the head restraints and the seats are locked securely before driving.

When you return the seat-back to the upright position, hold the seatback to keep it from going up too quickly.

Remove the head restraints from the front seats (see page ), and store them in the side pockets of the cargo area.

Reclining the Front Seats

Seats

Instruments and Controls

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To create more cargo space, you can fold up each rear seat to each side wall separately.

Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.

Pull the seat-backadjustment strap at the inside edge of the seat cushion and push the seat-back backward as far as it will go.

Pull the release strap on the seat support, and pivot the seat toward the vehicle’s side wall.

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Folding the Rear Seats

Seats

Instruments and Controls

SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP

RELEASE STRAP

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A fastening strapis attached to the inside of the seat cushion. While pushing the seat up and toward thesidewall,hookthefastening straptothegrabrail.

Fold down the seat support.

Reverse this procedure to return the rear seat to the upright position. Whennot in use,storethe f astening strap hook in the fabric pocket on thebottomof theseat cushion. Make sure the seat is locked securely.

Seats

Instruments and Controls

GRAB RAIL

FASTENING STRAP

SEAT SUPPORT

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Both seats can be removedto give more cargo capacity. To remove a seat:

Pull the release strap on the seat support to unlock the seat support.

Remove the cover betweenthe seat cushion and the side wall by pulling the tab and pulling the coverstraight up.

Push the lock lever forward to unlock the seat.

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Removing the Rear Seats

Seats

Instruments and Controls

RELEASE STRAP

COVER

TAB

LOCK LEVER

STEEL HANDLE

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Hold the steel handle next to the lock lever and the holding strap at the outside edge of the seat cushion,and remove the entire seat by pulling it up and backward.

Reverse this procedure to reinstall theseat. Makesurethe seat is securely locked.

Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in placecould be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Seats

Instruments and Controls

STEEL HANDLE

HANDLE STRAP

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Turnthe ignitionswitch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window. To openthe window, pushthe switch downandholdit.Releasetheswitch whenyou want to stop the window. Pull back on the switch and hold it to closethe window. If the MA IN switch is OFF, the

passenger’s window cannot be raised or lowered.Keep the MAIN switch offwhenyouhavechildreninthe vehicle so they do not injure themselvesby operating the passenger’s window unintentionally.

To open/close the driver’s window, push the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all theway. To stopthe window, pull/ push on the window switch briefly.

If the driver’s window runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To closethe window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnectingthe battery or installing the fuse.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

Start the engine. Push down and holdthe driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

AUTO

AUTO REVERSE

Power Windows

Instruments and Controls

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrorsbefore you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flipthetab on the bottomedgeof the mirror to select the day or night position.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirrorright,left,up,ordown.

When you finish, move the selector switchto thecenter(off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch.

Movethe selector switchto L (driver’s side)or R (passenger’s side).

If equipped

Mirrors

Instruments and Controls

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

TAB

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake light on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page ).

To open a rear window, pull the lever towards you, then push it out until it locks. To close the rear window pull the lever towards you, then push it back. Make sure the window is fully closed and locked.

Toliftuptherearoftheskylightfor ventilation, pull down the lever to unlock the skylight, then push it up until the skylight is locked in the tiltup position.

To close the skylight, pull down the lever to unlock the skylight, then push it back in place. Make sure the skylight is fully closed and locked.

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On 4WD models only

Instruments and Controls

Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Skylight

Parking BrakeRear Windows Skylight

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

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Turn off the engine, and set the parkingbrake.Thenpulldownthe lever, squeeze both sides of the pivot while pushing up the red tab in the lever,and pull the lever assembly away from the ceiling.

Push up the rear of the skylight. Standing on the tailgate with the hatch down, hold both sides of the skylight and pullit toward yout o remove it from the vehicle roof.

To remove the skylight:

Skylight

Instruments and Controls

Bef ore lif ting the skylight, make sure the roof of the vehicle is dry. Rain or remaining water after car-washing may get into the frame of the skylight. In winter, remove the buildup of snow on the roof .

If you try to tilt up the skylight in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage it.

The maximum weight on the tailgate is 440 lbs (200 kg).

