2013 accord sedan manual

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Images throurepresent feanot all, modefeatures.

This owners Canada.

The informatin effect at threserves the ror design at aobligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39

13 ACCORD 4D US-31T2A6000.book 0

2013 Accord Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

00X31-T2A-6000 2012 American Honhould remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find f equipment and features that are not on your del.

ghout this owners manual (including the front cover) tures and equipment that are available on some, but ls. Your particular model may not have some of these

manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and

ion and specifications included in this publication were e time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ight, however, to discontinue or change specifications ny time without notice and without incurring any

2 Instrument PIndicators P. 68

2 Controls P. 1Setting the Clock POpening and ClosinAdjusting the SeatsClimate Control Sy

2 Features P. 1Audio System P. 17Customized Featur

2 Driving P. 41Before Driving P. 4Refueling P. 480

2 MaintenanceBefore Performing Checking and MainHeating and Coolin

2 Handling theTools P. 544Overheating P. 558

2 InformationSpecifications P. 57Emissions Testing P

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TOC Chapter Table of Contents

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da Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reservedanel P. 67Gauges and Displays P. 89

05. 106 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 108g the Moonroof* P. 130 P. 148stem* P. 169

734 Audio System Basic Operation P. 180

es P. 299

HomeLink Universal Transceiver* P. 337

718 Towing a Trailer P. 423

Fuel Economy P. 482

P. 485Maintenance P. 486 Maintenance MinderTM P. 489taining Wiper Blades P. 523g System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 537

Unexpected P. 543If a Tire Goes Flat P. 545Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 560

P. 5690 Identification Numbers P. 574. 577 Warranty Coverages P. 579

* Not available on all models

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Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65

Opening and ClOperating the SInterior Lights/In

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When Driving P.Accessories and

Maintenance UnChecking and MCleaning P. 538

Engine Does NoFuses P. 564

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* Not available onosing the Trunk P. 120 Security System P. 124 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 127witches Around the Steering Wheel P. 131 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146terior Convenience Items P. 156 Heating and Cooling* P. 166

sages P. 289 General Information on the Audio System P. 295dsFreeLink P. 289 Compass* P. 414

427 Braking P. 473 Parking Your Vehicle P. 477 Modifications P. 483

der the Hood P. 497 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 513aintaining Tires P. 525 Battery P. 534 Remote Transmitter Care P. 535

t Start P. 551 Jump Starting P. 554 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 557Emergency Towing P. 567

it Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576uals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582

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P. 376Safe Driving P. 27

trument Panel P. 67

Controls P. 105

Features P. 173

Driving P. 417

Maintenance P. 485

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Information P. 569

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ECON Button (P 446)


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System Indicators (P 68) Gauges (P 89) Information Display* (P 90)

Navigation System* () See Navigation System Manual

Audio System (P 180)

ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P 132)

Heating and Cooling System* (P 166)

Rear Window Defogger (P 142)

Front Seat Heater Switches* (P 164) Ignition Switch*1 (P 131)

Multi-Information Display* (P 93)

Heated Mirror Button* (P 142)

Climate Control System* (P 169)

(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System OFF) Button (P 465) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button* (P 462)

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Button* (P 469)

Hazard Warning Button Audio with Touch Screen* (P 204)

Audio/Information Screen (P 181)


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(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 179) SOURCE Button (P 179)

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink System Voice Control Buttons (P 339)

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* (P 245), () See Navigation System Manual

Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 145)

SEL/RESET Button* (P 93)

(Information) Buttons* (P 93)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* (P 450)

Cruise Control Buttons* (P 447)

Wipers/Washers (P 140)

Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 439)

Brightness Control (P 141) (Select/Reset) Knob (P 90)

Horn (Press an area around .) (Display) Button (P 181) Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P 439) LaneWatchTM*(P 467) Fog Lights (P 138)

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Index Door Mirror Controls (P 147)

Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)

Parking Brake (P 473)

Glove Box (P 158)

Rearview Mirror (P 146)

Hood Release Handle (P 499)

Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 118)

Interior Fuse Box (P 565)

Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)

Trunk Main Switch* (P 122)

Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 481) Trunk Release (P 120)

Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission (CVT) (P 435)

Automatic Transmission (P 441)

Manual Transmission (P 443)

USB Port (P 175)

Auxiliary Input Jack (P 176)

Accessory Power Socket (P 161)


