Honda PASSPORT 2001

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2001 Passport Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
A Word to the Owner
........................................................................................................................... i
Important Handling Information...................................................................................................... ii
A Few Words About Safety
................................................................................................................ iv
Driver and Passenger Safety .............................................................................................................. 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Off to a Good Start
............................................................................................................................. 49
Instruments and Controls
................................................................................................................. 55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Seats
.................................................................................................................................................... 89
Interior Features
............................................................................................................................... 99
Comfort and Convenience Features
.............................................................................................. 119
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Driving Tips
...................................................................................................................................... 155
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, what gasoline to use, how to
break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
In Case of Emergency
...................................................................................................................... 183
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Care and Maintenance
.................................................................................................................... 195
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer and
tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body
repairs.
Technical Data
................................................................................................................................. 231
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Owner Assistance
............................................................................................................................. 245
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals
........................................................................................................................ 253
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index
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Supplemental Restraint System
Off Road Driving Information
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Owner's Manual - Transcript

  • Page 1 - English - : 2001 Passport Online Reference Owners Manual Use these links and links throughout this manual to navigate through this reference For a printed owners manual click on authorized manuals or go to wwwhelminccom Contents Owners Identification Form A Word to the Owner i Important Handling Information ii A Few Words About Safety iv Driver and Passenger Safety 3 Proper use and care of your vehicles seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System Off to a Good Start 49 Instruments and Controls 55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge and how to use dashboard and steering column controls Seats 89 Interior Features 99 Comfort and Convenience Features 119 How to operate the climate control system the audio system and other convenience features Driving Tips 155 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park what gasoline to use how to break in your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo In Case of Emergency 183 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience and how to handle them Care and Maintenance 195 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer and tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs Technical Data 231 ID numbers dimensions capacities and technical information Owner Assistance 245 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda and how to contact us Authorized Manuals 253 How to order manuals and other technical literature Index I Supplemental Restraint System Off Road Driving Information
  • Page 2 - English - : Owners Identification This Owners Manual should be considered a permanent part of the car and should remain with the car when it i s sold The information and specifications included in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and with out incurring any obligation whatsoever OWNER ADDRESS STREET CITY STATEPROVINCE ZIP CODE POSTAL CODE V I N DELIVERY DATE Date sold to original retail purchaser DEALER NAME DEALER NO ADDRESS STREET CITY STATEPROVINCE ZIP CODE POSTAL CODE OWNERS SIGNATURE DEALERS SIGNATURE Main Menu
  • Page 3 - English - : A Word to the Owner We urge you to carefully read this manual and follow its recommendations to help assure enjoyable and troublefree operation Please keep this Owners Manual in the glove box of your Passport as permanent reference material While reading this manual you will notice that specifications are given in both metric and English measurements Where accuracy is not needed some conversions have been rounded off for your convenience When it comes to service remember that your Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction We thank you for choosing a Honda product and want to assure you that we will continue to be interested in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction American Honda Motor Co Inc California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm As you read this manual you will find information that is preceded by symbol This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda other property or the environment Preface NOTICE a Main Menu
  • Page 4 - English - : Important Handling Information Your Passport has higher ground clearance than a passenger car designed for use only on pavement Higher ground clearance has many advantages for offroad driving It allows you to travel over bumps obstacles and rough terrain It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier These advantages come at some cost Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground it has a high center of gravity This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt As a reminder make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover read quotDriving Guidelinesquot on page 156 of this manual and the OffRoad Driving Information booklet that came with your vehicle Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Preface Main Menu