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Withthe rear seats in their upright position, store the skylight, face down in its bag in the cargo area. Securethe bagwith four hookson the cargo area floor. Do not store anything on top of the skylight.

Instruments and Controls

Skylight

An unsecured skylight can be thrown about and cause serious injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Make sure to store the skylight in its bag, and secure the bag to the hooks on the cargo area floor.

To reinstall the skylight, make sure theair deflector ispushed down. When reinstalling the lever assembly, push in both pivots, and align with the receptacle holes. Let the pivots move outuntilthey rest in the holes securely. Make sure the skylight is fully closed and latched.

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Interior Convenience Items

Instruments and Controls

CARGO AREA COIN TRAYCARGO AREA

SIDE POCKET

DOOR POCKETS

VANITY MIRROR

RADIO POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

GLOVE BOX

CENTER LOWER POCKETBEVERAGE HOLDERS

CEILING POCKET

: If equipped

BUNGEE CORDS

SEAT-BACK POCKET

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These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rat ed 120wat t s or less(10 amps). To power an accessory, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

When both sockets are begin used, the combined power rating of each accessory should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

These sockets will not power an automotive type cigarettelighter element.

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scaldyou or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, and electrical components in the interior.

Your vehiclehas one or two accessory power sockets, depending on the model. All models have a front accessory power socket on the dashboard above the glove box.

The EX model has another accessory power socket in the cargo area on the passenger’s side.

On EX models

Interior Convenience Items

Instruments and Controls

Beverage Holders Glove Box

Accessory Power Sockets

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger inacrash,evenifthe passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

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The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. Inthe DoorActivated(center) position, the light comes on when you:

Open any door. Remove the key f rom the ignition. If you do not open a door, the light fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with the key or remote transmitter.

The cargo area lighthas a threepositionswitch. Inthe center position, the light comes on when you open the hatch.

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can use the spotlights at all times.

The ignition switch light comes on when you unlock the driver’s door, and fades out about 30 seconds after you close the door.

On EX models

Interior Lights

Ceiling Light SpotlightsCargo Area Light

Ignition Switch Light

Instruments and Controls

OFF

DOOR ACTIVATED

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Comfort and Convenience Features

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

MAX A/C POSITION

DEFROST POSITION

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Turn this dial clockwise to increase fan speed and increase the airflow.

Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.

This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page ).

Use the modecontrol dialto select thevents the air flows from.Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

This button turns the air conditioning on and off. The light in thebuttonisonwhentheA/Cison.

Whenthe light inthe button ison, air from the vehicle’sinterior is sent throughout the system again. When the light is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).

The system automatically turns onthe A/C andswitches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

Air flowsfromthe center andcorner vents inthe dashboard.

Air flow is divided between thevents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.

Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

If equipped

Fan Control Dial

Temperature Control Dial

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Rear Window Defogger Button

Mode Control Dial

Recirculation Button

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Air Flow Buttons

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Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield. When you select or ,

the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on. Select and Fresh Air mode.

Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

Set the mode control dial to MAX A/C. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects and switches to Recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature control dialis all the wayto the left. Set the fan to the desired speed.

The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it throughthe interior, then exhaustsit through vents near the tailgate.

Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Make sure the A/C is off. Select and Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in thebutton comesonwhenafanspeedis selected.

Make sure the temperature control dialis all the wayto the left. Select . If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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To cool the interior with MAX A/C:

If equipped

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Comfort and Convenience Features

Using the A/C

Using the Heater

(Fresh Air mode)

Ventilation

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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from theair. Whenusedin combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select and Fresh Air mode. Adjust the temperature control dial to your preference.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheelbelowit. This will sendmore warm air to the windshielddefroster vents. Once the windshieldis clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all t he windows before driving.

Select . The system automatically switches to Fresh Airmodeandturns ontheA/C. The A/C indicator does not come on. Select . Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level. Select to help clear the rear window.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Dehumidify the Interior To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice

From the Windows

Comfort and Convenience Features

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Playing the Radio

Comfort and Convenience Features

AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR

SCAN INDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

STEREO INDICATOR

PWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK BUTTONS

TUNE KNOB

SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS

FM BUTTON

U.S. LX and Canadian DX Models EX Models

AM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

MODE/TUNE KNOB

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