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Because an inf lating airbag can
seriously injure or kill small children,
we recommend that you do not carry
a small child as a passenger in this
vehicle.
If you decide to transport a small
child in this vehicle, be sure to move
the passenger seat as far to the rear
as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the
f ollowing pages.Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a f ive-
point harness system as shown.
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a f orward-
f acing, upright child seat.We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat until the child
reaches the weight or height limit
for the seat.
Protecting Small Children
Child Seat T ype
Child Seat Placement
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
33
Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the passenger’s seat
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in the
passenger’s seat, move the
vehicle seat as far back as
possible and properly restrain
the child.
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To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself :Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comf ortably over the edge of the
seat?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit on a booster seat and
wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we recommend that you
do not carry a larger child, age 12 or
under, as a passenger.
However, the following pages
provide guidelines to help you decide
when a given child may ride in this
vehicle, and how to properly protect
the child.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
37
Allowing a larger child age 12 or
under to ride in the vehicle can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the
vehicle, adjust the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, use a
booster seat if needed, and
have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly.
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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 f or the whole trip?
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. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should use a
booster seat until the lap/shoulder
belt fits them properly without the
booster.
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 intendto drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets f ederal
saf ety standards and that you f ollow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
ridesinthisvehicle,movethe
vehicle seat as f ar to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child is
wearing the seat belt properly.
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.
3.
4.
5.
Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
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Specif ications
234
Capacities
Seating Capacities
Engine
Weights
Dimensions 162.7 in (4,133 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.0 in (1,270 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.3 US qt (6.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
0.78 US qt (0.74)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
2.01 US gal (7.6
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Total
Front
2
2
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm)PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S 11.1 : 1
132 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.59.4 in (1,510 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
50.7 in (1,288 mm)
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO : Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
1:
2:
Except CR models
CR models
1
2
1
2
0mm
0.1 mm
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire. Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means. Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
R
DOT
B97R
17
215
45 87
W
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
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(4)
Tire Labeling Example
(1)
(2) (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
215/45R17 87W
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