2013 Honda Civic Sedan Owners Manual

2013 Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual (Unlinked)

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Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

2 Safe Driving P. 25
For Safe Driving P. 26

Seat Belts P. 30

Airbags P. 37

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover) represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.

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

2 Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66

Gauges and Displays P. 77

2 Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98
Opening and Closing the Moonroof * P. 116
Adjusting the Seats P. 127
Climate Control System * P. 146

Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99

2 Features P. 149
Audio System P. 150
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

* P. 181

Audio System Basic Operation P. 153, 156

2 Driving P. 213
Before Driving P. 214
Rearview Camera * P. 246

Towing a Trailer P. 219
Refueling P. 247

Fuel Economy P. 250

2 Maintenance P. 253
Before Performing Maintenance P. 254 Maintenance MinderTM P. 257
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 295
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 308

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 313
Tools P. 314
Overheating P. 335

If a Tire Goes Flat P. 315
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 337

2 Information P. 345
Specifications P. 346
Emissions Testing P. 353

Identification Numbers P. 350
Warranty Coverages P. 355

Child Safety P. 50

Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62

Safety Labels P. 63

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 109
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 135

Security System P. 112

Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126
Heating and Cooling * P. 142

Audio Error Messages P. 175

General Information on the Audio System P. 178

When Driving P. 223
Accessories and Modifications P. 251

Braking P. 241

Parking Your Vehicle P. 245

Contents

Quick Reference Guide P. 2

Safe Driving P. 25

Instrument Panel P. 65

Controls P. 97

Features P. 149

Driving P. 213

Maintenance P. 253

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 265
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 297
Cleaning P. 309

Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Battery P. 306

Remote Transmitter Care * P. 307

Handling the Unexpected P. 313

Engine Does Not Start P. 330
Fuses P. 341

Jump Starting P. 331
Emergency Towing P. 344

Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 351
Authorized Manuals P. 357

Reporting Safety Defects P. 352
Customer Service Information P. 358

Information P. 345

Index P. 359

Quick Reference Guide Visual Index

❙ ECON Button * (P 232) ❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button * (P 237) ❙ System Indicators (P 66) ❙ Gauges (P 77) ❙ Information Display * (P 79) ❙ intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) * (P 81) ❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ Audio System (P 153, 156) ❙ Navigation System * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Heating and Cooling System * (P 142) ❙ Climate Control System * (P 146) ❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 124) ❙ Heated Mirror Button * (P 124) ❙ Seat Heater Switches * (P 141) ❙ Ignition Switch (P 117) ❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 125)

❙

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

System OFF) Button * (P 237)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118) ❙ Fog Lights * (P 121) ❙ Km/Mile Change Knob (P 77) ❙ CLOCK Knob * (P 98) ❙ ❙ Brightness Control (P 123)

(Select/Reset) Knob (P 79, 81)

❙

(Display/Information) Button * (P 81)

❙ Wipers/Washers (P 122)

❙ Cruise Control Buttons * (P 233) ❙ Horn (Press an area around

.)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See Navigation System Manual ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons * (P 181) ❙ MENU Button * (P 85) ❙ SOURCE Button * (P 85) ❙ (+ / (- /

Buttons * (P 85)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

❙ Power Window Switches (P 114) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch * (P 104) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 126)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 267) ❙ Trunk Release (P 109) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 248) ❙ Driver’s Pocket

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 126) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 342) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 40) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P 40) ❙ Parking Brake (P 241) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 151)

❙ Glove Box (P 136)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 139) ❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P 227) Manual Transmission (P 229)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 57) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 59) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 46) ❙ Coat Hook (P 140) ❙ Grab Handle

❙ Seat Belts (P 30) ❙ Moonroof Switch * (P 116) ❙ Map Lights * (P 135)

❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ USB Adapter Cable * (P 151) ❙ Accessory Power Socket * (P 139)

❙ Front Seat (P 127) ❙ Side Airbags (P 44)

* Not available on all models

❙ Ceiling Light (P 135) ❙ Rear Seat (P 133) ❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)

Visual Index

❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 265) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P 122, 295) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 126)

❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 101)

❙ Headlights (P 118, 282) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P 118, 289) ❙ Tires (P 297, 315)

❙ Fog Lights * (P 121, 286)

❙ How to Refuel (P 248) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light * (P 294) ❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 109) ❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 111) ❙ Rearview Camera * (P 246) ❙ Taillights (P 292) ❙ Back-Up Lights (P 292) ❙ Brake/Taillights (P 291) ❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 291) ❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 291)

Eco Assist System * (P 232)

Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your driving

style. Green: Fuel efficient driving Blue green: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration Blue: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration

● The ambient meter color changes in

accordance with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.