  • Page 6 - English - : A Few Words About Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility To help you make informed decisions about safety we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you do not follow instruction Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully Preface Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility To help you make informed decisions about safety we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgement You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms including on the vehicle preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions such as Driver and Passenger Safety how to use this vehicle correctly and safely This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully These signal words mean AFewWordsAboutSafety Safety Labels Safety Messages Safety Headings Safety Section Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION ii You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you dont follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you dont follow instructions 030726 190040 31SDP610 0003  Main Menu
  • Page 7 - English - : Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect you and your passengers It shows how to use seat belts properly It explains the Supplemental Restraint System And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle Important Safety Precautions 4 Your Vehicles Safety Features 5 Seat Belts 6 Airbags 7 Seats and SeatBacks 8 Head Restraints 8 Door Locks 9 PreDrive Safety Checklist 9 Protecting Adults 10 1 Close and Lock the Doors 10 2 Adjust the Front Seats 10 3 Adjust the SeatBacks 11 4 Adjust the Head Restraints 12 5 Fasten and Position the Seat Belts 13 6 Adjust the Steering Wheel 15 7 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 16 Advice for Pregnant Women 16 Additional Safety Precautions Protecting Children 18 All Children Must Be Restrained 18 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat 19 The Passengers Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children 19 If You Must Drive With Several Children 20 If a Child Requires Close Attention 21 Additional Safety Precautions 21 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats 21 Protecting Infants 26 Protecting Small Children 31 Protecting Larger Children 34 Using Child Seats With Tethers 38 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 41 Seat Belt System Components 41 LapShoulder Belt 41 Lap Belt 42 Seat Belt Maintenance 42 Additional Information About Your SRS 43 SRS Components 43 How Your Airbags Work 44 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works 45 SRS Service 46 Additional Safety Precautions 46 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 47 Safety Labels 48 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu
  • Page 8 - English - : Important Safety Precautions Youll find many safety recommendations throughout this section and throughout this manual The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions Airbags supplement seat belts but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly See page 13 Restrain AH Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat not the front seat A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat See page 18 Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags save lives they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them or are not properly restrained Infants young children and short adults are at the greatest risk Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual See page 7 Dont Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving dont mix Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink So dont drink and drive and dont let your friends drink and drive either Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths Generally the higher the speed the greater the risk but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of the maximum speed posted Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous To reduce the possibility of such problems check your tire pressure and condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance See page 204 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 9 - English - : Your Vehicles Safety Features AIRBAGS POWER DOOR LOCKS SEAT BELTS SAFETY CAGE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN CRUSH ZONES Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash Some safety features do not require any action on your part These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash and a collapsible steering column These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash However you and your passengers cant take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly In fact Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 10 - English - : some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly Seat Belts For your safety and the safety of your passengers your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts Why Wear Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children Infants and smaller children must be restrained in child seats Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even though your vehicle has airbags In addition most states and Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts When properly worn seat belts Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicles builtin safety features Help protect you in almost every type of crash including side and rear impacts and rollovers In a rollover crash an unbelted person is more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Your airbag can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal collision Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle Driver and Passenger Safety Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even if you have airbags Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 11 - English - : Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag Of course seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash But in most cases seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury What you should do Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System SRS with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a front seat passenger This system also includes an indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system The most important things you need to know about your airbags are Airbags do not replace seat belts The seat belts are the occupants primary protection in all types of collisions The airbags supplement the seat belts by providing extra protection for the head and chest of each front seat occupant in a moderate to severe frontal collision Airbags offer no protection in side impacts rear impacts rollovers or minor collisions Airbags are designed to deploy Driver and Passenger Safety AIR BAG Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 12 - English - : only during a moderate to severe frontal collision Airbags can pose serious hazards To do their job airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed So while airbags save lives they can cause serious injuries to adults and larger children who are not wearing seat belts are not wearing them properly are sitting too close to the airbag or are not sitting in a proper position Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death What you should do Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard Seats and SeatBacks Your vehicles seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the energyabsorbing materials in the seats How you adjust your seats and seatbacks can also affect your safety For example sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases the risk of you or your passenger