Page 60 of 585

59
uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers
Safe Driving
•Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the pa ssenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.
2 Safety Labels P. 71
3WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 59 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 61 of 585

60
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small Children
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weig ht or height limit for the seat, and the
infant is at least one year old. Many expe rts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s he ight and weight are appropriate for a rear-
facing seat.
■Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position.
It can also interfere with pr oper operation of the passeng er’s advanced front airbag
system. 2 Airbags P. 44
If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far fo rward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a sm aller rear-facing child seat.
■Protecting Infants1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
3WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in se rious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-fac ing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 60 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 65 of 585

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
64
Safe Driving
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4. Route the tether strap over the top of the
head restraint and secure the tether strap
hook onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child
seat that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether Strap
Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap
Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 64 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 66 of 585

Continued65
uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
uInsert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
uIf you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
uWhen doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 65 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 67 of 585

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
66
Safe Driving
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. If you have a child
restraint system that comes with a tether but
can be installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security. 1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.
2. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.1Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
■Adding Security with a Tether1Adding Security with a Tether Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt in stallation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether
Anchorage
Points
Cover
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type in Outer
Position
Tether Strap
Hook
Anchor
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 66 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 75 of 585

74
Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
●
Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1
, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
● Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully released.
● Comes on for about 15 seconds
when you pull the electric parking
brake switch while the ignition
switch is in LOCK
(0 *1
.
● Stays on for about 15 seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to LOCK
(0 *1
while the electric
parking brake is set.
● Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator
comes on P. 548
● Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks P. 548
● Blinks and the brake system indicator
(amber) comes on at the same time -
There is a problem with the electric
parking brake system. The parking brake
may not be set.
Avoid using the parking brake and have
your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 549
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
* Not available on all models
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 74 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 80 of 585

79
uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.8
U.S. gal/7.0 Liter left).
● Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
● Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System ( ABS)
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. 2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 451
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes off.
● Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected: -Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
* Not available on all models
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 79 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分
Page 85 of 585
84
uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the ignition on.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage *
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●
Blinks if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key information.● Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Turn
the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 *1
, pull the
key out *2
, and then insert the key and turn
it to ON
(w *1
again.
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
Security System Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 136—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
16 CIVIC 2D HC2 (0A 01 0C)-31TBG6000.book 84 ページ >0>.>/6年>0月>/>0日 金 曜日 午後4時>/6分