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uuSeats uSecond Row Seats
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Controls
Second Row Seats
■Adjusting the Seat Positions1Second Row Seats
3WARNING
An unsecured seat or seat-back can move
out of position or collapse without warning
if there is sudden acce leration or stop or in
a crash.
A seat or seat-back that suddenly moves or
collapses can result in severe injury or
death.
Always make sure all seats and seat-backs
are securely locked in to position before
driving.
1 Adjusting the Seat Positions
Once the desired seat posit ion and seat-back angles
are made, rock the seat-back and forth to make sure
they are locked into position.
Second row center
seat*Second row outer
seat
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the strap to
change the angle. Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the
lever to change
the angle.
Second row
outer seat
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up the bar to
move the seat, then
release the bar.
* Not available on all models
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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
■Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row
Outer Head Restraints Positions
1 Head Restraints
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the center
of the head restraint.
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uuSeats uHead Restraints
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A passenger sitting in the second row/third
row center seating position should adjust the
height of their head restraint to an
appropriate position before the vehicle begins
moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
■Changing the Second Row*/Third Row Center Seat Head
Restraint Positions
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints1 Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
To remove the third row seat outer head restraints,
fold down the seat-back first.
2 Third Row Seats P. 230
3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the he ad restraints before
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Storage Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previously selected setting of
seat heaters is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters*1Front Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters and ventilation.
Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation
button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous ly selected setting of
seat heaters and ventilations is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*1 Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation*
Do not use the seat heater s and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is OFF. Under such
conditions, the battery ma y be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
An in-car vacuum system used for cleaning the inside of your vehicle. The vacuum
can be operated with the engine runnin g or for up to eight minutes without the
engine running.
■HondaVACTM*1 HondaVACTM*
NOTICE
The vacuum is intended for dry use only.
Water and other liquids can damage the vacuum.
3WARNING
•Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide that builds up rapidly in
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you.
If running the engine to power the
vacuum, park the vehicle outdoors and
lower all windows to ensure adequate
ventilation.
• Do not vacuum flammable liquids or in an
area with flammable vapors.
A fire or explosion could result, causing
death or serious injury.
Open the
upper lid and
pull out the
hose.
Install a desired attachment.
(Power)
Button
PWR SAVE
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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