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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch into
the new position.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols90
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To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom.To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
To get into the rear seat f rom the
passenger’s side in the U.S. DX
model, pull up the seat-back
adjustment lever. The seat-back will
tilt f orward. If more room is needed,
use the seat adjustment bar to move
the seat f orward.On all other models, push down the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward
and the whole seat will slide f orward.
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OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Rear Seat Access
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols91
RELEASE
LEVER
SEAT-BACK
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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When you return the seat-back
upright, the seat stays in the fully
f orward position. Use the seat
adjustment bar and the seat-back
adjustment lever to move the seat to
the desired position. Make sure the
seat is f ully latched bef ore sitting in
it.As you return the seat-back upright,
push the whole seat backward until it
latches. Make sure the seat is f ully
latched bef ore sitting in it.
Your car is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in therear.
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint. A
taller person should adjust the
restraint as high as possible.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.
On HX model in the U.S., and all
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OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Head Restraints
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving170
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CONT INUED
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Maintenance . 47
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 64
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System Components . 45
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 286
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Service Intervals . 192
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Service Manual . 309
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Service Station Procedures . 157
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Setting the Clock . 123, 135
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
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Shif t Lock Release . 178
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Side Airbags . 10, 51
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Cutof f Indicator . 53, 64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 242, 244
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Signaling Turns . 75
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Snow Tires . 237
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 250
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Sound System . 118, 130
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 258
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Specif ications . 289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 221
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Specif ications Charts . 288 ................................
Speed Control . 151
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Speedometer . 69
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Spotlights . 106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 49
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Additional Safety Precautions . 54
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Airbag Service . 54
How the Passenger Airbag
CutoffIndicator Light ...................................
Works . 53
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 52
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 49
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
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SRS Components . 49
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SRS Indicator . 52, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 297
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Starting the Engine . 171
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 171
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With a Dead Battery . 267
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State Emissions Testing . 297
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 269
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 79 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 118, 130
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Storing Your Car . 248
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 49
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Servicing . 54
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SRS Indicator . 52, 64
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System Components . 49
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Synthetic Oil . 204
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Tachometer . 69
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 242
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 257
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Tape Player . 124, 145
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Emissions Control Systems . 294
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Oxygenated Fuels . 292
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 296
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Index
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