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Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Map Lights (P 157)

Front Seat (P 148)

Seat Belts (P 32)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 57)

Grab Handle Coat Hook (P 162)

Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 59)

Rear Seat (P 154)

Accessory Power Socket (P 161)

Side Airbags (P 46)

Sunglasses Holder (P 163)

Moonroof Switch* (P 130)

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Maintenance Under the Hood (P 497)


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IndexWindshield Wipers (P 140)

Tires (P 525)

Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 111)

Power Door Mirrors (P 147)

Headlights (P 136)

How to Refuel (P 481) High-Mount Brake Light (P 522)

Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 123)

Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 120)

Parking Lights (P 136) Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 136)

Fog Lights * (P 138)

Multi-View Rear Camera (P 478)

Trunk Release Button* (P 121)

Back-Up Lights (P 521)

Taillights (P 521)

Brake/Taillights (P 520) Rear Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights (P 520)

Rear Camera (P 479)


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(P 523)

(P 518)

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Changes color to reflect your driving style.Green: Fuel efficient drivingLight green: Moderate acceleration/decelerationWhite: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration

The ambient meter color changes in accordance with your brake or accelerator pedal operation.

ECON Button (P 446)Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator (P 80)Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.

Models with multi-information display

This message is displayed for a few seconds when the ECON button is pressed.

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IndexAirbags (P 39) Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P 52) All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 64) Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

fore Driving Checklist (P 31)Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P 32) Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat. Check that your passengers are wearing

their seat belts correctly.

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Low Fuel Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red)

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Oil Pressure atorging System atorcle Stability t (VSA) System ator

OFF Indicator

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

ric Power ring (EPS) System ator

Lights Reminders

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator*

obilizer System ator

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

CRUISE CONTROL Indicator*

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator*

CRUISE MAIN Indicator*

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel Gauge

Security System Alarm Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator*

formation Display* (P 93)/System Indicators (P 68) Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

System Indicators

Temperature Gauge

M (7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/Shift Indicator*

tenance Minder ator*

rt Entry System ator*

er System ator*

m Message ator*

ECON mode IndicatorForward Collision Warning (FCW) Indicator*

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator*

Light Control Indicator*

Door and Trunk Open Indicator

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

Supplemental Restraint System Indicator

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Controls (P 105)Clock (P 106)

a Enter th2 Settin

b Rotate c Rotate

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press e Clock Adjustment screen.g the Clock (P 106)

to change hour, then

to change minute, then .

n system receives signals from , updating the clock .

ut navigation system

avigation system

Button*

Turn Sign

Turn

Right

Left

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Signal Control Lever

Wipers an

Light Con

Low Beam

High Beam

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Adjustment Ring: Long Delay: Short Delay

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towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

UnlockiDoors f(P 116)

Pull eitherunlock and

Unlocking from the inother door

Trunk (P 120) Power Windows (P 127) With the ignition switch in ON (w *1, open

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front door inner handle to open it at the same time.

and opening the drivers door ner handle unlocks all the s.

To unlock an Pull the trun Press the trun

transmitter o Press the tru

trunk lid.

Power D(P 147)

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oor Mirrors

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window lock button is in the indicator is on), each window switch is disabled.

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Heating and Cooling System* (P 166) Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed and airflow. Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from. Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature. Use the Rotate the Press the


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button to defrost the windshield.

Fan Control Dial

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.

Air flows from dashboard vents.

Button

Button

Button

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ide ture Control

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror*) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

nchronized) Button

ir flows from floor and windshield efroster vents.

ir flows from floor vents.

ir flows from floor and dashboard ents, and back of the center console*.

ir flows from dashboard vents and ack of the center console*.

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/Off) Button

(Recirculation) Buttonontrol Button

(Fan Control) Buttons A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Passengers Side Temperature Control Buttons

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Features (P 173)Audio Remote Controls (P 179)

(+ / (- BuPress and rdown.

SOURCE BuPress and rmode: FM/Bluetooth/

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(P 203) (P 236)ttonelease to adjust the volume up/

ttonelease to change the audio AM/CD/XM*/HDD*/USB/iPod/Pandora*/AhaTM*/AUX.ttons and release to change the et station.s and hold to select the next or ious strong station.SB device:

s and release to skip to the inning of the next song or rn to the beginning of the ent song.s and hold to change a folder.