being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle or by an inflating airbag Reclining a seatback too far reduces the seat belts effectiveness and increases the chance that the seats occupant will slide under the seat belt in a crash and be seriously injured What you should do Move the front seats as far back as possible and keep adjustable seatbacks in an upright position whenever the vehicle is moving Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries For maximum protection the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 13 - English - : Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors PreDrive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicles safety features check the following each time before you drive away All adults and children who have outgrown child safety seats are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly see page 13 Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat see page 18 Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard see page 10 Seatbacks are upright see page 11 Head restraints are properly adjusted see page 12 All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked see page 10 All cargo is properly stored or secured see page 175 The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety Remember however that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 14 - English - : Protecting Adults Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lapshoulder belts See page 34 for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children 1 Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle be sure the doors and tailgate are closed and locked For safety locking the doors reduces the chance that a passenger especially a child will open a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally fall out It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash For security locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop See page 104 for how to lock the doors 2 Adjust the Front Seats Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel or from being struck by the inflating airbag during a crash Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 15 - English - : To reduce the chance of injury wear your seat belt properly sit upright with your back against the seat and move the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining full control of the vehicle Also make sure your front seat passenger moves the seat as far to the rear as possible Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals However if you are concerned about sitting too close we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help Once your seat is adjusted correctly rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position See pages 91 and 92 for how to adjust the front seats 3 Adjust the SeatBacks Adjust the drivers seatback to a comfortable upright position leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel If you sit too close to the steering wheel you could be injured if the airbag inflates A front passenger should also adjust the seatback to an upright position but as far from the Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting too close to the airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 16 - English - : dashboard as possible A passenger who sits too close to the dashboard could be injured if the airbag inflates Reclining a seatback so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupants chest reduces the protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seatback is reclined the greater the risk of injury See pages 92 and 93 for how to adjust seatbacks 4 Adjust the Head Restraints Before driving make sure everyone with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupants head rests against the center of the restraint A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible Driver and Passenger Safety Reclining the seatback too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash Adjust the seatback to an upright position and sit well back in the seat 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 17 - English - : Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries See page 93 for how to adjust the head restraints 5 Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Using a LapShoulder Belt Insert the latch plate into the buckle then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched Also check that the belt is not twisted because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before you drive 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 18 - English - : If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height To adjust the height of a seat belt anchor in the front or the rear press the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions Never place the shoulder portion of a lapshoulder belt under your arm or behind your back This could cause very serious injuries in a crash Using the Lap Belt Insert the latch plate into the buckle marked CENTER If the belt is too short hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt Then insert the latch plate Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 19 - English - : into the buckle and tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched Position the belt as low as possible across your hips This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries Pull on the loose end of the belt for a snug but comfortable fit If a Seat Belt Doesnt Work Properly If a seat belt does not seem to work as it should it may not protect the occupant in a crash No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible See page 41 for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts 6 Adjust the Steering Wheel Adjust the steering wheel if needed so that the wheel points toward your chest not toward your face Pointing the steering wheel toward your chest provides optimal protection from the airbag See page 115 for how to adjust the steering wheel Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 20 - English - : 7 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on 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 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 sideways 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 by striking interior parts of the vehicle or by being struck by an inflating airbag Remember to get the best protection from your vehicles airbags and other safety features you must sit properly and wear your seat belt properly Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle Driver and Passenger Safety 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 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 21 - English - : We recommend that a pregnant woman use a lapshoulder belt whenever possible Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips Pregnant women should also sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if its okay for you to drive Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Do not put any accessories on seat belts Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth can result in injuries if your airbags inflate Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers If your hands or arms are close to the SRS covers in the center of the steering wheel or on top of the dashboard they could be injured if the airbags inflate Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a