2005 HONDA CR-V seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
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.
Af ter 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.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the
rear seat, make sure the detachable
seat belt anchor is securely latched.
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Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride. A side 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.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
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 seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal 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.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly. Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
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Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Odometer .62
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Fuel Gauge .62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Parking Brake .68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72
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Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73...............
Tailgate and Hatch Glass . 74
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Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .78
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Seat Heaters .86
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Power Windows .86
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Moonroof .88
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Mirrors .88
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Interior Convenience Items . 90
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Beverage Holders .91
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Built-in Table .91
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Glove Box .93
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Coin Tray .93
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Sunglasses Holder .94
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Center Table .94
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Center Pocket .95
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Sun Visor .95
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Interior Lights .95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the front or rear seat
f orward and backward, pull up on the
bar under the seat cushion’s f ront
edge. Try to move the seat to make
sure it is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Seat A djustments
Seats
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FRONT SEAT

The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
Each front seat has an armrest on
thesideof theseat-back.Touseit,
pivotitdown.
To change the angle of the rear seat-
back, pull up on the release lever on
the outside of the seat-back.
When using the center seating
position, adjust the lef t and right side
of the rear seats to the same position.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
backs af ter you adjust the rear seats.
The height of the driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the dial on the
outside of the seat cushion.
Only on vehicles with an automatic
transmission
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment A rmrests
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR SEAT

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 13
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
Head Restraints
Seats
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RELEASE BUTTON
FRONT REAR
RELEASE BUTTON

Adjust the front seats forward as
f ar as they will go. Pull up the seat-
back 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.
When you return the seat-back to
the upright position, hold the seat-
back to keep it f rom going up too
quickly.
You can recline the seat-backs on the
f ront seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:
Adjust the rear seats as f ar back
as they will go. Remove the head restraints f rom
the f ront seats (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.Reverse this procedure to return the
f ront and rear seats to the upright
position. Make sure you install the
head restraints and securely lock the
seats before driving.
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Reclining the Front Seats
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SLIDE BAR
SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER

You can also f old up each of the rear
seats separately to create further
cargo space (see page ).Push the seat belt buckles into the
seat cushion. Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position.
Pull up on the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
The rear seat-back can be f olded
down to give more cargo room. Each
side f olds down separately, so you
can still carry a passenger in the rear
seat.
When you are f olding the right half
of therearseat,usethekeyto
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling and store the
buckles in it.
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Folding the Rear Seats Down
Seats
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BUCKLE
LATCH PLATE
RELEASE LEVER