(+ / (- / / Button

Audio/InformScreen

BACK Button

FM/AM Butto

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Button

VOL/(Volume/PowKnob

CD Button

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Preset Buttons (1-6)

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pear on the screen vary by the source selected.

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

BACK Button

Selector Knob

Down) Icon*1

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Phone*1

Clock/Screen*1

DISP Button

(Tune Up) Icon*1

More*1

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Interface Dial/ENTER Button

(Skip/Seek) Icon*1

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me) Knob

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M Indicator

Shift Indicator

tic Transmission (CVT) and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

ff or start the engine.ission is locked.

ralission is not locked.

Drive (S) Better acceleration. Increased engine braking. Going up or down hills. On models with paddle

shifter, 7-speed manual shift mode can be used.

out r

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Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

rsehen reversing.

mal driving.models with paddle ter, 7-speed mode can used temporarily.

Low* Further Increased engine

braking. Going up or down hills.

Shift Down (- Paddle Shifter

Shift Up (+ Paddle Shifter

Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing your hands from the steering wheel.

changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode.

The M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.

When the shift lever is in (D Pulling a paddle shifter

temporarily changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the shift indicator.

Shift Lever

Release Button

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Automatic Transmission (P 441) Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Shifting

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ralission is not locked.

(S)omatically changing rs between 1st and 5th gear is used only in at

h speed).d when towing a trailer illy terrain.d to increase engine king.

Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of (P.

Press the release button to move the shift lever.

Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.

rsehen reversing.

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VSA OFF Button (P 466) The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system

helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while acceroad surfa

VSA comeyou start t

To turn VSthe button

Cruise C Cruise con

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To use cruibutton, thyou have a(above 25

Tire PreSystem Detects a c

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Refueling (P 480)Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or

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he engine.A on or off, press and hold until you hear a beep.

ontrol (P 447)trol allows you to maintain a

ithout keeping your foot on ator pedal.se control, press the CRUISE en press the /SET button once chieved the desired speed mph or 40 km/h).

ssure Monitoring (TPMS) (P 469)hange in tire conditions and ensions due to decrease in tire

rned on automatically every tart the engine.on procedure must be when certain conditions arise.

Fuel tank cap

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fuel fill door ndle.

fuel fill cap remove the

cap in the the fuel fill

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Maintenance (P 485)Under the Hood (P 497) Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer

fluid. Add Check brak Check the

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battery regularly.

hood release handle under the corner of the rd.

he hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up d.

nished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly n place.

Lights (P 513) Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades (P 523) Replace blades if they leave streaks

across the windshield.

Tires (P 525) Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressures regularly. Install snow tires for winter

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flat tire witrunk.

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What to Do IfThe ignition switch does notWh

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Try to turn the steering wheel left and right while turning the ignition key*.

Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button* at the same time.

ignition switch does turn from (q to (0 *1 I cannot remove the . Why?

The shift lever should be moved to (P.

y does the brake pedal sate slightly when lying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.

rear door cannot be ned from inside the icle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in the lock position. If so, open the rear door with the outside door handle.

To cancel this function, push the lever to the unlock position.

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y does the beeper nd when I open the

ver's door?

The beeper sounds when: The key is left in the ignition switch*. The power mode* is in ACCESSORY.

The exterior lights are left on.

y does the beeper nd when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when: Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts. The parking brake lever is not fully released.

y do I hear a screeching nd when I apply the ke pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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California Proposition 65 Warning

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Index Recorders is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near ations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a , data that will assist in understanding how a vehicles rmed. The EDR is designed to record data related

ynamics and safety systems for a short period of lly 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is record such data as:ous systems in your vehicle were operating;or not the driver and passenger safety belts were astened;if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator ake pedal; and, the vehicle was traveling.n help provide a better understanding of the s in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation ta are recorded by the EDR under normal driving d no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and ) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law

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For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions ............. 28

Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 48Airbag System Indicators.................... 49


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Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 30Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts........................ 32Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 35Seat Belt Inspection............................ 38

AirbagsAirbag System Components............... 39Types of Airbags ................................ 42Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 42Side Airbags....................................... 46

Airbag Care ....................................... 51Child Safety

Protecting Child Passengers ............... 52Safety of Infants and Small Children .......54Safety of Larger Children ................... 62

Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide Gas....................... 64

Safety LabelsLabel Locations .................................. 65

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safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the nt.

