Honda Civic Hatchback 1998 Car

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Index Accessories and Modifications 114 Accessories 114 Additional Safety Precaution 115 Modifications 115 ACCESSORY Ignition Key Position 68 Accessory Power Socket 83 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid 161 Brake Fluid 162 Clutch Fluid 163 Engine Coolant 155 Engine Oil 151 Manual Transmission Fluid 162 Power Steering Fluid 164 Windshield Washer Fluid 160 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 40 Lap Belt 41 LapShoulder Belt 40 Seat Belt Maintenance 42 Seat Belt System Components 40 Additional Information About Your SRS 43 Additional Safety Precautions 46 How Your Airbags Work 43 How Your SRS Indicator Works 45 SRS Components 43 Additives Engine Oil 152 Adjustments Headlights 184 Head Restraints 75 Mirrors 79 Seats 74 Steering Wheel 63 Airbag SRS 7 Air Cleaner Element 165 Air Conditioning 86 Maintenance 173 Usage 86 Air Outlets Vents 88 Air Pressure Tires 175 High Speed Driving 231 Normal Driving 176 Alcohol in Gasoline 233 Antifreeze 155 Antilock Brakes ABS Indicator Light 53 132 Operation 13 Antitheft Steering Column Lock 68 Appearance Care 195 Ashtrays Optional 83 Audio System 94 Automatic Speed Control 64 Automatic Transmission 124 Capacity Fluid 228 Checking Fluid Level 161 Shifting125 Shift Lever Position Indicator 124 Shift Lever Positions 125 Shift Lock Release 128 Battery Charging System Indicator 53 214 Jump Starting 209 Maintenance 169 Specifications 229 CONTINUED Main Menu
• Page 2 - English - : Index Before Driving 107 Belts Seat 6 Beverage Holder 82 Body Repair 200 Brakes Antilock System ABS 131 Breakin New Linings 108 Fluid 162 Light Burnedout 188 Parking 80 System Indicator 53 Wear Indicators 130 Brakes ABS Operation 131 System Indicator 53 132 Braking System 130 Breakin New Car 108 Brightness Control Instruments 60 Brights Headlights 59 Bulb Replacement Backup Lights 189 Brake Lights 188 Front Parking Lights 187 Front Side Marker Lights 187 Headlights 185 Highmount Brake Light 190 Interior Light 191 License Plate Lights 191 Rear Side Marker Lights 189 Specifications 229 Trunk Light 192 Turn Signal Lights 187 Bulbs Halogen 185 Cables Jump Starting With 210 Capacities Chart 228 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 47 Carrying Cargo 116 Cassette Player Care 102 Operation 100 CAUTION Explanation of ii CD Changer 103 CD Player 103 Certification Label 226 Chains 181 Change Oil How to 153 When to 142 Changing a Flat Tire 203 Changing Engine Coolant 157 Charging System Indicator 53 214 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 161 Battery Condition 169 Brake Fluid 162 Clutch Fluid 163 Drive Belts 174 Engine Coolant 112 Engine Oil Fuses 219 Manua l Transmission Fluid 162 Power Steering Fluid 164 Checklist Before Driving 120 Childproof Door Locks 73 Cleaner Air 165 Cleaning Exterior 196 Interior 198 Seat Belts 198 Vinyl 198 Windows 199 Clock Setting the 99 Clutch Fluid 163 CO in the Exhaust 235 Main Menu
• Page 3 - English - : Index Cold Weather Starting in 121 Compact Spare 202 Consumer Information 240 Controls Instruments and 49 Coolant Adding 155 Checking 112 Proper Solution 155 Replacing 157 Temperature Gauge 56 Corrosion Protection 199 Crankcase Emissions Control System 235 Cruise Control Operation 64 Customer Relations Office 240 DANGER Explanation of ii Dashboard 50 Daytime Running Lights 59 Dead Battery What to Do 209 Defects Reporting Safety 244 Defog and Defrost 91 Defogger Rear Window 62 Defrosting the Windows 91 DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid 161 Dimensions 228 Dimming the Headlights 59 Dipstick Automatic Transmission 161 Engine Oil 112 Directional Signals 60 Disabled Towing Your Car If 223 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 130 Disposal of Used Oil 154 Doors Locking and Unlocking 68 Power Door Locks 69 DOT Tire Quality Grading 231 Downshifting 5speed Manual Transmission 122 Driver and Passenger Safety 3 Drive Belts 175 Driving 119 Economy 113 In Bad Weather 134 In Foreign Countries 234 Economy Fuel 113 Emergencies on the Road 201 Battery Jump Starting 209 Brake System Indicator 216 Changing a Flat Tire 203 Charging System Indicator 214 Checking the Fuses 219 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 213 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 215 Manually Closing Moonroof 217 Overheated Engine 211 Emergency Brake 80 Emergency Flashers 62 Emissions Controls 235 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 56 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 54 Oil Pressure Indicator 53 213 Oil What Kind to Use 151 Overheating 211 Specifications 228 CONTINUED Main Menu
• Page 4 - English - : Index Ethanol in Gasoline 233 Evaporative Emissions Controls 235 Exhaust Fumes 47 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 17 Exterior Cleaning the 196 Fabric Cleaning 198 Fan Interior 86 Features Comfort and Convenience 85 Filling the Fuel Tank 109 Filters Air 165 Oil 151 5speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level 162 Shifting the 122 Flashers Hazard Warning 62 Flat Tire Changing a 203 Fluids Automatic Transmission 161 Brake 162 Clutch 163 Manual Transmission 162 Power Steering 164 Windshield Washer 160 FM Stereo Radio Reception 94 Folding Rear Seat 76 Foreign Countries Driving in 234 Fourway Flashers 62 Front End Towing by Emergency Wrecker 223 Fuel 108 Fill Door and Cap 109 Gauge 56 Octane Requirement 108 Oxygenated 233 Reserve Indicator 54 Tank Filling the 109 Fuses Checking the 219 Gas Mileage Improving 113 Gasohol 233 Gasoline 108 Fuel Reserve Indicator 54 Gauge Octane Requirement Tank Filling the 109 Gas Station Procedures 109 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 56 Fuel 56 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission 125 5speed Manual Transmission 122 Glass Cleaning 199 Glove Box 81 Halogen Headlight Bulbs 185 Hazard Warning Flashers 62 Headlights Aiming 184 Daytime Running Lights 59 High Beam Indicator 54 High Beams Turning on 59 Low Beams Turning on 59 Reminder Beeper 59 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 185 Turning on Main Menu
