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Front airbags have been designed to
help protect adults in a moderate to
severe f rontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s f ront airbag is quite
large, and it inf lates with tremendous
speed.
According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
saf er when they are restrained in the
back seat, not the f ront seat. The
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
In the back seat, children are less
likely to be injured by striking hard
interior parts during a collision or
hard braking. Also, children cannot
be injured by an inf lating airbag
when they ride in the back.
If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown f orward into the
dashboard and crush the child.
During a
crash, the belt could press deep
into the child and cause very
serious injuries. If youarewearingaseatbelt,the
child can be torn f rom your arms
during a crash. For example, if
your vehicle crashes into a parked
vehicleat30mph(48km/h),a
20-lb (9 kg) inf ant will become a
600-lb (275 kg) f orce, and you will
not be able to hold on.
CONT INUED
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
Poses Serious Risks to Children
Children Should Sit in the Back
SeatA ddit ional Precaut ions t o Parent s
Neverholdaninfantorchildonyour lap.
Never put a seat belt over yourselfand an inf ant or child.
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety25
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in the back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboardand
on the driver’s and f ront passenger’s
visors. Please read and f ollow the
instructions on these labels.To remind you of the f ront airbag
hazards, your vehicle has warning
labels on the driver’s and f ront
passenger’s visors. Please read and
f ollow the instructions on these
labels.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Protecting Children
U.S. Models
Canadian Models
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Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
front airbags and activate the
automatic seat belt tensioners.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II). 52
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SRS Components
How Your Front A irbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety54
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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 caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.
CONT INUED
U.S. models onlyU.S. models
Canadian modelsU.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety61
SUN VISOR
SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
...............................
Indicator Lights .65
.............................................
Gauges .72
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
..............
Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
..................................
Fuel Gauge .74
...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
...................................
Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
................................
Turn Signals .77
.....................
Windshield Wipers .78
..................
Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
..........................
Hazard Warning .81
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 81
.............................
Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
...............................
Keys and Locks .84
..............................................
Keys .84
....................
Immobilizer System . 85
............................
Ignition Switch .86
......................
Power Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 93
........................................
Tailgate .93
....................................
Glove Box .96
.................................................
Seats .97
.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
...................
FrontSeatArmrests . 98
..........................
Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
....................
Rear Seat Armrest .101
........
Reclining the Front Seats . 102
.............
Folding the Rear Seats . 104
...................
Detachable Anchor . 108
..................................
Seat Heaters .109
............................
Power Windows .110
.......................................
Moonroof .113
...........................................
Mirrors .114
..
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
..................................
Center Table .115
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
.................................
Built-in Table .117
...............................
Center Pocket .119
...................................
Storage Box .119
.............................
Driver’s Pocket .120
.......................................
Coin Tray .120
........................
Sunglasses Holder .121
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 122
........................
Dashboard Pocket .123
...............................
Interior Lights .124
..............................
Ceiling Light .124
...................................
Spotlights .124
......................
Cargo Area Light .125
................
Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63
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column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
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To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ). Release the switch
when the moonroof gets to the
desired position. Make sure
everyone’s hands are away f rom the
moonroof bef ore opening or closing
it.
The moonroof has two positions: it
can be tilted up in the back f or
ventilation, or it can be slid back into
the roof . Use the switch under the
lef t dashboard vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition switch must
be ON (II).
On EX model in the U.S., and EX-L model in Canada
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Moonroof
113
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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To remove the box f or cleaning, pull
upward on the f ront center edge to
disengage the locking tabs under the
seat bottom, then pull the box out.To open the driver’s pocket, swing
the lid down. Close it with a f irm
push.
The coin tray is located on the center
dashboard. To open the coin tray,
pull on the bottom edge. Close it
with a f irm push. The light in the
traycomesonwhentheinstrument
panel lights are on.Only on vehicles with a manual
transmission
Driver’s Pocket Coin T ray
St orage Box, Driver’s Pocket , Coin T ray
Inst rument s and Cont rols120
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