nt Safety Precautionsear your seat belt your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to eat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and roperly.

ll children 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the fants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger ld use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the

without a booster seat.

of airbag hazardss can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants lose to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, ults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and his manual.

k and drivedriving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to ditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. k and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safelyEngaging in close attentioRemember, sdivert some a

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cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying n to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. ituations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to ttention away from driving.

our speeded is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher e greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. aster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum .

r vehicle in safe condition blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.e possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition nd perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

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1Your Vehicle's Safety Features

equipped with many features that to help protect you and your ring a crash.

do not require any action on your part. a strong steel framework that forms a ound the passenger compartment, crush zones, a collapsible steering ensioners that tighten the front seat cient crash.

and your passengers cannot take full hese features unless you remain seated position and always wear your seat ome safety features can contribute to are not used properly.

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Some featuresThese include safety cage arfront and rearcolumn, and tbelts in a suffi

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Safety CageCrush ZonesSeats and Seat-BacksHead RestraintsCollapsible Steering ColumnSeat BeltsFront Airbags

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trunk tightly until the indicator goes

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TOCy of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items fore you drive.one has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. e doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider pectedly opening a door.ng/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 116

r seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are s far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the ting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a

ting the Seats P. 148

d restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller ould adjust their head restraint to the highest position.ting the Head Restraints P. 151

ar your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any s are properly belted as well.ning a Seat Belt P. 35

ldren by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height t. Safety P. 52

If the door andand/or the trundoors and the off.

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About Your Seat BeltsSeat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected tofeatures. Thevehicle, againbelts also keeadvantage of

In addition, s- frontal impa- side impact- rear impact- rollovers

Lap/shouAll five seatinlocking retracsome tensionrestrain your child seats.

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not completely protect you in every ost cases, seat belts can reduce your

injury.

d all Canadian provinces and territories wear seat belts.

WARNING a seat belt properly increases

of serious injury or death in a though your vehicle has

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the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety y also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the st other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat p your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full the additional protection provided by the airbags.

eat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:cts

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lder seat beltsg positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency tors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with

g a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 59

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assenger moves around and extends he lockable retractor may activate. If elease the retractor by unfastening the llow the belt to retract completely. the belt.

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ill also come on if a front passenger n their seat belt within 6 seconds after itch is turned to ON (w *1.is sitting in the front passenger's seat, all adult is riding there, the indicator

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*1: Models with the sContinued

guidelines for proper use:nts should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position ration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of d can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

e the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or r back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

le should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very jured in a crash.

any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort on the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability se the chance of serious injury in a crash.

Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON (w *1 before the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.

The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver's and front passengers seat belts are fastened.

lt Reminder

If a rear seat pthe seat belt, tthis happens, rseat belt and aThen refasten

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The indicator wdoes not fastethe ignition swWhen no one or a child or smwill not come This is becausedetect their pr

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 1Automatic Seat Belt Tensionersensioners can only operate once.s activated, the SRS indicator will come aler replace the tensioner and pect the seat belt system as it may not n in a subsequent crash.

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* Not available on all models*1: Models with thets are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

rs automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-to-l collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to nt airbags.

The seat belt tIf a tensioner ion. Have a dethoroughly insoffer protectio

During a modtensioner on t

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Fastening a Seat BeltAfter adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the s

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sit in a seat with an inoperative seat t does not appear to be working

g a seat belt that is not working ot protect the occupant in a crash.

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eat:g the Seats P. 148

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.u Make sure that the belt is not twisted or

caught on anything.

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The front seaoccupants.

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belt, push the red PRESS button then by hand until it has retracted

the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of ill not get caught by closing the door.

WARNINGpositioning the seat belts can s injury or death in a crash.

ll seat belts are properly efore driving.

Adjustin oulder Anchornchor height can be adjusted to four lt contacts your neck, lower the height time.

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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.

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, 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.

ts have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter

1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

To release theguide the beltcompletely.

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Advice for Pregnant Women 1Advice for Pregnant Womenhave a checkup, ask your doctor if it is drive.

risk of injuries to both you and your at can be caused by an inflating front

g, sit upright and adjust the seat as far ible while allowing full control of the

in the front passenger's seat, adjust ar back as possible.

