2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID child restraint

How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other conveniencef eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column. ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system (SRS),
and valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
FeaturesT echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
Maintenance Driving Bef ore Driving
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 9
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Seat Belts . 10
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Airbags . 11
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 13
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat
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Belts . 16
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts . 20
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Seat Belt System Components . 20 ......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners . 22
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 23
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags . 24
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Airbag System Components . 24
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 33
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Airbag Service . 34
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Additional Safety Precautions . 35
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines . 36
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained . 36
All Children Should Sit in a .................................
Back Seat . 37The Passenger’s Front Airbag
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Poses Serious Risks . 37
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children . 39
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention . 39
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Additional Safety Precautions . 40
Protecting Inf ants and .........................
Small Children . 41
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Protecting Inf ants . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 42
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Selecting a Child Seat . 43
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Installing a Child Seat . 44
Installing a Child Seat ............................
with LATCH . 45
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with a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 47
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with a Tether . 49
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 50
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Using a Booster Seat . 51
When Can a Larger Child
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Sit in Front . 52
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Saf ety Labels . 55
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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If a side airbag or side curtain airbag
deploys during a side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle
will also deploy.
The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the f ront airbags to
deploy. For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in position.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
lockable retractor that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as f ar as
needed.
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do not deploy
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
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Other LATCH-compatible seats
have a f lexible-type connection as
shown above.
Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.Pushandpullthechildseat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
Lif t the head restraint (see page ), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
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5.
6.7.
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Installing a Child Seat
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TETHER STRAP HOOK
Flexible type ANCHOR
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A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), route the
tether strap over the seat-back.
Follow steps 2 and 3 f rom the
previous column.
Lift the anchor cover, then attach
the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted. Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lif t the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap through the head restraint
legs.
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2.
3. 1.
2.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
Using an Out er A nchor
Using t he Cent er A nchor
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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TETHER STRAP HOOK
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR ANCHOR
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CONT INUED
................................Safety Belts . 10, 20
............Safety Defects, Reporting . 274
.................................Saf ety Features. 9
.........................................Airbags. 11
.....................................Seat Belts. 10
.............Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
..............................Saf ety Messages.iii
................................Satellite Radio. 137
.........................................Seat Belts. 10
...............Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners. 22
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt. 21
................................Maintenance. 23
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper . 20, 60
...................System Components . 20
...............Use During Pregnancy . 18
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
........................Seats, Adjusting the. 90
............................Security System. 146
.....................Selecting a Child Seat. 43
..............................Outside Mirrors. 93
.....................Outside Temperature. 68
....................Overheating, Engine. 243
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198
..............Panel Brightness Control . 78
........................Park Gear Position. 173
.................................Parking Brake. 98
.................................Parking Lights. 76
Parking Over Things that
....................................Burn . 179, 267
..................................Parking Tips. 179
.............................PGM-FI System. 266
....................Power Mirror Heaters . 94
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................Protecting Children. 36
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................Children. 41
...........Protecting Larger Children . 50
.....................Using Booster Seat. 51
...................Radiator Overheating . 243
Radio/CD Sound
........................................System. 118
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................Replacement . 217, 218
............................Rear View Mirror. 93
.................Rear Window Def ogger . 79
.........Reclining the Seat Backs . 90, 91
.............................Reminder Lights. 59
.......................Remote Transmitter. 85
Replacement Inf ormation
................Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................Fuses. 249
................................Light Bulbs. 213
................................Minder . 193-199
...........................................Tires. 226
.............................Wiper Blades. 221
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................Crash. 23
.........Reserve Tank, Coolant . 160, 207
...............................Restraint, Child. 36
..................Reverse Gear Position . 173
................................Rotation, Tire. 226
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