• Page 5 - English - : Index Head Restraints 75 Heating and Cooling 86 High Altitude Starting at 121 HighLow Beam Switch 59 Highmount Brake Light 190 Hood Opening the 110 Horn 58 Hot Coolant Warning about 155 Hydraulic Clutch 163 Hydroplaning 135 Identification Number Vehicle 226 If Your Car Has to be Towed 223 Ignition Keys 67 Switch 67 Timing Control System 236 Important Safety Precautions 4 Indicator Lights Instrument Panel 51 Infant Restraint 27 Inflation Proper Tire 175 High Speed Driving 231 Normal Driving 176 Lights Bulb Replacement 185 Indicator 51 Parking 59 Turn Signal 60 LOCK Ignition Key Position 68 Locks Antitheft Steering Column 68 Fuel Fill Door 109 Power Door 69 Trunk 73 Low Coolant Level 112 Low Fuel Indicator 54 Lower Gear Downshifting to a 122 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 53 213 Lubricant Specifications Chart 228 Luggage 116 Maintenance 137 Owner Maintenance Checks 149 Record 147148 Required Indicator 57 CONTINUED Inside Mirror 79 Inspection Tire 177 Instrument Panel 50 Instrument Panel Brightness 60 Interior Cleaning 198 Interior Light 84 Introduction i Jacking up the Car 204 Jack Tire 203 Jump Starting 209 Keys 67 Label Certification 226 Lane Change Signaling 60 Lap Belt 41 LapShoulder Belts 40 Leaking of Exhaust into Car 47 Main Menu
• Page 6 - English - : Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers It shows you how to use seat belts properly It explains your Supple mental Restraint System And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle Important Safety Precautions 4 Your Vehicles Safely Features 5 Seat Belts 6 Airbags 7 Seats amp 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 16 7 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 16 Advice for Pregnant Women 17 Additional Safety Precautions 17 Pretecting Children 19 All Children Must Be Restrained 19 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat20 The Passengers Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children 20 If You Must Drive With Several Children 21 If A Child Requires Close Attention 22 Additional Safety Precautions 22 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats 23 Protecting Infants 27 Protecting Small Children 31 Protecting Larger Children 35 Using Child Seats with Tethers38 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 40 Seat Belt System Components 40 LapShoulder Belt 40 Lap Belt 41 Seat Belt Maintenance 42 Additional Information About Your SRS 43 SRS Components 43 How Your Airbags Work 43 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works 45 SRS Service 45 Additional Safety Precautions 46 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 47 Safety Labels 48 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu
• Page 7 - English - : 1998 Civic Sedan 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 If you have a Civic GX refer to Civic GX Owners Manual Supplement for additional information Contents Introduction i A F ew Words About Safety ii Driver and Passenger Safety 3 Proper use and care of your cars seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System Instruments and Controls49 Instrument panel indic ator and gauge and how to use dashboard and steering column controls Comfort and Convenience Features85 How t o op erate the climate control system the audio system and other convenience features Before Driving 107 What gasolin e to us e how to breakin your new car and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving119 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 137 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer Appearance Care195 T i ps on cl eaning and protecting your car Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs Taking Care of the Unexpected201 This section covers sever a l problems motorists sometimes experience and how to handle them Technical Information225 ID numbers dimensions capacities and techn ical information Warranty and Customer Relations US and Canada239 A summary of th e warr anties covering your new Honda and how to contact us Authorized Manuals US only245 How t o order manuals and other technical literature Index I Servic e Inf ormation Summary A summary of information you n eed when you pull up to the fuel pump Owners Identification Form
• Page 8 - English - : Important Safety Precautions Youll find many safety recommendations throughout this section and throughout this manual Following are a few recommendations we consider 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 severe frontal collision So even with airbags make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly See page 13 Restrain All 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 19 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 5 Dont Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving dont mix Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions 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 pressures and condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance See page 142 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 9 - English - : Your Vehicles Safety Features 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 some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly Driver and Passenger Safety 1 Safety Cage 2 Crush Zones 3 Seats amp SeatBacks 4 Head Restraints 5 Collapsible Steering Column 6 Seat Belts 7 Airbags 8 Door Locks Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 10 - English - : Your Vehicles Safety Features 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 properly restrained in child seats Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even though your car has airbags In addition most states and all 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 Your airbags can only be helpful in severe frontal collisions Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the car and against other occupants Keep you from being thrown outside of the car 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 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 11 - English - : Your Vehicles Safety Features 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 Following are the most important things you need to know about your airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts They supplement seat belts by providing extra protection for the heads and chests of front seat occupants Airbags offer no protection in side impacts rear impacts rollovers or minor or moderate collisions Airbags are designed to deploy only during a severe frontal collision such as a 25 mph 40 kmh crash into a parked car of similar size and weight 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 good 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 Driver and Passenger Safety SRS Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 12 - English - : Your Vehicles Safety Features Seats amp SeatBacks Your vehicle 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 seats energy absorbing materials How you adjust your seats and seat backs can also affect your safety For example sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases your risk of being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle or being injured by an inflating airbag Reclining a seatback too far makes your seat belt less effective and increases your chance of sliding under the