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Each time you okay for you to

To reduce the unborn child thairbag: When drivin

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Seat Belt InspectionRegularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

Pull each b

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Any belt thatprotection anA belt that hprotection inany collision.

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WARNINGg or maintaining seat belts can ious injury or death if the seat work properly when needed.

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t the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only ild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper d should be replaced as soon as possible.

as been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after

3Not checkinresult in serbelts do not

Check your any problem

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*1: Models with the smeployed according to the severity of impact. Both side s are deployed in a rollover. stem includes:

upplemental Restraint System) gs. The driver's airbag is stored er of the steering wheel; the nger's airbag is stored in the . Both are marked SRS

irbags, one for the driver and ont passenger. The airbags are he outer edges of the seat-h are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

urtain airbags, one for each vehicle. The airbags are stored ng, above the side windows. nd rear pillars are marked

TAIN AIRBAG.

monitors anthe sensors,seat belt tenpassenger seswitch is in O

eAutomatic fdriver's and incorporate or not they

fA driver's seis too far forwith less for

gWeight sensseat. The froturned off iflbs (29 kg) oor small chil

art entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an igd records information about the airbag activators, the sioners, and driver and front at belt use when the ignition N (w *1.

ront seat belt tensioners. The front passenger's seat belts sensors that detect whether are fastened.

at position sensor. If the seat ward, the airbag will inflate ce.

ors in the front passenger's nt passenger's airbag will be the weight on the seat is 65 r less (the weight of an infant d).

moderate-tocollision.

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on the dashboard that alerts front passenger's front een turned off.

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Do not placCarrying hardobject in you

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Important facts about your airbags 1Important facts about your airbagst to deactivate your airbags. Together, at belts provide the best protection.

keep hands and arms out of the th of the front airbag by holding each

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TOCose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, nor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing ts properly and sitting correctly.

ould do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the nt passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as

owever, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags

e hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp

r mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.

ch or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the d SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags ed inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.

Do not attempairbags and se

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Types of AirbagsYour vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: Front airb

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n inflate whenever the ignition switch

inflates in a crash, you may see what ke. Although the powder is not le with respiratory problems may e temporary discomfort. If this occurs,

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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equipped with dual-stage, multiple-t airbags (SRS).

al crash severe enough to cause one or ags to deploy, the airbags can inflate

tes, depending on the severity of the r or not the seat belts are latched, and/rs. Frontal airbags are designed to e seat belts to help reduce the ead and chest injuries in frontal


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s (SRS)ags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.

gs: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.

in airbags: Airbags above the side windows.

sed in the following pages.

rbags (SRS) airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect chest of the driver and/or front passenger.

ental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to eat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary m.

ags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and ard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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After an airbaglooks like smoharmful, peopexperience somget out of the

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Front airbagsWhen the veunit which si

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The total timaware that th

Operation

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e within a split second of each other, it only one airbag to deploy. This can severity of a collision is at the margin, hat determines whether or not the ploy. In such cases, the seat belt will nt protection, and the supplemental red by the airbag would be minimal.


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are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. hicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control gnals one or both front airbags to inflate.

ision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a es into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.

While your seat belt restrains your torso, the front airbag provides supplemental protection for your head and chest.

The front airbags deflate immediately so that they won't interfere with the driver's visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls.

e for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not e airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.

e Front Airbags Work 1How the Front AAlthough the dnormally inflatis possible for happen if the or threshold, tairbags will deprovide sufficieprotection offe

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al crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and s, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.s: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration er or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side ide curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the juries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.

s: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed uch collisions.

eat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags ain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a

nt airbags deploy with little or no visible damageairbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the work or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. lude running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is he vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.nt airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage everele body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of e does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags ve been needed or would not have provided protection even if they .

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Advanced Airbags 1Advanced Airbagsblem with the driver's seat position indicator will come on and the airbag

h full (normal) force, regardless of the position.

ced front airbags to work properly:any liquid on or under the seats.ny object under the passengers seat.ny objects are positioned properly on properly positioned objects can h the advanced airbag sensors.s should sit upright and wear their seat ly. any cover over the passenger side

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The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor.

If the seat is too far forward, the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact.

The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors.

Although we recommend against carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the passenger's front airbag.