foldeddown back seat All passengers must sit in locked upright seats and be properly restrained by seat belts Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers Any object attached to or placed on the covers marked quotSRS AIRBAGquot in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags Or if the airbags inflate the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 22 - English - : Protecting Children Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many parents and other adults may not know how to properly protect young passengers So if you have children or if you ever need to drive with a grandchild or other children in your vehicle be sure to read this section AH Children Must Be Restrained Each year many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained In fact vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries every state requires that infants and children be restrained whenever they ride in a vehicle Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat See page 21 A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt See page 34 Additional Precautions to Parents Never hold an infant or child on your lap If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crush the child Driver and Passenger Safety Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 23 - English - : If you are wearing a seat belt the child can be torn from your arms For example if your vehicle crashes into a parked vehicle at 30 mph 48 kmh a 20 Ib 9 kg infant will become a 600 Ib 275 kg force and you will not be able to hold on Never put a seat belt over yourself and an infant or child During a crash the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries Children Should Sit in the Back Seat According to accident statistics children of all ages and sizes are safer when they are restrained in the back seat not the front seat The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat In the back seat children are less likely to be injured by striking hard interior parts during a collision or hard braking Also children cannot be injured by an inflating airbag when they ride in the back The Passengers Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children Airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision To do this the passengers airbag is quite large and it inflates with tremendous speed Infants Never put a rearfacing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passengers airbag If the airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 24 - English - : Small Children Placing a forwardfacing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passengers airbag can be hazardous If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passengers airbag Whenever possible larger children should sit in the back seat properly restrained with a seat belt See page 34 for important information about protecting larger children To remind you of the passengers airbag hazards and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the drivers and front passengers visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels If You Must Drive With Several Children Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained If you ever have to carry more than three children in your vehicle Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear a seat belt properly see page 34 Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible see page 10 Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat see page 16 Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured see page 13 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 25 - English - : If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child or because the child requires attention Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards from the airbag and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving placing both of you at risk If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact we strongly recommend that another adult ride with the child in the back seat The back seat is far safer for a child than the front Additional Safety Precautions Use childsafe door locks to prevent children from opening the doors Using this feature will prevent children from opening the doors and accidentally falling out see page 105 Use the main power window switch to prevent children from opening the rear windows Using this feature will prevent children from playing with the windows which could expose them to hazards or distract the driver see page 107 Do not leave children alone in your vehicle Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and can be very hazardous For example infants and small children left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heat stroke And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 26 - English - : Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection a child seat should meet three requirements 1 The child seat should meet safety standards The child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 FMVSS 213 Look for the manufacturers statement of compliance on the box and seat 2 The child seat should be of the proper type and size to fit the child Infants Children up to about one year old should be restrained in a rearfacing reclining child seat Only a rearfacing seat provides the proper support to protect an infants head neck and back See page 26 for additional information on protecting infants Small Children A child who is too large for a rearfacing child seat and who can sit up without support should be restrained in a forwardfacing child seat See page 31 for additional information on protecting small children 3 The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position or positions where it will be used Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 27 - English - : Due to variations in the design of child seats vehicle seats and seat belts all child seats will not fit all vehicle seating positions However Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your vehicle Before purchasing a child seat we recommend that parents test the child seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where they intend to use the seat If a previously purchased child seat does not fit you may need to buy a different one that will fit Your vehicle has lower anchorages installed for use with Child Restraint Anchorage Systemcompatible child seats For more information see page 39 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 28 - English - : Placing a Child Seat This page briefly summarizes Hondas recommendations on where to place rearfacing and forward facing child seats in your vehicle Front Passengers Seat Infants Never in the front seat due to the passengers airbag hazard Small children Not recommended due to the passengers airbag hazard If a small child must ride in front move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position and secure a frontfacing child seat with the seat belt see page 31 Back Seats Infants Recommended positions Properly secure a rearfacing child seat see page 27 Small children Recommended positions Properly secure a frontfacing child seat see page 31 Driver and Passenger Safety Airbags Pose Serious Risks to Children The passengers airbag inflates with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant in a rearfacing child seat A small child in a forward facing