seat belt and being seriously injured in a crash What you should do Move the front seats as far back as practical 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 - : Your Vehicles Safety Features 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 19 Front seat occupants are sitting 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 are closed and locked see page 10 All cargo is properly stored or secured see page 116 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 35 for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children 1Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle be sure the doors are closed and locked For safety locking the doors reduces the chance of a passenger especially a child opening a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally falling 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 68 for how to lock the doors 2Adjust 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 being struck by an inflating airbag during a crash 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 car Also make sure your front seat passenger moves their seat as far to the rear as possible Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 15 - English - : Protecting Adults 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 forward and back to make sure the seat is locked in position See page 74 for how to adjust the front seats 3Adjust 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 not too close to the dashboard If the passenger sits too close to the dashboard they could be injured if the airbag inflates Reclining a seatback so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against an occupants chest reduces the protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt and being seriously injured in a crash The farther a seatback is reclined the greater the risk of injury See page 75 for how to adjust seat backs 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 Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 16 - English - : Protecting Adults 4Adjust 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 Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect you from whiplash and other crash injuries See page 75 for how to adjust the head restraints Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioned head restraints reduce their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 17 - English - : Protecting Adults 5Fasten 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 CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 18 - English - : Protecting Adults 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 An improperly positioned seat belt can cause severe neck injuries if the belt is positioned too high or serious chest or internal injuries if the belt is positioned too low To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor squeeze the two release buttons 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 into the buckle and tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 19 - English - : Protecting Adults 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 your seat belt does not seem to work as it should it may not protect you in a crash Anyone using an inoperative seat belt can be seriously injured or killed No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible See page 40 for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 20 - English - : Protecting Adults 6Adjust 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 face decreases the protective capability of the drivers airbag See page 63 for how to adjust the steering wheel 7Maintain 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 with their bodies well back in their seats and both feet on the floor until the car 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 puts one or both feet up their chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased In addition if an occupant is out of position in the front seat they 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 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 21 - English - : Protecting Adults 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 car We recommend that pregnant women 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 practical 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 seat belts and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 22 - English - : Protecting Adults 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 and on top of the dashboard they could be injured if the airbags inflate Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 23 - English - : Protecting Children Children depend on adults to protect them However despite their best intentions many parents and other adults do 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 All 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 age 12 and under To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries every state and Canadian province 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 23 Larger children should always be restrained with a seat belt See page 35 Driver and Passenger Safety Childre n 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 Larger children should be properly restrained with a seat belt Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 24 - English - : Protecting Children 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 age 12 and under ride in the back seat properly restrained In the back seat children are less likely to be injured by striking hard interior vehicle 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 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 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 passenger airbag Whenever possible larger children should sit in the back seat properly restrained with a seat belt See page 35 for important information about protecting larger children Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 25 - English - : Protecting Children US Models To remind you of the passenger 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 35 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 Children Can Be KILLED or INJURED by Passenger Airbag The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Make sure all children use seat belts or child seats Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 26 - English - : Protecting Children 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 them to hazards from the airbag and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving creating serious safety risks 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 childproof 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 73 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 77 