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Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and amount of injury in an accident.
Never use one belt for more than one person, child or adult.
Comfort clips sold on the open market are not recommended
since they could impair the function and safety of the belts.
Front Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
There are four warning lights in the car. Two of them are in the
instrument panel and the other two lights are in the ceiling behind
the rearview mirror. Each warning light will go on for about two seconds, when the ignition switch is turned on.
WARNING LIGHT
WARNING LIGHT
Warning Light indicators Either Door Open — The warning light will come on if either
door is open. The beeper will sound for approximately six seconds while the light is ON. Confirm which door is open and close the door
completely. If either door is opened while the car is being driven, the
beeper and all four warning lights will come on. Stop the car immediately and close whichever door is open. The warning light
should go off.
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PASSENGER'S BELT UNLATCHED
DRIVER'S BELT UNLATCHED
EITHER DOOR OPEN
DRIVER'S BELT
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Seat Belts (cont'd)
Driver's Belt Unlatched — The warning lights will come on if
the driver's seat belt is not latched. The beeper will sound for approximately six seconds while the light is ON, Relatch the belt;
the light should go off.
Front Passenger's Belt Unlatched — The warning light will
come on if the passenger's belt is not securely latched, the beeper
will sound for approximately six seconds. Relatch the belt; the light
should go off.
If the lights and beeper do not function at all or if they come on
even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a
malfunction in the seat belt system. In the event of a collision,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked immediately by an authorized Honda dealer.
Child Restraint
Children riding in the car should be restrained to minimize the risk ofinjury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics provided to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front
seat Larger children should use one of the seat belts provided. For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use of a
commercially available child restraint system that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most protection against injury. All states now have laws which require
that small children must be seated in a child passenger seat restraint system. Check local laws.
Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits
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Warning and Indicator Lights
Shift Lever Position indicator (Automatic Transmission only) A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature
gauges shows which gear you have selected.
NOTE:
The S3 indicator light in the instrument panel also serves a second
function, if the light flashes while driving (in any gear range) it indicates a possible malfunction in the transmission; avoid rapid
acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
When the turn signal lever is pushed for left or right turns, the appropriate green indicator arrow on the instrument panel will blink
along with the signal. Turning on the hazard warning switch willmake all turn signals and both arrows blink (see page 33).
Headlight High Beam indicator Light
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are switched on (see page 31).
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light comes on for a couple of seconds each
time the ignition switch is turned on (see page 13).
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Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Warning Light
A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light to
flash on and off. You should stop as soon as possible, check the oil level, and add oil if necessary.
The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on
with the engine not running. If the light should stay on while driving,
get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and
check the engine oil level (see page 83).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a
Honda dealer before the car is driven again.
NOTE:
The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on
constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage.
Cruise Control Indicator Light
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on (see
page 35 and 36).
Fuel Reserve Warning Light
If the warning light glows, it means you should refuel, because the
tank contains less than:
10 l (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) CRUISE
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Warning and indicator Lights (cont'd)
Anti Lock Brake Warning Light (Si with ALB)
The ALB (Anti Lock Brake) warning light will come on, and remain
on, if there is a malfunction in the ALB system or when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine not running, if the light comes
on while driving, stop the car at a safe place and shut off the engine, if the light does not go out or lights again while driving, have the
system checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE:
The light does not indicate a failure of the normal brake system.
The light only indicates a malfunction in the ALB system. In such acase, the ALB system is automatically shut down but normal
braking capability continues.
After jump-starting the car, there is a possibility that the ALB
warning light may come on due to insufficient battery voltage.
After the battery is sufficiently recharged and the engine is turned
off and restarted, the ALB warning light should indicate that the
ALB system is OK, by coming on for a few seconds each time the
engine is started. If the light remains on after recharging, have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
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Safety Indicator Lights
Headlight Motor Warning Light
The headlight motor warning light will come on if either headlight motor malfunctions during operation, causing it to lock for three or
more seconds. See page 123 for manual operation.
Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights
If a door or the trunk lid is open when the ignition is switched on,
the appropriate indicator will light, and stay lit, until the door or
trunk lid is closed.
Brake Lamp Warning Light
If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator will
go on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition on; the indicator will stay on until you have the temp repaired or replaced.Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible.
It is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in either the brake
electrical or hydraulic system; have your dealer check both systems if you suspect brake trouble.
Checking the Safety Indicator Lights
The headlight motor, door, trunk lid and brake lamp warning lights should come on for about two seconds when the ignition switch is
turned on. If they don't, have the system checked by a Honda dealer.
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Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only when your car is stopped underemergency or hazardous
conditions. To activate, push the hazard warning switch The
front and rear turn signals will
blink simultaneously and both indicator lights will flash. Push the switch again to turn the
system off.
Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either
of the two "ON" positions, the intensity of the instrument lights
can be adjusted by turning the panel brightness control dial.
Interior Light
The interior light has a three position switch. The light is off all
the time in the OFF position. In
the middle position, it goes on only when a door is opened. In theON position, it is on all the time.
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Glove Box,Parking Brake and Hood
Glove Box
Open by pulling the handle.Close
with a firm push .The glove box
can be locked by using the master key; turn the key clockwise to
LOCK.
The glove box light will go on when the glove box door is
opened and the headlights are on.
Do not drive the car with the glove
box door open; it could cause injury
in an accident.
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up on the lever. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever; when fully released, the BRAKE warning light will go out.
Hood
To open, pull back on the handle under the left side of the dash.
The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will pop up slightly. Release the safety catch under the front center of the hood by
pushing the handle up.
Lift the hood and prop it open with the support rod.
To close, take the support rod down, and return it to its clip , then lower the hood until it is approximately one foot from the closedposition, then let it drop. Be sure the hood is securely latched before
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