2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
A child who has outgrown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.
If
you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat.
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.
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.
If
a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in front, 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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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
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If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
info rmation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
To
safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
Of
course, children vary widel y. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
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 front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal 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.
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. 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.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly positioned and secured.
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Maturity
Physical Size
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
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This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck. Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt .
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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 (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
CONT INUED
U.S. modelsCanadian models U.S. models only
4-cylinder LX models Except 4-cylinder LX models
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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HOOD DASHBOARD
RADIATOR CAP
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Saf ety L abels
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SUN VISOR
DOORJAMBS
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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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Instument Panel .55
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Instument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .63
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Odometer .63
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Trip Meter .64
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Fuel Gauge .64
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Temperature Gauge .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .65
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Maintenance Minder .66
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................
Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signal and Headlights .69
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights .70
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Hazard Warning Button .71
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
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Remote Transmitter .78
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Trunk .81
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Seats .82
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Manual Seat Adjustments .82
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Power Seat Adjustments .84
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Head Restraints .87
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Folding Rear Seat .88
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Seat Heaters .90
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Power Windows .91
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Moonroof .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Glove Box .98
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Beverage Holders .98
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Console Compartment .99
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Center CD Pocket .99
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Coin Pocket .100
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Accessory Power Sockets .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Sunglasses Holder .102
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Coat Hook .102
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control Locations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT
PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
SEAT
HEATER
SWITCH
(P.63)
CLOCK
(P.55,
56)
(P.95)
(P.77)
(P.91)
(P.90) (P.71)
(P.100)
(P.186) (P.124)
(P.173)
(P.108)
(P.113, 117)
FUEL FILL
DOOR(P.185)/
TRUNK
RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.81)
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