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 heatstroke And children left alone with the key in the ignition can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 27 - English - : Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children 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 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 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 rearfacing seats provide the support an infant needs to protect their head neck and back See page 27 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 forward facing child seat See page 31 for additional information on protecting small children CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 28 - English - : Protecting Children 3 The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position or positions where it will be used 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 Whenever possible we recommend that parents test a child seat in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where they intend to use the seat before making a purchase If a previously purchased child seat does not fit you may need to buy a different one that will fit Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 29 - English - : Protecting Children 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 passenger 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 32 Back Seats Infants Recommended positions Secure a rearfacing child seat with the seat belt see page 28 Small children Recommended positions Secure a frontfacing child seat with the seat belt see page 32 CONTINUED 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 forwardfacing 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 30 - English - : Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat there are three main steps in installing the seat 1 Secure the child seat to the car with a seat belt All child seats must be secured to the car with the lap belt or the lap part of a lap shoulder belt A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash See pages 28 and 32 for instructions on how to 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 sideto side or forwardandbackward 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 seat position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured in the desired seating position 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 and be seriously injured in a crash 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 31 - English - : Protecting Children Protecting Infants Child Seat Type To provide 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 rear facing reclining mode We recommend that an infant stay in a rearfacing child seat as long as possible until they reach the seat makers weight or height limit and are able to sit up without support Infant 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 an infant faces forward they could be very seriously injured during a frontal collision CONTINUED 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 32 - English - : Protecting Children Installing an Infant Seat With a Lap Shoulder 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 rear facing child seat with this type of seat belt See page 30 for how to secure a rear facing child seat in the center back seat with the lap belt See page 30 for tips on installing an infant seat with either type of seat belt 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 33 - English - : Protecting Children 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 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 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 CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 34 - English - : Protecting Children Installing an Infant 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 of page 29 to verify that the child seat is secure 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 above When properly installed a rearfacing child seat may prevent the driver or a frontseat passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended see page 10 Or it may prevent them from locking their 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 35 - English - : Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Infants Never hold a baby 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 If you are wearing a seat belt the baby can be torn from your arms For example if the vehicle crashes into a parked vehicle at 30 mph 48 kmh a 20 Ib 9 kg baby will become a 600lb 275kg force and you will not be able to hold it Never put a seat belt over yourself and a baby During a crash the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries 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 five point harness system as shown We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible until they reach 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 passenger 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 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 CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 36 - English - : Protecting Children 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 car and that the child is properly strapped in the seat Installing a Child Seat With a Lap Shoulder Belt The retractors in the lapshoulder belts of the outer back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that can 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 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 forward facing 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 front move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain the child Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 37 - English - : Protecting Children 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 unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 38 - English - : Protecting Children 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 Additional Precautions for Small Children Never hold a small 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 If you are wearing a seat belt the child can be torn from your arms during a crash For example if the vehicle crashes into a parked vehicle at 30 mph 48 kmh a 30 Ib 14 kg child will become a 900lb 410kg force and you will not be able to hold it Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child During a crash the belt could press deep into the child and cause very serious injuries Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 39 - English - : Protecting Children 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 properly fit we recommend that the child use a booster seat until they are tall enough to use the seat belt without a booster 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 children