ECON Button (P 232) Helps maximize fuel economy. ECON Mode Indicator (P 74) Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

Models with i-MID This message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed.

* Not available on all models

Safe Driving (P 25)

Airbags (P 37) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 50) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. ● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 62) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Seat Belts (P 30) ● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing

Before Driving Checklist (P 29) ● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.

Instrument Panel (P 65) Gauges (P 77)/Information Display * (P 79)/ intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) * (P 81)/System Indicators (P 66)

System Indicators

2.4 ℓ engine models

Fuel Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator *

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Door Open Indicator

Trunk Open Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator *

Immobilizer System Indicator

i-VTEC Indicator Rev Indicator

Speedometer Ambient Meter *

Instant Fuel Economy Gauge *

Shift Lever Position Indicator *

Tachometer

Lights Reminders

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

U. S.

Canada

Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator *

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *

System Indicators

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator High Temperature Indicator Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Supplemental Restraint System Indicator CRUISE MAIN Indicator * CRUISE CONTROL Indicator * System Message Indicator * Maintenance Minder Indicator * Daytime Running Lights Indicator * Washer Level Indicator *

* Not available on all models

Controls (P 97) Clock (P 98)

Turn Signals (P 118)

Models without navigation system

Turn Signal Control Lever

clock adjustment mode screen.

a Press the CLOCK knob to access the b Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the hours.c Press the CLOCK knob. The display d Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the e Press the CLOCK knob to complete

switches to minute adjustment.

minutes.

clock adjustment.

Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

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Right

Left

Lights (P 118)

Light Control Switches

High Beam

Low Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers (P 122)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring *

: Long Delay : Short Delay

Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.

MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

Steering Wheel (P 125) ● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Trunk (P 109)

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside (P 103) ● Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

Trunk Release

● To unlock and open the trunk: • Pull the trunk release. • Press the trunk release button *. • Turn the key in the cylinder on the trunk *. Power Door Mirrors (P 126) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, move

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Selector Switch

Power Windows (P 114) ● With the ignition switch in ON (w, open

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

on position (indicator is on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Indicator

Window Switch

Adjustment Switch

* Not available on all models

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Heating and Cooling System* (P 142) ● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow. ● Press the Mode buttons ( ● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. ● Use the ● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off. ● Press the

button for maximum cool setting.

button to defrost the windshield.

) to select the vents air flows from.

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button *

Fan Control Dial

Button

Button

Button

Mode Buttons

Button Button Button Button

Temperature Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror *) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

(Rear Window Defogger) Button

Models without A/C button

Air flows from dashboard vents. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

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Climate Control System * (P146) ● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system. ● Press the ● Press the

button to turn the system on or off.

button to defrost the windshield.

On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

AUTO Button

Temperature Control Dial

(Recirculation) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

(Rear Window Defogger/

Heated Mirror) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Dial

(MODE Control) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.

* Not available on all models

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Features (P 149) Audio system (P 150) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual

On models with information display

(P 153)

(CD Eject) Button

CD/AUX Button

VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob

Buttons

(SEEK/SKIP)

DISP Button

CD Slot

AM Button FM Button

TUNE/SOUND Knob

SCAN Button

A.SEL (Auto Select) Button

Preset Buttons (1-6)

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On models with i-MID

(P 156)

● Audio Remote Controls * (P 157)

i-MID

(+ / (- /

Button

75°F

002300

miles

Button

SCAN Button

FM Button AM Button

(Seek/Skip)

Button

PHONE Button

SOURCE Button

● (+ / (- Button

Press and release to adjust the volume up/ down.

● SOURCE Button

Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

●

Button

Radio:Press and release to change the

preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.

(Power) Button

CD Slot Preset Buttons (1-6)

(CD Eject)

Button AUX Button

CD Button

(Seek/Skip)

Button

SETUP Button

Button

Selector Knob

* Not available on all models

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Driving (P 213) Manual Transmission * (P 229) Automatic Transmission * (P 227) ● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Release Button

Shift Lever

● Shifting

D3

Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Reverse

Neutral Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving. Drive (D3) Used when: •Going up or down hills •Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)

First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear)

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

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VSA® OFF Button (P 237) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system

helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time

you start the engine.

● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold

the button until you hear a beep. Cruise Control* (P 233) ● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

button, then press the –/SET button once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 238) U.S. models ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on automatically every

time you start the engine.

Refueling (P 247) Fuel recommendation:

1.8 ℓ engine models Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or higher required

2.4 ℓ engine models Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane number 91 or higher recommended

Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

a Push the fuel fill door

release handle.

b Turn the fuel fill cap

slowly to remove the cap.

c Place the cap in the

holder on the fuel fill door.

d After refueling, screw

the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance (P 253) Under the Hood (P 265) ● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the battery regularly.

a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the

dashboard.

Wiper Blades (P 295) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up

the hood.

c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly

locked in place.

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Tires (P 297) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter

driving.

Lights (P 282) ● Inspect all lights regularly.

Handling the Unexpected (P 313) Engine Won't Start Flat Tire (P 315, 322) ● Park in a safe location and replace the (P 330) flat tire with the compact spare tire * in ● If the battery is dead, jump start using a the trunk, or repair the flat tire using the tire repair kit *.

booster battery.

Overheating (P 335) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

Indicators Come On (P 337) ● Identify the indicator and consult the

owner's manual.

Blown Fuse (P 341) ● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

device does not operate.

Emergency Towing (P 344) ● Call a professional towing service if you

need to tow your vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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What to Do If

The ignition switch does not turn from (0 to (q. Why?

● The steering wheel may be locked. ● Try to turn the steering wheel left and right

while turning the ignition key.

The ignition switch does not turn from (q to (0 and I cannot remove the key. Why?

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle. To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.

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Models with remote transmitter Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver's door?

The beeper sounds when: ● The key is left in the ignition switch. ● The exterior lights are left on.

Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when: ● Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. ● The parking brake lever is not fully released.

Why do I hear a screeching sound when I apply the brake pedal?

2.4 ℓ engine models Is it possible to use unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 87 or higher on this vehicle?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher is recommended. If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher. This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.

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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

NOTICE

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A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. ● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 3 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

3DANGER

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

3WARNING

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

3CAUTION

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

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions. ● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving. ● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

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

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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

Important Safety Precautions ............. 26
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 28

Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 30
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 33
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 36

Airbags

Airbag System Components............... 37
Types of Airbags ................................ 40
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 40
Side Airbags....................................... 44

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 46
Airbag System Indicators.................... 47
Airbag Care ....................................... 49

Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 50
Safety of Infants and Small Children .......52
Safety of Larger Children ................... 60

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas....................... 62

Safety Labels

Label Locations .................................. 63

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1Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the driver while driving.

For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.

Important Safety Precautions ■ Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

■ Restrain all children Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat.

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

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

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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions

■ Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

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

■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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

Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain seated in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.

uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features

Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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Safety Cage Crush Zones Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts Front Airbags Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks Seat Belt Tensioners

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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers.

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■ Safety CheckList For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive. • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 103

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 127

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 130

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 33

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 50

* Not available on all models

uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features

1Safety CheckList

If the door open indicator is on, a door is not completely closed. Close all doors tightly until the indicator goes off.

2 Door Open Indicator P. 70

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Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including: - frontal impacts - side impacts - rear impacts - rollovers

■ Lap/shoulder seat belts All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

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3WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

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

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.

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■ Proper use of seat belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position

for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or

behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very

seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

■ Seat Belt Reminder

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are fastened.

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If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.

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The indicator will also come on if a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON (w. When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot detect their presence.

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■ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to- severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.

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The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

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Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:

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Pull out slowly.

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

Correct Seated Posture.

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No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.

Latch Plate

Buckle

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

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Lap belt as low as possible

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

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to

remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

■ Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

1. Move the anchor up and down while

holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

Push

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3WARNING

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

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get caught by closing the door.

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The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height one level at a time.

After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder anchor position is secure.

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

Wear the shoulder belt across the chest avoiding the abdomen.

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Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is okay for you to drive.

To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag: • When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle.

• When sitting in the front passenger's seat, adjust

the seat as far back as possible.

Wear the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips.

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uuSeat BeltsuSeat Belt Inspection

Seat Belt Inspection Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. • Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.

u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.

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3WARNING

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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Airbag System Components

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