If there is a prosensor, the SRSwill inflate witdriver's seating

For both advan Do not spill Do not put a Make sure a

the floor. Iminterfere wit

All occupantbelts proper

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Side AirbagsThe side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger during a mod

Housing

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and your front seat passenger always ning into the path of a side airbag can

rbag from deploying properly and risk of serious injury.

accessories on or near the side airbags. fere with the proper operation of the rt someone if an airbag inflates.

s on the passenger side, the airbag f there is no passenger in the passenger

r replace the front seat-back covers lting a dealer.lacing or covering front seat-back vent your side airbags from properly ing a side impact.

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erate-to-severe side impact.

The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and passenger's seat-backs.

Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

When the sensors detect a moderate-to-severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.

Locations

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Do not attach They can interairbags, or hu

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damage aairbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side 's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough ploy the airbag.

ide airbag may not deploy, even though visible

for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in vere damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts st of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have nor provided protection even if it had deployed.

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Side Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positequipped in tcomplete ejerollover crash

Housing

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trol unit senses that your vehicle is er, it immediately deploys both side

s and activates both front seat belt

s on the passengers side, the e curtain airbag will inflate even if

ccupants on that side of the vehicle.

t protection from the side curtain ants should wear their seat belts it upright and well back in their seats.

any objects to the side windows or roof an interfere with the proper operation tain airbags.

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ions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags his vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and ction of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly es.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a rollover or a moderate-to-severe side impact.

Locations

If the SRS conabout to rollovcurtain airbagtensioners.

If the impact ipassengers sidthere are no o

To get the besairbags, occupproperly and s

Do not attach pillars as they cof the side cur

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collisionOne or both collision.

In this case, t

Airbag SIf a problem message app

If the indicatosystem checkbelt tensione

SRS (Su al Restraint System) Indicator

WARNING SRS indicator can result in y or death if the airbag systems s do not work properly.

ehicle checked by a dealer as ible if the SRS indicator alerts sible problem.

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*1: Models with the sContinued

side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal

he side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.

ystem Indicatorsoccurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a ears on the multi-information display*.

When the ignition switch is turned to ON (w *1

The indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

r comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the ed by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat rs may not work properly when they are needed.

pplemental Restraint System) Indicator 1SRS (Supplement

3Ignoring theserious injuror tensioner

Have your vsoon as possyou to a pos

all models

mart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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Infants and s2 Child Sa

Objects place

If the front pathe indicator

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator comes on with no front passenger and the passengers seat, or with an adult omething may be interfering with the s. Such as:

nging on the seat or in the seat-back

or other object pressing against the eat-back.nger pushing or pulling on the back of ssenger's seat.at or seat-back is forced back against the seat or floor behind it.aced under the front passenger's seat.

e conditions exist, have your vehicle ealer as soon as possible.

airbag off indicator may come on and tedly if the total weight on the seat is g cutoff threshold.

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The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off.This occurs when the front passengers weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

mall children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.fety P. 52

d on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.

ssenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and will not come on.

If the indicatorno objects on riding there, sweight sensor

An object hapocket.

A child seat rear of the s

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Airbag CareYou do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag systeminspected by

When theIf an airbag hSimilarly, oncreplaced.

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components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle a dealer in the following situations:

airbags have deployedas inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. e an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be

vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collisionbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the drivers sensor, weight sensors in the passengers seat, front seat belt nd each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

move or modify a front seat without consulting a dealerely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the eat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American obile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, a Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.

We recommensystem composensors, and c

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Child Safety

Protecting Child PassengersEach year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestnumber one

To reduce thand territory in a vehicle.

Children sho

1Protecting Child Passengers

ighway Traffic Safety and Transport Canada recommend n age 12 and under be properly rear seat. Some states or provinces/ laws restricting where children may

WARNINGo are unrestrained or

restrained can be seriously illed in a crash.

o small for a seat belt should be trained in a child seat. A larger be properly restrained with a ing a booster seat if necessary.


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rained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the cause of death of children age 12 and under.

e number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride

uld sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:

An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle.

Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

The National HAdministrationthat all childrerestrained in aterritories haveride.