child seat is also at risk If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child If a small child must ride in the front follow the instructions provided in this section Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 29 - English - : Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good position to install the seat there are three main steps to installing the seat 1 Properly secure the child seat to the vehicle All child seats are designed to be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lapshoulder belt Some child seats can be secured to the vehicles lower anchorages instead A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash See pages 34 38 and 39 for instructions on how to properly secure child seats in this vehicle 2 Make sure the child seat is firmly secured After installing a child seat push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure To provide security during normal driving maneuvers as well as during a collision we recommend that parents secure a child seat as firmly as possible However a child seat does not need to be quotrock solidquot In some vehicles or seating positions it may be difficult to install a child seat so that it does not move at all Some sidetoside or backand forth movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seats effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured in the desired seating position Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 30 - English - : 3 Secure the child in the child seat Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat makers instructions A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be thrown out of the seat in a crash and seriously injured Storing a Child Seat When you are not using a child seat either remove it and store it in a safe place or make sure it is properly secured An unsecured child seat can be thrown around the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop and injure someone Protecting Infants Child Seat Type Only a rearfacing child seat provides proper support for a babys head neck and back Infants up to about one year of age must be restrained in a rearfacing child seat Two types of seats may be used a seat designed exclusively for infants or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing reclining mode We recommend that an infant be restrained in a rearfacing child seat until the infant reaches the seat makers weight or height limit and is able to sit up without support Driver and Passenger Safety Placing a rearfacing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate Always place a rearfacing child seat in the back seat not the front 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 31 - English - : RearFacing Child Seat Placement In this vehicle a rearfacing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in the front seat Never put a rearfacing child seat in the front seat If the passengers airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant If an infant must be closely watched we recommend that another adult sit in the back seat with the baby Do not put a rearfacing child seat in a forwardfacing position If placed facing forward an infant could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision When properly installed a rear facing child seat may prevent a driver or a front seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended see page 10 Or it may prevent them from locking the seatback in the desired upright position see page 11 In either case we recommend that you place the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat move the front seat as far forward as needed and leave it unoccupied You may also wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger Installing a RearFacing Child Seat With a LapShoulder Belt The lapshoulder belts in the outer back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a rearfacing child seat with this type of seat belt See page 30 for how to secure a rearfacing child seat in the center back seat with the lap belt For tips on installing an infant seat with either type of seat belt see page 31 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 32 - English - : If you have a child seat designed to attach to the vehicles lower anchorages follow the instructions on page 39 1 With the child seat in the desired back seating position route the belt through the child seat according to the seat makers instructions then insert the latch plate into the buckle 2 To activate the lockable retractor slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 33 - English - : 3 After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps 4 After confirming that the belt is locked grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt 5 Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 34 - English - : To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Installing a RearFacing Child Seat With the Lap Belt To install a rearfacing child seat in the center back seat with the lap belt follow instruction number 1 on page 28 for routing and latching the seat belt Then pull hard on the loose end of the belt to remove any slack it may help to put weight on the child seat while pulling on the belt Finally follow instruction number 5 on page 29 to verify that the child seat is secure Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 35 - English - : Infant Seat Installation Tips For proper protection an infant must ride in a reclined or semireclined position To determine the proper reclining angle check with the babys doctor or follow the seat makers recommendations To achieve the desired reclining angle it may help to put a rolled up towel under the toe of the child seat as shown Protecting Small Children Child Seat Type A child who can sit up without support and who fits within the child seat makers weight and height limits should be restrained in a forwardfacing upright child seat Of the different seats available we recommend those that have a fivepoint harness system as shown We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat Child Seat Placement In this vehicle the best place to install a forwardfacing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat Placing a forwardfacing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passengers airbag can be hazardous If the vehicle seat is too far forward or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating passengers airbag can strike the Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 36 - English - : child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries If a small child must be closely watched we recommend that another adult sit in the back seat with the child If it is necessary to put a forward facing child seat in the front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and that the child is properly strapped in the seat Installing a Child Seat With a LapShoulder Belt The lapshoulder belts in the outer back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a forwardfacing child seat with this type of seat belt If you have a child seat designed to attach to the vehicles lower anchorages follow the instructions on page 39 See page 34 for how to secure a forwardfacing child seat in the center back seat with the lap belt 1 With the child seat in the desired seating position route the belt through the child seat according to the seat makers instructions