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Raises or lowers the
seat.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down and
the rear of the seat up
or down.
Moves the seat
f orward and backward.
The controls f or the adjustable
driver’s power seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.
The passenger’s seat has two
switches. One moves the seat
f orward and backward, and the other
raises and lowers the seat.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
U.S. EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian EX-L, SE-V6 and LX-V6
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U.S. EX-V6 Canadian EX-V6 U.S. EX, EX-L and EX-V6
Canadian EX-L and EX-V6
Power Seat Adjustment Driver’s Lumbar Support
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat bottom,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.
To adjust the seat f orward or
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.
U.S. VP and SE
Canadian DX-G and SE
Front Seat A djustments Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Seats
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The height of your driver’s seat is
power adjustable. Pull up on the
switch to raise the seat. Push it down
to lower the seat.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.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.
The f ront and rear 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
and push the restraint down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
See page f or important saf ety inf ormation and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
U.S. EX
Canadian EX-L, SE-V6 and EX-V6
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Power Height
AdjustmentHead Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the seat adjustment (see
pages to ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see pages to
).
3.
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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
11.
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90 91 73 66
Preparing to Drive
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Saf ety Belts . 10
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 282
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Seat Belts . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Satellite Radio . 135
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Seat Belts . 10
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Maintenance . 22
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 20, 58
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Seats, Adjusting the . 85 87
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Security System . 144
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Selecting a Child Seat . 41
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Serial Number . 264
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Service Minder . 193 198 .............................
Service Manual . 283
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Service Station Procedure . 156
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Setting the Clock . 143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176
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Side Airbags . 11, 28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 30
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 30
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Tires . 232
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Sound System . 114, 122, 131, 135
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 238
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Specif ications . 268
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Specif ications Charts . 266
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Speed Control . 145
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Speedometer . 64
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag Service . 32 How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 31
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .......................................
Works . 25
How Your Side Airbags .......................................
Works . 28
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SRS Components . 23
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SRS Indicator . 30, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Starting the Engine . 169
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With a Dead Battery . 245
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 248
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 114, 122, 131, 135
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Sun Visor . 96
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 11, 23
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Servicing . 32
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SRS Indicator . 30, 59
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System Components . 23
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