3Children whimproperly injured or k

Any child toproperly reschild shouldseat belt, us

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Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved cportion of

Never holdevent of a

Never put likely press

Never let tseriously in

Do not allo

Do not leathe inside vehicle con

1Protecting Child Passengers

lockable retractor, release the buckle seat belt to wind up all the way.

of the passenger's front airbag ild safety, your vehicle has warning ashboard (U.S. models) and on the

ease read and follow the instructions .abels P. 65

WARNINGhild to play with a seat belt or ound their neck can result in y or death.

dren not to play with any seat ke sure any unused seat belt a ch is buckled, fully retracted,


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hild seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt

the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the collision.

a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

wo children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very jured in a crash.

w children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

ve children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate trols causing it to move unexpectedly.

To deactivate aand allow the

To remind youhazards and chlabels on the dfront visors. Plon these labels

2 Safety L

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Safety of Infants and Small Children

An infant muinfant reacheat least one y

When properpassenger froin the desired

It can also intsystem.

2 Airbags

If this occurs,passenger's sOr, you may

Protecting Infants 1Protecting Infants

ild seats should never be installed in a position.

o the child seat manufacturers fore installation.

WARNINGar-facing child seat in the front ult in serious injury or death sh.

e a rear-facing child seat in the t the front.


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Positioning a rear-facing child seatChild seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position.

ly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front m moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back position.

erfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front airbag

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we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front eat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

Rear-facing chforward facing

Always refer tinstructions be

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If a child is atseat manufacforward-facin

Placing a forwadvanced frorear seat is th

Protecting Smaller Children 1Protecting Smaller Children

lf about the laws and regulations seat use where you are driving, and

d seat manufacturer's instructions.

recommend use of a rear-facing seat , if the childs height and weight are r a rear-facing seat.

WARNINGrward-facing child seat in the n result in serious injury or

front airbag inflates.

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least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child turer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured g child seat.

Forward-facing child seat placementWe strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a rear seating position.

ard-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with nt airbags that automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. A e safest place for a child.

Educate yourseregarding childfollow the chil

Many experts up to age twoappropriate fo

3Placing a fofront seat cadeath if the

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Most child seSome have a are equally eainstalled usinmanufactureProper install

In seating pochild seat canThis is becauswith a lap bemanufactureonce a child for proper in

ImportanMake sure th The child s

The child s

The child sCanadian

Selecting a Child Seat 1Selecting a Child Seata LATCH-compatible child seat is

tible child seats have been developed installation process and reduce the juries caused by incorrect installation.


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g the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat r's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual. ation is key to maximizing your child's safety.

sitions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. e all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured lt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat r may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owners manual stallation instructions.

t consideration when selecting a child seate child seat meets the following three requirements:eat is the correct type and size for the child.

eat is the correct type for the seating position.

eat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

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A LATCH-comA child seat iconnectors.

Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

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patible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. s attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat.u When installing the child seat, make sure

that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the 1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seats safety, when using a child seat the LATCH system, make sure that the y secured to the vehicle. A child seat perly secured will not adequately in a crash and may cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

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head restraint.

4. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat maker.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

For your child'installed usingseat is properlthat is not proprotect a childchild or other

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Beltat is not properly secured will not tect a child in a crash and may cause ild or other vehicle occupants.


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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle.u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked.u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt

out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 2 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt.u When doing this, place your weight on

the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belta lockable retractor, release the buckle seat belt to wind up all the way.


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rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

To deactivate and allow the

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Adding Security with a Tether 1Adding Security with a Tethercan provide additional security to the at belt installation, we recommend whenever one is available.

Tether

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1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.

2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

Since a tether lap/shoulder seusing a tether

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Safety of Larger Children

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1Safety of Larger Children

WARNINGchild age 12 or under to sit in sult in injury or death if the front airbag inflates.

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is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/ belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the estions.

Checklist Do the child's knees bend comfortably over

the edge of the seat?

Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs?

Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip?

r yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder ectly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

g Seat Belt Fit

3Allowing a front can repassenger's

If a larger chvehicle seathave the chseat belt prneeded.

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MonitorinWe strongly rmature childrproperly.

Booster Seats 1Booster Seatsg a booster seat, make sure to read the at came with it, and install the seat

- and low-type booster seats. Choose a at allows the child to wear the seat

es and Canadian provinces and ire children to use a booster seat until iven age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 check current laws in the state or rritory where you intend to drive.

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has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever a group of children, and a child must ride in front:

you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information ual.

front passenger seat as far back as possible.

hild sit upright and well back in the seat.

t the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

g child passengersecommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more en sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up

When installininstructions thaccordingly.

There are highbooster seat thbelt correctly.

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