then insert the latch plate into the buckle Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly placing a forwardfacing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate If you must place a forward facing child seat in the front move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain the child 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 37 - English - : 2 To activate the lockable retractor slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops then let the belt feed back into the retractor you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts 3 After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps 4 After confirming that the belt is locked grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure It may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt 5 Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 38 - English - : unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract Installing a Child Seat With the Lap Belt To install a forwardfacing child seat in the center back seat with the lap belt follow instruction number 1 on page 32 for routing and latching the seat belt Then pull hard on the loose end of the belt to remove any slack it may help to put weight on the child seat while pulling on the belt Finally follow instruction number 5 on page 33 to verify that the child seat is secure Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forwardfacing child seat the child should sit in one of the outer back seats and wear a lapshoulder belt The lapshoulder belt provides better protection than the lap belt If a child is too short for the shoulder part of the belt to fit properly we recommend that the child use a booster seat until the child is tall enough to use the seat belt without a booster Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 39 - English - : The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed and important precautions for a child who must sit in the front seat Checking Seat Belt Fit To determine if a lapshoulder belt properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt Follow the instructions on page 13 Then check how the belt fits If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the childs collarbone and against the center of the chest as shown the child is large enough to wear the seat belt However if the belt touches or crosses the childs neck the child needs to use a booster seat Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm This could cause very serious injuries during a crash It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured Driver and Passenger Safety Allowing a larger child to sit improperly in the front seat can result in injury or death if the airbags inflate If a larger child must sit in front make sure the child moves the seat as far back as possible and wears the seat belt properly 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 40 - English - : Do not put any accessories on a seat belt Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt severely compromise the protective capability of the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Two children should never use the same seat belt If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Using a Booster Seat If a child needs a booster seat we recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lapshoulder belt directly without a shield as shown Whichever style you select follow the booster seat makers instructions A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of the ears are even with the top of the seatback A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lapshoulder belt without a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in the back seat Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 41 - English - : The back seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size In addition the passengers airbag poses serious risks to children If the seat is too far forward or the childs head is thrown forward during a collision or the child is unrestrained or out of position an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child Of course children vary widely And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in the front there are other important factors you should consider Physical Size Physically a child must be large enough for the lapshoulder belt to properly fit over the hips chest and shoulder see page 13 and 36 If the seat belt does not fit properly the child should not sit in the front Maturity To safely ride in front a child must be able to follow the rules including sitting properly and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride If you decide that a child can safely ride up front be sure to Carefully read the owners manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rearmost position Have the child sit up straight back against the seat and feet on or near the floor Check that the childs seat belt is properly positioned and secured Supervise the child Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts or sit properly Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 42 - English - : Using Child Seats With Tethers Your vehicle has two attachment points in the rear floor for securing a tetherstyle child seat to the vehicle Since a tether can provide additional security we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available Check with the child seat maker to determine whether a tether is available for a particular child seat The tether anchorage points are located under plastic covers Use your finger to push the latch then pivot the cover backward to access the anchorage point Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point as shown in the illustration then tighten the strap according to the child seat makers instructions Driver and Passenger Safety ATTACHMENT POINTS REAR FLOOR COVER LATCH ANCHORAGE POINT TETHER FROM CHILD SEAT Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 43 - English - : Using the Lower Anchorages Your vehicle is equipped with lower anchorages at the outer rear seats These anchorages are located between the seatback and the seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed to attach to the lower anchorages To install a child seat designed to attach to the lower anchorages 1 Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the anchorages 2 Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchorages Foreign objects could get in the way of a secure connection between the child seat and the anchorage 3 Put the child seat in the rear left or right vehicle seat and attach the child seat to the lower anchorages according to the child seat makers instructions Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORAGES RIGID TYPE Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 44 - English - : 4 Follow the child seat makers instructions for any additional advice on adjusting or tightening the fit 5 Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat makers instructions 6 Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal maneuvers Driver and Passenger Safety FLEXIBLE TYPE CHILD SEAT TETHER COVER ANCHORAGE POINT Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 45 - English - : To fasten the belt insert the latch plate into the buckle then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched To unlock the belt push the red PRESS button on the