who must sit in the front seat Checking Seat Belt Fit To determine whether a lap shoulder belt properly fits a child first have the child put on the seat belt following the instructions on page 13 Then check how the belt fits CONTINUED 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 they should move the seat as far back as possible and wear their seat belt properly Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 40 - English - : Protecting Children If the shoulder part of the belt rests over the childs collarbone and against the center of the chest as shown above 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 their 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 their back or under their arm This could cause very serious injuries during a crash It also increases the chance of a child sliding under the belt and being injured in a crash 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 seat belts 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 41 - English - : Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat If a child needs a booster seat we recommend choosing a style that allows the child to use the lap shoulder belt directly without a shield as shown above Whichever style you select follow the booster seat makers instructions A child may continue using a booster until the top of their ears are even with the top of the seatback When a child reaches this height they should be tall enough to use the lap shoulder belt without a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommends that all children age 12 and under ride in the back seat properly restrained 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 CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 42 - English - : Protecting Children Physical Size Physically a child must be large enough for the lapshoulder belt to properly fit over their hips chest and shoulder see page 13 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 their seat belt properly throughout a ride If you decide that a child can safely ride up front be sure to Read the owners manual and make sure you both understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight with their back against the seat and their feet on or near the floor Check that the childs seat belt is properly positioned and secured Closely supervise the child Even mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belt or sit properly Using Child Seats with Tethers Your car has three attachment points on the rear shelf for securing a tetherstyle child seat to the car Since a tether can provide additional security we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available Tethers are required in Canada US owners may check with the child seat maker to determine whether a tether is available for a particular child seat Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 43 - English - : Protecting Children To attach a tether to your car 1 Using the illustration on page 38 locate the attachment point you want to use 2 Remove the plug with a small flat tipped screwdriver or a fingernail file 3 Install the anchor plate and mounting hardware The hardware is available for purchase from your Honda dealer part number 82410SE3C01 For Canadian models the hardware is supplied with the vehicle When installing tether hardware make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt Tighten the bolt to 16 lbfft22 Nm 22 kgfm If a torque wrench was not used see your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper installation To attach the tether to the child seat follow the child seat makers instructions If you are not sure how to install the tether or you need mounting hardware contact your Honda dealer Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 44 - English - : Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap shoulder 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 ON II 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 LapShoulder Belt This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder across your chest and across your hips 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 The lapshoulder belts in all seating positions except the drivers have an additional locking mechanism that can be activated to secure a child seat See pages 28 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 45 - English - : Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 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 on the buckle See page 14 for how to lengthen the lap belt and how to properly position the belt Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 46 - English - : Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull each belt out fully and lock 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 US Owners 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 198 Driver and Passenger Safety 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 47 - English - : Additional Information About Your SRS 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 quotSRSquot Sensors that can detect a 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 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 CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 48 - English - : Additional Information About Your SRS 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 offered by the airbag would be minimal 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 car as soon as it is safe to do so US Owners 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 Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 49 - English - : Additional Information About Your SRS How Your SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the SRS indicator light is to alert you to a potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System When you turn the ignition ON II this indicator will light up briefly 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 your system checked by your dealer For example If the SRS indicator light does not come on after you turn the ignition ON II 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 maintenancefree and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Your airbags ever inflatesh The airbags and the 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 Driver and Passenger Safety SRS 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 Main Menu Table of Contents
• Page 50 - English - : Additional Information About Your SRS Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags Together airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a 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 115 for further information and precautions relating to your SRS Driver and Passenger Safety Main Menu Table of Contents