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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 ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.
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.
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.
Some states, Canadian provinces and
territories also require children to
use a booster seat until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent
laws in the states, provinces or
territories where you intend to drive.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
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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
............................Instrument Panel.55
..........Instrument Panel Indicators .56
.............................................Gauges.63
....................Inf ormation Display .64
.....................................Odometer.64
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator.65
...................................Trip Meter.65
..........Check Fuel Cap Message .66
..................Maintenance Minder .66
...................Temperature Gauge .66
..................................Fuel Gauge.66
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel.67
.Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
.........Turn Signals and Headlights .69
........................................Fog Lights.72
........Instrument Panel Brightness .72
.................Hazard Warning Button .73
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
........Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
...............................Keys and Locks.76
........................Immobilizer System.77
................................Ignition Switch.78
......................................Door Locks.79
.Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
..............Childproof Door Locks .86
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
................................................Trunk.90
........Emergency Trunk Opener .91
.................................................Seats.92
.Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
............................Adjustments.93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
..............................Adjustment.94
..........................Head Restraints.94
.......................Folding Rear Seat.97
......................................Armrests.98
..................................Seat Heaters.100
...........................................Mirrors.101
............................Power Windows.103
.......................................Moonroof.107
...............................Parking Brake.109
.........Interior Convenience Items .110
.....................Beverage Holders.111
........Accessory Power Sockets .111
.............Console Compartment .112
..................................Glove Box.113
....................Sunglasses Holder.113
..................................Sun Visors.114
............................Vanity Mirror.115
..................................Coat Hook.115
..........................Center Pockets.115
...............................Interior Lights.116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The passenger seat has the same
adjustments as the driver’s seat but
without any height and lumbar
adjustments.
The f ront passenger’s seat adjusts
manually.Raisesorlowerstheseat.
(Driver’s seat only)
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
(Driver’s seat only)
Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
(Driver’s seat only)
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
Except LX
11 13
EX-L V6
Except EX-L V6
Driver’s seat only on EX, EX-L and
V6 models
Seats
Front Seat Power A djustments
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µSee pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
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.
To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
FrontSeatManualAdjustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about
improperly positioning head restraints.
13
LX
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Head Restraints
Seats
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The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
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.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
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Seats
A djust ing t he Head Rest raintRemoving t he Head Rest raint
Inst rument s and Cont rols
95
LEGS
CUSHION
RELEASE BUTTON
FrontCUSHIONRear Center
SEAT-BACKSEAT-BACKLEGS
RELEASEBUTTON
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash
and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.
The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
Make sure the rear seat armrest is
stored.
To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down f rom inside the trunk, or pull
the seat-back down f rom inside the
vehicle.
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Folding Rear Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
Pull
GUIDE
RELEASE
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