buckle Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar After exiting the vehicle be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door All lapshoulder belts have an emergency locking retractor In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Information About Your Seat Belts LapShoulder Belt Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lapshoulder belts in the front seats and the outer back seats and a lap belt in the center back seat The system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your belts If the drivers seat belt is not fastened before the ignition is turned ONII the light will come on and a beeper will also sound The beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light will stay on until the drivers seat belt is fastened This seatbelt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder across your chest and across your hips Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 46 - English - : All the lapshoulder belts except the drivers have an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat See pages 27 and 32 for instructions on how to secure child seats with this type of seat belt If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out the locking mechanism will activate The belt will retract but it will not allow a passenger to move freely To deactivate the locking mechanism unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract To refasten the belt pull it out only as far as needed See page 13 for instructions on how to wear the lapshoulder belt properly Lap Belt The lap belt has one manually adjusted belt that fits across the hips To fasten the belt insert the latch plate into the buckle marked CENTER then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched To unlock the belt push the red PRESS button See page 14 for how to lengthen the lap belt and how to properly position the belt Seat Belt Maintenance For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull each belt out fully and look for frays cuts burns and wear Check that the latches work smoothly and that the lapshoulder belts retract easily Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 47 - English - : Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use Please see your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details If a seat belt is worn during a crash you should have your dealer inspect the belt and replace it if necessary A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed For information on how to clean your seat belts see page 229 The SRS is designed to provide protection under a wide range of driving conditions including offroad driving When driving offroad it is important that everyone wear their seat belts properly and that you drive at speeds that are safe for the terrain and conditions Refer to the OffRoad Driving Information booklet for tips on proper operation SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System SRS includes Two frontal airbags The drivers airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel the front passengers airbag is stored in the dashboard Both are marked quotSRS AIRBAGquot Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Information About Your SRS Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 48 - English - : Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors the sensors control unit the airbag activators and all related wiring when the ignition is ON II An indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system see page 45 Emergency backup power in case your vehicles electrical system is disconnected in a crash How Your Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the airbags During a crash your seat belt helps restrain your lower body and torso Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your head and chest Since both airbags use the same sensors both airbags normally inflate at the same time However it is possible for only one airbag to inflate This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection provided by the airbag would be minimal Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 49 - English - : After inflating the airbags immediately deflate so they wont interfere with the drivers visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls The total time for inflation and deflation is approximately onetenth of a second so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps After a crash you may see what looks like smoke This is actually powder from the airbags surface Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so For additional information on how your airbags work see the booklet titled SRS What You Need to Know About Airbags that came with your owners manual How Your SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS light is to alert you to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System When you turn the ignition ON II this indicator will blink seven times then go out This tells you that the system is working properly However if the light comes on at any other time you should have the system checked by your dealer For example If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON II Driver and Passenger Safety AIR BAG Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 50 - English - : If the light stays on after the engine starts If the light comes on or flashes on and off while you drive If you see any of these indications your airbags may not deploy when you need them See your Honda dealer as soon as possible SRS Service Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance free and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Your airbags ever inflate The airbags and control unit must be replaced Do not try to remove or replace the airbags yourself This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop The SRS indicator light alerts you to a problem Take your vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible If you ignore this indication the airbags might not inflate when you need them Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags Together airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy possibly causing very serious injury See page 174 for further information and precautions relating to your SRS Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the SRS indicator light can result in serious injury or death if the airbags do not inflate when needed Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents
  • Page 51 - English - : Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicles exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever The vehicle is raised for an oil change You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage With the tailgate glass open air flow can pull exhaust gas into the interior This can create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the tailgate glass open open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle even in an unconfined area with the engine running adjust the heating and cooling system as follows 1 Slide the lever to 2 Turn the dial to mode 3 Turn the fan on high speed 4 Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting Driver and Passenger Safety Carbon monoxide gas is toxic Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide 030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  030710 161109 31S5A930 0021  Main Menu Table of Contents